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Reliable, Affordable Online Backup Providers?

Posted by Cliff on from the data-in-a-vault dept.

rcn asks: "I am looking at online backup solutions for a variety of small and medium sized businesses. I read the most recent Slashdot discussion on online backup but there wasn't much talk about specific providers. The DIY methods of online backup (i.e. backup to a server in another office) aren't really practical in these cases. Security is more important than cost. They want their data secure under a mountain or 3000 miles away. I am overwhelmed by the variety of choices but am looking at Iron Mountain, LiveVault, and SwapDrive. Does anyone have experience with these providers, or others like them? What do pricing structures look like in the 30 to 100 gig range? How easy do they make it to manage backups? Can you backup from more than one machine to the same account?"

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  1. Livevault == Ironmountain ? by appleb · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I thought that Livevault and Iron Mountain where the same thing. Look closely at each provider. Ask questions about where they are located, where your data will be located, etc. You may find that one is just a marketing front for another.

    1. Re:Livevault == Ironmountain ? by sartin · · Score: 3, Interesting

      Live vault is partially funded by Iron Mountain

  2. Low tech and secure...not very reliable by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Interesting

    Will the bank make sure something like this isn't stored next to your media?