The strength of your business lies in the information you have. Business contacts, customer information, inventories, financial records, sales reports -- they’re the fuel that powers your business. Unfortunately, that data can also cause serious damage. In a 2017 report, 17% of small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada declared that their company will cease to function immediately should they lose access to their network and data.
If you’re smart, you’ll protect your company data from theft and damage. And even smarter, you’ll back up your data in case it is stolen or destroyed.
It’s prudent to keep a backup onsite, because when something happens to your data, you can immediately retrieve the information you lost. But what if an earthquake occurs, or fire breaks out at your office?
This is why having offsite storage should also be a necessary part of your data backup plan. Better yet, an experienced technology provider like Quicktech can take care of your backup solutions so you don’t have to worry about data loss and recovery at all.
Here are reasons why it makes sense to also have remote backup.
Out of site, out of harm’s way
Onsite backups are still vulnerable to damage and will be rendered useless if your site becomes inaccessible due to a snowstorms, floods, or the many other hazards that constantly threaten Vancouver. Having another backup in a remote site means you can restore your data and continue doing business as the recovery process takes place.
But Quicktech will do one better -- we will store your data in multiple offsite servers across Canada, so there’s no single point of failure.
Faster upload and recovery
Quicktech uses image-based backups, which means “cloning” your entire operating system and the data associated with it. This method is faster compared to backing up individual files and greatly reduces the time it takes to make new backups.
Recovery is also faster, since your whole system is restored within minutes as a single package. All you need is an internet connection. Your files can easily be retrieved anytime, anywhere.
Layers of top-notch security
Quicktech uses the latest encryption tools to keep your backups secure during transmission to our fleet of offsite servers. These remote sites have additional security like video surveillance and biometrics to ensure that your data is safe from unauthorized access.
Proactive data monitoring
With offsite backups, your data is constantly monitored to ensure it is protected. Quicktech’s specialists will routinely test your backups to make sure they are working as they should, so you can rely on them in the event of a crisis.
No deterioration of media storage
Onsite backups often rely on physical storage, which deteriorate quickly without 24/7 attention. Magnetic tapes have a lifespan of about 10 years, while traditional hard drives only make it five to six years.
If you’re managing your own backups, you’ll be regularly replacing storage devices to prevent data loss. Quicktech’s data centers are maintained and managed around the clock so there’s no threat of data deterioration.
More convenience, less effort
Creating backups used to be laborious and time-consuming. But remote backups are automated; one click and everything is moved to the cloud. And backups can be scheduled during off-hours so they do not interfere with the daily operations.
When it comes to data backups, having them in more than one physical location isn’t a luxury but a necessity. It pays to have a combination of onsite and offsite backups, so your company is prepared for any eventuality.
If knowledge is power, then your company data is your most valuable asset. Let Quicktech manage your precious data, so you don’t have to worry about it being damaged or lost. Since 1998, we’ve been providing professional IT consulting and support to companies in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond. If you’re interested in partnering with us, get in touch today.