Today, cloud backup has become essential to data storage and recovery strategies for businesses of all sizes and industries. As the world continues to rely more and more on digital technology, the amount of data we produce and store is growing at an unprecedented rate. This makes it more important than ever to have a secure and reliable backup solution in case of data loss or system failures. Here are some reasons why our Backup as a Service (BaaS) will become increasingly important in 2025.
Data security and sovereignty
Security is one of the most important considerations when it comes to data backups. The CiContinuity BaaS cloud backup solution offers multiple layers of protection to ensure your data is safe. The data is encrypted during transmission and at rest. In addition, there is inherent multi-factor authentication, managed access controls, and intrusion detection. This level of expertise is difficult and expensive to achieve individually within an organisation.
Most small and medium businesses cannot afford to do it properly, and this is why the complimentary services that CiContinuity can provide are so vital. In addition, unlike Azure and AWS, CiContinuity can fully guarantee UK data sovereignty with our two data centres in the Southwest of England and South Wales.
Cost-effective and scalable
CiContinuity’s BaaS solution is a better value data storage and recovery solution. Our cloud backup provides an affordable, pay-as-you-go model, which means you only pay for what you use. This is especially valuable during these current cost-saving times where there is a preference to pay on an ongoing basis for what’s consumed, rather than the upfront capex for buying new hardware that could sit mostly underutilised throughout its life. Additionally, cloud-based backup solutions can easily and quickly scale up and down to meet your changing data storage needs.
Disaster recovery
Having a cloud-based backup solution could be the difference between your organisation’s future viability and its non-viability in a cyberattack. Cloud-based backups are stored off-site, and the data is air-gapped and can be immutable, making them far more resilient to cyberattacks or any other operational failure.
This is far more resilient to replicating data between two environments within an organisation’s infrastructure. We can also quickly restore the data directly to your equipment, onto our own cloud DRaaS platform, or onto physical equipment shipped to your preferred location.
At CiContinuity, we have a team of dedicated recovery engineers who are on hand 24/7 to assist with recovering your data. With nearly 30 years of disaster recovery experience and a large selection of solutions, you can be confident that we will keep your data secure and be able to recover you safely and quickly following an unexpected incident.
Accessibility and mobility
Cloud-based backup solutions offer higher accessibility and mobility of your data and associated solutions. This means you can access your data from anywhere, at any time, as long as you have an internet connection. This is particularly valuable for individuals and businesses with remote or distributed workforces, as it allows them to access the same data and work collaboratively, regardless of location. This also means that if your data is recovered into our Cloud DRaaS platform after a major unforeseen event, your employees should be able to continue with their work with minimal disruption.
Regulatory compliance
All companies are subject to strict data privacy and security regulations, such as GDPR, and certain sectors have their specific legislation that they must comply with. CiContinuity’s BaaS solution can help your business meet these requirements by providing a secure and compliant way to store and back up data.
We hold a number of physical and cyber security accreditations, such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Security PLUS, which can help businesses demonstrate their commitment to data security and privacy. A complete list of our accreditations can be found here.
In conclusion, a cloud-based backup is essential in 2023 for businesses that want to protect their data from loss, theft, or damage. With the increasing reliance on digital technology, the need for secure and reliable backup solutions has never been greater.
CiContinuity provides a safe pair of hands to not only protect your data but also get you back up and running again quickly should your business suffer a disruption.
For more information on our Backup and Recovery services, don’t hesitate to contact us.