Managed Backup and Data Recovery

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Managed Backup Services

Automatic daily backups
Monitored 24/7
Without relying on anyone remembering

Regular Restoration Tests

A backup only counts if you can restore it
Documented tests
Guaranteed recovery

Disaster Recovery

Recovery plan defined
agreed RPO and RTO
Business continuity

GDPR compliance

Well-defined retention
Protected and encrypted data
Audit documentation

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Managed Backups

Your data is the heart of the business.
As If They Were Ours.

Imagine arriving at the office on a Monday morning to find that all the company’s data has disappeared. Customer files, invoices, contracts, order history — everything has been wiped out. A ransomware attack.

A hard drive failure. Human error. A server flood. Whatever the cause, the result is the same: business at a standstill, dissatisfied customers, a reputation at risk and losses that are difficult to quantify.

This is not an unlikely scenario. It is a reality that happens every day to Portuguese companies.

The Risk Is Real. The Consequences Are Serious.

The numbers speak for themselves. In Portugal, ransomware attacks have grown exponentially in recent years, and SMEs are increasingly the preferred target of cybercriminals — precisely because, in most cases, they do not have adequate protection.

But cyber attacks are only one of the threats. Hardware failures, user errors, database corruption, physical accidents on the premises or natural disasters are equally common causes of data loss. And when that happens without a robust backup plan, the consequences are devastating:

  • Total or partial stoppage of operations, for hours, days or weeks
  • Irreversible loss of critical information of customers, suppliers and partners
  • GDPR breach, with the potential for significant fines
  • Reputational damage difficult to recover in the market
  • Disaster recovery costs often several times higher than the cost of a managed backup contract for multiple months

The question is not if It is going to happen. The question is when — and whether you are prepared to answer.

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3-2-1 rule
Three copies, two media, one off-site
Restoration tested
A backup that has never been restored is not a backup — it's an assumption
RTO and RPO
Recovery time and maximum acceptable loss defined by contract
End-to-end encryption
Data protected in transit and at rest, with geolocated backup

What's Included in the Service

✦ Automatic and Continuous Backup

Backups configured to measure for your organisation — with the frequency necessary for your business, without manual intervention. Files, databases, systems, applications and cloud environments are all protected in an integrated and transparent way.

✦ 3-2-1 Strategy: The Golden Rule of Data Protection

We have implemented the globally recommended backup strategy: 3 copies of the data, on 2 different media, with 1 off-site location. This ensures that even in the worst-case scenario — hardware failure, a fire on the premises or a local network attack — your data is always recoverable.

✦ Redundant and Geolocated Storage

Your data is replicated across multiple locations — on-premise, cloud or hybrid — eliminating any single point of failure. We work with leading European cloud infrastructures, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance with Portuguese and European legislation.

✦ End-to-End Encryption

All information is encrypted in transit and at rest using military-grade security standards. Your data reaches its destination securely and is only accessible by authorised personnel — ensuring not only security, but also compliance with the GDPR and Decree-Law no. 28/2019 of the Ministry of Finance, which mandates the off-site storage of backups.

24/7 Active Monitoring

Our team monitors backup jobs in real time, every single day of the year. When something fails — and sometimes it does — DataRoad acts immediately, before the client even realises there is a problem. We do not wait for you to call us. We anticipate.

✦ Regular Recovery Tests

An untested backup is a false sense of security. We carry out regular restoration tests to validate that the data is intact and that recovery works exactly as planned. You receive regular reports confirming the status of your backups and the results of the tests carried out.

✦ Contractually Defined RTO and RPO

We define recovery time objectives (RTO — how long until the business is back up and running) and recovery point objectives (RPO — the maximum amount of data that can be lost) with the client. These commitments are written into the contract and are fulfilled. They are not promises — they are obligations.

✦ Protection for Cloud and Microsoft 365 Environments

Many companies think that data in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or other cloud services is automatically protected. They aren't. The responsibility for protecting this data lies with the client. DataRoad ensures dedicated backup for cloud environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and other critical services.

✦ Rapid Incident Recovery

When a failure occurs, every minute counts. Our team is prepared to act quickly in the recovery of systems, data and applications — minimising downtime and the impact on your business.


Solutions Tailored to Your Sector

3-2-1 backup rule diagram: three copies of the data, two types of media and one off-site copy
The 3-2-1 rule remains the minimum criterion of any serious backup strategy.

DataRoad is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We have an in-depth knowledge of the sectors we serve and design each backup strategy according to the specific needs of each client.

Hospitality and Tourism Reservation data, property management systems (PMS), guest information, invoicing — a restaurant or hotel brought to a standstill by data loss during a peak season weekend means immediate financial loss and a compromised reputation. We guarantee maximum availability and ultra-fast recovery.

Health and Clinics Clinical data is among the most sensitive in existence. GDPR compliance is mandatory, confidentiality is non-negotiable and service continuity is critical. DataRoad implements certified solutions for the healthcare sector, with protection and auditing levels that meet all regulatory requirements.

Education E-learning platforms, student data, academic management systems — DataRoad protects the infrastructure of educational institutions with scalable and easily managed solutions.

International and Multi-site Groups Businesses with operations in multiple countries or locations require a centralised yet flexible backup strategy. We manage complex multi-site environments, ensuring complete visibility and consistency in data protection across the entire organisation.

Public sector Strict compliance with legal public data protection requirements, featuring audit reports and defined SLAs for public bodies.

Why DataRoad and Not Another Company?

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The question that decides everything

When was the last time someone restored a file from your backups, from start to finish, and confirmed that the result was correct?

If the answer isn't immediate, in practice there is no backup — there's a process that runs every night and nobody knows if it works. It's the first thing we check, and the one we most often find failing.

There are many companies that sell backup. DataRoad is different for three fundamental reasons.

1. Local Presence Nationwide With teams in Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Funchal and Évora, DataRoad combines the capability of a national technology partner with the proximity of a local supplier. When you need us, we are close by. We are not just a phone number in some call centre somewhere.

Total Responsibility We don't install the software and disappear. We manage, monitor, test and respond. If something goes wrong, it's our problem — we don't leave the client alone to try and figure out what happened.

3. No Surprises Everything is contractually defined: what is included, the SLAs, response times, recovery tests and periodic reports. You know exactly what you are paying for and what you can expect.

Questions You Should Ask Today

Before continuing, answer these questions honestly:

Do you know when the last backup of your data was made? Has anyone tested if this backup is recoverable? Are your Microsoft 365 data protected? Do you know how long it would take to recover everything in the event of a disaster? Does it comply with Decree-Law No. 28/2019 with off-site backups?

If any answer was “I don't know” — It is time to act.

Start Today. No Obligation.

DataRoad offers a free evaluation of your current backup strategy. In less than an hour, our team reviews the current state of your data protection and provides you with a report detailing the identified gaps and recommendations to fix them.

There is no obligation. There is no small print. Just clarity on whether your data is truly protected — or not.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doesn't Microsoft 365 back up our data anymore?

It doesn't. Microsoft guarantees service availability, not the recovery of your data in the event of deletion, human error or ransomware beyond the short retention periods. It is one of the most expensive misconceptions we encounter.

How long does it take to recover everything?

It depends on the volume and what was agreed — that is precisely what the RTO defines. Without that number in writing, nobody can promise anything seriously.

Is it enough to have a copy on an external drive?

No. A disk connected to the same server is caught by the same ransomware, the same fire, and the same theft. That is why the rule requires an off-site copy.

How often do you test the restoration?

Periodically and by sampling, with the result recorded. A restoration test that is not documented has the same value as not having been done at all.

A chat before making a decision

Whether you’re tackling a specific problem, planning a move or simply looking for a second opinion, we always start in the same way: by understanding your situation before making any suggestions. No obligation, no jargon and no catalogues.

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