So even a minor fire that's quickly controlled by an advanced sprinkler or alarm system can be a major disaster for your valuable data. In fact, the water and chemicals used to extinguish a fire can damage inadequately protected media. EDP and micrographic media are also subject to damage from magnetic exposure, dust, sunlight, and unauthorized access. More valuable than paper records Protecting data media is a serious challenge for any business person. The National Fire Prevention Association statistics sound a clear warning.
Fire strikes a business in the United States once every four minutes.
9 out of 10 business fires result in the total loss of unprotected records. Business records, such as inventory and receivables, are essential to settling insurance claims, legal actions, and resuming normal operations. If you are currently using an off-site storage system, except for transit hazards you know it can be effective, but at a price. Even with daily updates some valuable data remains unduplicated and unprotected. EDP and Micrographic Media need proper protection.