Cloud backup for servers, workstations and business-critical data
Backups are easy to ignore until recovery becomes urgent.
Protect laptops, desktops and servers with automated backup that helps reduce downtime and recover critical data quickly after ransomware, accidental deletion or hardware failure.
Backup is one thing. Recovery is what matters.
Most businesses think they are covered because backups exist somewhere in the background. The real question is much simpler: if something went wrong tomorrow, how quickly could you get systems, files and people working again?
Axcient x360Recover is built for recovery, not just retention. It helps you restore files, systems and whole environments faster after ransomware, accidental deletion, hardware failure or wider disruption.
Why this is different to basic backup
Basic backup gives you copies. Axcient is built around what happens next. Backups are automatically verified, protected from tampering, and designed to help you recover quickly rather than scrambling to work out whether anything is usable.
Backups are automatically verified
You are not left guessing whether a backup will restore properly. The backup health is tested so problems are easier to spot before a crisis.
Protected against ransomware damage
Recovery points are designed to be harder for attackers to tamper with, giving you a stronger fallback if your production systems are hit.
Faster recovery options
Systems can be restored more quickly, and virtualisation options help reduce downtime when speed matters most.
What we often see
Most organisations do not come looking for server and endpoint backup because they want another product. They come looking because they are no longer confident their current backup would hold up under pressure.
Backups exist, but nobody has tested them
They look fine in the portal, but nobody knows how recovery would actually go if the worst happened tomorrow.
Recovery would take too long
Copies might exist somewhere, but the business would still be facing hours or days of painful downtime.
Ransomware would create chaos
Even with backup in place, there is no clear recovery path, no confidence in the restore process, and too much uncertainty around how long everything would take.
No clear recovery plan
People assume backup equals resilience, but nobody has really walked through what happens when a critical server or endpoint disappears.
A school rang because their backups had failed. At first, it sounded like a problem with the backup software, but on further inpection it wasn't.
Nobody had checked the backup alerts for four months. Every day the software had been trying to say something was wrong, but nobody had noticed. By the time the backups were needed, the issue had been there for weeks.
That experience has stayed with me. It reinforced something I still see today: buying backup software is only part of the job. Someone still needs to know it's working, investigate failed backups and be confident recovery will work when it's needed most.
What this changes day to day
Good backup should not just sit quietly in the background until disaster strikes. It should give you confidence that recovery is possible, reduce uncertainty, and make sure your business is not gambling on hope.
More confidence in your backups
You are not relying on assumptions. You have a clearer sense of whether recovery points are actually usable.
Less downtime if something fails
Whether it is ransomware, hardware failure or accidental deletion, recovery can be faster and more controlled.
Less panic when something goes wrong
The value is not just technical. It is knowing there is a clearer path back to normal if systems or files disappear.
Who this is for
This is a good fit if:
- you rely on servers or endpoints that would be painful to lose
- downtime would affect customers, operations or service delivery
- you want confidence in recovery, not just proof that backups exist
- you need a stronger fallback for ransomware, deletion or system failure
- you want backup to sit properly alongside prevention and detection
This may not be the right fit if:
- you only need basic file copy backup with no serious recovery expectations
- downtime would have little or no impact on your business
- you are only comparing on cheapest monthly price
- you expect backup alone to solve prevention, monitoring and response
Where this fits in your security
Backup is your last line of defence. It works best alongside the controls that reduce the chance of an incident happening in the first place, the tools that help spot problems early, and a clear plan for keeping the organisation running if something goes wrong.
Microsoft 365 Backup
Understand why Microsoft 365 data still needs separate backup for email, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams.
Redstor Microsoft 365 Backup
Protect Microsoft 365 data with simple cloud backup and recovery for email, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams.
Axcient x360Cloud Backup
Recover Microsoft 365 emails, files and shared data after accidental deletion, malicious changes or account compromise.
ConnectWise Cloud Backup
Protect Microsoft 365 data such as email, OneDrive and SharePoint alongside server and endpoint recovery.
Business Continuity Planning
Plan how your organisation keeps working during an outage, cyber attack, supplier failure or data loss incident.
Heimdal NGAV
Reduce the chance of malware and suspicious activity getting a foothold in the first place.
Heimdal REP
Add another layer designed to stop ransomware encryption before it locks files and forces recovery.
Huntress EDR
Detect and respond to suspicious behaviour faster so recovery is not your only safety net.
Typical starting point
Server & Endpoint Backup
Typically £30–£150+ per month
Depends on the number of systems, storage requirements, retention and the level of recovery you need.
Why local businesses choose us
Most of the organisations we support are around Chesterfield, Sheffield and the surrounding areas. They are not looking for backup jargon. They want to know recovery has been thought through properly and that someone can help when the stakes are high.
Close enough to support properly
Not just remote access and guesswork. We understand how local small businesses and schools actually operate and what downtime really means for them.
Practical advice, not noise
We help you work out whether your current backup is good enough, what needs improving, and where recovery still feels too risky.
Layered security, not backup in isolation
We look at backup as part of a wider resilience plan, alongside endpoint protection, ransomware prevention and monitoring.
Common questions
That depends on what has failed and how the environment is set up. With basic backup, recovery can take hours or days. With stronger recovery options in place, systems can often be brought online much faster while full restoration continues in the background.
Technically, host-level Hyper-V backups are possible, but they can make recovery much harder. In most cases, we recommend backing up each virtual machine separately so every server has its own recovery path, file restores are simpler, and each system can be properly verified. Read our full explanation of host-level Hyper-V backups.
Yes, if you also rely on servers, endpoints or line-of-business systems. Microsoft 365 backup protects cloud data, but it does not replace server and endpoint recovery.
Cheap backup can still leave you with long recovery times, little testing and too much uncertainty. The real difference is not the copy of the data. It is how quickly and reliably you can recover when the pressure is on.
No. Backup helps recovery after an attack. It does not replace prevention or detection. That is why it works best alongside endpoint protection, ransomware prevention and monitoring.
Know your recovery time before you need it
If something went wrong tomorrow, how long would it really take to get back up and running? Most businesses are not sure. That is usually the best place to start.
Backup vs Detection vs Response – what actually protects your business?
Backups matter. So does early detection. So does having someone respond when something goes wrong. They each do a different job.
| Capability | Backup | Detection | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stops ransomware before it spreads | |||
| Alerts you something is wrong | |||
| Actively removes threats | |||
| Restores data after an incident | |||
| Reduces downtime | Yes (after the fact) | ||
| Protects day-to-day operations |
Backup
Detection
Response
Backups help you recover. Detection and response help you reduce the chance of getting to that point in the first place.
If you want to strengthen the detection and response side, take a look at Huntress Managed EDR and Heimdal MXDR. Both are designed to spot suspicious activity early and help contain it quickly.
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