01Cloud
Managed cloud backup
Fully managed cloud backup with no on-site hardware, continuous backup and fast recovery, on scalable storage monitored by us.
No on-site hardwareContinuous backupScalable storageFully managed
Backup and disaster recovery.
Business backup and disaster recovery is the difference between a bad afternoon and a closed business. We back up your data, test that those backups restore, and agree your recovery targets up front, so when hardware fails, ransomware hits, or someone deletes the wrong thing, you get back to work quickly with nothing lost for good.
Managed IT / Backup and disaster recovery
Tested backups and agreed recovery targets.
Plenty of businesses have backups configured. Far fewer have backups they have proven will restore, and that gap is where disasters turn into closures.
- Backups tested on a schedule, with regular validation that they restore cleanly.
- Recovery targets agreed up front, so you know how fast you come back and how much you could lose.
- Cloud, on-premises, and hybrid options, including managed cloud backup with no on-site hardware.
- Microsoft 365 backup for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook, which Microsoft does not do for you.
- Protection against ransomware, hardware failure, accidental deletion, and physical disasters like fire and flood.
01 · What we protect, and how
Four ways to protect your data.
Different businesses need different protection. We match the approach to your data, your compliance needs, and how fast you need to recover.
02On-premises
On-premises backup
Dedicated on-site backup devices for full data ownership and rapid local recovery. A one-off hardware cost, configured for your compliance needs.
Local storageRapid recoveryData ownershipCompliance ready
03Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 backup
Protection for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook data, which Microsoft keeps running but does not back up for you. Recover from deletion, malicious users, and ransomware.
SharePointOneDriveOutlookPoint in time recovery
04Servers
Server and endpoint backup
Cover for business critical servers, databases, and user devices, with cloud and hybrid options, automated monitoring, and regular testing of backup integrity.
ServersDatabasesEndpointsAutomated testing
02 · When something fails
What recovery looks like.
A disaster recovery plan is only worth anything if it works under pressure. We agree what matters most and how fast you need to be back, then build and test against it. When the bad day comes, there is a plan, the backups restore, and a senior engineer takes control. No scrambling, and no discovering the backup was broken at the worst possible moment.
01Agree the targetsWe set your recovery time and recovery point objectives, so the plan matches the business.
02Back up and testAutomated backups across cloud and on-premises, with regular validation that they restore cleanly.
03Restore and reportWhen something fails, we restore to the agreed targets and tell you exactly what happened.
03 · Worth knowing
RTO and RPO, explained.
Two terms decide what a backup and recovery plan is worth, and they are simpler than they sound. Recovery time objective (RTO) is how quickly you need to be back up and running after something fails. Recovery point objective (RPO) is how much data you can afford to lose, measured as how far back the last good backup goes.
An RTO of four hours and an RPO of fifteen minutes means you expect to be working again within four hours, having lost at most the last fifteen minutes of work.
These two numbers drive the whole design. A tighter RTO and RPO cost more, because they need more frequent backups and faster recovery, so set them against what the business can tolerate. We agree both up front, rather than leaving you to find out the hard way that your old backup ran overnight and recovery would take days.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the difference between backup and disaster recovery?
Backup is keeping copies of your data so you can restore it. Disaster recovery is the wider plan for getting the business working again after something serious: the backups, but also the order you restore things in, who does what, and how fast you come back. A backup tells you the data is safe. A recovery plan tells you how quickly you reopen. You need both.
Do you test that backups restore?
Yes, and it matters more than people realise. A backup that has never been restored is an assumption, not a safety net. We use automated monitoring and regular validation to confirm your backups restore cleanly, so the plan works when you need it.
Does this protect us against ransomware?
Sound, tested backups are a key part of surviving ransomware, because they let you restore rather than pay. We design backups that are protected from the kind of attack that tries to encrypt or delete them too. The strongest position pairs good backup with managed detection and response, which is why MDR is standard on managed plans.
What are RTO and RPO, and why do they matter?
Recovery time objective is how fast you need to be back up after a failure. Recovery point objective is how much data you can afford to lose, measured by how far back the last good backup goes. Together they define what your recovery plan must achieve and what it will cost. We agree both with you up front, so there are no surprises on the day something fails.
Isn't my data already safe in Microsoft 365?
Not the way most people assume. Microsoft keeps the service running, but recovering your own data after accidental deletion, a malicious user, or ransomware is your responsibility, and the built in retention is limited. We add a dedicated backup for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook so you can restore to a point in time. It is one of the most common gaps we find in a new client's setup.
Know you can recover.
Not sure your backups would restore, or how fast you could come back? Book a consultation and we will review your backups and your recovery targets.