What is online backup?

Backing up data on tapes and external hard drives is notoriously unreliable. Data is often unencrypted, and the devices are prone to corrosion, degradation, and can easily be stolen or misplaced. As data is only backed up to be restored, tapes and external hard drives are not a reliable form of backup.

Online backup is different - it's automatic, secure and easy to use. With data transferred over the internet, it ensures your files and folders are in a secure and remote location. This guarantees that your data is kept safe and is always recoverable, no matter what happens.

Online backup for PCs, Laptops & Macs

Online Backup for PCs, Laptops and Macs is an ideal solution for protecting critical data on a single machine or a large group of them.

Automatic: Data is scheduled to back up automatically, reducing the need to remember to perform manual backups. This provides a complete peace of mind, knowing that a recent copy of data is always available.

Simplicity: With an easy-to-use software interface, managing backup schedules is simple. With no confusing software configurations, backing up critical data is now simple and stress-free.

Versioning: Deleting or editing the wrong document is no longer an issue; online backup ensures that as many as ten different files versions are available. This gives you the ability to recover older file versions when needed.

Online backup for servers

Online server backup benefits companies who run their business through one or more office-based servers. It's automated, secure and easy.

Automated: Online server backup provides real time, automatic backups up to every 15 minutes. It removes the need to remember to backup, guaranteeing any restored critical data is at most 14 minutes old. With a recent copy of data available your business can operate knowing that accidental file deletion doesn’t result in a loss of productivity.

Who is Backup Direct?

Backup Direct specialises in business backup. They protect over 2000 small to medium sized businesses throughout the UK. Backup Direct supplies businesses with a suite of trusted and affordable IT subscription services ranging from online backup for PC’s, Macs and Servers through to disaster recovery solutions.

Why do we work with Backup Direct?

Our partnership with Backup Direct enables us to offer you the same solutions used by the many of the biggest companies in the world. Google, HP, Cisco, Boeing, McGraw-Hill and Hitachi use the same technology that Backup Direct is able to offer small to medium sized businesses.

Retention: With up to 7 years retention, old file versions can be restored instantly for compliance or business purposes. This provides a valuable tool for examining your businesses critical data.

Compatible: Online server backup is compatible with all popular server operating systems including Microsoft Windows Server Series, Linux Red Hat and Sun Solaris. It also works with common applications like Exchange, Sage and Quickbooks, protecting key databases and applications.