| There are many people just as there are | | | | to the amount of computer files needed to be |
| organizations that require remote storage space for | | | | backed up. Large institutions would understandably |
| data. Remote online backup is becoming more | | | | require more online backup storage for their |
| common because of the percentage of businesses | | | | computer files. Other times, smaller establishments |
| and establishments depending on their computer files | | | | would need a smaller one as having a big capacity |
| at the workplace. They know how reliant they are | | | | would only be a waste of money. Usually the cost of |
| on those files. They also know how much damage it | | | | the server is based on the maximum files to be |
| would likely cause in the event of data loss. A lot of | | | | stored. |
| internet users have complained about experiencing | | | | In the case of the data being manipulated, the |
| some degree of data loss in the course of using the | | | | consideration is based on the nature of the data. |
| conveniences of the internet. Having online backup | | | | Sensitive data needs maximum security that there is |
| services became a common precautionary step. | | | | a need for it to be encrypted. Whether it is |
| There are host servers that allow reselling of the | | | | encrypted only during the transmission or it is |
| storage backup space. A third party provider is | | | | encrypted even before the transmission just might |
| allowed to customize features of the software to be | | | | be the key to assuring users. If potential clients know |
| installed in the computer. This would make it more | | | | that they are the only one who has the access code |
| fitting to the needs of the target market that would | | | | for the files to be decrypted, it would be very easy |
| make the system more sellable. It can bear a new | | | | to convince them of the security of their computer |
| name as well as a new logo so that it would be more | | | | files. |
| effective to the specific market. These service | | | | The frequency of data collection for online backup |
| providers can also opt to have more than one target | | | | systems can also be adjusted. Those that need |
| market as long as the software is designed | | | | real-time synchronization, such as financial institutions, |
| accordingly. It is very important that the seller knows | | | | would certainly appreciate that the backup files be |
| everything about online backup service providers if | | | | updated regularly. Establishments that care less about |
| they want to turn it into a profit-making endeavor. | | | | the backup files being updated can resort to the |
| Basically, the software can be designed in such a | | | | usual setup when updates are schedule-based. This |
| way that it adjusts how it selects, manipulates, | | | | would save them money simply because as it would |
| compresses and transmits the data to the server. | | | | not cost as much as continuous backup. On top of |
| These features should be based on what the | | | | that, transmission of the files can also affect the |
| potential customer such as a person or an | | | | speed of the internet that unnecessary updates are |
| organization would need. For instance, the storage | | | | not welcomed by the potential customers. |
| capacity of the server can be pre-selected according | | | | |