We Don’t Just Back Up Data — We Protect Business Continuity
Direct Cloud Backup is a UK-based managed service provider specialising in secure cloud backup, ransomware recovery, compliance-led archiving and data protection consultancy.
15+ years in managed data resilience using N-able Cove, Waterford, Actifio.
BRAND PURPOSE & MISSION
Our Mission: Make Enterprise-Grade Data Protection Simple, Secure and Accessible
Founded to address a growing challenge faced by UK organisations — data is everywhere, but protection and recovery remain complex.
Direct Cloud Backup was created with one goal: to provide one trusted partner that delivers cloud backup, disaster recovery and retention strategy as a fully managed, accountable service, not just software.
WHO WE SERVE
Trusted by Charities, Enterprises and Teams Who Can’t Afford Downtime
We support organisations across charity, healthcare, education, manufacturing and corporate sectors — including:
Clients & Social Proof
We protect data for organisations where uptime, compliance and reputation matter.
HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT
What Makes Direct Cloud Backup Different?
| Typical IT Provider | Direct Cloud Backup |
|---|---|
| Sells backup software | Delivers a fully managed backup service |
| “We install it — you manage it” | We monitor, verify and recover for you |
| Generic support channels | UK-based named engineers & proactive communication |
| Multiple tools, vendors & portals | One contract. One dashboard. One accountable provider. |
| Backup status = “Success” | Recovery verified = “Tested & ready” |
Technology Partners
Powered by the Industry’s Most Trusted Platforms
We only partner with battle-tested enterprise platforms and tier-1 cloud providers, ensuring performance, data residency and recoverability for UK organisations.
UK SERVICE DELIVERY & COMPLIANCE ALIGNMENT
UK-Based. ISO27001-Aligned. Built for Real Compliance Needs.
Our services are delivered by a UK-based support and engineering team, with processes aligned to ISO27001, GDPR and cyber insurance recovery standards.
We provide documented recovery evidence, retention clarity, and policy alignment — ideal for governance, audit or due diligence.
Optional bullet confirmation:
- UK data support team
- Vendor-approved backup architecture
- GDPR retention-aware
- Cyber insurance assessment friendly
Our Difference
- UK Data Centres
- ISO 27001
- 24×7 Monitoring
- Fixed-cost Plans
Let's Secure Your Data the Right Way — With Accountability and Confidence
Schedule a call and we’ll assess your current backup and recovery posture and outline exactly how we can help.
Team Member
Meet Our Experience Team
Nicholas O. Swafford
CEO & Founder
Brian A. Poindexter
Senior Manager
Emanuel K. Shoemaker
Junior Web Developer
Steven C. Hoffmann
Graphics Designer
Broderick A. Brewer
Web Developer
David M. Henderson
SEO Optimization