Cloud Data Backup & Offsite Storage Plans in Raleigh-Durham
Eliminate tape backup risks and manual processes with PTG's RESCUE-IT automated cloud backup. Enterprise-grade protection for servers, workstations, and mobile workforce with bare metal restore capability and 24x7 monitoring.
The Hidden Risks of Tape Backup Systems
For decades, businesses relied on tape backup as their primary disaster recovery solution. However, tape-based backup systems introduce critical vulnerabilities that put your data at risk every single day. Manual rotation schedules depend on human reliability—a single forgotten swap means your business loses a day of protection. Tapes degrade over time, with magnetic media deteriorating even when stored properly, leading to partial or complete data loss when you need recovery most.
The physical nature of tape backup creates multiple failure points. Tapes must be transported to offsite locations, exposing them to theft, damage, or loss during transit. Storage facilities may lack proper environmental controls, subjecting media to temperature fluctuations and humidity that accelerate degradation. When disaster strikes, companies discover their tape backups failed months earlier, with no one monitoring to catch the silent failure.
Recovery from tape is painfully slow and uncertain. Restoring full servers from tape can take days, extending downtime and multiplying business impact. Partial tape failures mean some files restore successfully while others are permanently lost. The manual nature of tape verification means most organizations never test restores until an emergency, discovering too late that their backup strategy failed. Modern businesses need backup solutions that match the speed and reliability demands of today's always-on operations.
PTG's RESCUE-IT Cloud Backup Approach
Automated Protection Without Manual Intervention
RESCUE-IT eliminates human error from your backup strategy with fully automated cloud backup. Backups run on predetermined schedules without requiring any manual intervention—no tapes to swap, no media to transport, no rotation schedules to manage. The backup agent silently protects your data in the background, encrypting and transmitting changed files to secure offsite data centers.
Our 24x7 monitoring system verifies every backup job completes successfully. If any backup fails or encounters errors, PTG's technical team receives immediate alerts and proactively resolves issues before they impact your protection. You receive regular reports confirming your data is protected and can access the cloud portal anytime to verify backup status, review logs, or initiate recovery.
Unlike tape systems that only capture snapshots at backup time, RESCUE-IT maintains multiple recovery points with configurable retention periods. This versioning capability means you can recover files from any point in your retention window, protecting against ransomware, accidental deletion, or data corruption that may not be discovered immediately.
Enterprise Recovery Capabilities at Every Tier
When disaster strikes, recovery speed determines business survival. RESCUE-IT delivers bare metal restore capability across all plan tiers, allowing you to recover entire servers to dissimilar hardware without reinstalling operating systems or applications. This technology reduces disaster recovery time from days to hours, getting critical systems operational quickly even when original hardware is destroyed.
Granular recovery options provide flexibility for different scenarios. Restore individual files in minutes through the web portal, recover entire folders to their original locations, or spin up virtual machines directly from backup images for testing or emergency operations. The cloud-based architecture means you can initiate recovery from anywhere with internet access, crucial when physical office access is impossible.
PTG's hybrid backup options combine the speed of local recovery with the safety of cloud protection. Local backup appliances enable instant recovery of recent data while cloud replication ensures offsite protection for major disasters. This layered approach optimizes both recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives, giving you the best of both worlds. With over 22 years serving 2,500+ companies in the Triangle area, PTG brings proven disaster recovery expertise to every implementation.
Enterprise Features in Every RESCUE-IT Plan
Bare Metal Restore Technology
Recover complete servers and workstations to any hardware platform without reinstalling operating systems, applications, or configurations. Bare metal restore dramatically reduces disaster recovery time from days to hours, minimizing business disruption and revenue loss. This capability proves invaluable when hardware failures, natural disasters, or security incidents destroy primary systems.
The technology creates bootable recovery images that capture everything needed to reconstruct systems on different hardware. Recovery works across physical servers, virtual machines, and cloud instances, providing ultimate flexibility for disaster scenarios. Test disaster recovery procedures by spinning up backup images in isolated environments without impacting production systems.
24x7 Backup Monitoring & Verification
PTG's Network Operations Center monitors every backup job around the clock, ensuring continuous data protection. Automated verification processes confirm backup integrity, while intelligent alerting notifies technical teams of any failures or anomalies. This proactive monitoring catches issues before they become data loss disasters.
Monthly verification reports provide documented proof of backup status for compliance and audit requirements. The monitoring system tracks backup performance metrics, identifying trends that may indicate future issues. Receive alerts for backup failures, capacity warnings, or performance degradation through email, SMS, or integrated ticketing systems.
Secure Offsite Data Storage
All backup data transmits to geographically distributed data centers using AES-256 encryption. Encryption keys remain under your control, ensuring only authorized personnel can access backed-up data. Multi-region storage provides redundancy against localized disasters while maintaining data sovereignty requirements.
SOC 2 Type II certified data centers feature biometric access controls, 24x7 security monitoring, redundant power and cooling systems, and advanced fire suppression. Data replication across multiple facilities protects against datacenter-level failures. This enterprise-grade infrastructure ensures your backup data remains safe, available, and compliant with industry regulations.
Centralized Device Management
Manage backup protection for all servers, workstations, and mobile devices through a single cloud portal. Deploy backup agents remotely, configure backup schedules, set retention policies, and monitor status across your entire infrastructure. Centralized management reduces administrative overhead while ensuring consistent protection policies.
Role-based access controls allow delegating backup management to appropriate staff while maintaining security. Backup policies can be templated and applied across device groups, ensuring consistent protection standards. The management portal provides comprehensive reporting on backup capacity utilization, success rates, and data growth trends to support capacity planning.
Advanced Virtualization Support
RESCUE-IT integrates smoothly with VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualization platforms through application-aware backup agents. Backup virtual machines while running without downtime, capturing consistent application state for databases, email servers, and business applications. Image-level and file-level recovery options provide flexibility for different recovery scenarios.
Instant VM recovery spins up backup images directly in your virtualization environment within minutes, minimizing downtime for critical systems. This capability allows failed VMs to run from backup storage while permanent recovery completes in the background. Support for agentless backup reduces overhead on virtualization hosts while maintaining comprehensive protection.
Rack Mount & Appliance Options
For organizations requiring faster recovery or with limited internet bandwidth, PTG offers hybrid solutions combining local backup appliances with cloud replication. Rack-mounted appliances provide high-speed local backup and recovery while automatically replicating data to cloud storage for disaster protection.
Local appliances eliminate dependency on internet bandwidth for daily backup operations, critical for organizations with large datasets or remote locations. The hybrid approach optimizes recovery time objectives by enabling instant restoration from local storage for common scenarios while maintaining offsite cloud protection for catastrophic failures. Appliances integrate smoothly with existing network infrastructure and support both physical and virtual environments.
RESCUE-IT Pricing Plans
Choose the right protection tier for your servers, workstations, and mobile workforce. All plans include encryption, 24x7 monitoring, bare metal restore, and unlimited recovery attempts.
Server Backup Plans
- Up to 50GB storage capacity
- Single server protection
- 30-day retention period
- Bare metal restore included
- Daily automated backups
- Email support
- Encryption in transit & at rest
- Web-based recovery portal
- Up to 150GB storage capacity
- Up to 2 servers
- 60-day retention period
- Bare metal restore included
- Continuous data protection
- Priority phone support
- Application-aware backups
- Instant VM recovery
- Up to 350GB storage capacity
- Up to 3 servers
- 90-day retention period
- Bare metal restore included
- 24x7 monitoring & alerting
- Dedicated support team
- SQL/Exchange protection
- Hybrid backup option available
- Up to 750GB storage capacity
- Up to 5 servers
- 180-day retention period
- Bare metal restore included
- Ransomware detection
- Quarterly DR testing
- Local backup appliance
- Custom retention policies
- Up to 2TB storage capacity
- Up to 10 servers
- 1-year retention period
- Bare metal restore included
- Advanced threat protection
- Monthly DR testing
- Enterprise appliance
- Dedicated account manager
Workstation Backup Plans
- Single workstation/laptop
- Up to 25GB storage
- 30-day retention
- File & folder backup
- Daily automated backups
- Web-based recovery
- Bandwidth throttling
- Email support
- Up to 5 workstations
- Up to 50GB per device
- 60-day retention
- System image backup
- Continuous protection
- Priority support
- Mobile device backup
- Centralized management
- Up to 15 workstations
- Up to 75GB per device
- 90-day retention
- Bare metal restore
- 24x7 monitoring
- Phone support
- Remote recovery assist
- Usage reporting
- Up to 30 workstations
- Up to 100GB per device
- 180-day retention
- Bare metal restore
- Ransomware protection
- Dedicated support
- Policy enforcement
- Compliance reporting
- Up to 50 workstations
- Up to 150GB per device
- 1-year retention
- Bare metal restore
- Advanced security
- Account manager
- Custom policies
- Quarterly reviews
Mobile Workforce Backup Plans
- Up to 3 mobile devices
- 25GB storage per device
- 30-day retention
- Works over any connection
- Automatic when connected
- File-level recovery
- Battery-aware operation
- Email support
- Up to 10 mobile devices
- 50GB storage per device
- 60-day retention
- Bandwidth optimization
- Schedule controls
- Image-level backup
- Remote wipe capability
- Priority support
- Up to 25 mobile devices
- 75GB storage per device
- 90-day retention
- Bare metal restore
- 24x7 monitoring
- Centralized dashboard
- Compliance reporting
- Phone support
- Up to 50 mobile devices
- 100GB storage per device
- 180-day retention
- Bare metal restore
- Ransomware detection
- Policy enforcement
- Geo-distribution options
- Dedicated support
- Up to 100 mobile devices
- 150GB storage per device
- 1-year retention
- Bare metal restore
- Advanced threat protection
- Custom policies
- Account manager
- Quarterly DR testing
Need a Custom Plan?
Every business has unique backup requirements. PTG designs custom RESCUE-IT solutions for organizations with specialized needs including long-term archival, multi-site protection, hybrid cloud strategies, and compliance-driven retention policies.
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Real Results from RESCUE-IT Implementations
PTG's RESCUE-IT cloud backup solutions protect organizations across the Research Triangle from data loss disasters. Our clients have successfully recovered from ransomware attacks, hardware failures, natural disasters, and human error without losing business-critical data. The average recovery time for full server restores is under 4 hours compared to 2-3 days with traditional tape backup systems.
Organizations switching from tape backup to RESCUE-IT report 87% reduction in backup-related incidents, 94% faster recovery times, and complete elimination of manual backup processes. The 24x7 monitoring catches and resolves backup issues proactively, with the average client experiencing zero backup failures over 12-month periods.
Complete IT Protection for Triangle Businesses
RESCUE-IT cloud backup integrates with PTG's comprehensive IT security and infrastructure services to provide complete data protection for Raleigh-Durham organizations.
Server Data Backup Solutions
Comprehensive server protection strategies including physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructure backup.
IT Security Assessment
Identify vulnerabilities in your backup and disaster recovery strategy with comprehensive security evaluations.
Network & Computer Support
Proactive IT support ensuring your backup infrastructure operates reliably alongside core business systems.
Industry-Specific Backup Requirements
Different industries face unique data protection challenges. Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA-compliant backup systems with encrypted storage and audit trails. Financial services require extended retention periods and immutable backup copies to meet regulatory requirements. Manufacturing companies need rapid recovery capabilities to minimize production downtime costs.
PTG designs RESCUE-IT implementations that address industry-specific compliance, security, and recovery time requirements. Our team brings 22+ years of experience protecting organizations across healthcare, finance, legal, manufacturing, and professional services sectors throughout the Research Triangle. Contact us to discuss how RESCUE-IT addresses your industry's unique data protection challenges.
Why Choose PTG for Cloud Backup in Raleigh-Durham
Local Expertise, Enterprise Technology
PTG combines local Triangle presence with enterprise-grade backup technology. Our Raleigh-based team understands the unique challenges facing North Carolina businesses from hurricane season to rapid growth pressures. We've protected organizations through multiple disaster scenarios including natural disasters, cyber attacks, and infrastructure failures.
Unlike national providers with distant support centers, PTG provides hands-on local service backed by deep technical expertise. Our engineers design backup strategies that align with your business requirements, not one-size-fits-all packages. The 22+ year track record serving 2,500+ Triangle companies demonstrates our commitment to long-term client relationships.
Proactive Management, Not Just Monitoring
Many backup providers simply alert you when problems occur—PTG proactively manages your entire backup infrastructure. Our 24x7 Network Operations Center monitors backup jobs, resolves failures before they impact protection, optimizes performance, and plans capacity expansions. You receive regular reports and recommendations, not just failure notifications.
The proactive approach extends to disaster recovery planning. PTG conducts regular recovery testing, documents procedures, and trains your team on recovery processes. When disaster strikes, you're not learning the system under pressure—you're executing a tested, documented plan with PTG's support team at your side.
Perfect Security Record Across 2,500+ Clients
Data security is fundamental to backup effectiveness. PTG has maintained zero security breaches among clients following our security program across all client environments over 22+ years of operation. This perfect record stems from security-first architecture, continuous monitoring, and rigorous access controls. Your backup data receives the same enterprise-grade protection as the world's largest organizations.
All backup data is encrypted with AES-256 encryption during transmission and storage with keys under your exclusive control. Multi-factor authentication, role-based access controls, and comprehensive audit logging ensure only authorized personnel can access backup systems. Regular security assessments and compliance audits verify ongoing protection effectiveness.
Scalable Solutions That Grow With Your Business
Today's startup becomes tomorrow's enterprise. PTG's RESCUE-IT platform scales smoothly from single servers to distributed multi-site infrastructures. Add capacity, devices, or features without replacing systems or migrating data. The tiered pricing structure provides cost-effective entry points with clear upgrade paths as needs evolve.
PTG proactively monitors your backup growth trends and recommends capacity adjustments before issues arise. The flexible architecture supports mergers, acquisitions, new locations, and technology transitions without disrupting protection. Organizations stay with PTG for decades because solutions evolve alongside business needs rather than requiring periodic rip-and-replace upgrades.
Frequently Asked Questions About RESCUE-IT Cloud Backup
What is included in PTG's RESCUE-IT cloud backup plans?
RESCUE-IT cloud backup plans include automated daily backups, offsite storage in secure data centers, 24x7 monitoring, bare metal restore capability, encryption in transit and at rest, unlimited recovery attempts, and dedicated support. Each plan tier offers different storage capacity and retention periods to match your business needs. All plans include the cloud management portal, automated verification, and proactive issue resolution by PTG's technical team.
How does cloud backup compare to traditional tape backup?
Cloud backup eliminates the manual processes, rotation schedules, and physical risks associated with tape backup. Unlike tapes that can fail, degrade, or be lost, cloud backup provides automated, encrypted, offsite protection with instant recovery capabilities. You avoid the costs of tape hardware, media replacement, and offsite storage facilities while gaining 24x7 monitoring and verification. Recovery from cloud backup is dramatically faster—hours instead of days—and doesn't depend on finding, transporting, and loading physical media.
What is bare metal restore and why is it important?
Bare metal restore allows you to recover an entire server or workstation to dissimilar hardware without reinstalling the operating system or applications. In a disaster scenario, this capability reduces recovery time from days to hours, getting your business operational quickly even if original hardware is destroyed or unavailable. You can restore to different hardware models, virtual machines, or cloud instances, providing ultimate flexibility during disaster recovery.
How quickly can I recover data with RESCUE-IT?
Recovery time depends on the amount of data and your internet connection speed. Individual files can be restored in minutes through the web portal. Full server bare metal restores typically complete in 2-6 hours depending on data volume. PTG also offers optional local restore appliances for faster recovery of large datasets and emergency boot-from-cloud capabilities to minimize downtime. Most clients are back to normal operations within half a business day even after major failures.
What happens if my backup fails?
PTG's 24x7 monitoring system immediately alerts our team if any backup job fails or encounters errors. Our technicians proactively investigate and resolve issues before they impact your data protection. You receive notification of any backup anomalies and confirmation when normal operations resume, ensuring continuous protection. The system tracks backup success rates and automatically retries failed jobs, with escalation to technical staff if issues persist.
Can I backup mobile and remote employees?
Yes, our Mobile Workforce plans are specifically designed for laptops and remote workers. The backup agent works over any internet connection, protecting data whether employees work from home, coffee shops, or client sites. Bandwidth throttling ensures backups don't impact productivity during business hours. The agent is battery-aware and connection-aware, optimizing backup schedules for mobile usage patterns while ensuring continuous protection.
How secure is my backed-up data?
All data is encrypted with AES-256 encryption during transmission and storage. Encryption keys are managed by you, not PTG or the cloud provider, ensuring only you can access your data. Our SOC 2 Type II certified data centers feature physical security, redundant systems, and comprehensive compliance controls. PTG has maintained a perfect security record with zero breaches among managed security clients across 2,500+ clients over 22+ years. Multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls further protect your backup environment.
What backup retention periods do you offer?
Retention periods vary by plan level and range from 30 days to 7 years. Most businesses choose 60-90 day retention for operational data and extended retention for compliance requirements. We can customize retention policies by file type, allowing you to keep financial records longer than temporary working files. Version history is maintained throughout the retention period, enabling recovery from any point in time within your retention window.
Do you offer local backup appliances in addition to cloud backup?
Yes, our hybrid backup solutions combine local backup appliances with cloud replication for the best of both worlds. Local appliances enable fast recovery of recent data while cloud backup provides offsite protection for disaster recovery. This approach optimizes both recovery speed and data safety. The appliances integrate smoothly with RESCUE-IT cloud backup, automatically replicating local backups to offsite storage without manual intervention.
How do I choose the right backup plan tier for my business?
Plan selection depends on your data volume, retention requirements, number of devices, and recovery time objectives. Our free assessment evaluates your current backup needs, growth projections, and compliance requirements to recommend the optimal tier. Most businesses start with mid-tier plans and adjust as needs evolve. PTG monitors your usage and proactively recommends tier adjustments before capacity limits are reached. Contact PTG at 919-348-4912 for a personalized recommendation based on your specific environment.
Protect Your Business with RESCUE-IT Cloud Backup
Don't wait for a disaster to discover your backup strategy has failed. PTG's RESCUE-IT cloud backup provides automated, verified, offsite protection with the fastest recovery capabilities in the Triangle. Get a free assessment of your current backup risks and a customized RESCUE-IT plan recommendation.
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