--- title: SmartPROTECT description: SmartPROTECT is The Missing Link’s owned and operated Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform. image: https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hubfs/smartprotect.png --- ![SmartPROTECT-logo@6x](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartPROTECT-logo@6x.png?width=600&height=68&name=SmartPROTECT-logo@6x.png)   **[Key Features](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/smartprotect-g#key-features)** **[Reach Out](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/smartprotect-g#reach-out)** **[Learn More](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/smartprotect-g#industry-experts)** #### SmartPROTECT is The Missing Link’s owned and operated Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) that helps you stay secure in the expanding threat landscape. ![Ultra-fast storage](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartPROTECT/Ultra-fast%20storage.png?width=130&name=Ultra-fast%20storage.png) ###### Performance Backed by Pure Storage FlashBlade, providing all flash performance and fast restore times and quick recovery when you need your data back.  ![Scalable](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartPROTECT/Scalable.png?width=130&name=Scalable.png) ###### Scalable Efficient storage and the ability to offload long term backups to public cloud for larger savings, the solution grows with you. ![Managed Services](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Managed%20Services.png?width=130&height=130&name=Managed%20Services.png) ###### Managed services Ranging from self-service to fully managed services, we can support your IT team to the level you need.  ![Secure](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Secure.png?width=130&height=130&name=Secure.png) ###### Encrypted and immutable Encryption at rest on for all stored data, no exceptions.   ![CSAT](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/CSAT.png?width=130&height=130&name=CSAT.png) ###### Customer satisfaction (CSAT) Our customer feedback speaks for itself, we consistently maintain a CSAT score of at least 98%. ![Onshore team](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartPROTECT/Onshore%20team.png?width=130&name=Onshore%20team.png) ###### Onshore team From support, right through to engineering and accounts, all our teams are in Australia. #### SmartPROTECT is a Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform SmartPROTECT takes your business operations to the next level. Hosted in data centres located in Sydney and Melbourne, it offers customers replicated storage for added redundancy and security of their data. Our solution is based on Veeam Backup and Replication, offering seamless integration with on-premises, Microsoft Cloud, and SaaS platforms. Backed by Pure Storage FlashBlade hardware, you can be sure that SmartPROTECT is supported by a scalable and high throughput storage appliance that ensures swift data recovery and secure storage for your backup data. #### Make your data available anytime, anywhere.  SmartPROTECT defends your data against hardware failures, accidental deletion and ransomware attacks.  ![SmartPROTECT-Brochure-v3](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartPROTECT-Brochure-v3.png?width=152&height=152&name=SmartPROTECT-Brochure-v3.png)   [Discover more](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/smartprotect-brochure-download) #### Data Protection Trends Report 2024 The global data protection market continues to grow, but how exactly are companies adapting for modern data protection in the face of ransomware and hybrid clouds?  In this new research report, 1,200 business and IT leaders were surveyed on their IT and data protection strategies, including their plans for 2024 and beyond. ACCESS NOW #### Get in touch with us to learn more. Form: 176d51a9-8ffe-4740-abf2-f9e597d4ab38 Response: redirect Message: Thanks for expressing your interest in SmartPROTECT. One of our friendly team members will be in touch shortly. Response ID2: 166462910481 #### What is SmartPROTECT for 365?  At The Missing Link we provide a Back-up-as-a-Service solution for Microsoft 365. SmartPROTECT for 365 eliminates the risk of losing access and control over your Microsoft 365 data, including:  •    Exchange Online,  •    SharePoint Online,  •    OneDrive for Business; and,  •    Microsoft Teams This way, your data is always protected and accessible. Our **SmartPROTECT** for 365 platform is ISO 27001 certified and follows international standards on how to manage information security. **What is Backup and Disaster Recovery?** Every business needs a safe, reliable and fast plan to protect against loss of primary copy or backup tempering.     [![checkITout-ep1-1](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/checkITout-ep1-1.png?width=200&height=200&name=checkITout-ep1-1.png)](https://open.spotify.com/show/72CLtcr4GEaM5maMIQeF4g?si=8d42f9fb54154c4d)       **What is Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS)?** BaaS lets you recover your business data and systems quickly. Whether it's a single file or a whole operating system.     [![checkITout-ep2](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/checkITout-ep2.png?width=200&height=200&name=checkITout-ep2.png)](https://open.spotify.com/show/72CLtcr4GEaM5maMIQeF4g?si=8d42f9fb54154c4d)       **SmartPROTECT:** Our owned and operated BaaS that can defend your company data against hardware failures, accidental deletion and ransomware attacks.     [![checkITout-ep3](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/checkITout-ep3.png?width=200&height=200&name=checkITout-ep3.png)](https://open.spotify.com/show/72CLtcr4GEaM5maMIQeF4g?si=8d42f9fb54154c4d)       **Ask us anything:** We answer your questions about cyber attacks and highlight the importance of a powerful backup and recovery solution.     [![SmartProtect_Podcast Tile_Backup-Recovery](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartProtect_Podcast%20Tile_Backup-Recovery.png?width=200&height=200&name=SmartProtect_Podcast%20Tile_Backup-Recovery.png)](https://open.spotify.com/show/72CLtcr4GEaM5maMIQeF4g?si=8d42f9fb54154c4d)       [ LISTEN NOW ](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/our-podcasts) **The importance of backup for your Microsoft 365 data. **Watch our webinar on-demand to learn how you can take full control of your organisation's Microsoft 365 data and streamline the process of finding and restoring emails, SharePoint sites, Teams data, and OneDrive for Business files. [ACCESS NOW](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/backup-365-webinar-veeam-on-demand) ![Website-SmartCLOUD](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website-SmartCLOUD.png?width=343&name=Website-SmartCLOUD.png) #### Get it just right with SmartCLOUD. **SmartCLOUD** is a cloud solution for businesses that gets the balance between service and functionality just right. [Discover More](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/smartcloud-g?utm_medium=website&utm_source=button&utm_campaign=smartcloud&utm_content=smartprotect-landing-page) ![VCSP_Competency_BaaS_for_Microsoft365](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VCSP_Competency_BaaS_for_Microsoft365.png?width=138&height=112&name=VCSP_Competency_BaaS_for_Microsoft365.png)         ![VCSP_Competency_Offsite_Backup_logo](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VCSP_Competency_Offsite_Backup_logo.png?width=135&height=110&name=VCSP_Competency_Offsite_Backup_logo.png)                ![PureStorage-wht](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Partner_Logos/PureStorage-wht.png?width=301&height=50&name=PureStorage-wht.png)   ---   ## **About us**   For over 25 years, The Missing Link has helped businesses across Australia and the United Kingdom realise their potential with IT & Cloud, Cyber Security, and Automation solutions and services. 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