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Bell announced today that it is going to offer server replication services that will allow mid-sized clients to enjoy continuous availability of data and applications in the event of system failure or similar disasters. According to the company’s statement, it is going to be the first major Canadian provider to offer this type of service, trumping other online backup solutions by providing a high-availability solution that was originally available only to custom-built enterprise-class dedicated software and hardware systems.

The said replication service is going to be delivered according to the Software as a Service (SaaS) model. This means that there’s no need for capital investment - an advantage for medium-scale enterprises given today’s economic environment.
The new managed server replication service will come with SaaS-based data protection along with real-time WAN replication of databases and file servers for Microsoft Exchange, Windows Servers, Microsoft IIS, Microsoft SQL, Oracle and Blackberry.
The service also offers application availability through failover and failback for Exchange, SQL, file servers, IIS and Oracle. It will also provide complete data protection and recovery in case isolated data gets corrupted. The replication service also comes with scheduled tests that are fully automated. The tests will not disrupt production environment or hamper the availability of information.

According to Stephane Boisvert, Bell Business Markets President, the new service by Bell will provide clients with Enterprise-class protection within their mid-market budget. Customers will be able to free up their capital budgets for other operating expenses. And because it is scalable, the service is expected to expand to suit a growing business’ needs.
Along with the launch of the new service, Bell is also going to offer discounts for customers who will register for their webinar on the new product on September 22. Interested parties may visit Bell’s official website.