No Excuses! Why You Need Backups Now!

You've seen the data backup commercials featuring client's laptops being run over by cars, dropped from windows and stolen. While we are excited to see the increased focus on data backup and data security, we want to make sure that our clients realize the reality. Most of you will never lose data beacuse of a freak accident or computer theft. In fact, something as simple as saving a file over itself can cause data loss. If you have any doubt that data backup fees are money well spent, just take a quick trip or make a phone call to a data recovery service. Yikes!

Here are some common excuses for not getting secure online backup services:

I Can Pay Now or Pay Later...It's All The Same

So you think that you can save a lot by not paying for secure off-site data backups. The fact remains that flash drives fail, floppies aren't worth their weight in plastic, and mistakes DO happen. Here are some other common data backup misconceptions:

It's OK. I've Got System Restore.

Did you know that Windows System Restore does NOT bring back deleted files? It's a little known data backup fact that is realized too late.

There are plenty of Data Recovery software programs in case I get into a jam.

While there are a number of excellent data recovery programs on the market, none of them can take the place of proper off-site backups. What if the hard drive or tower are stolen or worse, burn in a fire? Since data can easily be lost or overwritten numerous times by continuing to use the hard drive after a data loss, you often have only one shot to get something restored. Do you like those odds?

Well with all the money I can save by not using a data backup service, I can hire a data recovery company if I ever have the need.

So you say your data is really really important and you need it quickly. Any idea what the fee is for FAST recovery that must be done right the first time? Data recovery services can quickly reach prices that exceed ten years of off-site data backup service!

I don't mind losing the data that I have. If something happens, I can always re-create it.

It is a fact that most people these days have many more files and settings than they can ever remember having until it is too late. Ask yourself, do you know EXACTLY what is on your computer's drives at this very moment? Why take the risk? Not to mention, the massive amount of time that you will need to invest in such a re-creation, assuming you DO know what was once there. Unless you don't valur your time at all, it is easy to see that NOT using a data backup service is much more costly and time consuming than a full service solution.

If you're done making excuses and are ready to invest in the bast form of data backup insurance that money can buy, Contact Us today to get started with your data backup order.

Do you still have questions? Please visit our data backup FAQ for details or give us a call now.