Why not choose a cheap or even free backup solution?

It's a question we expect here at Python Cloud Backup: "I see lots of cheap and even free backup services that are offering to back up my business data, why shouldn't I go with them?" We can't avoid the plethora of choice you have as a consumer when it comes to online, offsite backup and free backup services solutions but what we can do is ensure that the backup solutions Python Cloud offers are powerful, secure, feature rich and excellent value for money.

Python Cloud Backup's Three Levels of Service

Our 3 backup packages are designed to meet the needs of 3 distinct groups of consumer. It's not for us to pigeon hole you into a certain category but rather to provide a level of choice which will allow you to get the backup solution you require. This is often lacking in cheap or free backup solutions. Our £15/mo Workstation package offers individuals or small business simple file backup. The Server Standard package at £49/mo business is aimed at SMBs with more complex needs such as mailbox backup. Finally the top spec Server Plus package at £99/mo offers larger enterprises the full whack of features such as Shadow Protect and MS VM Backup. They aren't free backup solutions but they do offer excellent value for money!

A powerful tool

Python Cloud Backup packages include a host of free and powerful features which are many times the number of features the cheap or free backup solutions offer. Beware that the cheap services are often a one-size-fits-all solution that only work for personal computers, not businesses.

Data allowance: all Python Cloud Backup packages come with a whopping 1TB of data storage allowance included. That's a lot of files!

Full Data Encryption: all backups carried out through Python Cloud Backup are encrypted via SSL. That's a Secure Socket Layer – the same encryption level used by online banking services. And to add an additional layer of security only you know the encryption key.

Operating Systems: Python Cloud Backup supports all Windows, Mac & Linux operating systems thereby being flexible to the various needs of modern businesses.

In-File Delta: Our Server packages come with the option of In-File Delta. This is a technology which saves you time and hassle by only backing up a full file once. Subsequently it will identify the changes made to the file and only back them up.

Continuous Data Protection: CDP monitors file changes and backs them up in real time thus eliminating the need for scheduled backups.

Remote Installation and Setup: Python Cloud can offer remote installation and setup of your Python Cloud Backup solution. Simply allow us administrative access to the relevant machines so we can support you and your business.

MS Exchange Mail Server: Python Cloud offers the option to back up MS Exchange Server at the brick level. Always check whether the cheaper services have this feature.

SQL Server: Python Cloud backs up and restores MS & MySQL Server at the table level, differentially. Always check whether the cheaper services offer this enterprise level feature.

Shadow Protect System Backup: Python Cloud uses shadow protect as a system image tool, giving the capability to restore entire system images.

MS VM Backup: Python Cloud Backup can also use the Microsoft VM backup facility to generate images of your hyper-v machines.

Windows Server Support: We are certified for the Windows Server system, cheaper services may not be – another thing to watch out for.

Outlook: Python Cloud backs up Outlook while it is open. Many of the cheap backup services do not.

Scheduling: Python Cloud Backup's scheduling features are very robust – much more robust than those of the cheap backup services. Backups can be scheduled by day of the week, day of the month, calendar day, daily, on demand, and several times a day. This is in addition to the CDP feature mentioned above.

A concrete infrastructure

Not only will you find a host of free and powerful features in Python Cloud Backup that are difficult to find in cheap or even free backup solutions, you will also find an extremely reliable infrastructure which will keep your data secure.

Regulatory Compliance: Python Cloud takes your privacy seriously. We will abide by the 1998 Data Protection Act and will not under any circumstances pass your details on to 3rd parties except with your express consent. Check the regulatory compliance of the cheap services before you buy.

Service Level Agreement: The cheap services often do not offer a 100% SLA as Python Cloud does. At £5/mo, it isn't viable for them. Our experience shows that many businesses value an SLA that contains guarantees of bandwidth, uptime, recovery time & security.

Data Centre Redundancy: The level of redundancy provided by your backup provider's data centre is important. At Python Cloud we use top Tier 4 UK datacentres at Telehouse London – a mark of the significance we place on the maximisation of uptime and stability. Cheaper services often don't have that level of data assurance.

Secure Web Portal: Python Cloud's web portal ensures you can have full management access to your backup account(s) from anywhere using a web connection. This may not be possible with the cheap or free services which rely on the installation of software on your machines.

A team of real people

As opposed to cardboard ones…On a serious note what we mean by this is that although a Python Cloud Backup solution is designed to run online with little need for human support is it nonetheless backed by a team of real people in a real office ready to help whenever you need it.

We offer email support 24/7/365 and will respond within 6 hours of the support ticket being raised. Our experience, both personal and in business, shows that a professional Cloud Backup service provider working closely with their customers provides a much higher level of customer service than the cheap services can offer. A small team where familiarity and in-depth knowledge are the norm counts for a lot.