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Effective disaster recovery based on reliable data backup and retrieval is critical to any organisation. Disasters such as data corruption, fire, theft, hardware failure, human error, malicious damage and virus attack are common and highlight the importance of a secure data backup and recovery plan. Backup is the first part of a two-stage process necessary to protect yourself from becoming a Department of Trade and Industry statistic.
"75% of all companies that suffer a major data loss go out of business within 18 months." (source DTI).
It is worth remembering that a backup is useless without the ability to restore the data.
It is essential that in the event of data loss a recent and reliable copy of your data is at hand. Time is money and extended periods of downtime can seriously undermine the viability of a business, not just in immediate financial terms but also in terms of reputation. A loss of client data may also put you in breach of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Problems with hardware based backup systems
Until recently, the most reliable form of protection has been hardware-based backup solutions such as tape drives or CD. However, these have a number of significant drawbacks: -
- Tapes are volatile and susceptible to corruption
- CD and DVD can scratch if man handled - this scratch could be your data
- Backups are generally stored onsite and are therefore at risk from onsite disasters such as theft or fire
- Someone has to remember to undertake the backup and if necessary take the tape or CD offsite
- Your backup is not encrypted and if lost will allow anyone access to your data
- Loss of customer information may put you in breach of the Data Protection Act 1998
Why are Companies changing to online backup?
These concerns, coupled with escalating costs of storage hardware and software, have persuaded thousands of businesses to adopt secure online backup as their preferred solution, with many thousands more preparing to make the shift from tape and CD.
Cincture Technology Solutions ensure reliable, automated, hands-free backup without the fear of data loss, theft or damage. Your data is automatically backed up each day to two secure offsite data centres - no hardware, no hassle. You decide when you want to schedule your backups. Your data is encrypted, password protected, compressed and transmitted via your existing internet connection to the mirrored data centres ready for instant restore.
Find out more about Cinctures
Online Backup and Restore Systems
Cincture Technology On-Line Backup Pro
The On-Line Pro delivers a simple, secure offsite data backup for PCs, laptops, servers and network environments.
Your data is automatically backed up each day to 2 offsite data centres and is recoverable with a just few clicks of a mouse.
The On-Line Pro provides total security against data loss. Should disaster strike, On-Line Pro will get your organisation up and running again, fast.
It couldn’t be simpler, or safer.
- Simple software installation
- Every day data is automatically encrypted and compressed for transmission
- Data transmitted to secure offsite data centre for storage
- Data is mirrored to second data centre for extra security
- Lost data can be retrieved with just a few clicks of a mouse
Server Edition
OnLine Pro Server Edition is an excellent solution for businesses that require simple, automated offsite data backup and restore for network infrastructures and server environments.
As the server Edition can run whilst users are logged off, it is ideal for unattended servers. Live databases and mail accounts can all be protected without disturbing the existing network layout.
On-Line Pro Server supports all major operating systems, including Windows, Novell, Linux and UNIX and most common live systems, including Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes.
Desktops & Laptops
OnLine Pro D&L is ideal for businesses that require low cost, simple, automated offsite backup and restore for stand alone PCs, laptops and smaller networks.
Set up takes a matter of minutes and Online Pro D&L works in the background, automatically backing up your data everyday to our mirrored offsite data centres.
