Introduction
As more and more businesses are moving their operations to the cloud, it’s important to have a reliable backup solution in place. Microsoft 365 is a popular choice for businesses, but many people assume that their data is automatically backed up just because it’s in the cloud, when in fact it isn’t. A Microsoft 365 backup solution can provide many benefits for your business, in this blog post, we’ll explore five reasons why your business needs a Microsoft 365 Backup Solution.
Protection from data loss and corruption
One of the most important reasons to have a Microsoft 365 backup solution is to protect your business from data loss and corruption. Data loss can occur due to a variety of reasons such as hardware failure, human error, and cyber attacks. Having a backup solution in place can ensure that your business can quickly recover from data loss, minimizing the impact on your operations.
Compliance and regulatory requirements
Many businesses are subject to compliance and regulatory requirements that mandate the need for data backups. A Microsoft 365 backup solution can help your business meet these requirements, as well as providing an added layer of security.
Protection from Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your data, making it inaccessible. The attackers then demand a ransom to decrypt the data. With a Microsoft 365 backup solution in place, you can ensure that you have a recent and clean backup of your data that can be used to restore your systems and data, even in the event of a ransomware attack.
Better disaster recovery options
Disasters can occur at any time, and they can have a significant impact on your business. A Microsoft 365 backup solution can help your business quickly recover from disasters such as natural disasters, power outages, and cyber attacks. This can help minimize the impact on your operations and get your business back to normal as quickly as possible.
Cost-effectiveness
Microsoft 365 backup solutions are often more cost-effective than traditional backup solutions, as they are delivered as a service and are typically charged on a subscription basis. This eliminates the need to purchase and maintain hardware, which can save a business a significant amount of money in the long run.
How Microsoft 365 Backup works at Emerge Digital
We can provide you with a backup solution that includes infinite retention and recovery points, enabling us to recover data as far back as is needed. Our service is fast and effective, backed up 3 times a day and is billed per user, with new users automatically added to the backups whenever they’re created. The whole backup process is automated, but backups can be manually triggered if needed. If you need to restore, there is a minimum Recovery Time Objective (RTO) in place, which helps to keep your operations running with minimal disruption.