Cox Business Enhances Online Backup Solution for SMBs

Cox Business announced several enhancements to its Cox Business Online Backup solution for business creating a more intuitive experience for customers.

Powered by Mozy, and backed by EMC, customers in Cox Business’ footprint across the U.S. have access to leading backup and storage technology, with more secure cloud storage space offered than other providers.

Cox Business Online Backup provides businesses with a safe, secure service that backs up files automatically while allowing users to access and restore files in the office or out.

All new and existing Cox Business Internet customers receive Cox Business Online Backup as part of the service, which includes up to 25GB storage, over 20 times more than traditional telecommunications providers. In addition, it now offers customers 250GB and 1TB incremental storage options as needed, which benefits customers as they require more secure storage to backup servers or safeguard the entire office.

With new monthly storage consumption reports, Cox Business Online Backup customers can more easily administer the solution through an improved interface that’s integrated into the Cox Business online customer portal – MyAccount – which allows customers to restore files and order incremental storage in real time. In addition, Mac users can now use Cox Business Online Backup.

"Years of critical computer files and hard drive documents must be protected to ensure theft, natural disasters or hard drive crashes don’t severely impact a small businesses’ ability to survive," said Kristine Faulkner, Cox Business VP of product development and management. "We provide Cox Business Online Backup to our customers to help them protect valuable assets and maintain BC."

Cox Business also offers customers Security Suite powered by McAfee to complete the package of online security businesses require. It offers protection from virus, spyware and hacker attacks in a single integrated solution.

Cox also supports the resources provided by the National Cyber Security Alliance, found here for tips on how to keep businesses safe.