Qwest Enhance its Cloud-Based Service Portfolio

Systems management solutions provider Qwest has enhanced its business continuity and disaster recovery portfolio with the launch of Qwest Real-Time Application Recovery, a new cloud-based service that keeps business operations running uninterrupted in the event of a system failure for lower price than conventional backup solutions.

According to Qwest’s Thursday announcement, Qwest Real-Time Application Recovery gives customers immediate and secure access to their email, file and database server content in the event of a server or network disruption. Further, the solution is fully automated and requires no intervention on the part of the user or customer IT staff.

Qwest Real-Time Application Recovery is the product of a partnership with Recovery-as-a-Service provider Geminare. “By combining Qwest powerful CyberCenter capabilities with Geminare’s continuity solution, we’re delivering a complete enterprise-grade solution,” Qwest product management vice president Eric Bozich said in a statement. “This cloud-based offering continues to enhance our portfolio with solutions that are attractive to the smaller-size company, yet robust enough for the largest corporation.”

The cloud-based solution protects popular applications including email and databases, with no capital investment and no on-site hardware is require because data is fully managed in a Qwest CyberCenter facility. Qwest Real-Time Application Recovery additionally offers true visibility into the protection and disaster recovery status with frequent, detailed, and non-disruptive health checks.

“Qwest is ahead of the curve in its cloud computing offerings, making the company a market leader and a perfect partner to capitalize on the multi-billion dollar RaaS opportunity,” Geminare chief executive officer Joshua Geist stated. “In addition, Qwest’s commitment and attention to every aspect of its managed services business is impeccable and its extensive market reach will ensure that companies are exposed to our game-changing RaaS technology. We are delighted to be associated with such a reputable company.”

Reportedly capable of meeting the demands of Fortune 100 companies, Real-Time Application Recovery is suitable for small and medium-size businesses because to requires no capital expense, nor technological lock-in, or in-house expertise. It also gives users access to their data regardless of whether they are working from a remote location or at a company office.

In addition to its Real-Time Application Recovery solution, Qwest Business delivers a comprehensive portfolio of data and voice networking communications solutions to enterprises, government agencies and educational institutions of all sizes.

Earlier this year, CenturyTel announced its intentions to acquire Qwest in a merger worth a total of approximately $22.6 billion. The deal, which is expected to close during the first half of 2011, could make CenturyTel the third largest local carrier in the US after AT&T and Verizon Communications.