The value of a company is closely related to its data production and the information it holds.
With the expanding exchange digitalisation, the volume of data processed and stored by SMEs is increasing exponentially.
Volume increase is driven by a multiplication of device and applications: emails, cloud solutions, laptops, smartphones, USB sticks, external hard drives, etc.
In addition, the ubiquitous use of BYOD can lead to information loss if not controlled
Traditional Backup in SMEs is limited to a server storage of sensitive or important files:
The backup systems in place are still mainly local:
External Hard Drive: strongly discouraged
Pros: low cost, easy to use
Cons: very fragile, support uniqueness
NAS : Network Attached Storage – network storage box
Pros: reliable (RAID), efficient (link aggregation), capacity, scalability
Cons: no outsourcing
LTO: Linear Tape Open – magnetic tape for storing data
Pros: efficient, high capacity, outsourcing, low-cost cartridges
Cons: fragility, required hardware and software, mandatory human intervention
These data backup solutions are a first response, but not fully adapted to current usage :
Cost: increase in backup volumes requires regular software and hardware upgrade due to limited lifetime. SMEs will limit backup frequency, archive history and number of files backed up.
Lack of outsourcing: these systems are vulnerable in the event of a disaster or theft. While tape removal from an LTO system or having a fireproof safe at disposal is possible, those procedure are reserved to large corporations.
Low adaptability: software and hardware systems are well adapted to back up files on a company server, but not suitable to back up email accounts in the cloud (Office 365) or sensitive data from a mobile worker’s laptop.
Back up all your data set, not just a few folders. It is essential to safeguard:
A complete set of company files: administrative, HR management, sales department, etc.
Part or all emails, for legal constraints
Smartphone, tablet and computer data
Database content from different business applications
Cloud solutions Information, such as Microsoft’s SharePoint
Offer you options for a BACKUP PLAN:
Versioning on all files
Backup history
Backups automation
Detailed, daily reports
Meet the required specifications of a backup solution, and integrate tools enabling a fast restoration and business continuity in case of:
Accidental data deletion
Crypto locker infection
Hardware failure
Premises inaccessibility
Apo’g offers you a computer data backup solution meeting these criteria, specifically designed for SMEs and in line with new usage:
No initial investment
Cost control
Pay-per-use invoicing
Our data backup solution is an essential component of an integrated into a BCP/DRP*
*Business Continuity Plan / Disaster Recovery Plan