The backup of data using magnetic media remains the primary method of protecting a business’ valuable information assets.

Backups remain vital to business continuity and the effective day to day operation of all organisations. They play a key role in mitigating the risks faced by businesses and in providing valuable protection in the event of emergencies and disasters, as well as forming the cornerstone of all disaster recovery plans.

As important as the need for regular and scheduled backups, is the need to store the backup media in a secure, remote and climate-controlled offsite locations away from the original data. To assist businesses to do so, Metrofile offers an effective management and rotation service that ensures backups are undertaken according to agreed schedules and that backup media is kept off-site in secure and environmentally controlled environments.

Key features

The key advantages of using Metrofile’s offsite backup media storage:

Reduced risk

• Backups are stored in fireproof vaults that conform to SABS standards
• All facilities are protected by SABS approved fire detection and prevention systems
• Access to all media vaults is restricted and password controlled
• All vaults are burglar alarmed and guarded 24/7 365 days a year
• All Metrofile vehicles are monitored by satellite
• Vehicles are dual manned and are never left unattended

Access Control

• Access to media is password controlled
• Secure barcoded operated open rack and container systems
• Scheduled collections
• Unscheduled collections available 24/7 365 days a year

Extended Media life

• Vaults are dust free, humidity and climate controlled
• Vaults are purpose built

Storage Offerings

Containers

• Securely locked, foam lined and waterproof containers
• Containers locked and sealed at customers’ premises ensuring security and confidentially of contents
• Various size containers available depending on your requirements, including unique specially designed CD containers.

Courier Bag System

• Unique, standard sized courier bag holding up to 4 magnetic tapes.
• Metrofile branded courier bag ensures peace of mind security.
• Courier bag can be left at the reception desk, reducing collection and delivery times and eliminating IT department interruptions.

Open Rack

• Open rack storage system that ensures immediate retrieval of specific tapes.
• CCTV monitored for total security.
• Cost effective as the customer is charged per tape managed.

If you would like to learn more about Metrofile’s datasafe, information management and records management, please contact the Metrofile group on 0860 METROFILE or send an email to marketing@metrofile.co.za.