Security & continuity
Business backup and disaster recovery
You have a backup. Probably. The real question is whether anyone has ever tried to restore from it.
What it costs
Backup monitoring is included in the Complete Business package at £89 per user per month. Backup platform costs depend on how much data you hold — contact us for a tailored quote.
Anything beyond the package is quoted individually, always in advance.
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How we handle it.
An untested backup is a guess. We back up your files, your Microsoft 365 data and your servers, check every day that the job actually ran, and test restores so we know the data comes back. Because the day you need it, there is no second attempt.
What’s included
- Microsoft 365 backup — email, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams
- Server and file backup, on site and off site
- Endpoint backup for laptops and desktops
- Daily checks that every backup job completed
- Regular test restores, with the results shared with you
- Retention set to match how long you need to keep things
- Encrypted at rest and in transit
- A written recovery plan for your business
Good to know
Three things worth knowing before you ask.
Microsoft does not back up your email
This surprises most people. Microsoft keeps the service running; your data is your responsibility. Deleted mail and files are gone once the retention window closes.
Tested, not assumed
We restore sample data on a schedule and tell you it worked. Backup monitoring is included on the Complete Business plan.
The 3-2-1 rule, in practice
Three copies, on two types of storage, one of them off site. Simple, proven, and what we build for every client.
Questions
Backups, answered.
Doesn't Microsoft back up our email already?
No, and this catches people out. Microsoft guarantees the service is available; your data is your responsibility. Once the retention window closes on deleted mail or files, they are gone. A separate Microsoft 365 backup is one of the cheapest pieces of protection you can buy.
How quickly could we get our files back?
A single deleted file is usually minutes. A full server restore depends on how much data you hold and how you are connected, which is exactly why we agree a target recovery time with you in advance and test against it rather than finding out on the day.
How do we get a price?
Start with a free IT review. We look at what you have, agree what you actually need, and send a written quote at a fixed price. There is no charge for the review and no obligation afterwards.
Do we have to be on a support plan?
No. We take on individual projects for businesses that already have IT support elsewhere. Plenty of clients start with one project and move onto a plan later.
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Let's talk about backups.
Tell us what you've got and what's frustrating you. We'll come back with a written quote and a straight answer about whether it's worth doing.
Or call us on 0330 133 0060. Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.