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Importance of data backup for SMEs and effects of data loss

The Importance of Data Backup: Why Your Business Cannot Afford to Ignore It

The more critical your information, the greater the investment required in data backup. This is clearly reflected in global sales figures for backup and recovery software. According to the leading market research institute IDC, the market for such software grew by 2.5% to reach $4.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Data Backup Importance

Data backup is not only essential for large corporations, but also for small and medium-sized enterprises. Data loss can result in significant financial consequences for any organization. According to IDC, over 90% of companies that experience a complete data loss file for bankruptcy within 12 months.

A study conducted by Arcserve further highlights that the loss of critical data remains a persistent challenge for businesses. In this survey of IT decision makers (ITDMs), 76% of respondents reported that they had to recover critical data in their organization following a major incident. Alarmingly, 45% of these organizations suffered a permanent loss of some or all of their data. Data is a priceless asset, and these findings underscore the necessity of enhancing data resilience. Implementing a robust data backup and recovery strategy—one that prioritizes data integrity—is essential to prevent severe business disruptions.

The study also revealed that many organizations struggle to maintain business continuity when data is lost or compromised. Rapid data recovery is therefore crucial, especially in industries where data availability is non-negotiable.

Langmeier Backup offers a straightforward and customizable solution with an excellent price-performance ratio for backing up Windows servers and desktops. More than 200,000 customers rely on Langmeier’s professional backup and recovery solution. The user-friendly and reliable application, combined with customer-oriented support, is highly valued by users worldwide.

about the author:
Chief Digital Transformation Officer

Natalia Bobro is Langmeier Software's Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) and in this role is responsible for the company's overall business development and strategy. As CDTO, Natalia Bobro focuses on positioning Langmeier Software as a leading technology company in the area of software and services.

Under Bobro's leadership, Langmeier Software focuses on a broad range of business areas, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications, cloud services and enterprise applications. It invests heavily in the development of new software products and solutions and promotes the introduction of AI & cloud services such as Cloud Backup, aBusiness Genius and aBusiness Suite.
 

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Importance of data backup
Data backup for SMEs
Windows Backup Management
Effects of data loss in the company