Secure, consistent online data protection is a critical element of business stability and disaster recovery. 

Today’s business operators are challenged to administer their data protection processes amidst rapid growth and progressively more distributed networks.  The fact is, alarmingly, most small businesses neglect to perform backup altogether.

40% of companies that experience a disaster go out of business within 5 years! "   -   Gartner Group, September 2001

Encrypted backup over the internet

• Encrypted online backup over the internet
• Secure vault storage with redundancy
• Automatic and Offsite backup
• Easy to use scheduling
• Customise your backup sets
• Restore anytime, anywhere at the click of a button

With Datagard, businesses large and small are accessing enterprise-class data protection to safeguard their critical information.

Datagard offers a licensed, online service to fit into the existing infrastructure of any sized business.

A computer failure, fire, flood or theft can happen to you.  The Spheritec software enables automatic, electronic backup of business critical computer files via the web to a secure offsite location. Datagard performs an automated scan of all your designated computers and data can be backed up and retrieved as often as the user requires.  No tapes or disks and no more concern for the security of your business data.

The Cause and Effect of data loss

What causes Data Loss?

• Mechanical problems
• Human Error
• Theft and Damage
• Virus Infections
• Acts of Nature

In a 2006 study by the Australian Institute of Criminology, findings showed that only 10% of respondent organisations reported they were managing computer security issues reasonably well.

In fact, of the respondents, 59% reported laptop theft as occurring within their organisation during the past 12 months, 50% reported virus or worm infection, 29% reported insider abuse of email and computer resources and 6% reported theft or breach of confidential information. 

These are all threats to data.

Where is my data stored?

All files stored by Datagard are firstly sent through an encrypted channel over the internet.  This encryption method prevents hackers, viruses and other external factors from corrupting your data in transit.  Your files are stored in a tier one data centre that offers five levels of security. 
These include the following measures:

• Firewall:  We use a stateful, routing firewall in a multi-homed environment. This firewall is designed to stop unwanted service requests either entering or leaving our managed server environment.
• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
• Backup Generator
• APC Power Distribution Units
• Dual Power Grids (Brisbane City and Fortitude Valley).  The only building in Brisbane to have dual power feeds.
• VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Alarm)
• Swipe card with photo identity and password checks for access
• 24x7 Security. Strictly limited access
• Climate Control
• Raised flooring with redundant air conditioning

These factors safeguard against the threats that can concern business with the security of their information, particularly when most rely on an on-site, manual process.

You can see that by entrusting your backup and recovery strategy with Datagard, you have access to a safe, secure and reliable system.  Spheritec has taken every measure to ensure your data will be there when you need it most.

 Server Requirements

• Windows 2000/2003
• Pentium Class Processor
• 512 MB RAM or greater
• 10 MB Disk Space plus space required for storage
• TCP/IP Network or Remote Access Service

Client Requirements

• Windows 98se/Me/XP/NT 4.0/2000/2003
• Pentium Class Processor
• 128 MB RAM or greater
• 5 MB Disk Space plus space required for processing
• TCP/IP Network, Dial-Up Networking (if desired)
• Modem or other networking hardware