Disaster Recovery in Marshall, IL

Your Business Data Protected and Recoverable

When systems fail, you need your data back fast – not excuses about why it’s gone forever.

A person in a denim shirt touches a virtual screen displaying the words "DISASTER RECOVERY" surrounded by digital icons, including gears, warning signs, checklists, and circular arrows.

Hear from Our Customers

A hand touches a virtual interface displaying a glowing "Disaster Recovery" button, surrounded by digital icons, over a blurred blue technology background.

IT Disaster Recovery Marshall

Back Online in Hours, Not Days

When your server crashes at 2 PM on a Tuesday, you don’t have time to wonder if your backups work. You need systems running and employees productive again.

That’s what proper disaster recovery planning delivers. Your data stays protected through automated daily backups to secure cloud storage. Your systems get restored quickly through tested recovery procedures. Your business keeps operating while others scramble to piece together what they’ve lost.

The difference between a minor inconvenience and a business-ending disaster often comes down to one thing: having a recovery plan that actually works when you need it most.

Business Continuity Planning Marshall

Marshall's Local IT Disaster Recovery Experts

CTS Computers has been protecting Central Illinois businesses from data disasters for years. We understand the unique challenges facing Marshall area companies – from manufacturing operations that can’t afford downtime to professional services firms handling sensitive client information.

Our team focuses on practical solutions that work for real businesses, not theoretical scenarios that look good on paper. Every disaster recovery plan gets tested regularly to ensure it actually functions when disaster strikes.

A person’s hand touches virtual yellow folders connected by digital lines to a large cloud icon with an upload arrow, representing cloud storage or data transfer technology.

Data Recovery Solutions Process

Simple Process, Reliable Protection

First, we assess your current systems and identify what data needs protection. This includes everything from customer databases to financial records to employee information. No guesswork – just a clear inventory of what matters to your business.

Next, we implement automated backup systems that copy your data to secure offsite locations multiple times per day. These aren’t the old tape backups that sat in someone’s desk drawer. Modern cloud-based solutions protect your information even if your entire building becomes unavailable.

Finally, we create and test your recovery procedures. When something goes wrong, you’ll know exactly how long restoration takes and what to expect. Regular testing ensures everything works properly before you actually need it.

A person points to a transparent virtual screen displaying icons for process, checklist, gears, and bar graph, with “RECOVERY PLAN” highlighted in the center. The background is blurred.

Ready to get started?

Free IT Strategy Session

Explore More Services

About CTS Computers

Get a Free Consultation

Backup and Recovery Services

Complete Data Protection Coverage

Your disaster recovery service includes continuous monitoring of backup systems to catch problems before they become disasters. Automated daily backups run without disrupting your normal business operations. Cloud storage provides secure offsite protection from local disasters like fires, floods, or theft.

Regular recovery testing proves your backups actually work when needed. Many businesses discover their backup systems failed months ago only when they try to restore data. Monthly tests prevent those unpleasant surprises.

The service also includes rapid response support when disasters occur. Instead of waiting days for a technician to become available, you get immediate assistance to minimize downtime and get operations restored quickly.

A hand touches a virtual interface displaying a glowing "Disaster Recovery" button, surrounded by digital icons, over a blurred blue technology background.

How long does it take to recover data after a system failure?

Recovery time depends on how much data needs restoration and your internet connection speed, but most small business systems come back online within 2-4 hours. Critical files can often be restored in under an hour. The key is having properly configured recovery systems ready before disaster strikes. During the initial setup, we establish recovery time objectives based on your business needs and test those scenarios regularly to ensure we can meet them when it matters.
Your data remains safe because backups are stored in secure cloud locations completely separate from your physical location. Even if your building is gone, we can restore your systems to new hardware at a different location within hours. This includes not just your files, but your entire system configuration, software settings, and user accounts. Many businesses successfully continue operations from temporary locations while their primary facility is rebuilt, thanks to comprehensive offsite backup protection.
We perform monthly recovery tests where we actually restore data from your backups to verify everything works properly. You receive reports showing exactly what was tested and confirming successful restoration. Many businesses think they have working backups until they try to use them during an emergency. Regular testing catches backup failures early, when there’s time to fix problems rather than discover them during a crisis when your business depends on that data.
Yes, through multiple backup versions stored in locations ransomware cannot access. If ransomware encrypts your systems, we restore clean data from before the attack occurred. The backup system maintains several weeks of recovery points, so even if an attack goes undetected for days, we can restore to a clean state. This approach is often faster and more reliable than paying ransom demands, which don’t guarantee you’ll actually get your data back anyway.
Most Marshall area small businesses spend between $200-600 monthly for comprehensive disaster recovery protection, depending on how much data needs backup and how quickly they need recovery capability. This fixed monthly cost is typically far less than losing even one day of business operations. We provide upfront pricing based on your specific needs, so you know exactly what protection costs without surprises or hidden fees during emergencies.
We focus specifically on IT disaster recovery – protecting and restoring your computer systems, data, and digital operations. This includes server failures, ransomware attacks, hardware problems, accidental deletions, and any situation where your business technology stops working properly. While we don’t handle broader business continuity issues like facility damage or supply chain disruptions, we ensure your technology infrastructure can be quickly restored regardless of what caused the original problem.