If you run a business you want to make sure that your data does not get lost. There are many reasons why we may lose data. It could be that our systems crash or that our computers have been attacked by a virus that destroys our systems.
Whatever the reason, many companies are looking at effective and creative ways to back up their information and many are considering using online remote backup to do so. But is this really the best move, and how is it possible to choose the right service?
The answer is that it really depends on your needs and budget. There are many different companies that offer these services and choosing the one that is right for you may be easier if you use some of the following criteria.
Why these services can be a good idea
There are several reasons why remote data backup may be a great idea. The first is that the servers which store the information are not located on site. This means that if an event such as a fire or flood were to affect your company the data would be held remotely and your company would be able to access the information easily.
The second reason is that because it is remotely held, it can be accessed from any internet connection.
Many people are telecommuting to work and being able to access files from a remote location can be a huge advantage.
Cost
The cost of remote data backup services can range substantially. Some services may be quite reasonably priced and others can be prohibitively expensive especially for a small business. However, before you simply discount a service because of the price and opt to go with a less expensive company you need look at what you are getting for the price.
What value for money is there?
You need to think in terms of value for money rather than outright cost. You need to consider whether a particular company offers an acceptable upload and download speed. This is important, especially if you are going to be working with large files. The last thing you want is to find that you are spending hours adding files to your remote storage or accessing them and downloading them back to your company’s computers.
You also want to think about how much storage space you will be getting. You do not want to find that you are suddenly running out of storage space. Take the time to find out what each contract offers you for the price that you have been quoted.
Taking the time to learn about the various service providers that are available can be one of the best ways to tell whether it is right for you.
