When providing Web Design & Development, Graphic Design or IT Support services to businesses. The main thing that is always in mind is Backup.
Many businesses have been wiped out overnight due to data loss, which stems from either having the wrong solution in place, the wrong (Undedicated) staff or even worse – nothing in place at all protecting the core information source.
Data loss can also affect us all on a personal level through the loss of photos, emails, videos and important documents we file away on our computers thinking that their safe.
Only when disaster strikes do we truly understand the value of taking some time to backup our files. Or even better still. Investing in an automated backup solution that backs up our files for us as often as we decide, keeping them safe at all times.
But where do you begin with backup?
If your a business owner or a personal user – You begin by asking yourself one simple question that will determine which solution is best for you.
That question is: Do you have the time and commitment to backup your computer on a regular basis?
If you answered yes. Then your backup solution would be to purchase an external storage device. Create a backup plan and keep committed to it by backing up your data to the external device regularly.
If you answered no. Then purchasing an automated solution is what you require and is the recommended choice. The automatic backup solution can be modified to backup data on your computer as often as you want it to. Even in real time as you work and click save. Pretty cool..
However – finding the right online/cloud backup solution these days is not easy.
Instead of just signing up to the first provider you see or be influenced by their so called FREE offering. Think about what your requirements are, your budget and take a look around.
Our customers benefit from unlimited backup space with our backup solution, for all their files on their computer. They also benefit from a fixed monthly cost effective price. So they know were they stand at all times. More Info..
One thing to be aware of with other providers is when they charge their customers based on usage per GB (GigaByte).
If they charge you £0.50 – £1 per GB of data. Keeping in mind how large today’s files can be – anybody can easily build up 100/200/300 GB of data quickly, increasing the monthly costs until they spiral out of control.
Overall – what-ever solution you choose, backing up your data is vital and must not be overlooked. Think about it now and never leave anything to chance.
DIGITAL CONFIG Team