SMB backup
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often rely on their data to drive revenue and thrive. Here you can find data protection news and resources focusing on backup for small business, including tips on getting the most out of SMB backup software, data backup devices and strategies.
Top Stories
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Tip
05 Aug 2021
Protect NAS device backups with these tips
NAS devices provide reliable data storage for businesses of all sizes. Backing up that data requires organizations to implement additional data protection efforts. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2021
Backup vendors target a growing MSP market
MSPs aren't just a way for backup vendors to reach SMB customers, as enterprises are finding good reasons to outsource IT functions to third-party providers. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2021
Acronis CEO steps down, GoDaddy exec steps in
Acronis's previous CEO will lead product development while the new CEO focuses on go-to-market, partner program expansion and increasing company headcount. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jun 2021
Cloud-native backup benefits and use cases explained
Affordable and scalable data protection is only a cloud away. Learn why cloud-native services are emerging as essential data backup and recovery technology for many organizations. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2021
Arcserve and StorageCraft merge to address broader market
The Arcserve-StorageCraft merger combines the products and channel partners of both companies, with the hope it will address the needs of businesses of all sizes. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2020
Datto IPO doesn't mean other backup vendors will follow
Experts say Datto's deep investment in MSPs and the SMB market made it well-positioned for an IPO, and it doesn't mean other data protection vendors should do the same. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jul 2020
Small business pandemic plan should cover supply chain, staff
COVID-19 has many organizations shifting gears when it comes to pandemic planning, and SMBs are no exception. For small companies, adaptability is the key to recovery. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Apr 2020
Small business cloud backup includes range of services
Cloud backup is a good option for small businesses, especially for a remote work environment. Choices range from file syncing to a more comprehensive feature set. Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2020
Retrospect backup wants to get more ROBOs on board
Retrospect version 17 makes deploying its backup software easier. The new onboarding feature focuses on simplicity, which is demanded regardless of customer size. Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2019
Acronis automates '3-2-1' rule for small business backup
Acronis True Image 2020 improved its small business backup capabilities with simultaneous replication to local storage and the cloud, automating the '3-2-1' backup rule. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
Backup trends of 2019: Acquisitions, funding and CEO changes
The acquisitions, funding rounds and CEO changes among backup vendors so far this year hint that even more changes are coming. Experts weigh in on the trends in backup we've already seen in 2019. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2019
StorageCraft MSP offering, OneXafe Solo 300, targets small-biz backup
A new StorageCraft small-business backup and disaster recovery appliance targets managed service providers, which the company said have a chance to standardize their offerings. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2019
Blacktip uses AvePoint for Office 365 backup
Serving users who are mobile and not highly technical, MSP Blacktip turns to SaaS apps such as Microsoft Office 365 and Google G Suite. But those apps need protection. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2019
Storage startup StorCentric takes flier on Retrospect backup
Retrospect backup software has survived a series of owners ranging from EMC to Dantz, and now is part of StorCentric's plan of acquiring storage vendors for midsize enterprises. Continue Reading
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Answer
17 May 2019
What are top SMB backup services and platforms?
Many on-site and cloud-based services are available for small to medium-sized business backup. Pay particular attention to the deciding factors for cloud SMB backups. Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2019
Compute-heavy Unitrends appliances allow on-the-box recovery
Unitrends offers up extra compute and memory in low-capacity backup appliances as an alternative to using the public cloud for small companies and remote offices. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2019
Cohesity backup saves time and space for Nebraska hospital
Community Hospital switched to Cohesity backup after scrapping the Dell EMC Avamar software and fourth-generation hardware it was using since 2009, saving rack space and improving performance. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2019
Kaseya CEO reveals 2019 acquisition plans for IT Complete
Kaseya's acquisition strategy for its IT Complete platform remains a work in progress, with security, endpoint management and more on its 2019 shopping list. Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
StorageCraft update adds converged appliance, data protection
StorageCraft’s new OneXafe converged primary, secondary and backup appliance and ShadowXafe data protection software replace the vendor's OneBlox and ShadowProtect products. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jan 2010
The pros and cons of tape media storage for backup and recovery in SMB environments
Learn about the pros and cons of tape media storage, and if tape storage is the right fit for your SMB environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 May 2009
Using an autoloader tape drive for data backup in SMBs
For SMBs, an autoloader tape drive offers more convenience than a standalone tape drive, and a lower price than a tape library. Learn more about using an autoloader tape drive in an SMB environment. Continue Reading