It's easy to create high level headlines on how online data backup saves money, it's more of a challenge to look at the details. So let's do the more challenging task here now and over the next few days.

Before we start we need to ensure we are comparing apples with apples. Our criteria at the outset is for those who see their computer files and data as important - important enough to backup regularly with a reliable method. For those who know the impact on their business of losing critical data.

If this is not you then our analysis probably won't apply even though online data backup will still offer more convenience and save you time. You can continue with your current backup solution if indeed you backup at all.

If the criteria does apply then read the blog immediately after this one as we go through through a more detailed cost analysis.

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