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Online Backup: Reliable and Affordable Solution for Data Protection

  • Written by Data Deposit Box Guest Blog
  • March 1, 2016
Cloud computing offers a wide range of solutions to companies, and online backup is one of the best: It keeps important data safe from disruptions and disasters, and provides a way to keep applications and data off-site in highly secured environment.

Cloud computing offers a wide range of solutions to companies, and online backup is one of the best: It keeps important data safe from disruptions and disasters, and provides a way to keep applications and data off-site in highly secured environment.

There are great advantages to using backup technology, such as automation functionality and encrypted data. There are some business experts who state that the cloud is not a secure source for important data. However, online backups have encryption capacity to keep data safe. Conversely, hard drive (external) storage is not secure, and could be stolen or misplaced. Online backup is also reasonably priced. By using online backup, companies are given an opportunity to keep important files and documents safe from disarray and disaster at reasonable rate.

Need to Change Outdated Infrastructure

Organizations and firms must consider the list of advantages associated with cloud computing. Netmetix Limited has issued a report that shows most businesses depend on IT systems that are outdated. Companies are paying millions of dollars on an annual basis because they are using outmoded solutions for data protection.

To reduce escalating costs, many companies select a hybrid cloud solution and manage a wide range of in-house resources.

Cloud is a reliable solution for companies searching for a platform to protect data. Even in the face of a data disruption, staff will have access to cloud-based data by using an Internet facility. Cloud offers advanced solutions to help businesses in accessing documents and files reliably and quickly. Even if disaster occurs, such operations never influence business continuity. These solutions can help in running the business even if offices are not in working condition.

Here are three tips concerning cloud computing and backup solutions that make a business successful:

1. Organize data

Keep data in organized patterns to improve backup solutions. This prevents data duplication and helps in simplifying recovery procedure. When files are organized, companies keep detail of all files and documents, which helps in restoring data after disaster.

2. Implement strategic backup procedures

Servers and computers are usually selected for backup processes. However, data saved in social media accounts, emails and mobile devices should also be backed up for dependability and compliance purposes. The cloud has the ability to make things easier and help businesses back up all documents and resources without paying additional charges.

3. Perform multiple backups

The cloud is reliable, and it helps companies easily access data. As a result, companies tend to rely on online backup solutions and avoid secondary sources of backup. This leaves companies open to downtime: What if online connections are not working? It is a good idea to use hard-drive backup as an alternative to keep machines in working mode. Multiple backups reduce downtime in severe circumstances.

Ben Puzzuoli is director of sales, Data Deposit Box. Guest blogs such as this one are published monthly and are part of MSPmentor’s annual platinum sponsorship.

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2 comments

  1. Avatar Paul Blitz October 14, 2016 @ 8:15 am
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    Important for all business
    Important for all business owners to know! Hugely insightful

  2. Avatar Paul Blitz October 14, 2016 @ 2:43 pm
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    The last point is great! What
    The last point is great! What would you recommend if you had to choose one for yourself?

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