Cybercrime has become more and more prevalent lately. Besides that, no business is ever immune to a possible break-in. That’s why it is essential to take the necessary measures to protect our data.

Moreover, the evolution of technology and the Internet makes it possible to make efforts in the field of information dematerialization.

However,it is important to choose wisely the back-up mode that best suits your company and your activities.

In this Article, you’ll discover what is back-up and its benefits to your business.

What is a Back-up? 

The reasons for data loss are multiple.

User Error , Hardware error, Ransomware risk , Disaster , Computer viruses, software bugs,file corruption, theft and the list is long .. These various inconveniences sometimes result in loss of business critical data such as financial data, customer data or internal data.

Data backup consists of copying or archiving the data to be able to restore it in case of loss. 

It is essential to think carefully about the solution chosen to secure data.

• Storing your data on external media, such as an external hard drive, USB key

• Storing your data online or “Cloud” 

To facilitate your choice, you can rely on Three Criteria : 

1 – The necessary backup frequency : To use the example of a working document used daily, a “cloud” backup system is more advantageous. 

2 – Programming : It is possible to schedule automatic or regular backups, which prevents you from “manually” saving your data on external storage devices, more suitable for occasional backups. 

3 – The size of your files :  For heavy files (pictures or videos), prefer a copy over external storage, more advantageous than online solutions. 

Advantages of Online backups

• A Low Cost : The in-house backup systems require a more or less substantial investment from the moment they are set up, with some managers acquiring an oversized equipment from the moment the company is created with a view to business growth. 

With online backup, it is no longer necessary to invest in software and hardware, which will then have to be maintained and renewed when it is no longer suitable or obsolete. 

The same applies to potential server outages that are managed by service companies, and this does not entail any cost to the company or loss of data. In addition, the cost and time associated with backup is lower than an internal backup server, which increases the productivity of its employees. 
 

• A tailor-made solution : Online back-up solutions adapt to organizations of all industries and sizes. 

The storage capacity is configured according to the specific needs of the company. When it is time to change the solution, it is adapted in real time and without investment, since it is enough to change the subscription. Thus, no risk is taken with regard to data loss. In addition, the company pays only what it needs when it needs it, because no purchase of equipment worth several hundred or thousands of dollars is required. This allows the organization to keep its cash flow for its business.

• Accessible Data : Another important advantage of backup is the accessibility of the
  data

Wherever you are and at any time , access to data is guaranteed, which allows you to manage your account and data even when you are on the move or at home, but also avoid copying files to each workstation since the data is instantly accessible via Internet. The permanent access to the data also makes it possible to carry out a fast restoration if necessary .

 

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