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24/04/2026

Disaster recovery testing is essential for business resilience. But it’s not a job for IT to tackle alone.

As we explore in our latest article, it should also be a list-topping priority around the boardroom table too. Beyond keeping operations agile and restoring critical services quickly after an incident, it’s key for:

✔️ Moving beyond backups to full recoverability
✔️ Protecting revenue and minimising downtime
✔️ Maintaining customer trust when disruption hits
✔️ Meeting rising regulatory and audit expectations
✔️ Reducing risk across increasingly complex supply chains

Explore why DR testing has become a board-level priority, the different approaches to testing, and how to measure success in real commercial terms. 👇

More than a sidelined responsibility for IT, disaster recovery testing is essential to mitigate reputational risk, minimise downtime & protect costs.

21/04/2026

For many organisations, and disaster recovery are still treated as one and the same.

If your data is backed up and can be restored after an incident, that means you’re covered… right? Not quite. Backup is essential, but it only solves part of the problem. Restoring data is one thing – recovering systems, access, and operations is another entirely. In reality, depends on both.

In our recent article, we explore backup vs disaster recovery in closer detail: what each really means, where they differ, and why confusing the two can leave critical gaps.

💡 Get the insight: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tH8jy0

12/02/2026

Cybersecurity gaps in financial services don’t just increase risk - they directly impact resilience, stability and trust.

We recently shared our perspective on this with FinTech Strategy, where Dan Nichols, CTO at DCS, explores how the threat landscape for financial services has fundamentally changed.

As Dan highlights, resilience is no longer a box-ticking exercise. It’s a collective responsibility across the wider ecosystem, and a critical factor in protecting your customer trust and financial stability.

Read the full article on FinTech Strategy here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rJX3v0

Dan Nichols, CTO at virtualDCS, on why cybersecurity cloud resilience in FS hinges on shared accountability and assume-breach philosophy

26/08/2025

Disaster recovery isn’t just about bouncing back, it’s about staying ahead. ➡️

In 2025, the landscape of cyber threats and regulatory requirements like NIST and ISO 27001 are shifting. Is your disaster recovery strategy ready to adapt?

Discover why sticking to the old ways won't cut it and how embracing a modern approach is essential to protect your business. ☁️

Find out more here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0myPvs0

Outdated disaster recovery plans leave businesses vulnerable to modern cyberattacks, according to Richard May is the CEO of cloud solutions provider virtualDCS.

22/08/2025

Tired of worrying about your Microsoft 365 data?

CloudCover 365 offers unparalleled protection and recovery features that go beyond the basics:

✅ User Management: Control everything from one central, white-labelled portal.
✅Flexible Restoration: Recover individual files or entire folders.
✅Advanced Search: Quickly find and restore exactly what you need.

🔗 Find out more here -

Although Microsoft provides Cloud services it takes no responsibility for customer data. Organisations must find an independent Microsoft 365 Backup solution.

15/08/2025

At DCS, we're proud to hold our ISO 27001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for information security management.

It means we have proven processes, controls, and audits in place to keep your data secure - not just today, but as risks evolve.

For you, this means:
🔒 Confidence that your information is handled with the highest security standards
📋 Compliance support for regulated industries
🤝 A partner committed to continuous improvement in data protection

ISO 27001 isn’t just a box we tick, it’s embedded in everything we do.

📄 See all our certifications and how they protect your organisation:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mnBpC0

We've been building our platform, services and supplier relationships for over 10 years and we're proud to say that this is reflected in the industry

01/08/2025

👀 Noticed something different? We’ve had a bit of a makeover!

We're proud of our 18-year legacy in data availability, disaster recovery and cloud infrastructure... but as our services evolve, so should our brand!

Over the coming weeks, you’ll see changes across our site, socials and communications. This is more than a visual refresh - it’s a clearer way of expressing the value we bring to our customers every day.

Same people. Same dedication. Just sharper and smarter branding to match 🎉

29/07/2025

New rules mean public sector organisations are no longer allowed to pay ransomware demands.

The UK government’s announcement puts resilience in the spotlight. With no option to pay, public sector teams need to be sure they can recover systems and data quickly and securely.

For many organisations, this puts even greater focus on:

✅ Robust backup processes
✅ Clear incident response plans
✅ The ability to recover quickly and confidently

Ready to strengthen your recovery strategy? Connect with our experts to ensure your organisation’s data and operations are protected.

Read more about the announcement here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0m2j2Q0

Measures to tackle the threat of ransomware and protect businesses and critical services will be taken forward with industry following public consultation.

23/07/2025

📢 The UK government has just announced a new stance on ransomware - public sector organisations will no longer be allowed to pay a ransom in the event of a cyber attack.

This puts even more pressure on having the right defences in place before an attack happens.

At virtualDCS, we can help organisations of all sizes become cyber-resilient through secure cloud backup, disaster recovery and strategic hosting. Prevention is essential, but recovery is critical.

Read more about the new UK cybersecurity measures here:

Measures to tackle the threat of ransomware and protect businesses and critical services will be taken forward with industry following public consultation.

22/07/2025

Arcus Technology Limited are staying true to their mission to ‘keep IT simple’, they are now offering Microsoft 365 backup as part of their data availability solutions.

By partnering with us, Arcus can now offer its customers the ability to automate Microsoft 365 backups, support regulatory compliance, and provide rapid recovery in the event of accidental deletion, ransomware attacks and a range of other threats.

🔗 Learn more about the joint approach here:

We're pleased to welcome Arcus Technology as one of our latest partners! Based in Barnsley, Arcus is a well-established managed service provider (MSP) with a