Dependable Data Backup & Recovery Services

Yes, you do.

Platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are great for productivity, but they are not full backup solutions. They offer some level of data retention, but they are not designed to fully protect your business from things like accidental deletion, ransomware, or long-term data loss.

A proper backup solution ensures that your data is securely stored, versioned, and fully recoverable — no matter what happens.

We back up what matters to your business.

That typically includes things like files, servers, workstations, Microsoft 365 data, and other critical systems. The exact scope depends on your environment and how your business operates.

Our goal is simple: if your business relies on it, we make sure it is protected and recoverable.

At a minimum, backups are taken once per day.

Depending on the system, they may be taken much more frequently. For example, we back up Microsoft 365 three times per day. If you have systems that are constantly changing, like a CRM, we may implement backups as often as every two hours.

Backup frequency is tailored to how quickly your data changes and how critical it is to your operations.

That depends on your infrastructure and the backup and recovery system in place.

TekTrendz can implement solutions, such as a BCDR appliance, that allow your data to be restored almost immediately. In many cases, if your business experiences a fire, natural disaster, or cyberattack, you can be back online with your data by the next business day, if not sooner.

However, not all backup solutions are created equal. Some businesses rely on cloud-only backups, where recovery time depends on factors like internet speed and the size of the data being restored. In some cases, providers may even ship a physical drive that must be uploaded and reassembled before systems are fully restored.

Ultimately, recovery speed comes down to the system in place. The real question is: how long can your business operate without your data? If the answer is a few hours, we can design a system to meet that need. If it is a few days, a simpler solution may be appropriate. Recovery is always aligned with your business requirements.

That depends on your needs and the solution you choose.

The most effective approach is typically a combination of local and cloud-based storage. This provides both speed and redundancy. For businesses that cannot afford more than a few hours of downtime, we often recommend a BCDR appliance that stores data locally on your network, along with a secure cloud backup in case your entire location is impacted.

Some organizations choose cloud-only backup due to cost or simplicity, but this usually means longer recovery times.

Again, it comes back to one question: how long can your business go without your data? Your storage strategy should match that answer.

Yes, but only if the backups are set up correctly.

Not all backups are created equal. Modern backup solutions include features like immutable copies, which means your backup data cannot be altered or deleted, even by a cybercriminal.

This is critical in a ransomware scenario. If your backups are protected and untouched, you can restore your data without paying a ransom and get your business back up and running.

Without that level of protection, backups themselves can become compromised, which defeats the purpose entirely.

Not at all. In fact, small businesses often have the most to lose.

Larger organizations may have internal IT teams, redundant systems, and contingency plans. Small businesses typically do not. When data is lost, operations can come to a complete stop.

Backup and recovery is not about size. It is about risk. Even a single incident can have a major impact, which is why having a reliable backup system in place is so important.

Backup is included as part of your service package.

We offer backup and recovery solutions designed to fit a wide range of business needs and recovery expectations. The right setup depends on your infrastructure and how quickly you need to be back up and running after an incident.

For example, a solution that includes both local and cloud backup will cost more than a cloud-only option, but it also provides significantly faster recovery times.

There is a solution for every business and every set of needs. The key is aligning the system with how quickly you need your data restored.