For most businesses, backing up data is the first line of defence against data loss. But a backup is only useful if it ran, finished, and can be restored. Without proper backup monitoring, the first sign of trouble often comes when someone tries to restore — and that is the worst possible time to find
Backup monitoring: why it matters and what a good dashboard shows Read More »
Data backup is crucial for businesses of all sizes, not just large corporates. Here, we take a closer look at the importance of data backup and the things you can do to keep your data safe.
Backup for SMEs – five key things to consider Read More »
Earlier this year, a catastrophic fire hit French cloud services provider OVHcloud, wiping out one of its datacentres and causing significant damage to another. The impact of this unforeseen event was huge. Millions of websites worldwide went down, resulting in loss of service, revenue and sales opportunities for businesses and organisations of all sizes. Even
What lessons can we learn from the OVH fire? Read More »
Updated November 2026: rewritten and expanded with a side-by-side comparison, RTO and RPO explained, real-world scenarios (including ransomware and Microsoft 365), and a step-by-step guide to building and testing a BCDR plan. The short answer: business continuity (BC) is how your organisation keeps operating during a disruption: people, premises, suppliers, communications and IT. Disaster recovery
What’s the difference between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery? Read More »
