BackIT Online Backup for business
Automatic, encrypted offsite backup for your servers, SQL databases, PCs, laptops and phones, all managed from one dashboard and stored securely in South Africa. Supplied and supported by PursuIT Solutions.
At a glance
What we back up
Every part of your business holds data you can't afford to lose. BackIT protects it all under one account.
Servers
Unlimited Windows servers (Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2025), including file servers, network shares, Microsoft SQL Server databases and Exchange.
Desktops
Office workstations are exposed to accidental deletion and hardware failure. Protect every PC and Mac automatically.
Laptops
Laptops travel with your staff and can be lost, stolen or dropped. Keep their data safe and your team productive.
Phones and tablets
iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet backup at no additional charge, with access to your data from any device.
Using Microsoft 365? See BackIT Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365 for email, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams.
Protect your SQL databases offsite
Your business-critical databases, protected
Accounting, ERP, CRM and line-of-business applications usually run on Microsoft SQL Server. BackIT includes SQL database features to back up these databases offsite, alongside the rest of your server data.
- Microsoft SQL Server databases: SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2025
- Microsoft Exchange Server databases: Exchange 2010 to 2019
- Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2025, file servers and network (UNC) shares
- Encrypted volumes supported, and backups scheduled around your business hours
Business features
Central management
Manage every backup in your business from a single online dashboard.
Remote management
Remote deployment, remote monitoring and remote account creation.
24/7 reporting
Backup and account reports any time, plus scheduled email reports for every account.
Flexible schedules
Hourly, daily, weekly or monthly, so backups run when it suits your resources.
Unlimited versions
Every version kept for life. Only the first or largest version of a file counts towards your storage.
Access anywhere
Reach and restore your backed-up files from any device, including the BackIT mobile apps.
Flexible retention
Keep files forever, or set retention rules per folder, such as removing cloud copies after files are deleted locally.
Lost laptop protection
Remote geolocation and device wipe, plus remote backup start, stop and on-device recovery.
Verified data integrity
Checksums of every file are kept so data consistency can be validated, and compression speeds up backups and restores.
Security and compliance
AES-256 encryption at every stage
Your data is encrypted at source and stays encrypted in transit and at rest. For maximum privacy, you can add your own encryption passphrase that is never stored by the provider, so only you can access your data.
Secure South African data centres
- Your backups are stored in South Africa, supporting your POPIA obligations
- Top-tier data centres with biometric access control and 24/7 video surveillance
- Stored on redundant storage arrays, with an optional extra full copy and automatic failover
- SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit reports available on request
Supported systems
Servers and applications
- Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to 2025
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019
- File servers, network (UNC) shares and encrypted volumes
Computers and mobile devices
- Windows 11, 10 and 8.1
- macOS 10.9 and later
- Android 8.1 and later
- iOS 13.6 and later
How it works
Assess
We look at your servers, databases, computers and how much data you have.
Deploy
We install BackIT remotely on every server and device.
Schedule
Backups are set to run automatically at times that suit you.
Monitor
We monitor backups and reports, and help you restore whenever you need to.
Simple pricing: pay for storage, not devices
BackIT for Business plans are based on the amount of storage you need. Unlimited PCs, Macs, phones, tablets and servers are included in every plan, along with central management, remote deployment and unlimited backup history. Monthly and annual plans are available.
Tell us roughly how much data you have and we'll recommend the right plan.
Frequently asked questions
How many users and devices can we back up?
As many as you need. Business plans include unlimited PCs, Macs, phones, tablets and servers. You only choose how much storage you need.
Can BackIT back up our SQL databases?
Yes. BackIT backs up and restores Microsoft SQL Server databases from SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2025, as well as Exchange Server databases (2010 to 2019) and Windows file servers.
What happens if a laptop is lost or stolen?
Your backed-up data can be restored to a new device, and BackIT supports remote geolocation and device wipe to help protect the data on the missing laptop.
Can anyone else see our backed-up data?
Data is AES-256 encrypted at source, in transit and at rest. You can also choose a private encryption passphrase that is never stored by the provider, so nobody else can access your data. Note that a lost private passphrase cannot be reset.
Where is our data stored?
Your backups are stored in secure, high-security data centres in South Africa, AES-256 encrypted on your device, in transit and at rest.
How long are old versions kept?
BackIT keeps an unlimited version history of your files for the life of your account, and only the first or largest version of a file counts towards your storage quota.
Does BackIT back up Microsoft 365?
Yes, with BackIT Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365, a separate service covering Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams. Find out more.
Don't risk losing your business data
Get automatic, encrypted offsite backup for every server, database and device, stored in South Africa.
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