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Backup as a Service Dubai, Abu Dhabi UAE

Most UAE businesses have backup software installed. Very few have backups that are monitored daily, tested regularly and recoverable in a defined time window. The difference matters most at 2am on a Sunday when a ransomware attack encrypts your servers, or when an employee permanently deletes a folder that took three years to build.

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24/7 Backup Monitoring

Automated, monitored backups with
fast recovery and UAE data residency

NetSys IT Infrastructure delivers fully managed Backup as a Service for UAE businesses: daily automated backups, ransomware-proof immutable storage, Microsoft 365 protection and tested recovery, all from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on a fixed AED monthly fee.

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Secure cloud backup infrastructure for UAE businesses in Abu Dhabi
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Backup rule
15 min
RTO target
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Encryption
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Backup monitoring and alerting
Immutable
Ransomware-proof storage
UAE data
Residency guaranteed
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Fixed monthly pricing

Why UAE businesses need managed backup, not just backup software

Most UAE businesses have backup software installed. Very few have backups that are monitored daily, tested regularly and recoverable in a defined time window. The difference matters most at 2am on a Sunday when a ransomware attack encrypts your servers, or when an employee permanently deletes a folder that took three years to build.

NetSys IT Infrastructure’s Backup as a Service removes the gap between having a backup tool and having a working backup. We configure, monitor, verify and test your backups on your behalf, store them in immutable UAE-resident storage, and stand behind a defined Recovery Time Objective so you know exactly how fast you will be back on your feet.

“A backup that has never been tested is not a backup. It is a hope. We test every client’s recovery monthly so we know it works before they need it.”

Our service covers servers, endpoints, virtual machines, Microsoft 365 mailboxes, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and cloud workloads, all managed under one monthly AED subscription from our team in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

IT engineer monitoring backup systems for a UAE business in Abu Dhabi

What our Backup as a Service covers

Every workload type UAE businesses need protected, managed as a single monthly service.

Server and VM Backup

Daily automated backups of Windows Server, Linux, VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines. Incremental backups every few hours. Bare-metal and granular file-level recovery both supported.

Microsoft 365 Backup

Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams backed up daily. Microsoft does not provide long-term backup of your data: this fills that gap with granular per-mailbox and per-site recovery.

Cloud Workload Backup

Azure VMs, Azure SQL, AWS EC2 and RDS instances backed up with policy-based schedules. Cross-region copies available for regulated workloads requiring geographic redundancy within the UAE.

Immutable Ransomware-Proof Storage

Backups written to immutable storage where no party, including our own engineers, can delete or encrypt them. A clean recovery point is always available regardless of what ransomware does to your live environment.

Backup Monitoring and Alerting

Every backup job monitored 24/7 from our NOC. Failed or missed backup jobs trigger immediate alerts and investigation. You receive a monthly report showing job success rates, storage used and recovery test results.

Monthly Recovery Testing

We perform a documented test recovery every month and deliver the result to you. If a backup is unrecoverable, we fix it before you find out the hard way. Recovery test reports are available for compliance audits.

How does NetSys IT protect your backups from ransomware in the UAE?

What is included in every BaaS contract and how we separate your backup environment from your live environment.

Every BaaS contract includes
  • Daily automated backups of all agreed workloads
  • Immutable backup storage (no deletion, no encryption by anyone)
  • AES 256-bit encryption in transit and at rest
  • UAE data residency: backups stored inside the UAE
  • 24/7 NOC monitoring and failed-job alerting
  • Monthly documented recovery test
  • Monthly backup health and compliance report
  • Granular file, mailbox and VM-level recovery
  • Defined RTO agreed in writing before go-live
  • Dedicated account engineer in Abu Dhabi or Sharjah
How ransomware protection works
  • Backup storage is network-isolated from your production environment: ransomware that encrypts your live systems cannot reach the backup repository
  • Immutability locks backup data for a defined retention period: even an admin with full credentials cannot delete or overwrite backup files
  • Multiple recovery points (hourly, daily, weekly) ensure you can roll back to a clean point before the infection, not just the most recent backup
  • Our SOC team can initiate a recovery within 15 minutes of a ransomware incident being declared, with engineers on-site if the situation requires it

How we onboard your backup in four steps

From first conversation to fully monitored backups, typically in 5 to 10 business days.

1

Free Backup Assessment

We audit your current backup state: what is being backed up, what is not, how old your last tested recovery is and what your RTO gap looks like.

2

Design and Proposal

We scope the service: workloads, retention policy, RTO target, storage sizing and UAE residency configuration. Fixed AED monthly price confirmed before any work begins.

3

Deployment and Verification

Backup agents deployed, schedules configured, immutable storage connected and a full initial backup completed and verified. First recovery test performed before handover.

4

Ongoing Managed Service

24/7 monitoring begins. You receive monthly reports and a tested recovery result. Any failed jobs are investigated and resolved without you raising a ticket.

Why choose NetSys IT for managed backup services in Abu Dhabi?

Six reasons UAE businesses trust us to protect their most critical data.

01

Tested Recoveries Every Month

We do not just monitor backup jobs. We perform a documented test recovery every month. If a backup is unrecoverable we fix it. You get written proof your data is actually restorable.

02

UAE-Based Engineers, Not Remote Helpdesk

Our engineers are based in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. When a ransomware incident hits at midnight, the team that responds knows your environment and can be on-site within hours if needed.

03

Immutable Storage Included

Every BaaS plan includes immutable backup storage as standard, not a paid upgrade. Ransomware, rogue admins and accidental deletions cannot touch your backup repository.

04

UAE Data Residency Guaranteed

All backup data is stored within the UAE. We never route your data outside UAE borders. For regulated industries including healthcare, finance and government this is documented and auditable.

05

One Fixed AED Monthly Fee

Everything included in a single AED subscription: storage, monitoring, test recoveries, reports and engineer time. No per-recovery charges, no per-GB overage surprises at the end of the month.

06

Microsoft 365 Covered as Standard

Microsoft does not back up your Exchange, SharePoint or Teams data long-term. Our BaaS includes Microsoft 365 backup as part of the base service, not an add-on, so your SaaS data is protected.

Backup platforms we deploy and manage

Enterprise-grade backup technologies configured and monitored for UAE businesses.

Veeam Acronis Microsoft Azure Backup Amazon Web Services Synology Dell Technologies

Backup as a Service questions from UAE businesses

Everything Abu Dhabi and Sharjah organisations ask us before starting a managed backup service.

Does Microsoft 365 back up our data automatically?
No. Microsoft guarantees platform uptime but does not provide long-term backup of your Exchange Online mailboxes, SharePoint sites, OneDrive files or Teams data. Deleted items are only recoverable for a limited window, typically 30 to 93 days depending on your licence. Our BaaS service adds an independent daily backup of your entire Microsoft 365 environment with granular per-item recovery and retention up to 7 years.
How quickly can you recover our data after a ransomware attack?
We target a 15-minute recovery initiation from the moment an incident is declared, and a recovery time objective agreed in your contract for full system restoration. Because our backups are stored in immutable, network-isolated storage, ransomware that encrypts your live environment cannot reach the backup. We restore from the most recent clean recovery point, which is typically within the last few hours depending on your backup schedule.
Where is our backup data stored?
All backup data is stored within UAE borders. We use Microsoft Azure UAE North or AWS Middle East UAE region as the primary backup target, with optional secondary copies in a separate UAE facility for additional redundancy. We never transfer your data outside the UAE without explicit written agreement, and we provide documented proof of data residency for compliance audits.
How is the service priced?
Pricing is a fixed monthly AED fee based on the volume of data protected, the number of workloads and your chosen retention period. Storage, monitoring, monthly recovery testing, reports and engineer time are all included. There are no per-recovery charges and no per-GB overage fees. We size the storage accurately upfront and the price only changes if you add significantly more workloads.
Can you back up our existing on-premise servers and cloud workloads together?
Yes. Our BaaS manages hybrid environments from a single pane of glass, covering on-premise Windows and Linux servers, VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines, Azure VMs, AWS EC2 instances, Microsoft 365, and physical workstations and laptops, all under one service and one monthly invoice.
How long does onboarding take?
Most environments are fully onboarded in 5 to 10 business days from contract signing. This includes backup agent deployment, schedule configuration, immutable storage setup, an initial full backup and the first verified recovery test. We do not hand over the service until the first recovery test passes.
What compliance standards does your BaaS service support?
Our BaaS is designed to support UAE NCA ECC, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR and sector-specific UAE frameworks. We provide monthly audit trail reports showing backup job history, recovery tests, storage consumption and retention policy adherence. For regulated sectors including healthcare, finance and government we can provide supplementary documentation as required by auditors.
Do you replace our existing backup solution or work alongside it?
Either approach works. We can manage and improve your existing Veeam or Acronis deployment, or replace it with a fully managed solution if your current setup has significant gaps. We assess your current backup state during the free audit and recommend the most efficient path, whether that means extending what you have or starting fresh.

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