The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is the leading trade association for private-sector landlords in the UK. It is the voice of over 100,000 private landlords across the UK and equips them with the tools, advice, and training to manage their properties successfully.
“We help landlords in the private rental sector by providing information, advice, and guidance to manage their businesses effectively. Our vision is to lead a thriving rental sector,” explains Alastair Gilchrist, Chief Technology Officer at NRLA.
As a forward-thinking organization, the NRLA prioritizes safeguarding the vast amount of sensitive data it handles daily. Previously relying on a Synology NAS system to store Microsoft 365 backups, the NRLA was at a crossroads when it transitioned to remote work. “When we closed the offices, we had no way to store our backups,” recalls Gilchrist. They sought a reliable and cost-effective cloud-based solution that aligned with its operational needs and provided quick recovery.
We looked online, did a search, and CloudAlly hit the mark because it was inexpensive and offered a free trial for proof of concept. One of the major benefits of the platform is it’s so simple to use and was very easy to connect to Azure and Entra ID. I can fit and forget, and leave the platform alone to do its job while I do mine.
Since implementing CloudAlly’s backup solution over two and a half years ago, the NRLA has experienced a transformative improvement in its data protection strategy. With CloudAlly, all Microsoft 365 backups are secure and automated, ensuring comprehensive protection for the NRLA’s data. The key value that CloudAlly brings to the NRLA includes:
Whether recovering accidentally deleted files or ensuring daily backups run seamlessly, CloudAlly has become an indispensable part of the NRLA’s data protection strategy. What stands out most for Gilchrist is the confidence and peace of mind CloudAlly provides. “Having the confidence of an offsite cloud backup for me is fantastic. It takes a lot of weight off my mind,” he concludes.
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“Having the confidence of an offsite cloud backup for me is fantastic. It takes a lot of weight off my mind. Also, I’ve been amazed at the quality of the support I’ve received. I’m always confident I’ll get instant help from CloudAlly when I ask. ”
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