Online Backup Services Providers: What Offsite Backup Vendors Must Have
If you find it a challenge to decide on an online backup services provider for your business requirements, you are not alone. Many businesses are pretty much in the same situation with so many offsite backup vendors who offer such a service.
What I will share with you is a two-stage methodology to make things easier for you.
In Stage 1, we will be compiling a short list of services providers that can provide the minimum standard of service in the short and long term.
In Stage 2, we will assess these short-listed vendors against a final set of criteria to determine your provider of choice.
Today, we will focus on Stage 1 of this methodology.
The short list should only consist of those who can meet the minimum criteria as explained below.
1. Established
Many vendors have come and gone. On this basis, I would recommend considering vendors with a track record of at least 5 years. This will ensure you have an established vendor to support your business needs in the long term.
2. Large business customer base
A large customer base by itself...