Data backup: the be-all and end-all

Regular backups are absolutely essential for businesses of all sizes. A lack of a professional backup system can cause enormous financial damage to a company. We'll tell you what to consider when performing backups.

Information and data are, as we all know, among the most important components of modern life. The necessity of data backup—especially in businesses—is therefore readily apparent. That's why we've compiled some tips for your data backups:

Location

When choosing a location, two things are crucial: the geographical separation of your data backup and the choice of country where your backup server is located. Geographic separation is essential because, for example, in the event of a fire in your company building, your data can still be accessed even if the servers inside the building are destroyed. "Where should I outsource my data?" you might ask. We recommend backing up your data in Switzerland. This ensures you are always legally compliant, and guarantees service, availability, and therefore the security of your data.

Regularity

We highly recommend a defined backup process: Schedule your backups at regular intervals—daily or weekly, depending on the amount and importance of the data. The time and effort allocated to the backup process should be tailored to the needs of each company.

Review

Unfortunately, fully automated backup verification is not possible. Therefore, in addition to automated checks, manual verification of the backup data is also necessary. We also recommend thoroughly testing the restoration process of the backup data. Even the best backup planning and implementation are useless in an emergency if the data cannot be recovered.

Either way, backups are indispensable these days and essential for businesses. In particular, it's a topic that shouldn't be postponed due to other priorities, but rather moved to the very top of the to-do list. Because in the event of a data breach, the economic and financial damage to your company can be enormous and, in the worst-case scenario, could even lead to bankruptcy.

Advice or support?

Of course, we are happy to advise you without obligation if you are unsure how to approach the topic of the backup process or do not have the time for it.