Author Archives: Mark Ridley

GDPR Compliance: The importance of a strong backup strategy

GDPR is the biggest change to data protection law since 1998. It has changed the way organisations collect, store and process data, and as a result, how they operate. You need to understand it, the implications involved and how building … Read MoreRead More

Cloud storage is not a backup solution – here’s why.

There is a growing assumption that cloud storage and cloud backup are the same things. However, cloud storage sites such as Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and One Drive, are not backup solutions – so should not be relied upon to … Read MoreRead More

How much are you paying for your data backup?

Backing up your systems and your business-critical data is an invaluable exercise, yet there is a strong possibility you are paying too much to do so.   We know that a thorough backup and disaster recovery strategy is an investment … Read MoreRead More

Backup Systems receives ISO 27001 Certification

Recently Backup Systems were awarded a certification of ISO 27001. The director of Backup Systems Mark Ridley was interviewed on the subject. ISO 27001 is an international standard with global recognition used for an information security management system (ISMS). The … Read MoreRead More

How to build the best backup strategy for your business

Data circulates throughout your organisation, entering and leaving, constantly. Each day as your employee’s work through tasks; working on projects, closing deals, sending emails and creating documents, the volume and value of your data grows. If a business loses access … Read MoreRead More

Backup Systems approved by Crown Commercial Service

As a successful and growing organisation in the digital space, Backup Systems were keen to explore the extensive market opportunities that exist within the public sector. Following a successful engagement with Government Framework Specialists, GovData, Backup Systems received confirmation from … Read MoreRead More