Managed backup services and BCDR
Managed backup services from ARC help you recover fast when the worst happens - with independent, immutable backups that can’t be amended or deleted, plus BCDR that can get key users working in hours rather than days, weeks or months.
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What we manage - and what that means for you
ARC’s managed backup services are built around ownership. We do not just set up backups and leave you to hope they work. We monitor them, test recovery, explain issues in plain English and keep the recovery path clear with your team or MSP. Backups are held separately and protected with immutable copies, so if ransomware, corruption or a major outage hits, you have a practical route back without guesswork.
We help you monitor
ARC keeps watch over your backups, maintains the infrastructure behind them, and owns the recovery path if ransomware, corruption or a major outage puts your data at risk.
What's included
ARC’s managed backup services take ownership of the day-to-day coverage, checks and responses that keep backups reliable and recovery routes clear.
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Continuous backup monitoring
Jobs are monitored. Failures flagged and addressed before they compound into something bigger - across backup storage targets, cloud backup repositories, and local data storage. -
Tested recovery processes
Scheduled restoration tests with documented outcomes - proof your data can actually be recovered, not just assumed. Backups are automatically verified to confirm restores are usable, so recovery works when it matters. -
Incident response, escalation, and continuity
Clear escalation paths for ransomware, hardware failure, or data corruption events - with recovery time and recovery point targets agreed in advance, so there’s no ambiguity about what happens next. With BCDR, we can keep priority systems running and get key users working again in hours while full restoration completes. -
Configuration management
Backup and BCDR settings updated as your infrastructure evolves. Nothing left to drift - including cloud storage policies, retention, and storage capacity planning across backup system components. -
Plain-English reporting
Regular summaries covering backup health, test outcomes, and any actions taken. -
Co-managed collaboration
Full visibility and shared access for your internal IT team or incumbent MSP. ARC takes day-to-day ownership without undermining your team - working alongside your chosen service provider model. -
Retention policy management
Data retained in line with NHS and sector-specific requirements - documented and auditable. -
Backup across cloud and on-premise systems
Coverage for cloud services and on-premise servers - so your recovery plan protects the whole estate, not just one part of it. As best practice, we keep backup administration and backup storage separate from production systems, reducing the risk that one compromise can also impact your backups.
Plain English, every step - from onboarding to steady-state
ARC uses a clear 3-stage journey - underpinned by our 40-step delivery methodology - so implementation is calm, responsibilities are clear, and you always know what happens next.
Access
Confirm scope and readiness
We listen first - aligning on what "good" looks like, confirming your environment, and agreeing the lowest-risk path to delivery.
- Scope and success criteria confirmed
Site and environment readiness check, in plain English - Roles and responsibilities clarified - co-managed where needed
- Risks and constraints surfaced early, no surprises
Roadmap
Plan and implement calmly
We plan together, schedule around your operational constraints, and deliver in a way that avoids disruption to staff and service users.
- Step-by-step implementation plan agreed
- Timings and access windows confirmed
- Proactive comms at each stage - no chasing required
- Testing and validation against agreed outcomes
Commitment
Handover and steady-state rhythm
We hand over with confidence - clear escalation routes, a working rhythm, and ongoing visibility so you're never guessing what's happening.
- Delivered work confirmed, nothing left assumed
- Support and escalation route defined
- Recovery priorities and runbook agreed - so restores happen in the right order under pressure
- Reporting cadence agreed - what you'll see, and when
- Continuous improvement built into the relationship
The technology behind this service
We build our managed backup services on proven, supportable technology - so delivery is reliable, auditable, and compatible with what you already run. Tooling is chosen to support recoverability first: independent backup storage, immutable copies, and clear recovery workflows that reduce downtime when it matters.
Built for education, pharmacy and dental environments
When systems go down in education, pharmacy or dental environments, the impact is immediate: staff lose access, services slow down, and the person responsible needs a clear recovery plan, fast. ARC Managed Backup & BCDR helps organisations recover from ransomware, corruption, hardware failure or major outages with tested backups, agreed recovery priorities, clear escalation and G-Cloud availability for eligible public sector buyers.
How ARC supports essential services
Our customer feedback is independently measured through NPS, with ARC scoring 50+ against an industry average of 30+.
Cuckfield Medical Practice and The Vale Surgery
See how ARC helped Cuckfield Medical Practice and The Vale Surgery keep prescriptions and blood forms moving with proactive toner ordering, remote diagnostics and same-day or next-day print support.
Bere Regis
See how ARC helped Bere Regis GP practice replace unreliable printers, reduce wasted toner and drum stock, and support high-volume prescription printing.
Lime Tree Surgery
See how ARC helped Lime Tree Surgery build reliable, transparent managed print support across a busy multi-site GP practice.
Southbourne Surgery
See how ARC helped Southbourne Surgery reduce print disruption with faster support, automatic toner ordering and proactive service.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Access phase maps your current environment before anything is configured. Our managed backup services work with your existing infrastructure, not against it. If you have an incumbent MSP or internal IT team, the co-managed model integrates cleanly - your existing relationships stay in place - and we align the backup service to your existing setup and specific needs, including any cloud platforms, virtual machines, cloud backup solution, local backup or on-premise systems in scope.
Tested recovery is a core part of our managed backup services, not an optional extra. We run scheduled restoration tests as part of the backup process, plus daily AI‑backed verification checks as a proactive approach to flag issues early, and provide documented outcomes - auditable evidence that your data backup, critical data, business data and other important files can be recovered.
The goal of our managed backup services is simple: support data recovery, restore your data and keep services running - without panic and without guesswork. ARC uses independent backup storage with immutable copies of data that can’t be amended or deleted, helping reduce data loss if cyber threats or unauthorized access target your backups. Recovery time and recovery point objectives are agreed in advance, and with BCDR we can get priority users working again in hours while full restoration completes, supporting fast recovery, business continuity and disaster recovery.
Yes. ARC’s managed backup services are available through the G-Cloud framework, which can help simplify procurement for NHS and public sector organisations (and, in many cases, reduce the admin involved) depending on your organisation’s procurement, regulatory compliance and data protection requirements.
Onboarding begins with a free service assessment and technical review. Configuration and migration are planned to minimise disruption to your day-to-day operations. We provide a clear timeline and keep you informed at every stage - including what happens if bandwidth, internet connection constraints, storage capacity limits, backup infrastructure or backup software performance affect delivery.
Contract terms vary depending on your environment, requirements and agreed pricing model. Book a free service assessment and we'll walk you through the options, including any likely ongoing costs - no obligation.
Yes. The co-managed model is built for exactly this scenario. ARC’s managed backup services take responsibility for the managed backup solution, backup monitoring, managed service oversight and BCDR management around your critical systems, while your existing MSP relationship continues for other services. We coordinate, not compete - and we’ll explain key differences in responsibility so everyone knows who owns what, especially where backup providers or existing tools are already in place.
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