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How Many Bytes Do You Need for Your Data-Storage Buck? Kilo, giga, tera -- figure out how to manage your data-storage with this advice from a data-storage expert.

By Jonathan Blum •

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Q: How do I manage the plethora of storage options that are available for my small business?

Suddenly, digital storage isn't so simple. These digital days, businesses have almost too many places to put their gigabytes of files, contacts, presentations and other virtual assets.

There are cloud-based storage tools that put data on internet-connected services like Apple's iCloud, Google Apps and Microsoft SkyDrive. There is a full range of low-cost, on-premise hard drives and backup options. Cheap USB drives now show up on keychains. Heck, even mobile devices like iPhones, Droids and BlackBerrys offer serious file-storage capacity.

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