5 Reasons to Use a Microsoft 365 Managed Backup Service
Blog|by Leanne Bevan|28 August 2024

In today’s digital age, data is the lifeblood of any organisation. With the increasing reliance on cloud services like Microsoft 365, ensuring the safety and availability of your data is more critical than ever. Here are five compelling reasons to consider using a managed Microsoft 365 backup service:
1. Comprehensive Data Protection
Microsoft 365 offers robust security features but doesn’t provide comprehensive backup solutions. A managed backup service ensures that all your data, including emails, files, and SharePoint sites, are backed up regularly and can be restored quickly in case of accidental deletion, ransomware attacks, or other data loss events.
2. Regulatory Compliance
Many industries are subject to strict data retention and protection regulations. A managed backup service helps you stay compliant by providing automated backups, detailed reporting, and secure storage solutions that meet regulatory requirements. This can save your organisation from hefty fines and legal complications.
3. Cost Efficiency
Managing backups in-house can be resource-intensive and costly. A managed service provider (MSP) offers a cost-effective solution leveraging their expertise and infrastructure. This allows your IT team to focus on more strategic initiatives while ensuring your data is protected without significant capital investment.
4. Expert Support and Monitoring
With a managed backup service, you gain access to a team of experts who monitor your backups 24/7. They can quickly address any issues, perform regular maintenance, and ensure that your backup processes are running smoothly. This proactive approach minimises downtime and ensures that your data is always available when you need it.
5. Scalability and Flexibility
As your organisation grows, so does your data. A managed backup service can easily scale to accommodate your increasing data needs. Whether you’re adding new users, expanding storage, or integrating additional Microsoft 365 services, a managed solution offers the flexibility to adapt to your changing requirements without disruption.
By leveraging a managed Microsoft 365 backup service, you can ensure that your organisation’s data is secure, compliant, and always available. This peace of mind allows you to focus on what you do best—growing your business.
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We offer a Microsoft 365 Managed Backup Service for Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams. This includes protection plans, backup, and the management of restore requests.
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Leanne Bevan
Vendor Marketing Manager at Grey Matter
Leanne has been part of our team for over a decade, and has worked as a vendor marketing manager for a number of our key vendors. Now with a keen focus on cyber security as well as developer technologies, Leanne continues to manage marketing across several vendors, including Embarcadero, Acronis, ESET, and more.
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