The A4S Cloud Team delivered a ‘cloud based backup as a service’ (BaaS) using the Microsoft Azure Backup Server, real time monitoring alerting is provided using the A4S Lighthouse Service.
A managed service is also implemented to continuously monitor performance and health, support is provided for any incidents or upgrades when required.
Trent & Dove has a short deadline to replace their existing backup service delivered using the capable Veeam platform which has been in service for several years.
Backup and retention policies required to be reviewed and updated to ensure compliance and cost efficiency. Archive data would need to be recovered.
Backup is an essential part of any IT infrastructure, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Here are some common backup challenges:
Overall, backup challenges can be complex and require significant resources to overcome. It’s essential to have a well-planned backup strategy that considers these challenges and ensures the reliability and security of backups while remaining cost-effective.
The A4S BaaS offering ensures the client can focus on delivering services to its own customers safe in the knowledge that backups are being continuously monitored and maintained.
The A4S BaaS offering is based on Microsoft Azure Backup Server (MABS) which is fully integrated with the Azure cloud service, very capable and cost effective.
Here are some of our key service features:
Our backup as a service benefits mainly focus around allowing the client to concentrate on delivering their own internal business services whilst we ensure backups are efficient, cost affective and reliable.
We have listed some more of the key benefits below:
Overall, Backup as a Service provides organisations with a cost-effective, scalable, accessible, secure, reliable, and time-saving way to manage their backup data in the cloud.
Trent & Dove IT teams are now able to focus on the delivery of IT services to their own internal customers and tenants whilst knowing the A4S IT Operations Teams are maintaining backup and recovery capability of their business data and systems.
A4S continue to maintain the clients backup service and also take part in routine recovery tests for the purposes of assurance.
Trent & Dove is an amazing business that provides life changing services to it’s clients and truly has an incredibly positive social impact.
Trent & Dove is a charitable organisation who’s staff are devoted to improving the lives of it’s tenants and other in the surrounding areas.
We recommend reviewing their ‘about us’ section for more information: https://www.trentanddove.org/about-us/
“We have been using the A4S BaaS Service for our company’s data backup needs, and we have been extremely satisfied with the level of service provided. The automated backup schedules and incremental backups have saved us time and effort, while the cloud storage has made our backup data easily accessible from anywhere.
The scalability and cost savings have also been a significant benefit for our organisation, as we are able to pay only for the storage we need and easily scale up or down as our business requirements change.
The security measures and disaster recovery options provided by A4S have also given us peace of mind that our backup data is secure and protected from data loss or cyber threats.
Overall, Backup as a Service has been a reliable and cost-effective solution for our organisation’s backup needs, and we would highly recommend it to other businesses looking for a scalable and secure way to manage their backup data in the cloud.”
A cloud backup service involves storing an organisation’s data on remote servers managed by a cloud provider. It is crucial because it ensures data is securely stored offsite, protecting it from local disasters, hardware failures, and cyber threats. This approach enhances data recovery capabilities, ensuring business continuity and minimal downtime.
Trent & Dove benefited from implementing cloud-based data backup solutions by achieving enhanced data protection and recovery capabilities. The solution provided them with automated backups, secure offsite storage, and the ability to quickly restore data in the event of a disaster. This ensured their critical information was always protected and accessible when needed.
The advantages of using backup as a service for IT infrastructure include reduced costs associated with maintaining physical backup hardware, automated and regular data backups, improved security through encryption, and faster data recovery times. This service also scales easily with the organisation’s growth, ensuring continuous data protection.
Without an online backup solution, organisations can face challenges such as data loss due to hardware failures, natural disasters, or cyberattacks. They may also experience longer recovery times, higher costs for maintaining physical backup systems, and increased risk of non-compliance with data protection regulations. These challenges can lead to significant operational disruptions and financial losses.
A remote backup service enhances data security by encrypting data both in transit and at rest, ensuring it is protected from unauthorised access. It also provides regular automated backups, reducing the risk of data loss. Additionally, remote backup services often comply with industry standards and regulations, helping organisations meet their legal and compliance requirements while ensuring their data is securely stored and easily retrievable.
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