Most businesses understand the critical importance of regularly backing up their data to guard against loss from system failures, human errors, hacks, and natural disasters. However, developing and sticking to effective backup plans takes considerable resources. Companies that manage backups in-house typically face challenges like:
- Complexity in choosing, configuring, and maintaining backup hardware and software optimally
- Potential for backup schedules and procedures to fall between the cracks among IT team members
- Difficulty ensuring security and compliance for backups, which require advanced expertise in encryption, access controls, and retention policies that align with regulations
- Inability to thoroughly test backup recoverability regularly, which can leave unpleasant surprises when restoration is needed after a loss event
- Lack of off-site backup storage and geographic redundancy against localized disasters like fires, floods, or network outages
These limitations mean even companies with significant IT budgets and teams can benefit from the specialized capabilities of automated data backup service providers.