Cloudswitched Hybrid Cloud Backup Solutions in the UK

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We value your precious data and provide a managed hybrid cloud backup solution that keeps you in ultimate control

Our hybrid backup service combines the speed of local backup with the security of offsite cloud storage, giving your business a complete data protection and disaster recovery solution. With automated backups, encryption, real-time monitoring and rapid restore capabilities, you can relax knowing your business data is safe — whether you need to recover a single file or an entire server.

Safe and sound

We provide you with AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit, tailored to suit your business data protection needs.

Virtual disaster recovery

Full disaster recovery with restore support for VMware, Hyper-V, Azure and AWS virtual machines — minimising downtime and data loss.

Reduced backup times

Incremental backup technology uses block-level change tracking to reduce backup size and improve performance — even on large datasets.

Reduced recovery times

Rapid backup restoration to local storage or cloud ensures minimal RTO (Recovery Time Objective), keeping your business operational after any incident.

Superior accessibility

Full visibility and control through a dedicated customer portal — monitor backup status, run restores and manage retention policies from anywhere.

Stress less with automated cloud backup

Your backup is only as safe as where you save it. A simple hard drive plugged into your network will not protect you against fire, flood or theft — the same way manually rotating hard drives is only as effective as the employee carrying out the process. Our hybrid cloud backup automates the entire process and stores an encrypted offsite copy, eliminating human error and single points of failure.

No more changing tapes or hard drives

Put your feet up with our hybrid cloud backup! By backing up to both cloud storage and on-site devices simultaneously, there's no need to worry about changing tapes or rotating hard drives anymore. Automated scheduling, deduplication and retention management means your backups run reliably — every time, without manual intervention.

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Low bandwidth? No problem.

Our hybrid cloud backup solution works even on low-bandwidth connections, making it ideal for businesses with limited internet speed or remote offices.

With integrated True Delta deep deduplication, only new and changed data blocks are sent across the network. This dramatically reduces bandwidth consumption and speeds up backup windows.

Combined with local backup for fast restores and cloud data replication for offsite protection, you get the best of both worlds — regardless of your connection speed.

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Clarity and control over your business data

For small and medium businesses alike, not understanding how your cloud backup for small business works, where your data is stored, or how to restore it in an emergency is a nerve-wracking situation to operate in.

Our managed hybrid cloud backup provides 100% clarity, assurance and control. Through the customer portal you can see exactly what's backed up, when the last backup ran, how much storage you're using and the status of every backup job — giving you complete confidence in your data protection strategy.

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Expert Knowledge, Guidance and Support

Speed and Reliability

100% Control

No Capacity Limitations

Minimised Security Risks

A Stress-Free Managed System

Eliminated Geographical Restrictions

Increased Availability, Continuity and Performance

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Our Hybrid Cloud Backup Packages

Transparent pricing for managed and unmanaged server backup solution and workstation backup packages. All packages include cloud storage, encryption and the customer portal.

Workstation
Unmanaged
Hybrid Backup
From£2500PM
  • Workstation Backup License
  • Access to Customer Portal
  • Daily notifications
  • 100GB of cloud storage (expandable)
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Workstation
Managed
Hybrid Backup
From£4500PM
  • Workstation Backup License
  • Access to Customer Portal
  • Daily notifications
  • Monitoring
  • Maintenance
  • 100GB of cloud storage (expandable)
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Server
Unmanaged
Hybrid Backup
From£7500PM
  • Server Backup License
  • Access to Customer Portal
  • Daily notifications
  • 500GB of cloud storage (expandable)
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Server
Managed
Hybrid Backup
From£12500PM
  • Server Backup License
  • Access to Customer Portal
  • Daily notifications
  • Monitoring
  • Maintenance
  • 500GB of cloud storage (expandable)
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What our clients say

I have always found Cloudswitched to be extremely efficient and helpful. They always respond to any queries immediately. I am very happy with their service.

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Working with Cloudswitched has been amazing. We are so glad to have chosen them for our IT support. Their team has been able to effectively solve our IT problems, and most of it without requiring to be on site. They are friendly, approachable and offer excellent customer service. It is a pleasure to work with them
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Bio Nano Consulting

No problem is too big or small for the Cloudswitched team, they are quick to respond and happy to work around the busy schedules of our team. A special thank you for your tireless efforts recently during our office move, your help and smiles throughout were hugely appreciated.
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We provide long-term support and work hard to provide our customers with friendly, knowledgeable and consistent service to build strong, lasting relationships.

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What is hybrid cloud backup?

The best of both worlds

Hybrid cloud backup combines local backup — stored on a device in your office — with offsite cloud backup stored in a secure, geographically separate data centre. Whether you need a desktop backup solution for workstations or full server protection, this dual approach gives you the speed of local restores for day-to-day recovery needs and the security of offsite cloud storage for disaster recovery scenarios such as fire, flood, ransomware or theft.

Unlike cloud-only backup, which depends entirely on your internet connection for both backups and restores, a hybrid approach means you can restore large volumes of data quickly from the local device while still having a secure offsite copy for worst-case scenarios. It's the gold standard for business data protection and business continuity planning.

Who needs a managed backup service?

Any business that relies on digital data — which is virtually every business today — needs a reliable, tested backup solution. However, simply having backup software installed is not enough. Backups fail silently, retention policies drift, storage fills up and restore procedures go untested until the moment you need them most.

A managed hybrid cloud backup service means our engineers monitor your backups daily, resolve failures proactively, test restores regularly and ensure your data protection meets compliance requirements such as GDPR, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001. You get peace of mind knowing your backups are not just running — they're working.

How our hybrid cloud backup service works

1

Backup Assessment

We audit your current data, systems and backup setup to identify what needs protecting, how much storage is required and the optimal backup schedule. We assess your RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) requirements to design the right solution.

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Installation & Configuration

We deploy and configure the backup agent on your servers and workstations, set up the local backup device, configure encryption keys, define retention policies and schedule automated backups. Cloud replication is configured to our UK-based data centre for offsite protection.

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Automated Backup & Monitoring

Once live, backups run automatically on schedule. Our team monitors every backup job daily — checking for failures, warnings, capacity issues and performance. Any issues are resolved proactively before they become a problem, with daily notifications keeping you informed.

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Restore Testing & Ongoing Management

We perform regular test restores to verify your backups are recoverable. Our managed service includes ongoing capacity management, retention policy adjustments, software updates and support for any restore requests — from a single file to a full server recovery.

Disaster Recovery & Data Protection

DRaaS, ransomware recovery, Microsoft 365 backup and GDPR-compliant data protection for UK businesses.

DRaaS

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) ensures your business can recover quickly from any outage — hardware failure, cyberattack, fire or flood. We define clear RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) targets for each of your critical systems, then design and test a disaster recovery plan that meets them. With DRaaS, your entire infrastructure can be brought back online in the cloud within minutes, not days.

Ransomware

Ransomware Recovery & Immutable Backups

Ransomware is the number one threat to UK businesses and the primary reason organisations invest in robust backup. Our ransomware recovery strategy centres on immutable backups — backup copies that cannot be encrypted, deleted or modified by attackers, even if they compromise your network. Combined with air-gapped storage and rapid recovery testing, your business can be restored without paying a ransom.

GDPR

Microsoft 365 Backup & GDPR Compliance

Microsoft does not back up your Microsoft 365 data by default. Emails, SharePoint files, OneDrive documents and Teams data can be permanently lost through accidental deletion, malicious action or retention policy gaps. Our Microsoft 365 backup service provides automated, GDPR compliant SharePoint backup, Microsoft Teams backup and Exchange Online backup for your entire Microsoft 365 environment — with granular recovery that lets you restore individual emails, files or entire mailboxes on demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cloud backup, disaster recovery and data protection for UK businesses. Get in touch if you need more detail.

What does cloud backup for small business UK typically include?

Cloud backup for small business UK typically includes automated daily backups of your servers, workstations and Microsoft 365 data to a secure UK-based data centre. A managed service adds daily monitoring by qualified engineers, proactive failure resolution, regular test restores and ongoing capacity management. You also get AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit, retention versioning and a customer portal for visibility. For small businesses, this removes the burden of managing backups in-house while ensuring your data is always protected and recoverable.

What do DRaaS providers UK offer and how does disaster recovery as a service work?

DRaaS providers UK deliver Disaster Recovery as a Service — a fully managed solution that replicates your critical systems to the cloud so your business can recover quickly from any outage, whether caused by hardware failure, cyberattack, fire or flood. We define clear RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) targets for each system, then design and regularly test a disaster recovery plan that meets them. With DRaaS, your entire infrastructure can be brought back online in the cloud within minutes rather than days, minimising downtime and financial loss.

Why do we need a separate Microsoft 365 backup if Microsoft hosts our data?

Microsoft does not back up your Microsoft 365 data by default. Emails, SharePoint files, OneDrive documents and Teams data can be permanently lost through accidental deletion, malicious action or retention policy gaps. A dedicated Microsoft 365 backup service provides automated, independent copies of your entire environment — Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams — with granular recovery that lets you restore individual emails, files or entire mailboxes on demand. This closes the gap Microsoft leaves and gives your business full control over its data.

How do ransomware recovery services use immutable backups to restore encrypted data?

Ransomware recovery services centre on immutable backups — backup copies that cannot be encrypted, deleted or modified by attackers, even if they compromise your network. When ransomware strikes, these immutable copies remain untouched because they are stored with write-once-read-many protection and air-gapped from your production environment. Our recovery process identifies the last clean restore point before the attack and brings your systems back online without paying a ransom. Combined with regular recovery testing, immutable backups are the most reliable defence against ransomware for UK businesses.

How much does cloud backup pricing UK cost for a small business?

Cloud backup pricing UK depends on the number of devices, the volume of data and whether you choose a managed or unmanaged service. Our workstation backup starts from a fixed monthly fee covering the backup agent, local device and cloud storage. Server backup packages begin at 500GB and scale upwards. Managed backup — which includes daily monitoring, proactive failure resolution and regular test restores — is an additional monthly cost per device. We provide a free backup assessment so you get a clear, transparent quote based on your actual requirements with no hidden fees.

How does GDPR compliant backup protect our business data in the UK?

GDPR compliant backup ensures your data is stored, processed and protected in line with UK data protection regulations. All backup data is encrypted with AES-256 at rest and in transit, stored in UK-based data centres and managed with strict access controls. Retention policies can be configured to meet your legal obligations, and granular recovery means you can locate and restore specific data when responding to subject access requests. Our backup service also supports Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 compliance requirements, giving you auditable proof that your data protection meets regulatory standards.

What are hybrid cloud backup solutions and do they cover endpoint backup UK?

Hybrid cloud backup solutions combine a local backup device on your premises with secure cloud replication to a UK data centre. This gives you the speed of local restores for day-to-day recovery — individual files in minutes, full servers in hours — plus an offsite cloud copy for disaster recovery scenarios. The solution covers servers, workstations and endpoint backup UK, meaning laptops and desktops used by remote or office-based staff are all protected under a single managed service. If the local device is destroyed in a fire or theft, your cloud copy ensures nothing is lost.

What is backup as a service UK and how is it different from buying backup software?

Backup as a service UK (BaaS) is a fully managed subscription model where you pay a predictable monthly fee and we handle everything — software licensing, local hardware, cloud storage, monitoring, failure resolution and test restores. Unlike buying backup software outright, you do not need in-house expertise to configure, maintain or troubleshoot your backups. Our engineers monitor every backup job daily, resolve issues proactively and perform regular recovery tests. BaaS scales with your business, so you can add devices or storage without capital expenditure, and you always have a team of specialists ensuring your data is protected.

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