Imagine a digital safe, nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, that watches over your files, servers, family photos, or professional documents, never faltering. Swiss Backup by Infomaniak is exactly that – a backup service that combines simplicity, security, and sovereignty, all with an unmistakable Swiss accent (and a serious sense of detail).
A digital safe, truly Swiss
Swiss Backup is primarily a story of trust. Infomaniak, an independent host based in Geneva and Winterthur, is not owned by a cloud giant or an investment fund. Here, there is no stock market listing, but a team of enthusiasts who control the entire infrastructure, from the servers to the lines of code. The data? They remain in Switzerland, in ISO 14001 and 50001 certified data centers, on three different media and in two distinct centers. Not even a yeti could dislodge them!
Privacy is sacred: Infomaniak complies with GDPR and Swiss data protection law (LPD), known to be one of the strictest in the world. It is impossible for an administration to access your files without a judge's approval. On the technical side, AES-256 encryption ensures that no one can read your backups, not even Infomaniak. It is for all these reasons that Maison et Domotique has been hosted by Infomaniak for all these years.
A disarming simplicity (and a bit addictive)
Who said backup had to be complicated? Swiss Backup offers two modes: Cloud mode, compatible with Swift, S3, or SFTP, for those who like to tinker with their own solution (Synology NAS, Linux servers, etc.), and Acronis mode, which takes care of everything, for Windows, macOS, servers, mobile, Microsoft 365, VMware… You install the agent, follow the ultra-guided interface, and voilà, the backup starts.
The Swiss Backup dashboard allows for easy management of multiple machines, on-the-fly storage adjustments, and task automation. Everything can be restored in just a few clicks, without needing to create a backup USB key or follow convoluted procedures. It’s almost magical.
Concrete uses, from individuals to SMEs
Let’s take an example: an SME victim of ransomware. Thanks to Swiss Backup, it restores all its servers in the blink of an eye, without losing data or time. This has happened to more than one user, and the story always ends well. Another case: a photographer automatically backs up his shots on Swiss Backup via Acronis, while a law firm synchronizes its Synology NAS with the Swiss cloud, without ever worrying about security or privacy.
Mémoire Vive, an IT provider, explains that Swiss Backup allows them to deploy the solution on a large scale for their clients, automate backups, detect ransomware, monitor antivirus and system updates, and even remotely take control of workstations. It’s peace of mind, Swiss cloud style.
Flexibility and scalability on demand
Swiss Backup imposes no ridiculous limits: up to 1000 TB of storage, the possibility to add or remove devices at will, fine management of quotas per machine… You can start small and think big, without ever getting stuck in a corner. And if needed, Infomaniak support (based in Switzerland, with real humans) responds quickly, via chat, email, or phone.
Choosing Infomaniak means committing to the economy of tomorrow. Privacy, local and sustainable are the values of Infomaniak for 30 years.
Boris Siegenthaler, founder and strategic director of Infomaniak.
Security, sovereignty, and savings… the winning trio
Swiss Backup is also an anti-cyber threat weapon. The included Acronis software actively protects against ransomware, monitors the status of your antivirus, and automates critical updates. It reduces risks, but also costs: no need to invest in an expensive NAS or to multiply subscriptions. Pricing starts at 2.40 CHF/month for 200 GB, with a free 90-day trial version.
Swiss Backup vs. Synology NAS: each has its job!
A small digression, as the question often arises: Swiss Backup is not a Synology NAS. The NAS is the Swiss army knife of local storage: synchronization, video surveillance, media server… but it requires a minimum of technical skills and sometimes tedious security management. Swiss Backup, however, plays the card of simplicity and resilience: everything is externalized, automated, encrypted, and can be restored in the blink of an eye, even in the case of total loss.
A service designed to last (and for peace of mind)
Infomaniak does not just sell storage. The company commits for the long term, with a team of experts (certified Acronis, some from CERN or the Debian community), local support, and complete transparency regarding the energy used and infrastructure management. The data centers are eco-designed, and the environmental approach is certified. You can sleep soundly, backups are unlikely to vanish overnight, as has happened with others :/
The final word (and a gift for the road)
Swiss Backup is the ideal solution for anyone who wants to protect their data without headaches, whether an individual, freelancer, SME, or even a large organization. You benefit from Swiss reliability, high-level security, unbeatable flexibility, and true peace of mind. And to top it off, here’s an exclusive promo code: SB20-VGT. It offers 20% off for 12 months, up to 10 TB of storage with Acronis included, for a maximum of 3 devices (Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365, VMware, etc.). Be careful; it cannot be combined with the free 90-day trial: you must subscribe directly to enjoy it!
In short, if you're looking for a backup solution that doesn’t cut corners, Swiss Backup by Infomaniak definitely deserves a prominent place in your digital arsenal. And if you're still hesitating… ask yourself the question: are your data worth less than good Swiss chocolate? (The answer is no, of course.)
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