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Why aren't you?

We take the cloudiness 
out of cloud computing

1 out of every 7 Microsoft enterprise accounts in the Mid-Atlantic is working with us. 
Why aren't you?

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Why Use Cloud Migration?
I'm Fine Storing My Data The Old-Fashioned Way!

Acts of Man and Nature

Data loss isn't just happening to big businesses that control a ton of data. There is a growing trend of hackers attacking any business that seems vulnerable, including SMBs with small amounts of data.

Ransomware is on the rise, and boasts a devastating two-prong attack—first, the hackers hold crucial data hostage and give a decryption key only upon payment. Second, they threaten to release private customer data, and only destroy the data upon payment. These ransomware attacks are devastating, terrifying, and all-too-common.

And unfortunately, it’s not just deliberate bad actors that we need to beware of. Natural disasters can wipe out even the most carefully protected cloud data providers, as we saw in March of 2021 with OVHCloud, the largest provider in Europe.

They suffered from a catastrophic fire that led to an equally catastrophic data loss. Customers who did not either have their own disaster recovery (DR) measures in place, or purchase off-site DR and backup services, lost all the data they held at OVHCloud. For some customers, that means that they lost everything. Now, months later, OVHCloud is still struggling to get back online.

 An 8-hour outage is estimated to cost small businesses an average of $20K+ 
The unfortunate disaster at OVHCloud shows that even the biggest and best in the cloud data business are still subject to the laws of chaos and physics. No one can prevent a natural disaster, and no person or system is infallible.

 For example, think of your business. If your servers and computers were to be destroyed by a natural disaster that you couldn't predict what would happen to your business? Likely you wouldn't survive.

It is often not possible to recover data lost due to a disaster. This is why it is so crucial to back up data in a remote location that cannot be compromised by a local disaster. This kind of data loss setback could mean projects stalling out, vendors severing relationships, contracts being cancelled, and your business crumbling.

In other words, data loss is devastating.

98% of organizations say a single hour of downtime can cost their businesses $100K+. An 8-hour outage is estimated to cost small businesses an average of $20K+, and that same outage could cost an enterprise business well into the tens of thousands of dollars.

Malicious code, hackers, natural disasters, and even hapless employees can wipe out an entire server without anyone noticing until it’s too late. That’s why it is critical to be ready with data recovery plans.

Why Use Cloud Migration? 
I'm Fine Storing My Data The Old-Fashioned Way!

Acts of Man and Nature

Data loss isn't just happening to big businesses that control a ton of data. There is a growing trend of hackers attacking any business that seems vulnerable, including SMBs with small amounts of data.

Ransomware is on the rise, and boasts a devastating two-prong attack—first, the hackers hold crucial data hostage and give a decryption key only upon payment. Second, they threaten to release private customer data, and only destroy the data upon payment. These ransomware attacks are devastating, terrifying, and all-too-common.

And unfortunately, it’s not just deliberate bad actors that we need to beware of. Natural disasters can wipe out even the most carefully protected cloud data providers, as we saw in March of 2021 with OVHCloud, the largest provider in Europe.

They suffered from a catastrophic fire that led to an equally catastrophic data loss. Customers who did not either have their own disaster recovery (DR) measures in place, or purchase off-site DR and backup services, lost all the data they held at OVHCloud. For some customers, that means that they lost everything. Now, months later, OVHCloud is still struggling to get back online.

 An 8-hour outage is estimated to cost small businesses an average of $20K+ 
The unfortunate disaster at OVHCloud shows that even the biggest and best in the cloud data business are still subject to the laws of chaos and physics. No one can prevent a natural disaster, and no person or system is infallible.

 For example, think of your business. If your servers and computers were to be destroyed by a natural disaster that you couldn't predict what would happen to your business? Likely you wouldn't survive.

It is often not possible to recover data lost due to a disaster. This is why it is so crucial to back up data in a remote location that cannot be compromised by a local disaster. This kind of data loss setback could mean projects stalling out, vendors severing relationships, contracts being cancelled, and your business crumbling.

In other words, data loss is devastating.

98% of organizations say a single hour of downtime can cost their businesses $100K+. An 8-hour outage is estimated to cost small businesses an average of $20K+, and that same outage could cost an enterprise business well into the tens of thousands of dollars.

Malicious code, hackers, natural disasters, and even hapless employees can wipe out an entire server without anyone noticing until it’s too late. That’s why it is critical to be ready with data recovery plans.

Traditional vs. Cloud-Based Data Recovery

Traditional

  • Dedicated facility for IT infrastructure, including employees and equipment
  • Sufficient server capacity to ensure IT operational performance 
  • Network infrastructure: firewalls, routers, and switches 
  • ​Complex to manage and monitor
  • ​Support and maintenance is time-consuming and expensive
  • ​Expand capacity only by purchasing additional computing equipment—expensive
  • ​The only way

Cloud-Based

  • No need for physical site
  • ​Easy to scale up or down—great for SMBs
  • Pay only for services used, no big upfront equipment or personnel costs
  • DR on cloud takes minutes and can be performed from anywhere
  • ​Store backed-up data across multiple geographical locations, eliminating a single point of failure
  • ​Issues or errors quickly identified and taken care of by cloud provider
  • ​Cost-efficient
  • ​Reliable

Traditional vs. Cloud-Based Data Recovery

Traditional

  • Dedicated facility for IT infrastructure, including employees and equipment
  • Sufficient server capacity to ensure IT operational performance 
  • Network infrastructure: firewalls, routers, and switches 
  • ​Complex to manage and monitor
  • ​Support and maintenance is time-consuming and expensive
  • ​Expand capacity only by purchasing additional computing equipment—expensive
  • ​The only way

Cloud-Based

  • No need for physical site
  • ​Easy to scale up or down—great for SMBs
  • Pay only for services used, no big upfront equipment or personnel costs
  • DR on cloud takes minutes and can be performed from anywhere
  • ​Store backed-up data across multiple geographical locations, eliminating a single point of failure
  • ​Issues or errors quickly identified and taken care of by cloud provider
  • ​Cost-efficient
  • ​Reliable

5 Key Benefits of Cloud-Based Data Recovery

Cost-Efficient
Choosing cloud-based data recovery means tailoring a plan to perfectly fit the business its protecting. It means not paying for unused space or resources, just what is necessary to keep a business running.
Reliable
As cyberattacks and system failures becoming more commonplace, cloud data services distribute data to ensure sufficient redundancy
Available
Top notch data distribution and redundancy also mean maximum data availability. No searching for data, or slogging through byzantine systems; the data is accessible and ready to go
Scalable
during a data outage, workloads are automatically shipped to a different location and restarted, using professional disaster recovery and replication tools
Fast
Going cloud-based frees the business from physical restrictions of space, hardware, and personnel. Paying for cloud-based data means paying for growth at the speed of scale.

5 Key Benefits of Cloud-Based Data Recovery

Cost-Efficient
Choosing cloud-based data recovery means tailoring a plan to perfectly fit the business its protecting. It means not paying for unused space or resources, just what is necessary to keep a business running.
Reliable
As cyberattacks and system failures becoming more commonplace, cloud data services distribute data to ensure sufficient redundancy
Available
Top notch data distribution and redundancy also mean maximum data availability. No searching for data, or slogging through byzantine systems; the data is accessible and ready to go
Scalable
during a data outage, workloads are automatically shipped to a different location and restarted, using professional disaster recovery and replication tools
Fast
Going cloud-based frees the business from physical restrictions of space, hardware, and personnel. Paying for cloud-based data means paying for growth at the speed of scale.

Nortec's 3-Step

Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery Plan

Any good disaster recovery plan should go through the following three steps, to ensure that the DR plan is able to be executed thoroughly and quickly, to maximize business continuity.

Perform Risk Assessment & 
Business Impact Analysis
  • Assess current IT infrastructure: identify potential threats and risk factors. Imagine and plan for how unexpected service interruption would affect business.
  • ​Estimate an RTO (recovery time objective): maximum time that IT infrastructure can be down before serious damage is done to the business, and an RPO (recovery point objective): the maximum amount of data that can be lost as a result of data disruption.
  • Understanding RTO and RPO helps develop a streamlined disaster recovery plan. Due to the urgency of recovery and the sensitive nature of your customer's private data having a plan is crucial.
Implement & Execute 
(PPRR) Measures
  • Prevention: reduce possible threats and eliminate system vulnerabilities to prevent disaster
  • Preparedness: outline DR plan, document steps to make sure DR plan is properly executed
  • Response: describes which DR strategies should be implemented when a disaster strikes to address and mitigate impact
  • ​Recovery: what should be done to successfully recover infrastructure and how to minimize damage
Test & Update Any 
Cloud-Based DR Plan
Run regular tests to identify issues, inconsistencies, see how it should 
be updated. Ensure that the IT professionals working on DR plans are well versed in the latest threats and how to handle them. Find trustworthy DR experts who focus on data protection, so the business can focus on growth. That’s what our clients do, and they couldn’t be happier with the results.

Nortec's 3-Step

Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery Plan

Any good disaster recovery plan should go through the following three steps, to ensure that the DR plan is able to be executed thoroughly and quickly, to maximize business continuity.

Perform Risk Assessment & 
Business Impact Analysis
  • Assess current IT infrastructure: identify potential threats and risk factors. Imagine and plan for how unexpected service interruption would affect business.
  • ​Estimate an RTO (recovery time objective): maximum time that IT infrastructure can be down before serious damage is done to the business, and an RPO (recovery point objective): the maximum amount of data that can be lost as a result of data disruption.
  • Understanding RTO and RPO helps develop a streamlined disaster recovery plan. Due to the urgency of recovery and the sensitive nature of your customer's private data having a plan is crucial.
Implement & Execute 
(PPRR) Measures
  • Prevention: reduce possible threats and eliminate system vulnerabilities to prevent disaster
  • Preparedness: outline DR plan, document steps to make sure DR plan is properly executed
  • Response: describes which DR strategies should be implemented when a disaster strikes to address and mitigate impact
  • ​Recovery: what should be done to successfully recover infrastructure and how to minimize damage
Test & Update Any 
Cloud-Based DR Plan
Run regular tests to identify issues, inconsistencies, see how it should 
be updated. Ensure that the IT professionals working on DR plans are well versed in the latest threats and how to handle them. Find trustworthy DR experts who focus on data protection, so the business can focus on growth. That’s what our clients do, and they couldn’t be happier with the results.

How Nortec Helps Total Business Recovery

At Nortec, we pride ourselves on follow-through and customer service. That means that not only is our clients’ data protected, it’s available and ready at any moment. We work with our clients to ensure that their plan is the most cost-efficient possible while still being reliable and secure. We help our clients answer the question:

 How much would it cost NOT to have an effective DR plan?

 And we take it from there! We create image-based, incremental, and application aware VM (virtual machine) backups that are accessible at any time from any location. We scan the IT infrastructure, and use our electronic hoses to “rinse” any dangerous touch points. We provide data security, including encrypted backups. And most importantly, we orchestrate a DR process that is reliable, fast, and secure.

 How much would it cost NOT to have an effective DR plan? 
So when Holliday and Sons was targeted by cybercriminals who saw a medium-sized business and thought they would have easy pickings, we stopped the problem in its tracks before it could even affect business. Here’s what Frank had to say:

 “Moving more of our business onto the cloud means a new frontier of data protections and backups that honestly, are over my head, which is why I trust Nortec with it. As a business owner, I urge my clients to let me handle their construction needs while they enjoy their lives, and Nortec provides me with the same peace of mind—peace of mind that as a business owner, is one of my most precious commodities.

 When Nortec let me know that there had been a ransomware breach, they knew exactly where the point of weakness was and worked with me and my team to eliminate it. Our backups were online within minutes and the infected systems were eliminated, stopping the virus for good.

 I know I can’t control everything, as much as I’d like to, but Nortec makes unpredictable catastrophes a little less overwhelming, because they have a plan I can rely on. Partnering with Nortec has been the best decision I’ve made to bring security to my business in times of uncertainty. I focus on growth while they take care of the rest.”

 We appreciate our partners like Frank, who keep us going and striving to be ahead of the curve, every time!

Think we could be a good fit? Let’s continue the conversation today to make sure that business is protected tomorrow.

How Nortec Helps Total Business Recovery

At Nortec, we pride ourselves on follow-through and customer service. That means that not only is our clients’ data protected, it’s available and ready at any moment. We work with our clients to ensure that their plan is the most cost-efficient possible while still being reliable and secure. We help our clients answer the question:

 How much would it cost NOT to have an effective DR plan?

 And we take it from there! We create image-based, incremental, and application aware VM (virtual machine) backups that are accessible at any time from any location. We scan the IT infrastructure, and use our electronic hoses to “rinse” any dangerous touch points. We provide data security, including encrypted backups. And most importantly, we orchestrate a DR process that is reliable, fast, and secure.

 How much would it cost NOT to have an effective DR plan? 
So when Holliday and Sons was targeted by cybercriminals who saw a medium-sized business and thought they would have easy pickings, we stopped the problem in its tracks before it could even affect business. Here’s what Frank had to say:

 “Moving more of our business onto the cloud means a new frontier of data protections and backups that honestly, are over my head, which is why I trust Nortec with it. As a business owner, I urge my clients to let me handle their construction needs while they enjoy their lives, and Nortec provides me with the same peace of mind—peace of mind that as a business owner, is one of my most precious commodities.

 When Nortec let me know that there had been a ransomware breach, they knew exactly where the point of weakness was and worked with me and my team to eliminate it. Our backups were online within minutes and the infected systems were eliminated, stopping the virus for good.

 I know I can’t control everything, as much as I’d like to, but Nortec makes unpredictable catastrophes a little less overwhelming, because they have a plan I can rely on. Partnering with Nortec has been the best decision I’ve made to bring security to my business in times of uncertainty. I focus on growth while they take care of the rest.”

 We appreciate our partners like Frank, who keep us going and striving to be ahead of the curve, every time!

Think we could be a good fit? Let’s continue the conversation today to make sure that business is protected tomorrow.

The Nortec Difference

Make Technology Easy

We navigate and resolve complex issues. Your technology works without you thinking about it.

Get custom solutions that fit your budget

We align IT with your business so you get the technology you need to move your business forward at a price you can afford.

Work with a responsive partner

Our proactive approach prevents problems. But, if issues do arise, your SLA ensures your support calls are addressed quickly and effectively.

Drive toward goals with strategic guidance

We guide you toward the right tools, show you how to maximize their use and help you strategically use technology to transform your business.

The Nortec Difference

Make Technology Easy

We navigate and resolve complex issues. Your technology works without you thinking about it.

Get custom solutions that fit your budget

We align IT with your business so you get the technology you need to move your business forward at a price you can afford.

Work with a responsive partner

Our proactive approach prevents problems. But, if issues do arise, your SLA ensures your support calls are addressed quickly and effectively.

Drive toward goals with strategic guidance

We guide you toward the right tools, show you how to maximize their use and help you strategically use technology to transform your business.

What Our Happy Clients Have To Say

"They're our IT department. We reach out to them and they are almost always able to solve the problem within the hour, if not immediately. We absolutely love working with them"

Debra Schiff

CEO & Founder at J Street Group

"We've been with Nortec since 1996. Thanks to their responsiveness and the bulletproof backup and recovery plan they had in place for us, we were able to recover in less than half a day when disaster hit."

Jesus Romero

Database & Technology Director at NPES

"With Nortec, we know we have a long-term relationship. They continue to work with us to identify technology priorities and help us make the right decisions to sustain our rapid growth."

Tenzing Bhutia

Controller at FastCase

"Anything we used to do in hours now takes us just minutes."

Tenzing Bhutia

Controller at FastCase

What Our Happy Clients Have To Say

"They're our IT department. We reach out to them and they are almost always able to solve the problem within the hour, if not immediately. We absolutely love working with them"

Debra Schiff

CEO & Founder at J Street Group

"We've been with Nortec since 1996. Thanks to their responsiveness and the bulletproof backup and recovery plan they had in place for us, we were able to recover in less than half a day when disaster hit."

Jesus Romero

Database & Technology Director at NPES

"With Nortec, we know we have a long-term relationship. They continue to work with us to identify technology priorities and help us make the right decisions to sustain our rapid growth."

Tenzing Bhutia

Controller at FastCase

"Anything we used to do in hours now takes us just minutes."

Tenzing Bhutia

Controller at FastCase

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