Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS)

Enjoy reliable backup services carefully aligned to business risk.

Stop guessing about recoverability with backup standards shaped by 500+ Thriveon best practices.

Reduce disruption from failed restores with documented recovery planning tied to business priorities.

Strengthen compliance readiness with backup evidence that supports CMMC, SOC II, and other audits.

Protect critical data from avoidable loss with encryption, monitoring, and recovery-focused processes.

Align backup spend with actual risk through Fractional CIO guidance and transparent lifecycle planning.

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Our Clients

Confidence From a More Resilient IT Strategy

See how proactive technology leadership helps reduce risk and improve continuity.

I have to say that in the course of our relationship, I have always felt that we were in good hands. I sensed a competency and a capacity we hadn’t had before from the get-go.

DOD Manufacturer

Thriveon truly focuses on the customer service side of the business. They impress us often with their support. And Thriveon is the first IT company that we found would prevent problems before they happen, rather than react to them after they happened.

John K.

GM, Kozy Heat Fireplaces

Since partnering with Thriveon, we’ve experienced a significant improvement in our IT operations. Their team’s expertise, responsiveness and professionalism have helped us overcome complex challenges and optimize our IT environment for better performance and reliability. We highly recommend Thriveon to any business seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure and capabilities.

Angel C. Mason

Director of Resources, Special Operations Warrior Foundation

Thriveon is one of the best things that happened to us this year. We started out retaining their services to obtain a more reliable and effective data backup solution, but their services to us evolved into a partnership where they are providing not only backup, but also disaster recovery, enhanced security, regular system and hardware monitoring and maintenance, and day-to-day speedy, reliable, professional and knowledgeable support services for all our IT needs (which Thriveon offers through their unlimited support program). Thriveon encourages support requests from all our staff members, for all of our IT questions, big or small, including questions regarding Microsoft Office and our other applications and software programs. Their engineers are friendly and really approachable.

Steve Franta

Managing Partner, The Legal Professionals

Thriveon helped us replace a struggling IT setup with a clear technology strategy that improved efficiency, strengthened security, reduced unnecessary costs, and gave us the confidence to scale our construction business more effectively.

Ben Stealy

Operations, Horwitz

With the change to the modern workplace, we can now access our files from any location at any time with just an internet connection. Our documents are at our fingertips whether working from home, at a client site or sitting in an airport.

Ann Bolin

Director of Accounting and Administration, Blue Rose Capital Advisors

Thriveon has been an outstanding business alliance for our company. At certain times, we are high maintenance. It is wonderful to know that no matter what our demand, they are always there to help. In our industry, managing data and compliance are the cornerstone to ensuring privacy for our clients. Their reliability and dedication to network management lets us know we are protected. This has led to not only improvements in productivity but also peace of mind.

Dale Carlson

Managing Partner, Carlson Highland

Thriveon has provided the strategic planning and foresight that had been lacking in our IT environment. Our IT investments have transformed from reactive to proactive, putting us on the right track to improve our infrastructure, reduce our downtime and plan for future improvements. They’ve been an invaluable business partner and resource.

Liza Kukla

Controller, Schell's

Thriveon has been working with us and guiding us along the way…We enjoy having more than a client-vendor relationship. We view it as a partnership. We rely on Thriveon heavily, and they’ve always been there for us. Their support for us has been unwavering.

Kevin Sellheim

CEO and Administrator, Sleepy Eye Medical Center

Backup Planning That Protects Operations

Fractional CIO Rectifies SOC II Security and Compliance Measures

Distribution Company Reduces IT Costs, Modernizes Systems and Moves Beyond Reactive IT

Fractional CIO Builds Stronger Field-to-Office Alert System for Logistics Firm

Fractional CIO Modernizes an IT Infrastructure and Secures a Financial Consulting Firm from an Attack

Fractional CIO Reduces IT Costs by $200K for Consulting Firm

Law Firm Replaces Internal IT with Fractional CIO to Modernize IT Environment

What a Strategic BaaS Program Includes

Backup protection with executive oversight that lowers risk and increases peace of mind.

Backup Assessment

Prioritized Data Protection

Reliable BaaS starts with clear ownership of what data matters most. Thriveon helps identify critical servers, applications, user data, and business systems, then aligns protection levels to operational impact.

This planning supports defined recovery priorities, practical retention requirements, and cleaner budgeting. Instead of treating every workload the same, backup resources are directed where they reduce the most risk and support measurable business continuity outcomes.

Encrypted Storage

Safer Backup Storage

Encrypted backup storage helps to reduce exposure to risk when data moves between systems or sits in protected repositories. Thriveon incorporates data encryption as part of a layered cybersecurity approach that also includes 24×7 monitoring, disaster recovery planning, and documentation.

The goal is not to add complexity. It is to protect sensitive information in a way that supports business continuity, compliance expectations, and executive confidence in how your critical data is handled.

Recovery Planning

Clear Plans and Recovery Planning

Backups are only valuable if recovery expectations are clear. Thriveon helps document recovery objectives, system dependencies, contact paths, and decision points so leaders know what to expect during a disruption.

This planning connects backup operations to disaster recovery and business continuity. Your teams gain a more practical playbook for restoring critical systems, reducing confusion, and prioritizing the work that gets users and operations moving again.

Backup Monitoring

Proactive Issue Prevention

Backup failures, missed jobs, and storage issues can create risk long before anyone notices. Thriveon applies proactive monitoring and management practices to identify backup concerns, escalate issues, and improve consistency over time.

This prevention-focused approach reflects Thriveon’s broader standards-based methodology, built on 500+ best practices. The result is a backup environment that is reviewed, documented, and continuously improved rather than handled after a problem appears.

Compliance Evidence

Audit-Ready Documentation

Many organizations need to be able to show proof that backup and recovery controls are in place. Thriveon helps to maintain documentation, policies, and evidence that support compliance conversations for frameworks such as CMMC, SOC II, NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA, where applicable.

This creates a clearer audit trail and reduces the scramble when documentation is requested. Backup becomes part of a managed risk program, not a disconnected technical task.

CIO Oversight

Cost-Aligned Resilience

Backup spending should match business risk, not tool sprawl. Thriveon’s Fractional CIO leadership helps evaluate backup platforms, licensing, storage, retention, and vendor responsibilities as part of a broader technology roadmap.

This executive oversight helps eliminate duplication, improve cost visibility, and align BaaS investments with growth plans, cybersecurity goals, and application priorities. You gain a backup strategy that supports both resilience and responsible budgeting.

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Measurable IT Discipline Behind Stronger Backup Resilience

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End Users Supported

24/7

Round-the-Clock Monitoring

98%

Client Satisfaction Score

Make Backup a Business Continuity Strategy

Backup-as-a-Service should do more than copy files. It should give leaders confidence that critical business data can be restored when operations depend on it.

Thriveon approaches backup through the same integrated model used across Fractional CIO leadership, cybersecurity, and proactive IT management. That means backup policies are aligned to business risk, application priorities, compliance requirements, and recovery expectations.

You gain a structured plan for data protection, retention, monitoring, documentation, and disaster recovery readiness. Instead of relying on assumptions, your organization has a clearer view of what is protected, how recovery works, and where improvements should be prioritized.

Know What Is Protected and Recoverable

A strong backup program needs defined standards, not disconnected tools. Thriveon helps create a practical, documented backup environment that supports business continuity and audit readiness.

Backup planning aligned to critical systems and business priorities
Retention policies built around operational and compliance needs
Encryption and access controls to reduce data exposure
Recovery documentation that supports faster decision-making
Monitoring and review processes that identify issues before they create larger risk

This gives executives and technical teams a shared understanding of backup health, recovery expectations, and the next steps needed to strengthen resilience.

Turn Backup Oversight Into Executive Clarity

Reactive backup management often reveals gaps only after data is already at risk. Thriveon focuses on preventing those gaps through standards-based oversight, continuous improvement, and executive-level visibility.

Your backup strategy is reviewed in the context of cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, vendor dependencies, and business growth plans. This helps eliminate redundant tools, clarify responsibilities, and prioritize the systems that matter most to operations.

The result is better alignment between risk, cost, recovery planning, and measurable business outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) actually include for my business?

Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) provides a structured backup and recovery solution designed around your business priorities. You get automated backups, data encryption, retention policies tailored to compliance needs, and documented recovery plans. This service covers your critical systems, line-of-business applications, and cloud environments, with proactive monitoring to detect issues before they become risks. Every backup is tied to operational needs and compliance frameworks, so you always know what is protected and recoverable.

How can Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) help reduce business risk and downtime?

With Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS), you minimize the risk of data loss and costly downtime. Backups are aligned to business risk and recovery time objectives, so if an incident occurs, you can restore essential data quickly and get operations back on track. Proactive monitoring and regular testing ensure your backups work when you need them, reducing gaps that often lead to failed restores. This approach helps you meet audit requirements and maintain business continuity, even under pressure.

What is the process for setting up a new backup program?

The setup process begins with an assessment of your current systems, compliance requirements, and business priorities. Next, a documented backup strategy is developed, including retention schedules, encryption, and recovery plans. Implementation includes configuring automated backups, monitoring systems, and providing clear documentation for your team. Ongoing reviews and testing are scheduled to ensure your backup environment stays aligned as your business evolves.

How are costs and timelines for Backup-as-a-Service determined?

Costs are based on the number of users, data volume, and the complexity of your environment, with a transparent pricing model that helps you predict IT spend. You receive a detailed proposal outlining all backup requirements, compliance needs, and recovery expectations before any engagement begins. Most organizations can have a new backup solution fully implemented within a few weeks, depending on the scope and readiness of your current systems.

What makes this approach to backup different from other providers?

This backup solution is integrated with executive-level IT strategy, cybersecurity, and compliance management, so your data protection is never an afterthought. You benefit from a standards-based methodology shaped by over 500 best practices and Fractional CIO guidance, ensuring backups are aligned to your business goals and compliance requirements. Ongoing monitoring, documentation, and regular improvement reviews provide measurable outcomes like reduced IT issues and predictable recovery, rather than just another technical tool.