CEO Today Magazine April 2019 Edition

www.ceo-today.com iStorage DiskAshur Dt2 HDD SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick Lexar Professional SDHC Moving onto a new generation of hard drives, the iStorage DiskAshur Dt2 HDD has more than enough storage, with the added function of an encrypted security system. For the CEO that needs super secure data management and files kept safely with no risk of third party access, this hard drive meets several worldwide security certifications, including FIPS 140-2 Level 2/3 (US), NCSC CPA (UK), NLNCSA BSPA (NL), NATO Restricted level. This is some serious tech, all encapsulated in a fairly portable drive with decent, manageable speeds. We’ve tried one of these out over the past few weeks, and granted we’ve not had anyone trying to break into it and steal our files, we have picked up on how simple it is to use, considering its specific purpose. It’s super neat, with a sleek professional look. The dials are comfortable, and it takes just seconds to unlock with the passcode. If you need to keep your data or your client’s data safe, this is your best solution. We haven’t included any other flash drives in this list because these days, flash drives don’t really live up to the cost vs efficiency benchmark of bigger drives. In this case, however, an exception must be made. The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick has the added function of being able to commute data between your phone, tablet and computer, without any actual cabling or physical connection. With the SanDisk Connect app, you can access your files over a wireless connection, via all your devices. The only time you ever have to plug it in is to charge it. This flash drive is small, super portable and so easy to access in today’s IoTscape. You and your colleagues can all access it at once, stream the same content from it at the same time, and engage in meetings or conferences from the same data. All this without the need for internet. It’s not as fast as the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB SSD, but the connecting function is what I’m sold on for this storage device. Usually designed for cameras and other gadgets, SD cards are the smallest form of storage device. So, if you’re a secretive CEO and you need to keep your drives covert, this may be your best bet. However, in a more realistic situation, SD cards are tiny, extremely portable, lightweight and you can fit multiple in your pocket without them being any burden whatsoever. Meeting all those same criteria any other SD card does, the rigorously tested Lexar Professional SDHC/SDXC UHS-II cards offer up to 256Gb at speeds of 150 MB/s, which makes them some of the best SD cards on the market. If small is your only option on the go, then grab a few of these and they will do the job swiftly and reliably. 9 10 8 Top Speeds: 225 MB/s Top Capacity: 14TB Connection: USB 3 Top Speeds: 12 MB/s Top Capacity: 256GB Connection: USB 2 / Wi-Fi Top Speeds: 150 MB/s Top Capacity: 256GB Connection: SD The Top 10 Storage Devices for Every CEO 67