Cloud & IT · Backup & recovery
Backups you can actually restore from
Microsoft 365, servers and cloud workloads protected with tested, ransomware-resistant backups — and a recovery plan you have practised.
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What we hear from customers
What we do
Protection for everything that matters
Microsoft 365 backup
Point-in-time backup of Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams data.
Server & VM backup
On-site and Azure servers backed up to secure, separate storage.
Ransomware resistance
Immutable or offline copies that cannot be changed or deleted, even by an administrator.
Disaster recovery
Critical systems replicated so they can be brought up in another location.
Restore testing
Scheduled test restores with evidence you can show auditors and insurers.
Recovery plan
Documented, prioritised steps for getting the business running again.
Architecture
Layered protection, built on the 3-2-1 rule
Three copies of your data, on two types of storage, with one kept separate and immutable.
Where AI helps
Practical AI, switched on with care
AI cannot replace a good backup, but it can help detect attacks earlier and make recovery faster.
Detection
Unusual activity alerts
Security tools can flag mass file changes or deletions that suggest ransomware, so backups are protected before damage spreads.
Assurance
Clean restore points
Combined with Microsoft security tools, we help identify the last clean recovery point after an incident.
Our view
People first
Restores are planned and tested by people. AI supports the process; it does not replace practising it.
How it works
A clear path from start to finish
- Week 1ReviewWhat you have, where it is, how long you could be down and how much data you could lose.
- Week 2DesignBackup and recovery design matched to your priorities and budget.
- ImplementProtectBackups, immutability and replication configured and verified.
- OngoingTest & reportScheduled restore tests and reporting.
What you get
- Backup and recovery design
- Protected Microsoft 365 and servers
- Immutable or offline copies
- Documented recovery plan
- Restore test evidence
- Regular backup reports
FAQ
Common questions
Doesn’t Microsoft already back up Microsoft 365?
Microsoft keeps the service running, but the recycle bin and retention settings are not the same as point-in-time backup. A backup product such as Microsoft 365 Backup fills that gap.
How often should restores be tested?
On a regular schedule, with the results recorded. The Essential Eight expects restoration to be tested as part of disaster recovery exercises.
Can ransomware delete our backups?
Not when backups are immutable and deletion requires approval from more than one person — which is how we configure them.
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When did you last test a restore?
Book a free consultation and we will check how protected you really are.