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Data Backup Solutions

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What If:
  • Your computer, laptop, or smartphone suddenly stopped working and was no longer accessible, what would you do?
  • You own a business, do you have your business contacts and financial data backed up in event of a system failure, property loss or theft?
  • Your laptop was dropped and broke, would your family pictures and personal documents be available again? 
  • Your data was no longer available?

These are just scenarios in which businesses and individuals face each and everyday. Many people would reply 'I don't want to think about it!' when asked those questions. If you don't have a good answer to any or all of these questions, you may be able to benefit from a recommended data backup solutions that can be implemented for either your home and/or business computing devices.

Listed below are the top reasons for data loss:

  • Accidental Deletion
  • Computer Viruses and Malware
  • Physical Damage
  • Hard Drive Crashes
  • Continued Use After Signs of Failure
  • Power Failure
  • Natural Disasters

So what can you do to ensure that in an event of a system failure, your invaluable data (Pictures, financial data, personal documents) is secure?  We have the solution(s) that will work best for you!

Depending on the amount of data  your have will determine the type of solution that we would recommend.  Today, Smartphone & tablets are critical components used in the home and in the business place. These devices are mechanical. At some point they too will fail. But to ensure limited interruption, we've listed a few solutions that we can implement for you!

Cloud Based Solutions - Computer Systems

The "Cloud" is the Internet - a network of computer servers that serve as a storage location for data.
  • Dropbox:  A cloud-based storage utility that can back up your data easily and efficiently. Data is accessibly from computer and/or smart phone and tablets
  • Google Drive: A cloud-based solution provided by Google to back up your data. Data is accessibly from computer and/or smartphone and tablets
  • Skydrive - A Microsoft solutions that backs up your data to the cloud.

Cloud Based Solutions - SmartPhones

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Apple's iCloud is a free service that allows your to backup your iPad or iPad data to the cloud.

The app comes with 5GB of free storage space. The iCloud app can back up the following items:
  • Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Tasks
  • Bookmarks
  • Photos

The product is easy to set up and works well with any of your Apple devices. You can purchase additional storage space from Apple for a minimal cost.


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iBackup  Click link below to download from Apple App Store:

iBackup Download Link

The app comes with 5GB of free storage space.  Additionally, it will back up the four most critical components on any iPhone:
  • Calendar Backup
  • Pictures
  • Videos Backup
  • Contacts 
  • Auto Camera Upload if selected

The iBackup app is friendly and easy to use. The screenshot to the left offers you a view of the interface on your iPhone. 
From the settings gear icon in the app, you can set the reminder on how often the app should backup your selected data.
I did notice that when backing up pictures and videos, it does take awhile on the initial backup. 


In Summary

Data loss and hardware failure is like taxes! It's guaranteed!  But the key to data recovery is putting a plan in place to ensure that when that day comes, your down time will be minimal.  Contact us today to set up a consultation appointment with us to determine your needs and implement a solution that works best for you. Whether it's your home or office system, don't let what's important to you be lost forever!

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