#database audit

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How important is database security?

Database servers are a key part of any business. They hold an ever increasing amount of information vital to every business. Client information, company financial information, details about company personnel etc.  All of this data needs to be secure. Making a company’s databases secure is a difficult and challenging task, a company may not have the necessary skills to implement strong database security. Many IT managers and DBAs struggle to keep up with all of the knowledge required to maintain tight database security. Imagine the chaos that could happen if your company’s database was hacked! Last April SONY’s on line entertainment networks were breached by hackers, there is now a risk that up to 100 million PlayStation network customers could be exposed to years of identity theft. Don’t let this happen to your business! Talk to ProDBA the experts in database security. www.prodba.com.au

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Who are DBAs and what do they do?

DBAs or database administrators are the people in charge of a company’s database strategy. This can include the development design, implementation, monitoring and performance improvement of databases. In some companies they also have responsibility for database security. So therefore, DBAs are highly skilled personnel, an experienced DBA is usually a ‘high ticket’ employee. Is a DBA a resource that can be successfully outsourced? All companies in the current economic climate are looking to outsource where ever they can. Database administration outsourcing can help organisations move through periods when the business and therefore the database requirements are growing, especially when IT budgets are tight or when the expertise required is not readily available. It is inevitable that database capacities and the complexities will markedly increase, as will the way in which information is used. It therefore seems logical to outsource the DBA function. Not only to reduce costs, but to benefit from high level of skills and experience, and to have the reassurance of 24/7 maintenance, support and security of your company’s databases. ProDBA are THE experts in databases – they can cater for ALL your database outsource requirements. www.prodba.com.au

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Reducing costs, increasing capability in IT and moving your business forward

Outsourcing is becoming more and more common in all types of businesses. So why should outsourcing be considered a key part of a company’s resource strategy? Of course the key reasons often quoted for outsourcing are to reduce costs and reduce headcount, but there are many more benefits. If insufficient resources are available internally, outsourcing is an obvious solution, especially in the highly skilled area of IT. Outsourcing specialised IT functions gives a company the opportunity to access top class capabilities without having to pay high salaries, expensive training and increase headcount. In addition it allows the permanent IT employees to focus on other areas where their expertise is better utilised. Another key benefit is that the resource is there when you need it – you don’t pay when it’s not needed. For outsourcing to work well, it is imperative that the company and the outsource company work well as a partnership. ProDBA are the experts at database management – outsource your database management, save on costs, headcount and the headaches that come with database management, ProDBA understands databases. Create a great partnership with top class IT professionals to move your business forward. Watch this space for more information on what ProDBA can do for your business www.prodba.com.au