Data Backup & Recovery Services

Protect, retain, and recover critical business data across on-premise and cloud environments

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Data backup services ensure that critical systems, files, and applications are securely copied, retained, and recoverable in the event of system failure, accidental deletion, cyber-attack, or ransomware incident. Effective backup is the foundation of business continuity, enabling organisations to restore information quickly and minimise operational disruption.

Datapac delivers structured data backup and recovery services across on-premise infrastructure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud environments. Our approach focuses on data integrity, secure storage, defined retention policies, and regular testing to ensure that backups are not only created, but fully usable when recovery is required.

Controlled Backup, Predictable Recovery

Backup is not just about copying data, it requires clear retention, defined recovery objectives, and validation that data can be restored when needed. Our approach ensures backup and recovery operate as a controlled, reliable process rather than an assumption

Hybrid & On-Premise Backup

We design and manage backup solutions that protect servers, virtual machines, and critical workloads across hybrid environments. Backup data is replicated to secure offsite locations using encrypted transfer and resilient storage, reducing the risk of data loss caused by hardware failure, ransomware, or site-level incidents.

Microsoft 365 Backup

Cloud platforms provide resilience, but they do not replace structured backup. We implement Microsoft 365 backup solutions that protect Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive data against accidental deletion, malicious activity, and retention limitations within the Microsoft platform.

Ransomware-Resilient Backup

Backup strategies must account for modern ransomware threats. We implement immutable backup configurations, access controls, and monitoring safeguards designed to prevent backup corruption and ensure recoverability in the event of a cyber incident.

Backup Testing & Validation

Backups that are never tested cannot be trusted. We conduct structured validation exercises to confirm that recovery processes function correctly and that defined Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) can be achieved.

Benefits of Our Data Backup & Recovery Services

Lower Risk of Data Loss

Reduce the likelihood of permanent data loss across your systems and environments with structured, reliable backup coverage

Predictable Data Recovery

Restore critical systems and data faster and more consistently, with recovery aligned to defined time and point objectives

Ransomware Resilience

Protect your backups from corruption and ensure clean recovery points are available when a ransomware incident occurs

Defined Data Retention

Align your retention policies with your business, operational, and regulatory requirements so data is kept for the right reasons and the right duration

Tested Backup Integrity

Know that your backups will actually work when you need them, with regular validation confirming recoverability before an incident forces the question

Clear Backup Visibility

Maintain ongoing insight into the status of your backups and your overall recovery readiness across all environments

Lower Risk of Data Loss

Reduce the likelihood of permanent data loss across your systems and environments with structured, reliable backup coverage

Predictable Data Recovery

Restore critical systems and data faster and more consistently, with recovery aligned to defined time and point objectives

Ransomware Resilience

Protect your backups from corruption and ensure clean recovery points are available when a ransomware incident occurs

Defined Data Retention

Align your retention policies with your business, operational, and regulatory requirements so data is kept for the right reasons and the right duration

Tested Backup Integrity

Know that your backups will actually work when you need them, with regular validation confirming recoverability before an incident forces the question

Clear Backup Visibility

Maintain ongoing insight into the status of your backups and your overall recovery readiness across all environments

Questions about Data Backup & Recovery Services?

Microsoft 365 provides built-in resilience, but it does not replace dedicated backup. Structured backup ensures recoverability beyond standard retention and protects against accidental deletion or malicious activity.

Backup frequency depends on how operationally critical the data is, and on acceptable data loss thresholds. Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) define how much data loss is tolerable and inform backup cadence.

Backup focuses on protecting and restoring data. Disaster recovery includes the broader process of restoring full systems and services after disruption. Backup is a core component of disaster recovery planning.

Modern backup strategies include immutable storage and controlled access safeguards. These measures help prevent attackers from altering or encrypting backup copies, ensuring data can be restored after an incident.

Yes. Many organisations assume cloud platforms automatically protect all data. In reality, most cloud services operate under a shared responsibility model. Dedicated backup ensures that business data can be recovered even if it is accidentally deleted, overwritten, or affected by malicious activity.

What Our Clients Say

  • “Evolving Infrastructure...”
    We had worked with Datapac in the past, and knew that its skilled team was best placed to deliver on our key objectives as technologies continue to advance. Reliable access to Datapac’s experts is invaluable and gives us the peace of mind to focus on delivering value-adding projects for the centre.
    Michael Mahady · IT Manager, Irish Equine Centre
  • “Night and Day Difference...”
    Server infrastructure is such a vital part of our IT environment that we needed to go with a partner who would take the time to fully assess our requirements and schedule implementation in a way that supports our operations. Having worked with Datapac on a number of significant projects in the past, they were the obvious choice. The new infrastructure is a night-and-day difference; server downtime is a thing of the past for us
    Gareth Hamilton · Finance Manager, Thorntons Recycling
  • “We Knew We Could Trust Them...”
    Having enlisted Datapac’s services in the past, we knew we could trust them to deliver on this next phase of our journey with an overhaul of our IT support processes. The enhanced service gives us the peace of mind and confidence to support and launch innovative new resources for families across Cork.
    Brian Marshall · IT Manager, Horizons Cork
  • “Strategic Partnership...”
    As our software solution has grown, so too has the amount of data that needs to be stored and secured. Datapac has been a long-time trusted advisor to Kefron, and the team worked closely with us to provide strategic road mapping and deliver this infrastructure upgrade with little to no downtime or interruptions to our business. We can continue to grow Kefron AP at pace with full peace of mind
    Jonathan Purvis · IT Manager, Kefron
  • “Supported In Every Aspect...”
    Every aspect of the work we do is supported by the Datapac team. Datapac’s proactive support gives us the confidence to innovate and expand, and this evolution of our strategy will ensure that we can provide an enhanced service for our valued patrons. As an important economic generator for the region, we greatly appreciate Datapac’s commitment to our sustainable future. We look forward to continuing to work with the team over the next number of years.
    Randall Shannon · Executive Director, Wexford Festival Opera

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