Data Backups

Data backup is the process of making copies of important information to safeguard it against hardware failures, cyberattacks, human errors, or natural disasters. It’s essential for businesses looking to keep their critical data safe and avoid potential financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions.

There are three main types of backups:

• Full Backups: These make a complete copy of all your data every time, which is better for comprehensive recovery but takes up more storage and time.
• Incremental Backups: These only save changes made since the last backup, making them faster and more storage-efficient.
• Differential Backups: These capture all the changes since the last full backup, striking a balance between the thoroughness of full backups and the speed of incremental ones.

We can customise our backup solutions to include any of these methods to fit your specific needs.

Cloud backups store your data securely on remote servers you can access over the internet. They protect your information from physical risks like theft or natural disasters and let you access it from anywhere, keeping your business running smoothly even if there’s a hardware failure onsite.

A hybrid solution combines the benefits of local and cloud backups. Local backups allow for faster recovery times and are ideal for immediate data restoration, while cloud backups provide secure, off-site redundancy to protect against major events like fires or flooding.

Disaster recovery (DR) is an organisation's ability to restore its IT infrastructure’s access and functionality after events like a cyberattack or natural disaster. Data backups are a crucial part of DR, as they let you access your information and systems even if your primary data is lost or compromised.

How often you should back up your data depends on your business and how critical that data is. Daily backups of essential information are recommended for most businesses, but others may require more. We can help you determine the best backup schedule based on your specific needs and how your business operates.

This depends on whether you have reliable backups in place; without backups, recovery can be difficult or even impossible. Our solutions focus on keeping your data consistently backed up and ready for recovery whenever you need it.

How long you should keep backups depends on your business and any regulatory requirements you need to meet - for example, some industries require backups to be stored for months or even years to stay compliant. We can work with you to create a retention policy that fits your needs and industry standards.

We provide our IT support and data backup services to businesses in Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire.

Yes, our data backup and recovery services are a key part of our comprehensive cybersecurity offerings. This includes antivirus protection, security audits, secure remote access, web and email security, network protection, vulnerability scans, and more. During your consultation, we’ll be happy to walk you through your options and recommend the best services for your needs.

Absolutely! A solid disaster recovery plan is key to minimising downtime and getting your operations back on track quickly. Our team will work with you to create a customised strategy that includes reliable backup and recovery processes, giving you peace of mind that your business can recover smoothly from any disruptions.

Security is our top priority. We use advanced encryption to keep your data safe during both transmission and storage - our cloud solutions are hosted in secure, compliant data centres, and our local backup options are protected with robust physical and digital security measures. We also offer additional cybersecurity services to protect your entire IT infrastructure.

When you reach out to us, we’ll start with a consultation to learn about your business needs, goals, and budget. From there, we’ll design and implement a backup solution that integrates into your existing systems. We also offer ongoing monitoring and support to keep your backups reliable and up-to-date.