Why Backup Offsite

It could be your worst nightmare. A server overheats, starting a fire that consumes your computer room before the sprinkler system kicks in and completes the disaster process. You've lost facilities, hardware, network and data. Now what?

There are four primary assets needed to effectively operate an information system: facilities, hardware, network and data. In the event of a disaster, hardware and networks can be replaced, and facilities can be moved to a new location. In fact, with the exception of data, almost every company asset can be replaced. Therefore, your top priority should be to protect the asset that's most at risk and hardest to replace: your data.

Data loss can result from any number of factors, such as:

Human error

Operating system or application software bugs

Hardware failure

Fire, smoke or water damage

Power outages

Employee theft or fraud

Man-made disasters suchas sabotage, hacking or viruses

Natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes