Effective email hosting solutions allow firms to save money as well as protect their data, it has been asserted.
According software-as-a-service provider BlueTie Archive Services, email is at the centre of business communications today and is used to take orders, formalise contracts and discuss sensitive personnel issues.
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Jeremy Hunter, president of the group, commented that poor data retention practices can expose businesses in all sectors to a host of legal problems, including heavy fines and damaged reputation.
He added: "On a more day-to-day level, though, at one point or another who hasn't wished they could get back an email that they'd accidentally deleted?"
Earlier this week, software provider SunGard Availability Services commented that firms should test their disaster recovery plans to ensure they provide the service they require.
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The group went on to say Business Continuity Awareness Week, which runs from June 21st to the 27th, should encourage firms to re-visit their disaster recovery provision.