reports<\/a> indicate that businesses experience 53 percent greater growth than their self-hosted peers.<\/p>\nClient data is stored in a cost-effective and scalable software management solution that is secured offsite under the care of Shobe and the Cloud Services team. They are the unsung heroes of many growing enterprises.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe cloud today is viewed similar to electricity or plumbing; you expect that it\u2019s going to be working. You don\u2019t say a little thanks to the power and water company for getting it done,\u201d says Shobe. \u201cBut when there is a problem, the tolerance is short. That\u2019s a big challenge that we take seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yardi data centers are protected from virtual threats by a series of firewalls and around-the-clock monitoring. In the real world, biometric screening, onsite security, video surveillance, and fire suppression mechanism are only the tip of the iceberg in protections.<\/p>\n
Even with those measures in place, security threats are an inevitable daily concern. For Shobe, maintaining clients\u2019 trust is a matter of facing threats with a combination of preparedness and diligence.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen there is a problem, we jump on it,\u201d says Shobe. \u201cWe make sure the systems that we\u2019re building are secure and the monitoring programs are functioning properly. We conduct forensic evaluations when we detect a problem to make sure that we\u2019ve closed any loopholes.”<\/p>\n
Shobe knows that this sounds good on paper. But what prospects and existing clients always want to know is, Does it work? Is the cloud truly secure?<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cI say, \u2018Don\u2019t ask me, ask our clients.\u2019 We have an incredible list of clients that trust us with their data: some of the world largest banks, insurance companies, hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds\u2014these are people and companies that have very stringent audit requirements,\u201d explains Shobe. \u201cWe\u2019ve been able to assure them that their data is secure and safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shobe continues, \u201cIf you\u2019re still unsure, don\u2019t as me, ask our auditors. Regular audits test penetration and vulnerability assessments. They do this all day, every day. We get validation that our environment is secure through these processes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Security surfaces as a leading concern as more businesses turn to the cloud as a foundation for growth. Forbes reports that 58 percent of enterprises predict their use of cloud computing will increase top-line revenue growth within three years. When revenues depend\u00a0on the data within the cloud, cloud security is a top priority.<\/p>\n
Clients’ data and their pending revenues rest in good hands.<\/p>\n
\u201cYardi has a great group of people,\u201d says Shobe. \u201cWe roll up our sleeves, get things done. We put clients first. Clients\u00a0are why we do what we do and why we do it well.\u201d<\/p>\n
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