(Newswire.net — February 26, 2018) — There was a time when oil and gold were the most valuable resources, and countries have fought wars to lay their claims on them. Today, the digital revolution has given birth to a similarly precious resource called data. Every modern business needs to harness the power of data to be able to push ahead in the race for leadership. A reliable database can tell an enterprise about its internal environment as well as the external landscape.
Companies need data on various occasions such as for developing a new product, providing efficient customer service, increasing employee engagement, managing receivables, following regulatory requirements and so many other aspects. A well-maintained database can also produce excellent results in recruitment, project management, advertising, and promotion.
In-house vs. hired database management services
According to the experts at RemoteDBA.com, a business can survive the fierce competition only if its database is professionally managed and administered. Every company has a dedicated database administration team within its overall IT hierarchy, and it would be their job to ensure that the database is maintained correctly. However, in addition to the in-house team, many companies also hire database consulting teams from outside to complete their in-house unit.
For businesses that do not have the resources to get help from both ends, outsourcing the responsibility is the best option. DBA service providers are there to offer assistance. However, choosing any service provider will not yield the desired results. A company must consider the following points before hiring a database consulting company:
Experience: The longer a database consulting company has been doing the administration of databases, the more exposure it would have to different platforms, different industries and also different uses of databases.
Exposure:A database consulting company might have been in existence for years, but if its teams have not kept themselves updated about the latest developments in their field, they would not be able to help you take that next leap forward.
The extent of Support: If the consultant is going to offer their services remotely, you need to be sure of what times of the day and which days of the week they will provide support. Most reputable companies offer 24×7 support, and that is what you should seek too because you never know when an urgent need might come up.
Security: It is one of the most critical issues that companies face today while dealing with a database. The company you entrust your database to will have unhindered access to your data. There should be checks and balances put in place to ensure that they will take steps to prevent breaches at their end, and also take adequate measures to protect you from external hackers.
Cost: Although the quality of your database management is paramount, it does not make sense to squander money where it is not needed. You should compare the costs of different consulting companies by looking at their components, and you will get to see how different companies have structured their costs.
You should never hire a database service provider in haste. Carry out your research, figure out your needs and then decide on a service provider that suits your requirement and budget.