ABS Offsite Backup

What is it?      How to get it      Features       Benefits       Requirements      Cost

What is ABS Offsite Backup

In simple terms, it is a software package that automatically does scheduled backups of your ABS^® data and stores them on the Internet (thus the term offsite). Maximum security is assured because the backup is encrypted and password protected before it is put on the Internet . The offsite storage facility is operated by Web4Agents.com, a leading provider of web page hosting for insurance agents. Click here to visit Web4Agents.com and see the fantastic discounts offered to ABS^® users.

How to get it

1. Click here to download ABS Offsite Backup.  The download is a little over 2 MB and will not fit on a standard HD diskette. Do the download on the computer you wish to use for backing up your data.
2. Install ABS Offsite Backup . When you download, you can Run the program instead of Saving it.
3. If you are a new user, the installation program will automatically connect to a Web4Agents.com signup page. There you will arrange to pay Web4Agents for offsite storage (see Cost, below).
4. Contact Agency Business Systems, Inc. for a registration code that "turns on" offsite backup. Payment to Agency Business Systems for the offsite backup software must be made before a registration code will be given (see Cost, below).

Features

Benefits of ABS Offsite Backup

Perhaps the first, and most important benefit is the backup itself. It is done automatically, without any action by you or your staff. It does not require special tapes, or disks because storage is handled by Web4Agents.com. Your backups are guarded against loss in your office from fire, theft, vandalism, flood ... we don't have to finish this do we?

 If you normally turn your computers off at night, manual offsite backups are still far easier than conventional methods. Just start the backup, and let it run while you dump the coffee grounds, and take out the trash. Even in manual mode, once started, the backup is created and uploaded with out any further action from you.

Once your backup is on the Internet, you (and only you) can restore from anywhere in the world. That means you can have your data at home without carrying tapes or disks. You can even download and review office activities while skiing in the Alps, or basking in the sun at Cabo San Lucas. Just picture sun, sand, margaritas, and the latest activity log... Okay, don't picture it, it was supposed to be a vacation, right?

Because of the special arrangements with Web4Agents.com, this is your opportunity to establish a great web page that can deliver sales leads. As a side benefit, your offsite data storage will be included or at least greatly discounted. 

Requirements

You must:

1. be a current user of ABS Agency Builder.
2. be a current subscriber of Web4Agents.com. Their web hosting is not required, but it qualifies you for a discount.
3. have a permanent Internet connection, such as DSL or Cable Modem. Dial-up modems are not supported.

Cost

ABS^® charges $98 per year (that's less that 38¢ a backup if you do 5/week). 

Web4Agents charges are based on how much data you store with liberal discounts if they host your web site. Check their website to confirm these prices.