Most IT managers are conscientious about backing up their company's servers, but few are as meticulous about backing up data on their company's laptops and desktops. In part, that's because backing up hundreds of PCs, especially for remote employees, can be difficult and can consume significant amounts of network bandwidth. However, ensuring consistent backup of all PCs in today's environment is not just important but essential. This brief discusses the top ten things you need to know regarding online data backup for desktops and laptops.

• Data is more valuable than what it is stored on
• Russian roulette is not a good model for backup procedures
• Backup and recovery are key to regulatory compliance
• The cost of downtime is high for large field organizations
• Distributed organizations are prime data loss candidates
• The proliferation of laptops has put more organizations at risk
• Online backup is now available on-demand via the Internet
• Data security and peace of mind are affordable
• You can try online backup before you buy
• Trust your data backup to a leading on-demand desktop management services provider