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Cloud Backup vs Local Backup: What’s Best for Australian SMBs?

March 24, 2026
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For small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Australia, protecting your data is the lifeblood of your business. Whether it’s customer records, financial data, bookings, or day-to-day operations, losing data costs your business time, money, and reputation. Understanding the differences between cloud backup vs local backup, and cloud backup vs…

Cloud Backup Vs Cloud Storage for Australian Businesses

March 17, 2026
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Australian small and medium businesses rely on cloud technology to store and manage their data. Popular services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive have made it easy to access files from anywhere. A common misconception is that cloud storage automatically protects your business data. In actuality, cloud…

Why native ZFS replication matters!

March 5, 2026
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For people and businesses who give a S#!T about their data! As a #Truenas partner and #ZFS fanboy, I’ve noticed over the years there is nothing here in Oz that caters for native ZFS replication from source > target on public cloud. Unless you personally deploy 2+ x ZFS…

Disaster Recovery as a Service: A Complete Guide for Australian Businesses

January 8, 2026
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In an age where digital operations form the backbone of business success, the question isn’t whether a disaster will strike, but when. From cyber attacks and hardware failures to natural disasters and human error, the threats to business continuity are numerous and evolving daily. Disaster Recovery as a Service…

Introduction to Cloud Backup: Secure, Scalable, and Smart for Australian SMBs

September 4, 2025
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In today’s digital-first world, the question for small and medium businesses isn’t if you should back up your data, but how, and securely. Whether it’s spreadsheets, client contacts, accounting records, or vital correspondence, losing data can mean the end of your business. Enter Velocity Host’s open source cloud backup…

Why Open Source Cloud Backups Deserve a Place in Your IT Strategy

August 18, 2025
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In a world increasingly driven by digital data, backup solutions are essential, not just as a safeguard, but as a strategic asset for your business. While many businesses turn to commercial cloud backup services, open source cloud backups are gaining momentum thanks to their flexibility, cost savings, and transparency.…

Why Backing Up Your Office 365 Mailboxes Is Essential: Protecting Your Data and Ensuring Business Continuity

May 2, 2024
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For more than a decade Microsoft Office 365 has been transforming the way businesses interact, work together and manage their data. With billions of users all over the world, it has become integral to productivity and collaboration in today’s digital age. Yet, many people fail to realise that despite…

Cloud Backup vs Local Backup: What’s Best for Australian SMBs?

For small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Australia, protecting your data is the lifeblood of your business. Whether it’s customer records, financial data, bookings, or day-to-day operations, losing data costs your business time, money, and reputation. Understanding the differences between cloud backup vs local backup, and cloud backup vs…

Cloud Backup Vs Cloud Storage for Australian Businesses

Australian small and medium businesses rely on cloud technology to store and manage their data. Popular services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive have made it easy to access files from anywhere. A common misconception is that cloud storage automatically protects your business data. In actuality, cloud…

Why Managed WordPress Hosting Matters for Australian Businesses

Your website is s a critical business asset. Whether you’re selling products, generating leads, or promoting your brand, the performance, security, and reliability of your site directly affect your business success. That’s where managed WordPress hosting in Australia becomes essential. Unlike shared web hosting, which simply gives you server…

Disaster Recovery as a Service: A Complete Guide for Australian Businesses

In an age where digital operations form the backbone of business success, the question isn’t whether a disaster will strike, but when. From cyber attacks and hardware failures to natural disasters and human error, the threats to business continuity are numerous and evolving daily. Disaster Recovery as a Service…

How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost? A Guide for Australian Businesses

If you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, chances are you’ve wondered about how much managed IT services cost. And if this model is cost-effective, when compared with the traditional “break/Fix” model. With technology playing a crucial role in business success, many companies are turning to managed IT service…