Data storage has become an important issue in today’s organizations. With the incredible boom in computer usage that has taken place over the last two decades, data storage has come to acquire a new meaning. In the old days, data was recorded on paper. The result was scores of folders that occupied space on desks, chairs, and file cabinets.
We still have folders and files in the world of today. They have just become a lot more accessible. Rather than occupy space on the office furniture, these folders take up space on our computers. The records that we use today are divided into hard copy and soft copy. These days, it is the latter that is quickly becoming more and more indispensable. However, the differently-colored folders and files that grace our offices cannot be ignored just yet.
As far as storing hard copy goes, the best buy is a file cabinet. Keep it organized from the very start and rest assured that files will be easily available. Maintain records of who uses which file and when, to minimize the chances of precious hard copy going missing.
However, storing soft copy is somewhat more difficult. Computers, after all, are electronic products....