Backup Solutions

Your Data, Secured: Understanding the Nuances of Modern Backup Strategies

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The backbone of your small or medium business isn't just within your office walls anymore – it lives in your servers, databases, cloud-based tools, and the multitude of devices your employees use. Understanding how to protect this diverse and ever-expanding data landscape is crucial to minimizing downtime and weathering unexpected events.

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The Threats Your Data Faces:

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Hardware Failure: Even top-of-the-line servers and storage devices aren't immune to malfunctions.

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Human Error: We all make mistakes – accidental file deletions and overwrites happen more often than we'd like to admit.

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Malware and Ransomware: These insidious threats can cripple systems, encrypting data, or even infiltrating cloud-based services.

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Natural Disasters and Localized Threats: Fires, floods, and even theft can result in catastrophic data loss if local backups are your sole reliance.

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Backup Solutions Tailored to Your Business

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We specialise in building backup solutions that mirror the complexity of your IT needs:

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Server Backups: We offer both image-based backups (capturing an entire system for rapid restoration) and file-level backups for granular recovery, all securely stored on our on premise and cloud servers.

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Database Backups: We meticulously schedule backups of your SQL, MySQL, and other database systems to ensure your structured data is always safeguarded.

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Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Backups: Independent backups provide longer retention periods, granular recovery of specific emails, documents, and contacts, plus protection against malware infiltrating your cloud.

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Workstation and Hybrid Backups: Whether your data resides on laptops, desktops, or a mix of on-site and remote devices, we implement solutions covering all your team's work.

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The OCM Difference: Expertise that Evolves with the Threat Landscape

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Optimised Strategies: We assess the criticality of your data, determining appropriate recovery time objectives (RTOs) to inform backup frequencies and locations.

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Layered Security: Local backups allow swift restoration of frequently used files, while encrypted cloud backups provide disaster-proof redundancy.

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Automation and Testing: Your backups are only as good as their last successful run. We automate schedules and perform regular restore tests to guarantee your data's integrity.

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Proactive Monitoring: Our systems flag storage issues, backup failures, and suspicious activity, allowing us to address problems before they become crises.

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Busting the Myth of Cloud Immunity

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While Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace implement their own data protection systems, these are primarily focused on service uptime, not long-term retention or granular recovery. Independent backups are essential for addressing:

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Extended Recovery Needs: Go beyond the limited recovery periods offered by these providers.

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Ransomware Resilience: If malware encrypts your cloud files, a separate backup holds the key to restoration.

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Human Error Protection: Recover from accidental deletions and file corruptions that may fall outside of cloud providers' retention policies.

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Here's where we shine.

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At OCM Communications, our IT specialists take the burden of data protection off your shoulders. We'll assess your specific needs, considering the type and volume of data you generate across different sources – from financial records and customer databases to design files and marketing materials.

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We'll then design a customised backup solution that utilises the most appropriate methods:

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Local Backups: For speedier recovery of frequently accessed files.

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Cloud Backups: For a secure, off-site storage solution that safeguards your data from physical threats.

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Automated Backups: To ensure a consistent and reliable backup schedule, eliminating the risk of human error.

 

The Power of Managed Expertise

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By partnering with us, you gain the advantage of our expertise, ensuring:

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Peace of mind: Knowing your data is secure, allowing you to focus on running your business.

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Reduced risk: Our proactive approach minimises the chances of data loss and downtime.

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Cost-efficiency: We leverage our industry knowledge to provide cost-effective solutions that fit your budget.

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Scalability: Your backup plan can adapt and grow alongside your business.

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Don't gamble with your business's future. Let our experts manage your data protection. Contact us today for a free personalised backup assessment.

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