We all know that small and medium sized businesses can’t afford to be lax when it comes to safeguarding their data. Because of the potential unreliability of physical disks to adequately safeguard data—and their poor track record regarding data recovery, more and more businesses are turning to online backup solutions.
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And now that more and more SMBs have already moved to the cloud for other business processes such as email and team collaboration, they have already seen how migrating can help them combine scarce resources and reduce IT infrastructure costs. For many businesses, online backup solutions are simply a smarter, more cost-effective and user-friendly solution for safeguarding critical business data.
But what’s the best online backup solution for Mac users? Take a look at the main features and benefits of SherWeb’s SkyNox online backup and recovery solution…
Skynox Backup For Mac
SkyNox’s Workstation application gives Mac users all the benefits and bank-grade security of the SkyNox online backup and recovery solution. And that’s important, because not all backup solutions are designed with Macs in mind. See more:
Key Features and Benefits
And How It Works
File versioning – up to 64 versions: You can save and restore up to 64 versions of any file. That way, if you accidentally delete a file or want to revert to an older version of a file, you can do so in just a few clicks.
Continuous data protection (CDP): Just set it and forget it. SkyNox automatically backs up your file with no involvement on your part. Users also have the option to set their own backup schedules if they wish.
Certified open file driver: SkyNox will backup Outlook and other open files or applications even while they are running—a critical feature not found on many backup solutions.
Incremental backups forever: SkyNox provides an extremely fast and seamless experience with incremental backups. Data is uploaded only once—during the initial backup. For all subsequent backups, SkyNox only uploads new files and updates to existing files, which are rebuilt upon restore. This saves time and bandwidth.
448 Blowfish encryption: All data is encrypted BEFORE it leaves the machine, in flight and at rest with Blowfish 448bit encryption (the highest secured encryption available).
Web portal restore option: This option lets you restore data from anywhere via the web. Even if you’re not on your Mac, you can still access the latest version of your files from any other computer, tablet or smartphone.
Simplicity of use: SkyNox takes 1 minute to set up, then automatically backs up files while you work—without you even noticing.
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Other Benefits Of Using Skynox As Your Mac Online Backup System:
– Very light footprint – SkyNox uses few resources, so it won’t slow your computer down
– Cloud-based solution – Essential for laptops and users that are always on the go
– Pause and resume functionality – Backups restart if you lose your internet connection
– Option to exclude by file type – Backup only what you want
BOTTOM LINE – Skynox Is A Smart Choice
Few small and medium sized businesses have the sophisticated infrastructure to ensure the security and quick recover of files and other important business data in the event of loss, theft, flood, system damage or natural disaster.
SkyNox is an online backup and recovery solution that’s designed to give businesses bank-grade security—the highest level of security available (448-bit encryption). SkyNox already protects the data of over 20,000 businesses worldwide at SherWeb’s SOC 2 and Tier 3+ certified data centers. In terms of affordability, ease of use and security, SkyNox is a great online backup solution for SMBs, whether they’re running Macs or PCs.
For more technical details, visit SkyNox online backup.
*Update 17 Sep 2014: SkyNox now goes by a new name. Details