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Finance Expertise
We understand the specific data protection requirements and compliance landscape for finance businesses — ensuring every backup policy is tailored to your sector.
Tailored Backup Packages
Bespoke hybrid backup packages designed specifically for the finance sector, aligned with your data volumes, compliance needs and recovery objectives.
London Based
Centrally located in the City of London, providing hands-on backup management and face-to-face consultations for finance firms.
Financial services firms hold regulated client data, transaction records, and compliance documentation that the FCA expects to be protected and recoverable. Data loss can trigger regulatory sanctions, client litigation, and catastrophic reputational damage.
Cloudswitched provides FCA-compliant cloud backup for UK financial services companies. We protect your client data, transaction records, and regulatory documentation with encrypted, auditable backup and tested disaster recovery meeting FCA expectations.
Finance in Plymouth
Finance businesses in Plymouth operate within a commercially active city. Plymouth is a waterfront city with a strong marine and naval heritage, anchored by HMNB Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe. The local business community creates excellent demand for professional finance services and technology solutions.
Why Finance Businesses Choose Plymouth
Plymouth attracts finance businesses through its blend of location and infrastructure. The city's transport links — 3 hours 10 minutes by train from London Paddington — make it feasible to maintain business connections across the UK. The area near Plymouth Hoe, Royal William Yard provides a credible business address.
Local Economy
The city of Plymouth has an economy rooted in marine and naval, advanced manufacturing, healthcare. Finance businesses operate successfully within this context, working alongside the broader local business community. Economic conditions in Plymouth enable steady growth for finance firms.
What is hybrid cloud backup?
The best of both worlds
Hybrid cloud backup combines local backup — stored on a device in your office — with offsite cloud backup stored in a secure, geographically separate data centre. This dual approach gives you the speed of local restores for day-to-day recovery needs and the security of offsite cloud storage for disaster recovery scenarios such as fire, flood, ransomware or theft.
Unlike cloud-only backup, which depends entirely on your internet connection for both backups and restores, a hybrid approach means you can restore large volumes of data quickly from the local device while still having a secure offsite copy for worst-case scenarios. It's the gold standard for business data protection and business continuity planning for your finance business.
Who needs a managed backup service?
Any business that relies on digital data — which is virtually every finance business today — needs a reliable, tested backup solution. However, simply having backup software installed is not enough. Backups fail silently, retention policies drift, storage fills up and restore procedures go untested until the moment you need them most.
A managed hybrid cloud backup service means our engineers monitor your backups daily, resolve failures proactively, test restores regularly and ensure your data protection meets compliance requirements such as GDPR, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001. You get peace of mind knowing your backups are not just running — they're working.
How our hybrid cloud backup service works
1
Backup Assessment
We audit your current data, systems and backup setup to identify what needs protecting, how much storage is required and the optimal backup schedule. We assess your RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) requirements to design the right solution for your finance business.
2
Installation & Configuration
We deploy and configure the backup agent on your servers and workstations, set up the local backup device, configure encryption keys, define retention policies and schedule automated backups. Cloud replication is configured to our UK-based data centre for offsite protection.
3
Automated Backup & Monitoring
Once live, backups run automatically on schedule. Our team monitors every backup job daily — checking for failures, warnings, capacity issues and performance. Any issues are resolved proactively before they become a problem, with daily notifications keeping you informed.
4
Restore Testing & Ongoing Management
We perform regular test restores to verify your backups are recoverable. Our managed service includes ongoing capacity management, retention policy adjustments, software updates and support for any restore requests — from a single file to a full server recovery.
Our Cloud Backup for Finance
Regulated Data Backup
Automated backup of client portfolio data, transaction records, and KYC/AML documentation with encryption meeting FCA cybersecurity expectations.
Communication Archive
Secure backup and long-term retention of regulated communications including emails, chat logs, and recorded calls meeting MiFID II requirements.
Hybrid Protection
From local on-site backup appliances to encrypted cloud replication, we cover every layer of data protection — ensuring your finance business can recover from any scenario, whether it's accidental deletion or a full site disaster.
Finance businesses turn to us when
Their current IT provider does not understand FCA regulatory requirements or the urgency of trading floor issues
They have experienced downtime on Bloomberg or trading platforms and their provider was too slow to respond
They need to demonstrate robust IT controls and audit trails for FCA compliance reviews
Their cyber security posture is not sufficient for the level of threat targeting financial services
They are expanding their London office and need infrastructure that supports low-latency trading and secure client data handling
They need PCI DSS compliance for payment processing and their current setup has gaps
Their disaster recovery plan has never been properly tested and they worry about regulatory scrutiny
They are migrating from legacy on-premises systems to cloud but cannot afford disruption to client-facing operations
They need a technology partner who can speak confidently to regulators and auditors about their IT environment
Our approach
A proven four-stage process that takes you from vulnerable to fully protected with hybrid cloud backup.
1
Discovery & Assessment
We audit your current backup infrastructure, data volumes, retention requirements and recovery objectives. We identify critical systems, compliance obligations and single points of failure that put your business at risk.
2
Design & Configuration
We design a hybrid backup architecture combining on-site appliances with secure cloud storage. Encryption policies, scheduling, retention rules and disaster recovery runbooks are configured to meet your RPO and RTO targets.
3
Deploy & Verify
We deploy backup agents across your servers and workstations, run initial full backups and perform test restores to validate every recovery path. Nothing goes live until we've proven it works end to end.
4
Monitor & Maintain
Daily monitoring of every backup job, proactive alerting on failures, regular test restores and quarterly reviews ensure your protection stays current as your data and infrastructure evolve.
Why choose Cloudswitched for finance cloud backup?
Deep understanding of FCA SYSC requirements for data backup and business continuity
Experience protecting banks, asset managers, brokerages, and financial advisors
MiFID II compliant communication archiving and retention
UK-sovereign data storage with encryption exceeding regulatory minimums
Tested disaster recovery meeting FCA business continuity expectations
Our Cloudswitched Hybrid Backup Packages
Workstation
Unmanaged
Hybrid Backup
From£2500PM
- Workstation Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- 100GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Workstation
Managed
Hybrid Backup
From£4500PM
- Workstation Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- Monitoring
- Maintenance
- 100GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Server
Unmanaged
Hybrid Backup
From£7500PM
- Server Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- 500GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Server
Managed
Hybrid Backup
From£12500PM
- Server Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- Monitoring
- Maintenance
- 500GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Why Cloudswitched for Cloud Backup?
We combine deep infrastructure expertise with enterprise-grade backup technology to deliver protection that actually works when disaster strikes.
Hybrid by design
On-site backup appliances for instant local recovery combined with encrypted cloud replication for offsite disaster protection. Two copies, two locations, zero single points of failure.
IT company, not just a reseller
We understand servers, networks and virtualisation at a deep technical level. Our backup solutions are designed by engineers who manage the infrastructure they protect — not salespeople reading a script.
15-minute recovery objective
Our hybrid architecture enables rapid recovery from local appliances. Critical systems can be restored in minutes, not hours — minimising downtime and keeping your business operational.
End-to-end encryption
AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit. Your data is encrypted before it leaves your premises and stays encrypted in the cloud. We never hold your encryption keys — only you can access your data.
Daily monitoring and alerting
Every backup job is monitored around the clock. If a job fails, we know before you do — and we fix it proactively. No more discovering your backups haven't run for weeks when disaster strikes.
Fixed monthly pricing
Transparent, predictable costs with no hidden fees for restores, support calls or emergency recoveries. You know exactly what you're paying every month — and what you're getting for it.
Named account manager
No ticket queues or call centres. You get a dedicated account manager who knows your infrastructure, your backup schedule and your recovery priorities — available by phone, email or video call.
Regular test restores
We don't just back up your data — we regularly test that it can be restored. Quarterly restore drills ensure your disaster recovery plan actually works, giving you genuine confidence in your protection.
Customer portal access
Full visibility into your backup environment through a dedicated customer portal. Monitor job status, storage usage, retention policies and recovery history — anytime, from anywhere.
Technology Infrastructure for Finance in Plymouth
The technology landscape for finance in Plymouth aligns with the city's broader commercial development. Finance businesses require dependable IT systems for regulatory compliance. Local infrastructure effectively serves these demands, though expert configuration remains important.
About Plymouth
Plymouth is a waterfront city with a strong marine and naval heritage, anchored by HMNB Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe. The city's economy spans marine science, advanced manufacturing, and a growing digital sector supported by the University of Plymouth. The Oceansgate marine enterprise zone and Devonport dockyard regeneration are driving new commercial opportunities in marine technology and defence.
Key industries: marine and naval, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, digital technology, education, tourism
Getting here: 3 hours 10 minutes by train from London Paddington
City
Plymouth
Near Plymouth Hoe, Royal William Yard
What our clients say
I have always found Cloudswitched to be extremely efficient and helpful. They always respond to any queries immediately. I am very happy with their service.
Amanda
Buy:Time
Working with Cloudswitched has been amazing. We are so glad to have chosen them for our IT support. Their team has been able to effectively solve our IT problems, and most of it without requiring to be on site. They are friendly, approachable and offer excellent customer service. It is a pleasure to work with them
Nanda Rahman
Bio Nano Consulting
No problem is too big or small for the Cloudswitched team, they are quick to respond and happy to work around the busy schedules of our team. A special thank you for your tireless efforts recently during our office move, your help and smiles throughout were hugely appreciated.
Karlymay Green
Builtvisible
Industry
Cloud Backup for Finance
cloud backup for financial services
Cloud backup for financial services firms protecting transaction records, client portfolios, and regulatory documentation. We deliver FCA-compliant backup with encrypted storage, audit trails, and guaranteed restore times.
Location
Business Continuity Planning in Plymouth
business continuity planning Plymouth
Business continuity planning for Plymouth organisations wanting to safeguard operations against disruption. Our solutions cover data backup, failover systems, and documented recovery procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about cloud backup for finance businesses? We've answered the most common ones below.
Do you understand FCA IT requirements for regulated firms?
Yes. We support multiple FCA-regulated firms across London and understand the systems and controls requirements under SYSC, including access management, change control, data governance, and incident reporting. We help you maintain the documentation and audit trails that regulators expect during supervisory visits.
Can you support Bloomberg terminals and trading platforms?
Absolutely. We manage the network infrastructure, connectivity, and desktop environments that Bloomberg, Reuters Eikon, and proprietary trading platforms depend on. Our priority response SLAs during market hours ensure trading operations are never left waiting for technical support.
How do you handle disaster recovery for financial firms?
We design and implement business continuity and disaster recovery solutions that meet regulatory expectations, including failover infrastructure, replicated data, and documented recovery procedures. Critically, we conduct regular DR tests and produce the evidence your compliance team needs for regulatory reporting.
Can you help us pass compliance audits and due diligence reviews?
We provide comprehensive documentation of your IT environment, security controls, and operational procedures. We prepare audit packs, attend review meetings alongside your compliance team, and remediate any findings promptly. Our clients consistently pass FCA supervisory reviews and client due diligence assessments.
Get in touch to activate a 1-month free trial
Discover how vulnerable your current backup is. We'll assess your infrastructure, identify risks and show you exactly how hybrid cloud backup can protect your finance business — completely free, no strings attached.
Start protecting your data today
Whether you need to replace tape-based backups, add offsite disaster recovery or implement a complete hybrid solution, our team is ready to deliver enterprise-grade protection for your finance business.
What you'll get
- ✓ Full backup infrastructure audit
- ✓ Risk and gap analysis
- ✓ RPO/RTO assessment
- ✓ Hybrid architecture recommendation
- ✓ Custom pricing proposal
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