Backup as a service protects servers, endpoints and software-as-a-service data with automated, monitored, off-site backups.
Who backup as a Service (BaaS) is best for
This service is a strong fit for every organization, as the foundation of ransomware recovery. Because offerings, footprints and contract terms differ widely between providers, a structured comparison usually produces a better result than a single quote.
What to evaluate before you buy
- What is covered, including Microsoft 365
- Retention and immutability
- Recovery testing
- Restore time
How Connectivity Counsel helps
We begin with your requirements rather than a product. Our advisors document your sites and goals, identify which providers can deliver backup as a Service (BaaS) at your addresses, gather pricing, and present the options in a consistent format. We then support the contract, the installation and any escalation afterward. There is no charge to you for this work.
Providers we represent for backup as a Service (BaaS)
50 providers in our portfolio list capabilities in this area. They include:
- 11:11 Systems
- ark data centers
- DartPoints
- Sky Data Vault
- UbiStor
- 365 Data Centers
- Access One
- Ascend Technologies
- Blue Mantis
- CBTS
- Claro
- CompassMSP
- CoreSite
- Data Canopy
- DataBank
- DYOPATH
- EarthLink
- Effortless Office
- Element Critical
- FirstLight
- Flexential
- Focus Technology
- Hivelocity
- Impact Networking
- Integris
- ITS
- LightEdge
- Logically
- Lumen
- Managed Solution
- Megaport
- MetTel
- Mindsight
- Ntirety (now 11:11 Systems)
- OTAVA
- Pax8
- Powernet
- Rackspace
- RapidScale
- SilverSky
- Splice
- Summit
- Thrive
- TierPoint
- TPx
- WOW! Business
- XenTegra
- XTIUM
Additional providers are available. See the full directory or ask an advisor.
Related cloud and data center services
- Colocation
- Private and Hybrid Cloud
- Public Cloud Services
- Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
- Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
Industries that rely on backup as a Service (BaaS)
- Dental Practices
- Insurance
- Legal
- Nonprofits
- Architecture and Engineering
- Veterinary and Animal Health
- Biotechnology
- Behavioral Health
- Food and Beverage Production
- Libraries and Museums
- Marketing and Advertising Agencies
- Title, Escrow and Mortgage
Frequently asked questions
What is backup as a Service (BaaS)?
Backup as a service protects servers, endpoints and software-as-a-service data with automated, monitored, off-site backups.
How much does backup as a Service (BaaS) cost?
Pricing depends on your locations, capacity or user counts, contract term and the provider. Connectivity Counsel gathers quotes from multiple providers for your exact requirements so you can compare real numbers instead of list prices.
How do I choose a provider for backup as a Service (BaaS)?
Compare providers on what is covered, including Microsoft 365, retention and immutability and recovery testing. An independent advisor can run that comparison for you and explain the trade-offs.
How long does it take to implement backup as a Service (BaaS)?
Timelines range from a few days for cloud and wireless services to several months where network construction is required. We give you a realistic schedule for each option before you sign and track the installation afterward.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for backup as a Service (BaaS)?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.