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Automatic backup software

Automatic backup software

By Charlotte Goyard

Published: November 12, 2024

In the digital age, it seems unavoidable not to make regular, in-depth backups of your business information. To protect your data and recover it quickly, you can rely on the proven performance of automatic backup software. Find out more about our advice on enterprise backup.

The benefits of using backup software

  • The main advantage of backup software is that it saves you time. You don't have to be a computer expert to launch automatic backups of your computer system. All you have to do is set the parameters right from the start, so that backups are launched automatically whenever you decide. Just remember not to schedule this action while your teams and collaborators are hard at work, as this could cause a real slowdown on your network. We strongly recommend that you schedule your backup at a time when your offices are closed, or on a day when there are few people around. The best is to schedule it for Friday evening, so that you can save the week's changes.
  • Security is also guaranteed with the use of backup software. In fact, there's no risk of data loss, since saving is done automatically. There's no need for human intervention to keep your data safe. With so many manipulations between different computers or servers, you could very well forget to copy a file that would later be overwritten or deleted. Backup software leaves no file untouched, restoring every piece of data to its original state.

Selection criteria

It's not easy to decide which software is right for you. That's why we invite you to ask yourself a few questions before taking the plunge. Take the time to compare and find out :

  • Backup speed: There's no point in choosing automatic backup software that takes too long to run, or that could get in the way of your operations. Backup must be fast and not interfere with your daily routine.
  • Your software's level of security and encryption: will it be effective enough to prevent your data from being falsified or hacked? Even if there's no such thing as zero risk, you need to be sure that your information will be truly protected, even if it's free backup software.
  • Compatibility with your network's operating system : For most companies, the operating system is Windows. But you can also work with Mac OS X. The software you choose must be able to adapt to these types of systems.
  • Compatibility with your hardware, whether hard disk, server or cloud.
  • Interface ergonomics: Test the automatic backup software and see how easy it is to use. It should be pleasant to use, and you shouldn't have to spend long minutes trying to understand how the software works. Try to rely on software that is very intuitive.
  • Data compression: To save space and avoid the need for immense storage space, some software offers data compression to occupy as little space as possible.

Some software that might interest you

NeoBe:

This online backup software offers professional solutions for Windows and Mac OS X.

  • Storage capacity from 5GB to 5TB
  • Guaranteed data security
  • 24-hour Internet access
  • Subscription from €15/month (excl. VAT)
  • Technical support by e-mail or telephone
  • Guaranteed restitution of backup data
  • Immediate commissioning
  • Version control. Keep track of all the changes you've made to a file or folder.
  • Free 30-day trial with 20 GB available.

oodrive_save :

This software is particularly recommended for VSEs, SMEs and SMIs. We like :

  • The sliding-scale price according to the volume subscribed. Prices range from €0.70 to €2.50 per GB per month.
  • Real-time backup. No risk of losing recent data.
  • Advanced management of automatic backups and data compression.
  • Block incremental backups.
  • Advanced encryption and data security.
  • Free 30-day trial.

Oxibox :

This is the 100% French automatic backup software we find most practical for SMEs. It offers :

  • Guaranteed restoration within 72 hours of losing your data, so you don't have to put yourself in difficulty for a long time.
  • Full deployment organized by their team of professionals and monitoring of the smooth running of your backups.
  • Storage capacity from 1 to 90 TB.
  • Safeguarding of your computer data in fireproof and theft-proof storage equipment.
  • A free 30-day test.


Automatic backup is the best solution for businesses. Guaranteeing real time savings and guaranteed security, automatic backup software is available to meet a wide range of compatibility needs. So don't hesitate to compare them, and take advantage of our one-month free trial to make the choice that's right for your business.

Article translated from French