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I was asked the other day is Cloud Computing like SaaS? Well I thought I would share the response for anyone else that night be interested in my opinion.

SaaS is about delivering a single application, normally this application has been written to be very scalable and a single application instance can serve many many customers. Almost exclusively these applications are Web 2.0 applications delivered to the end user in a browser from the Internet or Cloud.

A good example of this is SalesForce.com a well know CRM application.

The similarities between SaaS and Cloud Computing are the fact that the client is buying a service which normally consists of the applications an amount of storage space and a Service Level Agreement provided by a service provider. With both the solutions you normally get an elastic infrastructure 10 people 1 month 100 the next without the typical infrastructure considerations

Cloud Computing is however more about providing a completely integrated IT solution a mix of Web 2.0, and traditional applications including Office and hosted voice all within a hosted desktop.

So I would say the differences are:

Cloud Computing is capable of delivering an integrated IT solution comprising of all your applications rather than a single application.

Cloud Computing is about running your IT as a service with predictable costs and a quantifiable Service Level Agreement.

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Backup & disaster recovery

Benefits

  • Fully managed off-site back-up
  • Fully managed office relocation
    and data recovery
  • Meet industry best practice
  • Quickly recover from critical
    systems failure

Backup

Backup is one of the most monotonous tasks. It's also one of the most important. However, quite often it does not receive the attention it should.

Can you answer all these questions satisfactory?

  • Have you completed a test restore in the last six months?
  • Are your backup logs checked every morning?
  • Do you think a fireproof safe is adequate storage for back-up tapes?
  • Do you do a sample restore every week?
  • Do you replace backup tapes every 12 months?
  • How long would it take you to restore all you business systems?

If you responses were less than perfect you may want to consider online backup. Your data is encrypted and backed up overnight across your existing internet link.

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Disaster recovery

Disaster recovery enables the rapid recovery of business systems to protect your business. It also helps make sure you meet industry compliance requirements and assist with industry compliance requirements.

Cloud Computing offers a range of solutions for the SME and satellite offices. They are designed to protect you data and your business.

We can completely replicate your network in our cloud. So, even if your whole network fails, we’ll have you back up and running within an hour. Or we can recover a single system from your back-up.

If and when disaster strikes you may need somewhere to work from, meet clients and collaborate. That's where our disaster relocation services can help.

Disaster relocation services

Disaster relocation services (DRS) is an inexpensive insurance based recovery service underpinned by Aviva (previously Norwich Union) Insurance.

When disaster strikes, we manage the re-instatement of your systems, software and data. We take responsibility for getting you up and running in the fastest possible time. This enables you and your staff to concentrate on managing your business and meeting the needs of your customers.

One phone call to our 24 hour/365 day emergency hot-line invokes the DRS that delivers:

  • 24 hour response by crisis managers and IT professionals
  • Replacement of damaged or lost IT equipment with equivalent new equipment which is yours to keep
  • Installation, configuration, testing and hand-over by on-site technical experts
  • Relocation of equipment if your premises are unsafe, unusable or inaccessible
  • Removal or relocation of equipment in danger of damage or loss
  • Fully equipped, conveniently located, alternative office accommodation
  • Re-instatement of lost data, including losses resulting from viruses or malicious erasure
  • Relocation and/or temporary equipment in the event of telecommunications or electricity failure
  • Relocation and re-instatement of systems at original or replacement site - when ready it even includes the structured cabling
  • Disaster recovery plan with annual updates

What disasters will DRS cover?

We respond to situations not covered by your existing IT maintenance contract:

  • Loss of or damage to your IT systems due to fire, flood, theft, terrorism and other perils
  • Failure of the electricity supply to the IT systems
  • Failure of any telecommunication system linked to the IT systems
  • Erasure, destruction, corruption or distortion of software
  • Physical loss of or damage to the premises on which the IT systems are located
  • Loss of access to the premises in which the IT systems are located or to the equipment itself

Typical cost

Assuming you have IT assets worth around £1,000, just £19 per month will cover:

  • The cost of replacing those assets
  • Temporary offices
  • IT support to help you move to your emergency site, and
  • IT support to help you move to your refurbished or new offices

Disaster recovery plan with annual updates

Disasters happen every day. The response must be fast, well-rehearsed and comprehensive. To survive, you need the speed and expertise of disaster recovery service!