Don’t Risk Data Loss

Bulletproof Cloud Backups for Small Business

If you are only backing up locally or onsite, you are missing the most important element of a good Backup/Disaster Recovery plan.

Cloud Backups

The 3-2-1 Backup Strategy

The best practice for backup and recovery.
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Copies of Your Data

Keep at least three copies of your data. That includes the original copy and at least two backups.

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Different Storage Types

The chances of having two failures of the same storage type are much better than for two different types of storage, such as an internal hard drive and external or removable storage.

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Copy of the Data Offsite

Even if you have two copies on two separate storage types but both are stored onsite, a local disaster could wipe out both of them. Keep a third copy in an offsite location, like the cloud.

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For Your Security

The 3-2-1 backup rule is a best practice for onsite data because it ensures that you’ll have a copy of your data no matter what happens. Multiple copies prevent you from losing the only copy of your data. Multiple locations ensure that there is no single point of failure and that your data is safe from disasters such as fires and floods.

Beyond Cloud Sync

Cloud storage services such as OneDrive or Dropbox may seem sufficient, but what if your cloud account is hacked and all data is lost and/or corrupted? Cloud storage still requires a backup to another location to meet the best practice of data backup.

Set and Forget

Automatically backing up data to a remote server is a smart solution because it is automatic. You don’t have to worry about doing it, so it won’t take any additional thought or effort in the future.

Always Recent

Your data will be backed up fairly quickly after you change or add to it, so you’ll always have a recent backup. When you’re moving a drive around on your own, you may be stuck with a backup a few weeks old if you lose your primary, onsite backup.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is cloud backup and why does my business need it?
Cloud backup is a secure, automated way of copying and storing your business data offsite in the cloud. It protects your files, systems, and databases from risks like hardware failure, accidental deletion, ransomware, or physical disasters such as fire or theft.
How is cloud backup different from cloud storage like OneDrive or Dropbox?
Cloud storage is designed for file syncing and sharing, while cloud backup is designed specifically for data protection and recovery. Backup solutions create secure, versioned copies of your data so it can be restored even if files are deleted, corrupted, or encrypted by ransomware.
Is my backup data stored in Canada?
Yes. CPI Networks’ cloud backup solutions are hosted in secure Canadian data centres, helping ensure data residency, privacy compliance, and fast access for restoration when needed.
What happens if I need to restore my data?
If data loss occurs, CPI Networks can quickly restore individual files, folders, or entire systems depending on the situation. Restores are fast and designed to minimize downtime so your business can continue operating with minimal disruption.

The Best Way to Backup

Safely protect your data with Cloud Backups from CPI Networks. We offer multiple solutions starting at $30 per month and your data is hosted in Canada to ensure you comply with Canadian Privacy law.

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