Jul, 2010 : Fasthosts Launches Online Storage Service

📅 July 20, 2010 - Company's service to provide secure off-site storage space within a UK data center.

Fasthosts Internet Ltd., a web hosting provider, today launched a new online storage solution especially designed for archiving valuable business data. The company states that priced from only GBP 19.99/month+VAT, the service provides secure off-site storage space within a UK data center. The service is designed for all levels of business user, with multiple methods of uploading data, and functionality for sharing documents between teams on and off the premises. 'Cloud-based' services, such as Fasthosts Secure Online Storage, offer businesses substantial cost, scalability and security benefits.

It further states that Fasthosts Secure Online Storage addresses the challenge businesses face in coping with the off-site storage of increasing amounts of valuable electronic data. The solution uses a highly scalable 'cloud-based' model to deliver easy-to-use, fast and secure storage on demand. Users can utilize the storage as a primary file store, or as a location for back-up copies. Storage capacity is selected according to requirements and can be increased dynamically from 50 Gigabytes to a massive 2 Terabytes. As a cloud solution, the user is not limited to specific hardware for utilizing the service and can up- or downscale at any time and pay only for their required usage.

According to the company, all data uploaded and downloaded is transferred with SSL, is backed-up automatically and is stored securely. The solution offers flexibility in how data is uploaded, Drive Mapping (which maps the storage as a drive on their computer), web browser access (which allows drag-and-drop transfer of files), and FTP access (easily configured for advanced users). Furthermore, the solution enables users to effortlessly share documents across teams and locations.

It articulates that all storage packages feature the same high level of quality and 100Mbps connectivity. Fasthosts Secure Online Storage pricing comprises 50GB for GBP 19.99/month+VAT, 100GB for GBP 29.99/month+VAT, 250GB for GBP 49.99/month+VAT, 500GB for GBP 74.99/month+VAT, 1TB for GBP 119.99/month+VAT, and 2TB for GBP 199.99/month+VAT. Customers are offered flexible contract options and significant discounts for annual payment.

The company avers that Fasthosts Secure Online Storage utilizes its latest server hardware on the its Data Center on Demand (DCoD) platform. Designed in collaboration with Microsoft experts using Microsoft Dynamic Data Center, DCoD releases the full power of the hardware and is the latest in agile, secure and highly reliable server infrastructure. It claims that as a storage provider, it guarantees swift transfer for both uploads and downloads from any Internet enabled computer. The company adds that all data is stored within its UK data centers, where all operations are protected against compromise by hardware, power or network failures or site access.

It mentions that as a web host, the company offers a comprehensive range of web solutions including domain name registrations, email solutions (including mobile email services), shared web hosting, virtual servers, dedicated servers, online payment services, reseller web hosting and feature-rich broadband packages.

Steve Holford, Marketing Director, Fasthosts Internet Ltd., said, "Our new secure online storage solution is ideal for ensuring that valuable business data is always backed up securely and on-hand 24/7 from any computer. The speedy transfer and flexibility for access means increased efficiencies and easier remote working. There has never been a better business case for cloud-based data storage."

Holford added, "All types of business could have much to gain from exploring the cloud-based solutions open to them. Workflows can often be transformed by the better performance and flexibility these deliver, and investment costs slashed significantly. For some business owners, it may seem daunting to shift their trust in a boxed solution to a hosted one, but the latest generation of online storage is highly robust, reliable and can be an excellent way to manage their data requirements."