It is a sad but true fact that computer hardware sometimes suffers catastrophic failure. The hardware can be replaced, but the data it contains is often priceless. The key to protecting against failure is to back up your data. However, as the sheer quantity of important information expands and expands, managing this backup process can be problematic.

When thinking about backing up data, users commonly imagine the failure of a single disk drive or computer. Unfortunately, this does not cover one from a more serious situation. A fire, for example, can destroy the entire computer infrastructure, and a backup copy of the data is no use if it is stored in the same room as the servers.

There are several solutions to this problem, depending upon the organisation's specific requirements. At a bare minimum, we would recommend a nightly backup of all user files and email to a tape cartridge, which can be taken off-site the next day. It is unlikely that the tape-holder's house AND the office will catch fire in a single night. But for those who cannot take even this risk, there are services which perform automatic backups over the internet, and store this data for you in a number of locations. For the ultimate in peace of mind, there are companies who will guarantee to provide full office facilities for a number of users at a drop of a hat, so that there will be no interruption to business process.

Whatever your needs, we can give you the right level of protection for your data, and ultimately, your entire business.

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