Please Don't Make Us Say it Again
Alright, alright... we'll say this until we're blue in the face-- "OneDrive is NOT a backup solution!" Nor should it be. Yet, someone out there thinks they’ve got backups covered because they sync their files to OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox. “It’s in the cloud,” they say with confidence, as if the word “cloud” is some magical force field against data loss. But here’s the hard truth: syncing your files isn’t the same as backing them up. In fact, relying on OneDrive as your backup strategy is like trusting a sticky note on your monitor to remember your password—sooner or later, something’s going to go wrong.
The Scenario
Imagine this: One of your employees accidentally deletes an important client proposal. No worries, right? It’s in OneDrive! Oh, wait—it’s gone there too because OneDrive dutifully synced the deletion across all devices. Or maybe ransomware encrypts all your files, and—surprise!—your cloud storage has already synced the encrypted versions. Now you’re left scrambling, wondering how a “backup” could fail you so completely.
The Fix
That’s where managed backups come in. Unlike simple file syncing, a true backup solution is designed to protect against accidental deletions, corruption, cyber threats, and hardware failures. A proper backup doesn’t just store a copy of your files—it creates multiple, time-stamped versions that allow you to restore data from a specific point in time. So even if disaster strikes, you can rewind the clock and recover what matters most.
A robust managed backup strategy involves more than just setting up some software and hoping for the best. It requires regular monitoring, verification, and testing to ensure that your backups are not just running, but also recoverable when needed. That’s what we do. We don’t just set it and forget it—we actively manage and verify your backups, including the management of backup devices and appliances, so when you need them, they actually work.
Consider the financial and operational risks of not having a proper backup. Data loss can mean costly downtime, regulatory fines, lost customer trust, and even legal consequences. Would you rather pay a manageable monthly fee for a rock-solid backup solution or risk losing everything when disaster strikes? The math isn’t complicated; it's a LOT more expensive to start from scratch.
At Grand Rapids Tech, we specialize in making sure your data is protected, no matter what happens. Our managed backup solutions provide automated, secure, and monitored backups, ensuring that your business never skips a beat. Don’t wait until it’s too late—reach out to us today, and let’s build a backup strategy that actually works, in a world where your backups aren't built on hope alone... because we'd really love to stop saying it.