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:

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Trusted by Leading UK Organisations

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.

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Our Difference

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

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