Data loss rarely happens at a convenient time. Hardware failure, ransomware attacks, accidental deletion, and system outages can all result in lost data and business disruption. For many businesses, the realisation that data cannot be recovered only comes after something has already gone wrong.
Cloud backup and disaster recovery provides a safety net. It ensures your critical business data can be restored quickly and reliably, helping your business continue operating even when systems fail.
A proper backup strategy is not just about storing copies of data. It is about recovery, resilience, and keeping your business running when the unexpected happens.
The Data Protection Risks Many Businesses Overlook
Many organisations assume their data is already safe. They believe cloud platforms automatically provide full backups, or that having files stored on a server or in Microsoft 365 is enough.
In reality, accidental deletions, ransomware, corruption, and retention limits can all result in permanent data loss. Without an independent backup, recovering lost files, emails, or entire systems may not be possible.
When backups are not tested, monitored, or designed properly, businesses often discover gaps only during an incident, when time and pressure are at their highest.
What Our Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery Service Includes
Our cloud backup and disaster recovery service is designed to protect your business data across servers, workstations, and cloud platforms.
We back up critical systems, files, and applications securely to the cloud, with automated schedules and encryption to protect data both in transit and at rest. Backups are monitored continuously to ensure they complete successfully and remain recoverable.
In the event of data loss, systems can be restored quickly to minimise downtime. This may involve restoring individual files, emails, or entire systems depending on the situation and your recovery requirements.
Disaster recovery planning goes beyond backups alone. We work with you to understand what systems are critical, how quickly they need to be restored, and what level of disruption is acceptable, so recovery plans are realistic and effective.
Why Backup Alone Is Not Enough
A backup that cannot be restored quickly is of little value during an outage. Businesses need to understand how long systems can be offline and what impact downtime has on operations, customers, and revenue.
Disaster recovery focuses on recovery time and business continuity. It ensures there is a clear plan in place for restoring systems, accessing data, and getting staff working again as quickly as possible.
For businesses that rely heavily on digital systems, having a tested recovery plan can be the difference between a temporary disruption and a prolonged shutdown.
Why Choose Britannia IT for Backup and Disaster Recovery
Britannia IT approaches backup and disaster recovery as a core part of managed IT, not an optional add on.
We design backup strategies around how your business operates, what data is critical, and how quickly systems need to be restored. Backups are monitored, tested, and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain effective as your environment changes.
Because we also provide managed IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 services, and connectivity, we understand how your systems interact. This allows us to design recovery plans that work in real world scenarios, not just on paper.
Our UK based engineers manage everything end to end, giving you confidence that your data is protected and recoverable.
How Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery Works With Our Other Services
Backup and recovery work best when integrated with the rest of your IT environment.
Many customers combine this service with:
- Managed IT Support to monitor and maintain systems
- Cyber Security to reduce the risk of ransomware and data breaches
- Microsoft 365 management to ensure cloud data is protected properly
- Business Connectivity to support reliable access and recovery
- Business Phone Systems to maintain communication during incidents
Managing these services together reduces risk and improves recovery outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is data in Microsoft 365 backed up automatically?
Microsoft provides availability, not full backup. Independent backups are required to protect against deletion, ransomware, and retention limits.
How often is data backed up?
Backup schedules are tailored to your business requirements and can run multiple times per day if needed.
How quickly can data be restored?
Recovery time depends on the size of the data and the recovery plan, but systems can often be restored far quicker than traditional backups.
Is backup monitoring included?
Yes. Backups are monitored continuously and alerts are raised if any issues occur.
Do you test backups?
Yes. Regular testing is part of ensuring backups remain reliable and recoverable.
Speak to Us About Protecting Your Business Data
If you are unsure whether your data can be recovered after an incident, now is the right time to review your backup and disaster recovery strategy. Speak to the team at Britannia IT for a free, no obligation consultation and ensure your business is properly protected.