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.

Professional online data backup

1. Online data backup removes the pain of performing a critical mundane task
   
   
2. Your data is more secure, being stored in an off site data centre
   
   
3. With online data backup, backups can be automated which means the job gets done!
   
   
4. Automating backups with online data backup saves you time and therefore money
   
   
5. No tapes to store and replace every 4 - 6 months, more money saved.
   
   
6. Online data backup is 90% faster than tapes
   
   
7. Online data backup is more reliable than tapes, no mechanical parts to mal function
   
   
8. With online data backup you can easily store several versions of the same file.
   
   
9. Online data backup enables easy archiving for 12 months or more
   
   
10. With our professional online data backup you can access your files from anywhere in the world from a computer connected to the internet (password, user name and encryption key protection)
    

Professional online data backup