The one negative/funny experience that my wife Kari and I had in San Fran happened to be our “romantic dinner night”.

We were highly recommended to dine at Cafe Kati in the Pacific Heights Area.

A quaint little restaurant with eclectic taste, narrow hallways, dark exotic walls and the faint aromas of delectable dishes. We even got the best table, with the best view, thanks to reserving online. We ordered a nice bottle of Merlot, some peanut crusted prawns for appetizers and I ordered the miso glazed black bass in a dashi broth for my main course.

Yum!

Watching the other dinners come out and be delivered to the other guests was purely teasing and only builds the hunger pains.

The wine was excellent, and the prawns were to die for.

NOW we were really looking forward to the main course.

Until…

BANG! CLANG, CLATTER, BANG

Pots and pans went a flying in the kitchen area, someone could be heard screaming in frustration. Something BIG was up.

Not quite sure what was happening, we kept enjoying our wine until I noticed a mass exodus of our fellow patrons. Just then the waitress comes over and says…

“You have to leave NOW! Our chef/owner is having a really bad day and is closing up for the night.”

Then she gave us the bill for the wine and appetizers!

So we had to guzzle our $50 bottle of wine – and walk out in search of some dinner.

Not impressed.

Now, what happens to a business that has no backup plan in this kind of situation?

#1 someone like myself goes online and tells the world about our bad experience remember http://www.cafekati.com – who knows how many people may read this, or hear of this from others.

#2 they have received a formal complaint from us

#3 I have told everyone we know this story… yes, it is funny, but I would never go there again

#4 10 tables x 2 at each table = 20 people who each tell 10 people = now you have 200 people at a minimum who know the chef at this place is a flake!

and…

#5 the person who recommended me there (all the way from Calgary Canada) now knows and will never tell anyone else again about this place. And he knows a lot of people!

Total damage done = massive.

What could they have done?

They should have had a backup plan in place. Backup staff, chefs, whatever… find a way to keep the doors open and serve your guests. And NEVER ask them to pay for the crappy service you gave them. You should bribe them to come back not charge them for abusing them.

What do YOU have in place for your business for backup?

What would happen if your computers disappeared over night?

What would happen if you fell ill for 3 months?

You must think about your backup plan – if you don’t the damage can be massive and take you years to overcome.

Think about what COULD happen… then make sure it doesn’t!

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Information is the most important strategic asset an organization has at its disposal. Therefore, it is critical that any systems holding that information be protected against the threat of loss, theft, or damage. One way this protection can be accomplished is through the use of an Information Security and Management framework.

Security controls are implemented and maintained to address the three interdependent principles present in all programs: Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability, also known as the “CIA triad.” Management support is one of the most important factors for the success of the security program. To achieve the desired results of the security program, an organization must communicate the “what, how and why” of security to their employees. This awareness should be comprehensive, tailored, and organization-wide. Lack of a proper Security framework can be very expensive.

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Information Security Management is about the protection of information assets from potential security breaches. It starts with reviewing risks, setting policies, processes and controls, and by implementing them throughout the organization.

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03. July 2009 · 1 comment · Categories: Backup · Tags: ,

i have an idea to creat a business from home it would include an online store for computer upgrades, online storage and backup facilitys including email backup that can be done over the net to restore your computer, direct updates to programs also a facility to buy and have a new copy of windows installed over the net for you and also the ideah of fone and direct remote assistace and haveing the ability to have technitions on call to answer and guide to repair problembs from their own home my question is do you think this is a good ideah and would you pay to use a service like this

I work at a small company and we’re trying to find a better solution for e-mail. Currently we use Outlook retrieving mail by POP3 from a hosting service, however their servers are becoming increasingly unreliable. Also, we want all email to be backed up on a local central server instead of having mailboxes on each PC or depending on a remote server for our critical data. I suggested using some service that works by IMAP, but my boss is weary of relying on unreliable ISPs.
The main problem with our system now is that all email retrieved by POP3 has to be stored locally on each PC, which leaves us vulnerable in case of a PC crash or data loss (and also makes accessing our mail from home or by mobile device cumbersome). We’ve tried storing the Outlook mailboxes on a local network file server, but this has proven to be extremely problematic as well, since any lag or glitch on the local network makes Outlook throw a fit.
1) Our internet connection is not reliable enough for us to host the e-mail servers locally
2) We’ve had bad experiences with a number of ISPs in the past, so whoever we go with needs to be extremely reliable and also have proven remote backup solutions, and ideally we want some kind of local backup
3) We send and receive a lot of large file attachments so the service needs to have a large disk quota and fast transfer rates at reasonable cost
Is there any kind of solution like a local IMAP caching server or something like that, which mostly relies on the ISP but allows us to still read already-downloaded mail when the internet connection is down?
Any other suggestions? Will give best answer! Thanks!

There’s nothing that will work without the right parts and that goes for data backups as well. For those of you that already know, the online backup software that any remote backups company uses is the engine that drives their success. Without the right software nothing good gets saved.Remote Data BackupsAnd that’s what these remote data backups are really all about. They want you to feel safe using their services and the best way they can do that is to reassure you that their brand of online backup software is the one that will get the job done and keep all of your mission critical data safe.Safe LocationYou need to be sure that the company you’ve put your trust in can in fact do the job and save all of you data in a safe location where it wont be corrupted or stolen, and some of the best places in the world that do this kind of business swear by two names that are big brands in the IT field. The top companies like Cisco and HP provide the firewall and server technology.It’s essential that any of the remote backups companies have a plan to show clients that can impress them. After all, this companies are asking people to trust their most valuable asset, their information, to them. For that reason their website should have detailed explanations on them about what the firm can offer. Look for a section on the online backup software that’s being used and the security features as well.Affiliate TestimonialsIt’s also helpful to have a look at what they have to offer their affiliates and what kinds of accolades they get from them if any. You can tell a lot about a company by the way they treat their resellers and how many of those people are willing to testify on the website.All in all, you need to consider a few factors when you’re looking for a company to handle your data backups. It’s a simple process that you need to turn over to a trusted set of professionals who can take data protection worries off your hands.

Remote Data Backups, CEO and Founder Daniel M. Dugal is an expert in the field of remote backups. Here’s been in the business of supplying data insurance for years now.

There’s no doubt that everyone that works online needs to learn a new set of rules so that they can get a competitive edge and that includes looking for the best online backup service they can find. Your mission critical data can be in the next cubicle at work or on another continent in today’s business model and that’s why you need to make sure that it’s safe and secure at all times. Online Backup Software And it should be no great surprise to find our that at the heart of these online backup procedures is the software that all these companies use. When you’re looking into this aspect you need to be sure that there are certain features you’ll get to optimize the performance that you get. •    Easy File Restores.  One of the cornerstones of any of the best software applications is ease of use. Having the best online backup service on your side is of no use if you need to get a technician to restore your files for you when there’s a problem. You need to be able to get the missing information back in a hurry so that you can have an almost seamless transfer from a problem back to full production. Having a business on the Internet should not a be a hindrance in any way, and that includes file restoration. •    Remote File Access. This is the feature that really goes hand in hand with the other in that the nature of the work that’s done on the Internet today means that you’ll have a computer networking system set up whereby you’ll more than likely be doing business with people you communicate with via the Internet. That means that everyone in your network is connected if they can all get to the same information and if someone goes wrong, you’ll want everyone or a selected few to be able to get the information back right away. That’s done best when you have the ability to get to something you’ve been working on or lost from any computer with Internet access.Of course there are other features that you’ll want to have a good look at when you’re going through the software features that you have available, but the two listed represent the ones that will save you time and get you over some of the hurdles that you’ll find while working on the Internet.

Remote Data Backups, CEO and Founder Daniel M. Dugal has been developing the best online backup service for years and his efforts have paid off. Presently, his company provides a top notch online backups service to more than 30 countries globally.

You need to make sure that you’ve got the best security measures all planned out when you start looking into starting your own online business and that means that you’ll need to get a good handle on all the possibilities that online backup services have to offer. Make so mistake. Having the appropriate online backup system in place is as important in today’s business model as the floor safe was when brick and mortar stores where the prevalent business type. Choices And that means that you’ll be inundated with more choices than ever before as well. There are firms that will try to convince you that that have the solution that you need, but as with any other business purchase, knowing a bit about what these online backup services have to offer means that you’ll be able to make the informed choice. First off you’ll need to look at the meat and potatoes of what these firms are offering. Get around the hyperbole when you start and ignore their grand claims. Look instead for specifics. For instance, a firm that states they can keep your information safe all the time in a secure facility might very well be telling the truth, but a place that can tell you they use names like Cisco and HP and more apt to be the better choice when it comes to reliability. Reputation. Like any other business purchase, you’ll want to be sure of the reputation of the firm that you’re looking at. Remember that it’s actually easier to check this kind of thing online where you can Google a prospective company name and have a look at what others are saying about them. It’s important to be aware you need an online backup service that can perform all the functions that you need and to that end you’ll need one that has the capability of the best in email security as well as complete data storage. However, rather than making the process more difficult, the Internet has made it much easier to get the right information so that you can choose the one that’s right for your budget and needs.One final note. Make sure not to overlook the software that comes as part of the package. It should have numerous features including remote file access and the ability to get the information that you need from any Internet capable computer.

Remote Data Backups, CEO and Founder Daniel M. Dugal is an expert in the field of remote backups. Here’s been in the business of supplying data insurance for years now.

Many companies are leaving themselves exposed to potential technical disasters by not securing their data and backing it up.
By not backing up or only doing a rudimentary back up of a small portion of important information, companies take the chance of losing both time and money in the event of fires, robberies or even a virus.
The ways to backup files are numerous such as purchasing software. More expensive applications have options that will cover a business from all angles, such as backing up an entire server. By having this security if a server ever crashes it is easily fixed with little inconvenience to the company.
The cost for software can be daunting for a small business that does not have the funds to purchase expensive software and then pay to have it installed. A solution to this problem would be to share folders on multiple computers so that they can be backed up. However, if the information is sensitive this solution may not work as the files are accessible to anyone. Either way, it is sensible to upload the information on a daily basis.
Most of the software applications allow users to choose from two kinds of backup: full and incremental.
A full backup takes a copy of the whole file system and backs it up to a media source. Another way is backing it up through the Internet. A full back up is taken first and it makes several copies of the source data and stores it. After that, an incremental backup only backs up the files that have been changed or modified since the full backup. With incremental it is easy to back up daily.
For storage media there is a lot of choices, such as magnetic tape, hard disk, optical disk, floppy disk, solid state storage and remote backup service.
Online backup systems are typically built around a client software program that runs on a schedule, typically once a day. This program collects, compresses, encrypts, and transfers the data to the remote backup service provider’s servers.
As it is easier to access broadband Internet, a remote backup service is another option available. They are usually built around a software program that runs on schedule which is typically once a day. The information is backed up through the Internet and stored in a remote area on other servers owned by the backup provider. This makes sure the information is protected from robbery and fire, among other things. However, the connection can be a bit slow at times which raises a problem for individual that require a large chuck of data to be stored unless the provider of the backup system offers services such as near-realtime transaction-level replication of file back ups. As well, if the information is sensitive it is important to encrypt the data with a password.
Magnetic tape is suited for bulk data, storage, backup, archiving and interchange. In most cases, tape gives the user more capacity for the price that is paid, as opposed to hard disk. However, the accessibility of the information can be a problem because it takes so long.
A hard disk is suitable for people that want to access the information quickly; it’s readily available and easy to use. But a hard disk leaves users with the risk of disk failure or data loss which may occur simply from using it too much.
In this modern day of computer reliance, viruses and hackers, it is crucial for companies to ensure their data is safe and backups are readily available. If information is lost, it can cost time and money and bring about stress for employees and employers. Although the cost can be high at times, the solution is probably less expensive than the problem.

There are other things that you need to get to make your online business a success, but the right online backup services are something that you can’t do without. All the smart businesses are aware that although the Internet presents a great range of possibilities for expanded profits, there are several threats present that can cripple any ecommerce concern quickly. They include both man-made and technical concerns. •    Man-Made Threats. These are the ones that we’re all familiar with, the virus and the worms that can infect a hard drive and corrupt your data. That’s all bad enough when it’s a personal PC that takes the brunt of an attack, but the problem is multiplied when there’s a computer network involved and a businesses’ mission critical data that needs to saved.  •    Technical Problems. And anyone who has ever used a computer knows that they’re far for infallible.  They can be prone to break downs and crashes of various sorts and that means, one again, that a business network can be brought to it’s knees and vital information lost when a link in the chain is broken. The Solution. The solution to these problems might be a lot simpler than you think. It’s not about getting better equipment or keeping a list of all the employees that might turn on you down the road. All you really need to do to proactively look after all of your data security needs is subscribe to an online backup service. The best of these online backups will be able to keep all of your mission critical data in a safe secure location where you’ll be able to get the information that you need back quickly. There are several features that are important to have and at the top of the list is the best in online backup software that will be both reliable and efficient. Look for, among other things, the kind of flexibility that will allow for upgrades or downgrades to the existing system. With the best of these places, all you’ll need to do is either fill out a form or send an email and the changes will be looked after by an administrative department usually with in one business day. There are many different online backup services to choose from, but there’s a real need to choose one if you’re interested in keeping your business on the cutting edge where you’ll be able to maximize profits.

Remote Data Backups, CEO and Founder Daniel M. Dugal has been developing the best online backup service for years and his efforts have paid off. Presently, his company provides a top notch online backups service to more than 30 countries globally.
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