New online backup service: what are the benefits?

		By Justin Dean in General Published: Friday, 11 September 09 - 02:48 PM (GMT)

Over 70% of the IT problems uncovered by daily server checks at HTL are related to data backup. The vast majority of these issues are not caused by technical faults but by user issues at their clients’ premises, some of which are as basic as employees forgetting to change backup tapes.

It is easy to take backup for granted. Most companies don’t consider the possibility that data loss will happen to them, however the statistics prove that it’s more common amongst SMEs than larger corporates, largely because smaller business do not take the time to assess the risks to which they may be exposed.

Without a swift and reliable method of restoring data quickly, the consequences of data loss are potentially catastrophic. According to the London Chamber of Commerce’s research, one out of every two businesses that loses data in a disaster goes out of business within two years.

How can online backup help?

Online backup uses the Internet and disk technologies to automatically backup data every fifteen minutes and can therefore deliver point-in-time recovery of server data, kept for a minimum of 30 days. It achieves business continuity and data protection with no need for involvement from IT professionals, removing the cost, hassle and potential for human error associated with tape backups.

Here follow 10 of the top reasons to consider using online backup:

1. Online backup offers comprehensive and reliable data protection. It assures up-to-date recovery of all critical business data, including the backup of data in open files.
2. Backup is automatic, with data being sent to a secure off-site electronic vault, guaranteeing successful disaster recovery.
3. Better control over the process of restoring data gives businesses access to data when and where it’s needed.
4. Improved security for all sensitive data ensures protection during transmission and storage.
5. A complete data protection solution addresses the entire data protection workflow and provides a high level of cost containment.
6. Immediate data restoration either over the Internet or from on-site rapid recovery appliances substantially reduces downtime.
7. Enhanced ability to demonstrate compliance with regulations around information protection through controlled, repeatable processes.
8. Freedom from routine backup and restore tasks frees staff to focus on productivity and profitability.
9. Increased competitive advantage is promoted through improved access to data and predictable cost control.
10. Successful data recovery is guaranteed in writing.

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