Cloud Backup for Australian SMEs

Reliable cloud backup solutions for Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, Windows Server, and SQL data.

Trusted Local Cloud Backup in Australia

Trusted, Local Cloud Backup in Australia

Whilst we're a national provider of reliable managed cloud services, we're also the local experts in cloud backup for Australian SMEs.

As part of our IT support services, our cloud backup solutions keep Australian SME data protected, recoverable, and compliant, all without you having to manage it in-house. If you’re looking for a robust cloud environment that reduces your risk of lost or corrupted digital assets, we're here to help.

We deliver cloud backup and storage across Australia, from Perth, Bunbury, Mandurah, and Karratha to Melbourne and Sydney. Our local cloud backup team works stealthily behind the scenes to get you up and running (and ready) when disasters strike.

That’s how award-winning and certified Managed Service Providers do it.

Survive the fallout from lost files, documents, records, and data - and safeguard your business in today’s volatile digital world with cloud backup services designed for Australian SMEs.

24/7

Monitoring all cloud backups & servers

Certified Experts

In Microsoft, AvePoint, Veeam, NinjaOne, etc.

AU Data Centres

Stored and secured in local data centres

ISO Certified

In both Safety and Quality Management

Cloud Backup & Storage Services Trusted by Australian SMEs

What is Cloud Backup

What is Cloud Backup?

Think of cloud backup as your digital superhero sidekick.

Cloud backup allows you to create encrypted copies of your data, such as documents, servers, configurations, M365 mailboxes, and databases and store them on secure, off-site servers (typically in a data centre) where copies are kept safe when you need them.

So if hardware fails, ransomware hits, someone deletes a file (accidentally or on purpose), or a disaster affects your systems, you can quickly restore clean (and uncorrupted) data and get back to business.

Unlike simple cloud storage, cloud backup keeps versioned copies of your data that's managed by clear policies to support fast and reliable recovery.

Cloud Backup Solutions in Australia that Cover Your SME's IT from Top to Bottom

  • Microsoft 365 Backup

    Don’t rely on Microsoft 365 alone for backup. Your Aussie SME also needs a dedicated, long-term cloud backup and storage solution to keep your data fully protected.

    Cloud backup is a shared responsibility model for optimum data protection and retention.

    It’s a common misconception that Microsoft 365 provides full backup. It does include some protection, but mainly for infrastructure issues. For Australian SMEs that rely on data every day, an independent cloud backup solution helps keep you protected and recoverable, even if data is permanently lost from Microsoft systems.

    Without dedicated cloud backup for your Australian SME, you’re vulnerable to a series of risks like accidental deletion, cyber attacks, compliance and audit risks, and malicious internal actions.

    We reduce that risk by combining your Microsoft 365 environment with our cloud backup services in Australia, which cover servers and virtual machines, cloud environments, endpoint devices, and applications.

    Why you might want this:

    ✔️ Backup for Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams

    ✔️ Automated backups based on business needs

    ✔️ Immutable backups & disaster recovery

    ✔️ Custom retention policies aligned with SME requirements

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  • Azure Virtual Machines

    Microsoft Azure gives you a highly available infrastructure. But it’s still up to you to protect the data you store in it with an independent cloud backup and storage solution.

    Ensure your critical workloads are protected, resilient, compliant, and recoverable across Australia.

    Running multiple environments on a single piece of hardware can be risky for SMEs. Issues like accidental deletion, corrupted virtual machines, and limited recovery options can quickly impact your business.

    That’s where our cloud backup and storage for Australian SMEs come in.

    We use image-based protection for your Azure workloads, so you can restore entire environments quickly without rebuilding virtual systems from scratch. Our Azure VM backup covers disks and storage accounts, application and database data, system and network settings, and full VM backups. You don’t have to worry about when a virtual machine might lose important data.

    Guarantee your infrastructure, including your virtual machines, is protected from risks.

    Why you might want this:

    ✔️ Azure-Native backup

    ✔️ Offsite cloud backup copy

    ✔️ Flexible RPO, fast RTO

    ✔️ Australia-based redundant storage

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  • Windows Server Backup

    Windows servers hold a wide range of critical business data. Make sure they’re recoverable with a cloud backup designed for Australian businesses.

    Integrate protection into your Windows Server with cloud backup services in Australia.

    Don’t leave your Windows Servers exposed to unnecessary risk.

    Your servers store everything from files and applications to operating systems and configurations. If most of your work is digital, you need full server-level protection so you can recover quickly when something goes wrong.

    OSIT can set up a custom, policy-driven cloud backup solution for your Australian business.

    Our cloud backup services in Australia provide comprehensive protection with flexible recovery options across your Windows Servers, from your OS, applications, and files to your Active Directory, configurations, hardware, virtual machines, and on-premises environments.

    Why you might want this:

    ✔️ Backups on on-premises, cloud, and hybrid workloads

    ✔️ Australian data centre storage

    ✔️ Complete data protection and disaster recovery strategy

    ✔️ Local cloud backup experts in Perth

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  • SQL Database Backup

    Keep your most important business data safe with a cloud backup and storage solution built for everyday success in Australian workplaces.

    Get your SQL data back and your systems running smoothly, without the drama.

    The data stored in your SQL database is one of your SME's most critical business assets, especially when it powers your CRM and ERP systems, accounting platforms, business and reporting tools, and e-commerce systems. Keeping secure copies in multiple locations is key to any strong business continuity plan.

    With Office Solutions IT’s cloud backup services in Australia, you’ll have continuous backups for your SQL databases that make your data consistent, recoverable, and protected against cyber risks. And if you’re susceptible to data corruption, transaction failures, ransomware, or system failures, you most definitely need consistent, policy-driven backups with rapid recovery capabilities.

    Why you might want this:

    ✔️ Granular recovery and flexible restoration options

    ✔️ Full database backup copies

    ✔️ Immutable backups, encryption, and redundant storage

    ✔️ Consistent backups of on-premise & cloud SQL servers

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  • Virtual Infrastructure

    Keep your virtual environments protected with reliable VM backups, image-level protection, and easy virtualisation recovery options.

    Secure speed, resilience, and complete infrastructure recovery for your virtual machines.

    Virtual machines power modern business infrastructure, but they also introduce risks.

    At Office Solutions IT, we offer cloud backup services in Australia that cover image-level protection for VMware and Hyper-V environments. We back up your applications, data, and configurations so your virtual infrastructure stays secure and recoverable, day and night.

    With a unified cloud backup and storage strategy for your Australian SME, you gain a cloud-based asset that reduces your exposure to system failures, ransomware, data corruption, and other disruptions. And if something does go wrong with your VMs, you can restore them exactly as they were.

    Why you might want this:

    ✔️ Full image-based backups for systems, applications, and networks

    ✔️ Backup for VMware vSphere & Microsoft Hyper‑V

    ✔️ Rapid system & workload recovery

    ✔️ Australia-based redundant cloud storage

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  • Ransomware-Resilient Copies

    Make your backups resilient against modifications, encryptions, and deletions caused by ransomware attacks.

    Immutable backups are your last line of defence.

    Even the best defences aren’t perfect. Being ransomware-resilient means your data stays safe, recoverable, and unchanged if a cyber attack gets through.

    As part of our cyber security services, our immutable backup protection creates unchangeable cloud backup copies of your data to ensure they remain recoverable and unaltered when systems get compromised. These backups can’t be altered, deleted, or encrypted by ransomware.

    At Office Solutions IT, we implement multi-layered protection for your cloud backup and storage to maximise your updates and data recovery during cyber incidents.

    You can’t always predict a ransomware attack, but you can be ready for it with resilient cloud backup services in Australia that protect every layer of your business.

    Why you might want this:

    ✔️ Immutable data protection & backup storage

    ✔️ Ransomware-resilient cloud backup solutions

    ✔️ Secure off-site cloud backup environments

    ✔️ End-to-end data protection

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"The technician from OSIT turned up at my office on time, completed the task, and attended to a couple of requests, all in an efficient and friendly manner. I use OSIT for my IT support, backups, and risk management, and I have no hesitation in recommending them to do the same for you."

Bryan O'Loughlan - CFO Associates Asia

Cloud Backup Platforms We Support

Microsoft

AvePoint

Veeam

NinjaOne

Wasabi

Datto

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Fully Managed Five-Step Cloud Backup Designed for Australian SMEs

Fully Managed Five-Step Cloud Backup Designed for Australian SMEs

Here’s how we build tailored cloud backup solutions for SMEs in Australia

1. Discovery

We start with a thorough review of your IT environment to understand what data needs protecting, where the gaps are, and any compliance or retention requirements you need to meet.

2. Design

Next, we design a custom cloud backup and storage solution that fits your policies, RTOs, RPOs, and regulatory needs.

3. Deploy

Then we roll it out, end to end. We run full tests to make sure everything backs up properly and, just as importantly, can be recovered when you need it.

4. Monitor

Our fully managed cloud backup services in Australia include 24/7 monitoring and management, so your backups stay ready and reliable.

5. Test & report

Backups should never be “set and forget”. We regularly test, validate, and report on your systems, so they remain reliable, compliant, and emergency-ready.

How our End-to-End Cloud Backup Solutions Work Like a Charm

Office Solutions IT is a full 365-degree managed IT service partner. We don’t just set up your cloud backup; we also do end-to-end IT management, so you can focus on the important stuff.

24/7 Backup Health Monitoring

When something goes wrong with your backups, rest assured that our engineers are on it before you do. We detect and fix issues (for good).

Defined RTO & RPO Targets

Know exactly what to expect from us when disaster strikes. We document your Recovery Time Objective and Recovery Point Objective to use as the baseline.

Australian Data Centres Only

Your cloud backup never leaves Australia. We have data centres fully compliant with the Australian Privacy Act and industry regulations.

Regular Restore Testing

The best cloud backup in Australia is a regularly tested one. We conduct regular restore tests and send the report results back to you.

Maintain data integrity

With cloud backup and storage, you become resilient and recoverable in unexpected circumstances, especially with the growing cyber threats in Australia.

Growth accommodations

What's great about cloud backups is that they'll accommodate the growing requirements of Australian SME without additional investment or configuration.

Automated backups

Say goodbye to manual backups and hello to a proactive cloud backup and storage setup. Automatically save copies of all data in real-time without hassle.

Flexible storage options

No longer will you be confined by limited physical storage capacities; instead, the sky is the limit with Office Solutions IT’s cloud backup services in Australia.

Cloud Backup & Storage Case Studies

WHFS

As a not-for-profit supporting WA women since 1977, WHFS needed an extra hand managing their IT, from support, cyber security, and cloud-based technologies to improve their mission delivery.

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Aigle Royal

A property developer in Perth successfully moved offices and improved their business flexibility, adaptability, connectivity, and cloud operations. They worked with OSIT to optimise their IT.

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Common Cloud Backup Questions for Australian SMEs

Interested in cloud backup services in Perth and Australia-wide? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear from SMEs looking for reliable cloud backup and storage.

There's also our cloud service blogs for more cloud-related tips & insights.

Cloud backup is the practice of protecting and preserving data on remote servers that can be accessed via the Internet. This IT solution offers businesses and individuals a reliable way to safeguard their important information against the risks of data loss, theft, or damage.

If you would like some examples of cloud backup solutions in Australia, feel free to browse through our cloud services blog articles to find out more.

Cloud backup is a fantastic way to keep your data safe and secure. By storing your files, documents, and other digital assets on remote servers maintained by a trusted third-party provider, you can have peace of mind knowing that your information is in good hands.

This process involves transferring your data over the Internet to off-site data centres, all while employing top-notch encryption techniques to ensure the utmost protection against any unauthorised access.

With cloud backup, you can rest assured that the safety and privacy of your backed-up data are always a top priority. And this goes hand in hand with our cyber security services to ensure your data is protected at every layer.

Cloud backup protects your data by storing secure and recoverable copies in an off-site data centre.

Disaster recovery, on the other hand, restores your systems, applications, and infrastructure to resume your business operations after major cyber incidents, such as ransomware attacks, natural disasters, and hardware failures.

Office Solutions IT offers both cloud backup solutions and disaster recovery services to Australian businesses. Along with other support features from our cyber security service package.

Cloud backup storage like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive is ideal for file access and sharing. Unlike cloud backup, it does not provide versioned and policy-governed protection against cyber risks.

Cloud backup solutions, whether in Australia or anywhere in the world, help make sure your files aren’t lost for good if something goes wrong, whether it’s an accidental deletion or a cyber attack. With automated backups in place, you get point‑in‑time copies of your data, guided by clear retention policies, so you can fully restore your business operations when you need to.

When you’re comparing cloud backup costs in Perth or across Australia, it helps to look at all the factors that influence price.

Each provider prices things differently based on how much storage you need, how quickly you can move data, and any extra features you choose.

For clear, accurate pricing, we recommend getting in touch with us via the form below so we can provide a custom quote for your business.

Reputable cloud backup providers in Australia, like Office Solutions IT, utilise strong encryption protocols to safeguard data, often surpassing the security measures of traditional on-premises storage.

Moreover, numerous providers adhere to industry standards such as the Australian Privacy Act and Essential Eight to streamline your overall security posture, including your cloud backup data.

Yes!

Microsoft operates under a shared responsibility model, which means that Microsoft protects the infrastructure, and you’re responsible for backing up your data.

In the event of accidental deletion, ransomware, or a malicious insider gaining access to your data, Microsoft won’t be able to recover your data for you after the retention periods expire. You’ll need a dedicated third-party cloud backup solution for your Australian SME to back up the data stored within your Microsoft 365 emails, SharePoint files, Teams conversations, and OneDrive data.

Office Solutions IT is hailed as one of the best cloud backup providers in Australia for Microsoft 365. We’re a Microsoft Solutions Partner too, so if you’re an Aussie SME relying on a fully optimised M365 environment to stay efficient, we’re the guys for you.

Although we store your cloud backup off-site, we keep it locally, specifically in Australian data centres.

Your data might leave your office, but it never leaves Australia.

We also guarantee you’re fully compliant with the Australian Privacy Act of 1988 and other industry-specific data storage requirements. So whether you’re in healthcare, legal, finance, engineering, or government, you can rest assured your Australian backup is safe within the country.

The best cloud backup solution for Australian SMEs depends entirely on what you need to protect.

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to IT requirements. Every business is unique and will have its own set of requirements. That’s why we provide tailored cloud backup services in Australia for businesses of various shapes and sizes. Because data sovereignty is non-negotiable in this day and age, and having a custom cloud backup solution that’s designed to your advantage is just what you need to feel reassured that you can always recover quickly when something goes wrong.

Our cloud backup storage in Australia is highly tailored to your business requirements.

We run daily backups on files and servers, and implement multiple backups per day on SQL databases and Microsoft 365.

Your backup schedules are determined from the scoping stage to match your Recovery Point Objective (RPO).

Your data recovery depends on data volume and the type of data to restore.

For example, files can be restored within minutes, and a full server restoration takes a bit longer, depending on your infrastructure.

Office Solutions IT documents your Recovery Time Objective (RTO), as part of our managed cyber security and cloud services, to use as a baseline for your maximum acceptable downtime and have a worst-case recovery window when an incident does occur.

Well, you don’t have to wait for a cyber incident to happen to know if your cloud backup solutions work how they should.

Our team at Office Solutions IT monitors and maintains your backups 24/7.

We get automated alerts for any failed or missed jobs. In fact, we go beyond monitoring. From backup tests and verification to providing you with backup health reports so you know your cloud backup services in Australia are working.

Protect Your Digital Assets with a Fully Managed Cloud Backup & Storage Designed for Aussie SMEs

Whether you need cloud backup in Perth or Australia-wide, we have local specialists who can help you fortify your cloud environment.