ARCserve is a hybrid cloud-based service that combines on-site data protection with a cloud-based service using Microsoft Azure CA Technologies has launched a disaster-recovery software-as-a-service offering that combines on-site data protection with a cloud-based service, using Microsoft Azure’s infrastructure.Called ARCserve D2D on Demand, the offering combines on-site and off-site data backup and recovery. [ In the data center today, the action is in the private cloud. InfoWorld’s experts take you through what you need to know to do it right in our “Private Cloud Deep Dive” PDF special report. | Also check out our “Cloud Security Deep Dive,” our “Cloud Storage Deep Dive,” and our “Cloud Services Deep Dive.” ] Read: How to go hybrid Background: How to become SaaS savvyCA’s Infinite Incremental (I2) technology frequently backs up computing functions with minimal impacts to storage, processing power and network bandwidth, CA says in a press release. Meanwhile, customers buying the product also get 25G of Microsoft Azure cloud-based backup per machine. The service, which CA said is aimed at small and midsize businesses, is priced on a monthly or annual subscription rate. CA and Microsoft have a history of working together, as CA has been named a Microsoft certified gold partner. Network World staff writer Brandon Butler covers cloud computing and social media. He can be reached at BButler@nww.com and found on Twitter at @BButlerNWW. Cloud ComputingSaaSTechnology Industry