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Diving into Data Backup

Data loss is something we all know happens but many don’t like to talk about. We all assume it won’t happen to us if we just look after our devices but the reality is that it could happen to anyone, at any time. Whether hacking takes place or we accidentally damage our devices there’s a chance we’re unable to recover the data we had stored in these devices. This is where cloud backup comes in to save the day.

Backing up data to the cloud means that data is securely stored off-site. By using this method you can send copies of ALL your spreadsheets, pictures, and documents through the cloud to another location. This assures you can restore information that may have been compromised and completely dodge what could have been a major IT crisis. However, it is also important to protect cloud-based data as well to fend off potential cybersecurity attacks.

Data backup is an IT method that should be adopted by everyone, not just business professionals with security concerns. Aside from its cost savings and recovery features, let’s dive into the many benefits it delivers to all organizations.

More Protection

Choosing to store company data in the cloud assures that you have protected this sensitive information from being completely lost. Besides human error, we can’t ignore the fact that hacking takes place when we least expect it to as does natural disasters like COVID-19. While we can’t prevent a crisis from happening, we can backup our data ahead of time to at least assure we have peace of mind if such an event was to happen.

Cost-Savings

On-premise backup requires the purchasing of software licenses but data backup in the cloud does not. This in short means you will save a lot of money by going this route. Since there isn’t a limit to how much data you can save in the cloud, you can rest assured that your user files will all live and be stored in the same place.

Data backup also offers flexibility in terms of pricing. Depending on the number of people working in your company or the speed at which your team is growing or downsizing, updating your data backup plan is simple. You can easily scale up or down at any time. This is nice for companies that are expanding rapidly and have outgrown their on-premise storage capacity. Plus not having to purchase additional hardware or software with a data backup plan helps to save money and feel more comfortable with this approach. Whether you have an internal IT team or work with a Managed Service Provider, they will recognize the cost-savings benefit of data backup in the cloud.

Accessibility

Choosing a back-up solution guarantees features like syncing, mirroring, and instant restore which are not available with on-premise servers. Secondly, with data stored in the cloud, it is accessible from anywhere, any device, and at anytime as long as there is an internet connection. This is helpful for professionals working outside an office, whether working remotely, accessing data from a personal laptop, or mobile device. Cloud backups make it easier to access what you need no matter what the circumstances are.

Better Security

By employing a cloud backup solution into your business ensures there will be increased security, as data can be encrypted as its copied and moved to different locations. This really improves security over transferred files and eliminates the chance of data ever being compromised. And of course, regulation compliance of users is handled by cloud backup solutions.

When it comes to IT and data security, it’s important to never get too comfortable. Rather than sit and wait for a potential data loss event to happen or become too used to saving data to on-premise servers, remember the value of saving to the cloud. Aside from knowing your files are protected and secure, you can be certain this is a smart strategy to employ due to the cost-savings and accessibility features. Whether you’re operating a startup or a Fortune 500 business, if you haven’t already, it’s time to implement a cloud backup strategy.

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