Your backups, safe in a UK data centre.
Backup copies replicated automatically to UK data centres after every job. Isolated from your network, protected from ransomware, and recoverable even when your site is completely unavailable.
UK only
all offsite backup data stored in UK data centres
3-2-1
backup rule enforced automatically for every server
Isolated
offsite copies unreachable by ransomware on your network
6 hrs
average recovery time from offsite copy after total site loss
Offsite replication capabilities.
Automated Offsite Replication
Backup copies replicated to UK data centres automatically after each backup job completes. No manual intervention, no forgotten copies, no gaps in offsite protection.
UK Data Centre Storage
All offsite backup data stored in UK-based data centres. Data never leaves the United Kingdom. GDPR-compliant storage with full audit trails.
3-2-1 Backup Rule Enforcement
We enforce the 3-2-1 rule for every protected server: 3 copies of data, on 2 different media types, with 1 copy offsite. Industry best practice, automatically maintained.
Ransomware-Resistant Offsite Copies
Offsite backup copies are isolated from your network. Ransomware that encrypts your on-site systems cannot reach your offsite backup copies.
Bandwidth-Efficient Replication
Only changed blocks are replicated after the initial seed. Replication traffic is compressed and deduplicated to minimise impact on your internet connection.
Offsite Recovery
Recover directly from offsite backup copies when on-site infrastructure is unavailable. Recovery can be initiated remotely by IP Four without requiring access to your premises.
From initial seed to ongoing offsite protection.
Replication Target Configuration
UK data centre replication targets configured for your account. Storage allocation, retention periods, and replication schedules agreed.
Initial Seed Transfer
First full backup replicated to the offsite target. Large initial seeds can be seeded via encrypted physical media to avoid saturating your internet connection.
Incremental Replication
After the initial seed, only changed blocks are replicated. Replication runs automatically after each backup job completes.
Offsite Recovery Test
We test recovery from the offsite copy to confirm data integrity and that the recovery process works when your on-site infrastructure is unavailable.
Replication Monitoring
Replication jobs monitored daily. Any replication failures are investigated and resolved before they create a gap in your offsite protection.
Monthly Offsite Verification
Monthly reports confirm all servers have current offsite copies. Replication lag and storage consumption reported. Retention compliance verified.
Offsite recovery across the UK.
Challenge: A Glasgow professional services firm had a fire in their server room that destroyed both their primary servers and their on-site backup NAS. They had no offsite copies.
Outcome: After engaging IP Four, offsite replication was implemented. When a subsequent flood affected their office, all servers were restored from offsite copies within 6 hours.
Challenge: A Blackburn distribution company was hit by ransomware that encrypted their servers and their on-site backup storage simultaneously. Their backup solution was connected to the same network.
Outcome: IP Four offsite copies were isolated from the network and unaffected by the ransomware. All servers restored from offsite backup. No ransom paid.
Challenge: A Cardiff healthcare provider needed to demonstrate to their ICO audit that patient data backups were stored in UK data centres and never left the country.
Outcome: IP Four provided written confirmation of UK-only data centre storage with full audit trails. ICO audit passed with no findings against data residency requirements.
Find out if your backups would survive a total site loss.
We review your current backup and replication setup, identify single points of failure, and show you what would happen if your office became inaccessible today. Free, no obligation.