As more small businesses expand, they need to protect their data in case of disaster, theft or user error. A number of online backup companies have entered this market, and some even have well-developed channel programs for which they are recruiting VARs. Those companies include Asigra, Zmanda, LogMeIn, Storage Guardian, Vembu Technologies and Intronis Technologies.
Before selecting a backup partner, VARs should consider several things. You can read more of my story, which ran in eWeek’s Strategic Partner site here this week.
On the subject of file backup, sharing and storage …
Online backup is becoming common these days. It is estimated that 70-75% of all PC’s will be connected to online backup services with in the next decade.
Thousands of online backup companies exist, from one guy operating in his apartment to fortune 500 companies.
Choosing the best online backup company will be very confusing and difficult. One website I find very helpful in making a decision to pick an online backup company is:
http://www.BackupReview.info
This site lists more than 400 online backup companies in its directory and ranks the top 25 on a monthly basis.