Backups and disaster recovery that actually restore
Most business owners couldn't tell you if their backups work. We make sure they do, and we prove it by restoring your files before you ever need them.
Backups you can count on
Fire, theft, a dead server or ransomware. When the bad day comes, you need a current copy of your business that you can get back quickly.
- On-site and off-site copies. A local copy for fast restores, plus an off-site or cloud copy that ransomware on your network can't reach.
- Acronis cloud backup. Servers, workstations, virtual machines and Microsoft 365, managed by us.
- Tested restores. We pull real files and systems back from backup, so you know it works.
- Monitoring. Failed or skipped backups get caught and fixed, not discovered months later.
- A written recovery plan. What comes back first, how long it takes, and who does what.
- Secure drive disposal. Old drives are wiped or shredded so your data doesn't leave with them.
When a server dies at 4:30 on a Thursday
Good backups and a plan mean a hardware failure is an inconvenience, not a disaster.
“On one occasion, our server died on Thursday evening at 4:30. The next morning there was a loaner already set up for the day. By Monday, there was a replacement server.”Brian Law, Partner, Pavey Law
Backups: common questions
How often should backups be tested?
Regularly, and by actually restoring something. A backup that says "completed" can still be missing the folder that matters. We test restores so you know your files come back.
On-site or off-site?
Both. An on-site copy restores quickly. An off-site or cloud copy survives fire, theft and ransomware on your network. We can run backups in-house or from our office.
Can you back up Microsoft 365?
Yes. Microsoft keeps your email and files running, but it isn't a full backup. Acronis can back up Microsoft 365 mailboxes, OneDrive and SharePoint.
What is a disaster recovery plan?
A short, written plan for the bad day: what gets restored first, where staff work from, who calls whom, and how long each step takes. We help you write one and test it.
More ways we keep your business running
Managed IT services
Monitoring, help desk, patching and on-site support for a predictable monthly cost.
Learn more →Cybersecurity
Antivirus, email filtering, staff training, password management and sign-in monitoring.
Learn more →Microsoft 365 & Teams Phones
Email, files, Teams and phone systems set up properly and kept secure.
Learn more →When did you last test a restore?
If you're not sure, let's find out together.