If you use an SaaS On-demand CRM, there are many reasons why you should have a backup of your CRM in the database of your choice.

Your on-demand service may experience a serious outage, or your CRM may go bankrupt.

One reason is always have a backup on-premise, of course. (And test the restore, please!)

Several years ago, I used Crystal Reports (am I dating myself here?) on a SQL database to do some very extensive and recursive searches that was not available on the CRM package.

The result?

A good output (i.e. a list) that generated more sales on software renewals!

If you are a Salesforce.com customer, then you already know about the Informatica Integration Pack (iPack) for Salesforce CRM which is by far the best product of a kind out there on AppExchange.

There’s another company called Magic Software with the Data Replicator for Salesforce.com, designed to provide automatic, real-time data back-up.

Here is their press release:

Magic Software Releases Data Replicator for Salesforce.com – Allowing Users to Access their Data On-Premise

Organizations can now leverage their Salesforce.com data to achieve better reporting, forecasting and regulatory compliance

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC), a leading provider of application platform and business and process integration solutions, announced today the general availability of the Data Replicator for Salesforce.com, designed to provide automatic, real-time data back-up for organizations using Salesforce.com.

Until today, organizations had no simple way of controlling their Salesforce.com marketing and sales data held off-premise. Now, by using Magic Software’s Data Replicator for Salesforce.com, organizations can rapidly and easily reproduce any snapshot of their Salesforce.com data and make it available on their on-premise databases.

As well as assuring 24/7 access to mission-critical information on customers, suppliers and markets, a real-time on-premise copy of Salesforce.com data lets organizations perform a range of tasks to better view and understand orders, sales opportunities, regional dynamics and more.

About the Data Replicator for Salesforce.com

The Data Replicator for Salesforce.com is part of Magic Software’s award-winning iBOLT business and process integration product range, and uses a number of components from the iBOLT for Salesforce.com technology stack. The system is designed to handle small-to-medium, up to very large enterprise level transaction volumes.

Use the Data Replicator for Salesforce.com to:

• Back-up your Salesforce.com data and assure 24/7 access
• Apply business intelligence applications to your data to achieve advanced reporting and forecasting
• Easily create business processes and share your Salesforce.com database across the organization
• Implement data warehousing and data mining
• Run spontaneous analyses across large data sets without having to go across the network
• Better adhere to regulatory compliance requirements

“Data replication is essential for all companies that want to take advantage of the new era in cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications such as Salesforce.com,” says Ami Gal, Vice President, Integration Product Lines for Magic Software. “There is an increased demand for easy and efficient data replication for on-demand data. Businesses can now achieve the best of both worlds and get the advantages and convenience of Salesforce.com but without the vulnerability of having the only copy of their vital data assets remaining off premise.”

The Data Replicator features a range of back-up options allowing organizations to make full or partial copies of their Salesforce.com data, including incremental changes as they happen in real-time. Replication sessions can be scheduled according to the day, hour or minute with the possibility of taking an unlimited number of data snapshots. The Data Replicator is compatible with any standard database including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. Configuration is fast and simple, with no need to write code or install extra hardware.

The Data Replicator for Salesforce.com is available immediately.

About Magic Software

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC) is a leading provider of multiple-mode application platform solutions – including Full Client, Rich Internet Applications (RIA) or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) modes – and business and process integration solutions. Magic Software has offices in 10 countries and a presence in over 50, as well as a global network of ISV’s, system integrators, value-added distributors and resellers, and consulting and OEM partners. The company’s award-winning code-free solutions give partners and customers the power to leverage existing IT resources, enhance business agility and focus on core business priorities. Magic Software’s technological approach, product roadmap and corporate strategy are recognized by leading industry analysts. Magic Software has partnerships with global IT leaders including SAP AG, salesforce.com, IBM and Oracle. For more information about Magic Software Enterprises and its products and services, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com.