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DATAFORT Managed Backup Solutions
Offsite backup and recovery solutions |
Why do I need to backup my data? |
This question is already resolved for anyone who has ever run a business and lost data to a failed disk or computer theft. But, of course, data loss is one of those things that always happens to the other guy, until it happens to you. |
FACT: 90% of businesses that lose their data in a disaster go out of business within two years, and almost 50% never reopen their doors.
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| What are the risks? |
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File Loss; |
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File Corruption
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Malicious intent
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Equipment failure
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Equipment damage
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Equipment theft
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Loss of access to your business location due to natural or other causes
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Destruction of the primary business location |
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Primary source or data and equipment are non-recoverable |
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| What is offsite backup? |
When done properly, offsite backup delivers total protection for all your digital data. It’s instant and it’s automatic, so you’ll never have to worry about whether or not the task is done. |
And because critical data is stored away from your business premises, you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that in the event of a data loss disaster you’ll be able to retrieve your files and continue running your business in just a few clicks of a mouse. |
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If the service software is of a professional grade, it will seek out new and modified data, then compress and encrypt the data using a proper level of encryption before transmitting it to a secure location that meets the security parameters you have determined as appropriate to your business; |
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The service software will include a versioning module. This allows multiple copies of the data to be stored in case the latest copy is corrupted in some way. The software should be sophisticated enough to only backup and duplicate data that changes. If a file is written once and does not alter it is an added expense with no benefit to retain multiple copies; |
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The service should provide reporting functionality to monitor the integrity of the backups; |
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The service should be hosted in a reputable data centre that has industry standard safety procedures in place to protect the equipment and data stored there.
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| What is managed offsite backup? |
| This is offsite backup that offers a higher degree of service than a typical web-based operation. The customer’s account will be monitored from a control centre or support desk and trained personnel should be available for the customer to obtain help should they need it. |
| Why should I pay the monthly charges associated with a managed backup service rather than backing up the data myself? |
Using an offsite backup service will ensure that your backups happen regardless of who is on vacation or whether or not employees remember to complete and check the backup process. Your data is removed offsite automatically, protecting it from risk and relieving you of the responsibility of managing and maintaining complex and frequently unreliable equipment. |
The question is can you afford not to backup your data in the most secure and efficient way possible? |
The next time a disk drive fails you’ll find the cost a pittance when faced with the problems of trying to recover data independently. |
A necessity, not a luxury... |
| Think of managed offsite backup with DataFort as purchasing fully comprehensive insurance for your most valued asset – your business-critical data. It’s the most cost-effective investment you could ever make. Seen in this light, the modest service premium is insignificant when compared to the benefits. |
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| For a free consultation or to find out more, contact DataFort today: |
Phone: +44 (0) 1483 872-052
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