9 Top Data Backup Questions from MSPs Answered (2026 Edition)
by Adam Stuflick on Aug 20, 2026, 8:00:00 AM
Over the past year, we have seen that: Ransomware routinely targets backup infrastructure before triggering encryption. Cyber insurers are becoming more specific, demanding documented proof of restoration testing rather than just checklists. Backup Exec has been discontinued. Free sec …
Cloud Backup Misconceptions and Their Truth
by Adam Stuflick on Mar 24, 2025, 2:00:00 PM
Debunking Myths About a Secure, Cost-Effective Backup Method Cloud backup is an essential component of modern data protection, but misconceptions still prevent organizations from taking full advantage of its benefits. Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are reluctant to adop …
Essential Guide to NAS as Backup Storage for SMBs
by Adam Stuflick on Jul 12, 2024, 2:09:06 PM
81% of businesses use some form of storage array (e.g., SAN, NAS). Source: Spiceworks NAS, or Network Attached Storage, is popular among small and medium-sized businesses. These devices are designed to fit seamlessly into existing network environments, allowing multiple users and syst …
Why Offsite Backup isn’t a Maybe – it’s a Must
by Adam Stuflick on Dec 14, 2023, 5:26:27 AM
IT and business leaders understand that backing up data is essential, but they often overlook the need to include offsite backup in their recovery plans. Offsite backup isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s vital for delivering the recoverability and redundancy that every organization needs …
Measuring Backup Performance - Essential KPIs to Track
by Adam Stuflick on Nov 14, 2023, 6:30:00 AM
Measuring your backup performance may sound like a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be. Once you know what you need to track and understand how your backups are performing, it's actually quite painless. That's where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come in handy. They help you m …
Fear is a Powerful Influencer
by Adam Stuflick on Sep 13, 2021, 5:35:00 AM
I’ve personally been in the MSP space now for over 15 years. I’ve built many great relationships that after 5-10 years, still hold strong. Those people trust me, as equally, I trust them. For MSPs, developing and retaining these types of long-term, core relationships must be more than …
One Remedy for the Slow Backup Blues
by Adam Stuflick on Mar 9, 2021, 8:12:02 PM
“This is taking way too long” is something that System Administrators unfortunately find themselves saying from time to time. The fact is that old technologies are still out there, in fact widely used, and this can plague the day-to-day schedules of many Managed Service Providers (MSP …
MSPs Overcome Small Hurdles to Raise The Bar
by Adam Stuflick on Jul 22, 2020, 5:30:00 AM
Managed Service Providers face a series of challenges when they are first getting started, and I often see their team members reaching out to more experienced colleagues for advice. Honestly, that is a great idea. But there is one concerning trend that I’ve noticed again and again whi …
Differentiate Your Online Backup Service from Competitors
by Adam Stuflick on Feb 21, 2020, 4:45:00 AM
Working on the frontlines with MSPs, I am constantly coming across inspirational success stories and taking note of the specific steps they took to arrive at their goals. Some have grown from a one-person shop into a trusted regional provider, while others have carved out a profitable …
