Protecting data at Alabama Cancer Care
This oncology and hematology practice needed HIPAA-compliant backups for physical infrastructure running electronic record applications and other systems, but also cloud email and file services.
Backing up scattered data at a healthcare clinic
Many organizations struggle to protect data stored across various platforms and systems. Learn how this healthcare organization successfully backs up data on servers, virtual machines, and Microsoft 365 with a single solution.
250 Microsoft 365 accounts
30 virtual machines
10 physical servers
The solution:
Centralized backups for local devices
Alabama Cancer Care installed a rackmount Synology NAS and used Active Backup as an all-in-one backup and disaster recovery solution for 30 virtual machines and ten Windows servers.
Local backup of Microsoft 365
Using Active Backup for Microsoft 365, part of Synology’s license-free package system, ALCC backed up 250 Microsoft 365 accounts — saving additional storage space with deduplication — all while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Time and resources saved
$6,500
saved annually on subscription fees
20 hours
reduced weekly maintenance time
78%
less storage space required
What is Active Backup?
Active Backup protects data from various platforms — PCs, VMs, servers, and SaaS — to a centralized Synology server without required extra software license fees. Request a demo
Backups made easy
Consolidated, easy setup
Manage backup tasks for fleets of devices through a single console.
Quick deployment
Bulk-configure settings for entire departments with backup task templates.
Cost efficient
Save on subscription costs and reduce your storage footprint.
Recover quickly
Instantaneous
Spin up virtual machines or other systems without waiting for data to be transferred to replacement hardware.
Self-service
Employees can browse and recover single files without assistance from the IT team, speeding up the recovery process.
Full-system
Bare metal restoration allows users to get back to work without needing to completely set up replacement hardware.
Native cloud backup
This clinic also copies the backup data from the local server to Synology C2 Storage, a cloud service designed for Synology NAS. All data is encrypted during transit and at rest in C2 Storage, allowing the clinic to satisfy off-site backup and HIPAA compliance goals.
What is C2 Storage?
C2 Storage is Synology’s cloud service, designed for Synology NAS. Add a layer of protection and ensure your data is available at all times by backing up NAS data to the cloud. Request a demo
Flexible, efficient backup
Configure retention policies and schedule backup tasks. Minimize storage consumption with deduplication.
HIPAA-compliant storage
With encryption-at-rest, Synology protects all data on C2 servers from breach or physical theft.
Transparent pricing
Avoid hidden fees or additional costs for data transfer or download.
”Synology NAS has saved us time and money while still meeting all necessary HIPAA requirements.”
Shane Sanders, IT director
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