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Backup & recovery that's built for real-world mistakes

Backups that actually restore. For laptops, servers, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, NAS devices, and cloud apps you rely on every day.

No jargon. No pressure. Clear next steps.

What we handle

We design backup systems around what you can't afford to lose and how fast you need it back.

Workstations & laptops

Protect files and devices with simple restores and clear coverage.

Servers & line-of-business apps

Backups that support real recovery goals, not just 'we have a copy.'

Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace

Mailbox/Drive protection with retention that matches your reality.

NAS & shared storage

Safer shared folders with versioning, replication, and recovery plans.

Ransomware recovery planning

Clean restore points, isolation strategy, and practical 'what happens next.'

Restore testing & runbooks

Test restores, document steps, and make recovery predictable.

COMMON ISSUES

The recovery scenarios we plan for

Most downtime comes from a handful of common events. Planning for them turns 'hope we can restore' into 'we know we can.'

Accidental deletion

  • Files removed, folders overwritten, or 'who changed this?' moments

Hardware failure

  • A laptop dies or a server fails at the worst time

Corrupt or missing data

  • Databases, shared drives, or cloud data becomes unusable

Ransomware / malware

  • You need clean restore points and a clear sequence to recover

Cloud disruptions

  • Outages or sync issues that create critical data gaps

OUR PROCESS

How we make recovery predictable

A simple process that turns 'we think we're backed up' into 'we know we can restore.'

How we work

Simple, repeatable steps in 3 steps

You'll always know what's happening, what's next, and who owns it.

Assess & inventory

  • Confirm what's protected (devices, servers, cloud, NAS)
  • Identify gaps and business-critical data

Stabilize backups

  • Fix jobs, retention, encryption, and isolation basics
  • Set realistic recovery goals (RPO/RTO)

Prove restores

  • Test restores (file + system level)
  • Create a clear recovery runbook

Common tools we connect

We'll work with what you already use and recommend changes only when they reduce risk or recovery time.

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Service area

Based in the Puget Sound region, we support teams across Seattle, the Eastside, and the North Sound and provide remote support throughout Western Washington. See service areas →

Backup planning is often done alongside a Security & Risk Assessment.

Want backups you can actually trust?

We'll review your current coverage, identify gaps and risks, and give you a clear plan, including restore testing and a simple recovery runbook.

  • Coverage map (devices, servers, cloud)
  • Retention + recovery targets
  • Restore test plan
  • Runbook your team can follow

FAQs

Questions we hear all the time

If you don't see your question here, we'll answer it quickly in a discovery call.