Daily computer and cloud backups
Automated, incremental daily backups capturing workstation drives, server shares, Microsoft 365 accounts, and Google Workspace domains.
Business Continuity · Halifax & Sackville
Backups you've actually tested
A backup you've never restored is a guess. We set up automatic, encrypted, off-site backups of computers, servers, Microsoft 365 and Google data, then prove they work.
When hardware fails, files get accidentally deleted, or ransomware hits, your business cannot afford days of confusion. We establish clear recovery time objectives, run routine restore drills, and ensure your critical files and operational records are always recoverable.
Data Resilience Scope
What's included
Professional backup protection built for small businesses that rely on their data every day.
Encrypted off-site storage
Secure, AES-256 encrypted storage residing in Canadian data centres, ensuring sensitive client files remain confidential and sovereign.
Tamper-proof (immutable) copies
On IT Secure, backups are cryptographically locked in an immutable state that prevents ransomware or malicious actors from modifying or deleting archives.
Restore testing
Regular scheduled restore drills to confirm files, databases, and system images unpack reliably before an emergency strikes.
One-page recovery plan
A concise, written recovery runbook documenting step-by-step restore procedures, emergency contacts, and agreed recovery targets.
M365 & Google protection
Independent offsite backups safeguarding inboxes, attachments, SharePoint document libraries, and Google Drive files beyond vendor retention limits.
Plan Comparison
Which plan includes it?
Here is how backup and disaster recovery is structured across our managed IT plans:
- ✓IT Essentials ($89/user/month): Backups are not included; add them with IT Complete or IT Secure.
- ✓IT Complete ($139/user/month): Includes daily cloud backups of computers and Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace accounts.
- ✓IT Secure ($189/user/month): Includes daily cloud backups, tamper-proof immutable ransomware protection, and verified quarterly restore tests.
Clear Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about cloud backups, data sovereignty, and emergency recovery timelines.
Doesn't Microsoft back up my email?
Microsoft keeps their cloud services running and accessible, but they operate on a shared responsibility model. If an account is compromised, files are infected with ransomware, or messages are accidentally deleted past Microsoft's short retention window (usually 14 to 30 days), Microsoft cannot recover your data. Dedicated third-party backup ensures permanent, recoverable copies of your correspondence, SharePoint documents, and OneDrive files.
Where is data stored?
All data backups are encrypted end-to-end and stored in high-security Canadian facilities, with Canadian-owned infrastructure provider options available. This keeps your sensitive commercial records and client personal information strictly under Canadian sovereignty and compliant with PIPEDA.
How fast can we recover?
Recovery time depends on the scope of the incident. Single deleted files or emails can be restored within minutes. In the event of a catastrophic server or workstation hardware loss, we set agreed Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) during onboarding and prove them with scheduled restore simulations so there are never surprises in an actual emergency.