As the unprecedented crisis caused by the Coronavirus spreads, the issue of backing up medical data has never been more important.
Increasing medical data leads to increased risks
With the introduction of electronic medical records and digital storage of X-rays and other imaging, the amount of medical data being produced is increasing at an accelerating rate. In addition, an aging population and their medical needs will create even more data that needs to be stored and protected. Long-term solutions are essential for proper treatment and consultation. The bottom line is simple: data loss is bad for patients and their outcomes.
The increase in natural disasters and cyberattacks such as ransomware are also serious risks in terms of medical data storage. A reliable backup system is vital, but due to cost and other issues, many medical institutions are not sufficiently protected.
Why is cloud backup best for medical institutions?
Recently, cloud backup is gaining attention as the best solution for protecting medical data for three reasons:
1. No large initial investment required
With cloud backup, there is no need for capital investment at the time of introduction. Even small clinics can create and maintain high-level backup systems for a reasonable cost.
2. Ideal disaster countermeasure
In a situation where a medical institution or its area is damaged or compromised, remote data centers keep medical data safe and secure. With cloud backup, the system and data can be immediately restored.
3. Improved security
Technological advances provide today’s cloud systems with extremely high levels of security. In many cases, it is actually safer to implement cloud backup solutions than create a local backup system on location.
Simplicity, safety, affordability: Tsukaeru Cloud Backup
In response to the Japanese government’s “Two Guidelines from Three Ministries,” Tsukaeru Cloud Backup can be installed at medical institutions and is becoming a popular solution for backing up electronic medical record systems and billing systems for hospitals and clinics across the nation.
■ Simplicity
Introducing Tsukaeru Cloud Backup is not complicated at all. In just five minutes, all data including the operating system is completely protected. With a simple and easy-to-understand management screen, it is simple to operate in everyday life. Backups are automatic, removing any worry about forgetting them.
■ Safety
Tsukaeru Cloud backup utilizes the military-grade strength AES-256 encryption protocol and implements full security measures. Data is first encrypted with AES-256 in the customer’s environment before transfer. The data transfer communication itself is also encrypted with AES-256. In addition, at the backup destination servers, the same encryption is used to save the data. Finally, the Tsukaeru network data center facility is ISO27001 (ISMS) certified, and access by third parties is strictly controlled.
■ Affordability
Tsukaeru Cloud Backup is only 30 JPY a day and has an attractive price of only 0.98 JPY per gigabyte of data. For example, for a general medical clinic with one server and one PC, the monthly fee would be 7,380 (three-year contract, one terabyte capacity). And of course, there is no initial startup cost.
A 30-day free trial of Tsukaeru Cloud Backup is currently available. Please feel free to give it a try, and let us know what you think!
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The active use of the cloud is spreading in various industries, and the medical and healthcare industries are no exception. In fact, these fields are in the limelight for cutting-edge cloud utilization. Let’s look at how the cloud is used in the industry and why it is being increasingly introduced.
Rapid expansion of cloud utilization in the medical and healthcare fields
Among the wide variety of cloud utilization in the medical and healthcare fields, the primary one is cloud backup. Medical institutions possess vast amounts of data vital for diagnosis and treatment, such as electronic medical records and CT scan images. However, that data is often stored only on location at medical institutions and can be at risk to damage or loss due to natural disasters. Cloud backup is attracting attention as the safest, most efficient, and cost-effective way to mitigate that risk.
In addition, venture and major IT companies are accelerating their entry into the “cloud x healthcare” field. Over the past few years, services, such as online medical examinations, cloud-based medical history books, and health management apps are providing new cloud-technology solutions for the medical and healthcare industries. There is a growing excitement for this cloud fever.
What is the reason for this increasing introduction of the cloud at medical institutions?
The background of this trend is the wave of computerization in medical institutions. The penetration rate of electronic medical records at medical facilities has reached 43% according to a Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare survey (2017) and is expected to increase to 63% in two years. As more and more medical information is digitized, the need to safely store data separately from the medical facility has never been greater.
As the majority of Japan’s population is quickly aging, the importance of the medical and healthcare industries is also driving IT companies to enter the market. In the United States, which also has an aging population, medicine and healthcare are already some of the hottest topics in the cloud industry.
Protect your medical information with Tsukaeru Cloud Backup
In response to the expanding needs for cloud backup at medical institutions, we have been making preparations for the handling of medical information with our “Tsukaeru Cloud Backup.”
Currently, our system and operation management are being improved to comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, including the “Two Guidelines from Three Ministries” regarding the handling medical information electronically. Scheduled to be completed soon, these changes will make it possible to use Tsukaeru Cloud Backup at medical institutions while complying with all ministry guidelines.
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Tsukaeru will be exhibiting at the “Cloud Computing EXPO Japan Autumn” at Makuhari Messe from today until the 25th (Friday). Please stop by and learn about our popular cloud products, including Tsukaeru Cloud Backup. Please see the official website for event details.
