Immutable, tested backup and disaster recovery for Arizona businesses. Defined RTO and RPO, ransomware-resistant copies, cloud failover, and documented restore testing.
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Key Benefits
Defined RTO and RPO per system
Immutable, ransomware-resistant backup copies
Off-site and cloud replication
Virtual failover for critical servers
Microsoft 365 and SaaS data protection
Scheduled, documented restore testing
24/7 backup monitoring and alerting
Retention aligned to compliance requirements
Written, rehearsed continuity plan
Our Process
How We Work
1
Assess
We inventory systems and data, then set a recovery time and recovery point target for each one with your leadership team.
2
Design
We build a 3-2-1-1-0 protection model covering servers, endpoints, databases, and cloud platforms.
3
Deploy
Agents, appliances, and cloud replication are installed, seeded, and validated against the targets we agreed on.
4
Test
Restores and failover are tested on a schedule and reported, so recovery is proven rather than assumed.
Compare Options
Typical SMB Backup vs. Liquid IT BDR
Where most backup setups quietly fail.
Feature
External Drive / NAS
Basic Cloud Backup
Liquid IT BDR
Off-Site Copy
Immutable / Ransomware-Proof
Sometimes
Documented RTO & RPO
Verified Test Restores
Scheduled
Virtual Server Failover
Microsoft 365 Coverage
Add-On
24/7 Job Monitoring
Email alerts
Compliance Retention Mapping
Recovery Assistance
You
Ticket queue
Our engineers
Continuity Plan Documentation
Ransomware-Resistant Protection
Backups are stored immutably and separated from your domain credentials, so an attacker who owns your network still cannot destroy your recovery point.
Immutable cloud storage with locked retention
Credential separation from Active Directory
Anomaly detection on backup job behavior
Air-gapped off-site copy
Rapid Recovery & Failover
When hardware dies or a site goes offline, critical workloads restart in the cloud while we repair or replace the underlying infrastructure.
Virtual failover for critical servers
File, folder, mailbox, and full-image restore
Bare-metal restore to dissimilar hardware
Secondary internet failover coordination
Verification & Compliance Evidence
Every restore test is logged and reported. When an auditor, board member, or cyber-insurance underwriter asks for proof, it already exists.
Scheduled test restores with screenshot verification
Retention policies mapped to HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, and PCI
Monthly protection reporting
Documented, rehearsed continuity runbook
Backup Is Not the Goal — Recovery Time Is
Every business we take over has "backups." Far fewer can tell us how long it would take to be operating again after a ransomware event, a failed server, or an employee deleting the wrong SharePoint library. That number — recovery time objective — is the only measure that matters, and the second number, recovery point objective, tells you how much work your team would have to redo. If nobody at your company can state both, you do not have a disaster recovery plan; you have storage.
Liquid IT designs backup and disaster recovery around those two targets. We protect servers, workstations, virtual machines, line-of-business databases, and cloud platforms including Microsoft 365, with immutable copies that ransomware cannot encrypt or delete. Recovery is tested on a schedule, not assumed, and the results are written down for your insurer and your auditors.
Ransomware Changed What Backups Have to Survive
Modern ransomware crews go after backups first. They dwell in the network for days, find the backup server, delete or encrypt the repository, and only then trigger the payload — which is why so many companies discover the problem and the failure of their recovery plan in the same hour. Defending against that requires immutability, credential separation, and off-site copies outside the domain, not a bigger external drive.
Our approach follows a 3-2-1-1-0 model: three copies, two media types, one off-site, one immutable, and zero errors on the last verified restore. That layer sits alongside our cybersecurity program and email security filtering, so we are both reducing the odds of an incident and shortening the recovery when one lands. For regulated clients — healthcare practices, accounting firms, and financial services — retention and restore-test evidence supports HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, and SEC recordkeeping obligations.
Business Continuity for Arizona Businesses
Disaster recovery in the Valley rarely looks like a flood. It looks like an HVAC failure cooking a server closet in July, a construction crew cutting fiber on Bell Road, a power event in an older Tempe office park, or a single administrator account being phished. A continuity plan has to cover all of it: where staff work, how they reach applications, who calls the ISP, and in what order systems come back.
We build and rehearse that plan with you, including virtual failover so critical servers can be spun up in the cloud while hardware is replaced, and network failover to a secondary circuit or LTE. Continuity planning is a standard part of our managed IT and co-managed IT agreements. Ask us for a free recovery readiness assessment and we will tell you honestly how long you would be down today.
Why Backup & Disaster Recovery Matters
Ransomware crews target backup repositories first
Most SMB backups have never been restore-tested
Cloud platforms do not back up your data for you
Cyber-insurance renewals now require proof of recovery capability
Downtime cost per hour usually exceeds the annual cost of protection
Why Choose Liquid IT
Recovery targets set in writing, not implied
Immutable off-site copies on every protected system
Restores tested and reported on a schedule
Arizona-based engineers who handle the recovery with you
90-day money-back guarantee on our managed services
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Client Reviews
Trusted by Arizona Businesses
All 5-star reviews from real clients across the Valley. See why businesses choose Liquid IT.
"Liquid IT changed how our law firm runs. Fifty years in business, multiple offices, a huge database — and response times that beat anything we've had before. The communication and expectation management are unlike any other provider we've worked with. If you're choosing between firms, pick this one."
A
Andrea
"We were facing a critical six-month system breakdown that multiple companies had tried—and failed—to fix. Josh and the team jumped in immediately, worked outside business hours, resolved the issue overnight, and delivered a scalable solution within 48 hours. Their integrity, speed, and technical expertise are unmatched."
K
Karah
"Liquid IT has been an incredible resource helping to navigate a few extremely stressful situations. From the onset, they were professional, calm and friendly. Thank you for being great at your work but also being genuinely nice people. I wish I could leave more than 5 stars!"
N
Nicholas
"Meghan does an exceptional job of understanding your needs and making the most of your budget to effectively reduce your cybersecurity risk. She's skilled at identifying priorities and delivering smart, impactful solutions. I would highly recommend reaching out to her and her team."
D
Dan
"Josh and his team are excellent! Tickets are always addressed quickly and accurately. And the patience they display with our more technology challenged staff is above and beyond!"
D
Deanna
"Liquid IT is incredibly knowledgeable. Our church had been trying to get Cox to resolve a problem for nearly two years. We hired Liquid IT and they fixed the problem in a matter of days. They have great business connections and are very responsive. We are highly satisfied!"
A
Alison
"Josh and the team at Liquid IT are absolutely amazing at taking care of my IT needs. Their active monitoring of my network and systems makes sure that we stay up and running all the time. Their proactive approach has proven to be very helpful. They are true IT professionals!"
S
Scott
"Their expertise and quick response time have made a huge difference for our business. Whether it's technical issues or implementing new systems, they handle everything with professionalism and efficiency. I highly recommend Liquid IT for anyone looking for reliable and knowledgeable IT services!"
S
Shawna
"Liquid IT is one of the smartest business decisions we have made. They have helped us navigate unfamiliar territories where we most likely would have failed without their expertise. We 1,000% recommend Liquid IT to anyone needing a miracle worker in IT!"
D
Danielle
"After slow response times from our previous MSP we switched to Liquid IT. The ticket speed response is fast and better quality. Josh knows every team member by name. He also meets with us to discuss our IT plan on a regular basis. Our firm is running better as a result."
D
Deanne
"Our company benefits daily from Josh and his amazing team - keeping our files and client data protected. Highly recommend!!"
M
Mike
"Not only does he always immediately identify problems and solve them, but he is the most pleasant provider that we have had. I consider him a great friend. When he left the company that previously did computer tech for our firm, I was lost. With his new firm now in place, we are in much better shape."
T
Theron
"Their team was quick to respond, helped me with all my IT issues and went above and beyond to help me with a few other issues I didn't even know were present. Highly recommend!"
G
Gelie
"I appreciate Liquid IT's proactive approach to managing the changing IT landscape. No problem is too small or too big. Liquid IT is always there ready to help with real solutions."
S
Scott
"The team at Liquid IT has been fantastic. Quick to respond and to resolve the issues. As someone who admittedly has limited IT knowledge, I come to depend on Liquid IT to help me through issues as they occur. They never let me down."
K
Kevin
"Good work, good communication. More importantly addresses challenges quickly."
R
Rueben
"Liquid IT changed how our law firm runs. Fifty years in business, multiple offices, a huge database — and response times that beat anything we've had before. The communication and expectation management are unlike any other provider we've worked with. If you're choosing between firms, pick this one."
A
Andrea
"We were facing a critical six-month system breakdown that multiple companies had tried—and failed—to fix. Josh and the team jumped in immediately, worked outside business hours, resolved the issue overnight, and delivered a scalable solution within 48 hours. Their integrity, speed, and technical expertise are unmatched."
K
Karah
"Liquid IT has been an incredible resource helping to navigate a few extremely stressful situations. From the onset, they were professional, calm and friendly. Thank you for being great at your work but also being genuinely nice people. I wish I could leave more than 5 stars!"
N
Nicholas
"Meghan does an exceptional job of understanding your needs and making the most of your budget to effectively reduce your cybersecurity risk. She's skilled at identifying priorities and delivering smart, impactful solutions. I would highly recommend reaching out to her and her team."
D
Dan
"Josh and his team are excellent! Tickets are always addressed quickly and accurately. And the patience they display with our more technology challenged staff is above and beyond!"
D
Deanna
"Liquid IT is incredibly knowledgeable. Our church had been trying to get Cox to resolve a problem for nearly two years. We hired Liquid IT and they fixed the problem in a matter of days. They have great business connections and are very responsive. We are highly satisfied!"
A
Alison
"Josh and the team at Liquid IT are absolutely amazing at taking care of my IT needs. Their active monitoring of my network and systems makes sure that we stay up and running all the time. Their proactive approach has proven to be very helpful. They are true IT professionals!"
S
Scott
"Their expertise and quick response time have made a huge difference for our business. Whether it's technical issues or implementing new systems, they handle everything with professionalism and efficiency. I highly recommend Liquid IT for anyone looking for reliable and knowledgeable IT services!"
S
Shawna
"Liquid IT is one of the smartest business decisions we have made. They have helped us navigate unfamiliar territories where we most likely would have failed without their expertise. We 1,000% recommend Liquid IT to anyone needing a miracle worker in IT!"
D
Danielle
"After slow response times from our previous MSP we switched to Liquid IT. The ticket speed response is fast and better quality. Josh knows every team member by name. He also meets with us to discuss our IT plan on a regular basis. Our firm is running better as a result."
D
Deanne
"Our company benefits daily from Josh and his amazing team - keeping our files and client data protected. Highly recommend!!"
M
Mike
"Not only does he always immediately identify problems and solve them, but he is the most pleasant provider that we have had. I consider him a great friend. When he left the company that previously did computer tech for our firm, I was lost. With his new firm now in place, we are in much better shape."
T
Theron
"Their team was quick to respond, helped me with all my IT issues and went above and beyond to help me with a few other issues I didn't even know were present. Highly recommend!"
G
Gelie
"I appreciate Liquid IT's proactive approach to managing the changing IT landscape. No problem is too small or too big. Liquid IT is always there ready to help with real solutions."
S
Scott
"The team at Liquid IT has been fantastic. Quick to respond and to resolve the issues. As someone who admittedly has limited IT knowledge, I come to depend on Liquid IT to help me through issues as they occur. They never let me down."
K
Kevin
"Good work, good communication. More importantly addresses challenges quickly."
R
Rueben
Join other Arizona businesses that trust Liquid IT.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the target we set together. Single files and mailboxes are typically minutes. A critical server virtualized in the cloud is usually under an hour. Full on-premises rebuilds depend on hardware availability, which is exactly why we plan failover in advance.
Yes. Microsoft guarantees service availability, not your data. Deleted items, retention gaps, and malicious deletion by a compromised account are your responsibility. We back up Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams separately.
Critical systems are tested on a recurring schedule with verification captured in your monthly report. Untested backups fail at the worst possible moment, so we treat testing as part of the service rather than an extra.
Properly designed ones will. Immutable storage, credential separation, and an off-site copy mean the attacker cannot delete your recovery point. Combined with endpoint detection and email filtering, that turns a business-ending event into a bad weekend.
Pricing scales with protected data volume and how aggressive your recovery targets are. Most Arizona SMB clients land between a few hundred and a few thousand dollars per month, and it is bundled into flat per-user managed IT pricing for full-service clients.
Yes. Many clients run BDR through our co-managed IT model where we own protection and recovery testing while your team handles day-to-day operations.
Yes. We map retention to HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, PCI DSS, and SEC or FINRA recordkeeping obligations, and provide the evidence auditors and insurers request.
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