Why Cloud Backup Can Help You Sleep

 

What is Cloud Based Backup?

 It is a simple application that is installed either on individual work stations or on a network server.  The company opens the application and it looks just like a computer's directory system. Files and folders are selected to be backed up the frequency is selected and it's done. There are many benefits to cloud-based data backup and recovery protocol. 

 

Benefits of Cloud Based Backup

1. Affordable. Small businesses don’t have unlimited IT budgets. It’s important to use a solution that makes sense and won’t require a large capital expenditure. For as low as a few hundred dollars per year, you can have all of your data backed up to the cloud.

2. Anytime, Anywhere Access. Having data in the cloud allows you to have access to your data anytime and anywhere. As long as there is access to the Internet, through a computer or a smartphone app, all files are readily available. There is no need to have to travel around with a laptop or go back to the office to see that important file.

3. Off-Site. It’s important to keep a copy of files offsite. Even if business files are backed up on a file server, a hurricane, flood, fire or theft could destroy the computers… and backups. Keeping backed up files in the cloud ensures data is safe no matter what is going on at your office.

4. Simple. Cloud backup solutions have made ongoing management and restoration easy. With just a few clicks of the mouse, backed up files can be easily found and restored.

5. Automatic. Time is one of the most commonly stated reasons companies aren’t backing up their data. Cloud backup doesn’t require an additional time commitment. Computer files are backed up to the cloud automatically and continuously, whenever you’re connected to the Internet.

 

Protection From Hackers & Ransomware

 For the last few years, company networks have been vulnerable to hackers installing malware on their networks that cause chaos by encrypting documents. The user then gets a notice asking for payment to unencrypt. By having a robust document cloud backup system, these documents can be restored without payment.

 

Cloud backup is the easiest, most cost effective protection you can employ.