With Office 365, it’s your data — you control it — and it is your responsibility to protect it.

Over 183,000 educational institutions currently use Microsoft Office 365 including Microsoft Teams, Business of Apps 2021. We want to share with you an easy-to-read report that explains the 7 critical reasons on why organisations need and should protect their Microsoft Office 365 data. The report explores the hazards of not having an Office 365 Backup in your arsenal, and why backup solutions for Microsoft Office 365 fill the gap of long-term retention and data protection.

The big misconception

There is often misunderstanding that falls between Microsoft’s perceived responsibility and the users actual responsibility. The backup and recoverability that Microsoft provides and what users assume they are getting are often very different. It is down to you to re-asses the level of control you have of your data and how much access you truly have to it.

Infographic explaining Microsoft Infrastructure and why you as the customer should backup your data

Veeam® Backup for Microsoft Office 365 eliminates the risk of losing access to your office 365 data, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams and OneDrive for Business. It ensures that you reman in complete control and that your data is always protected and accessible. Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 also allows you to protect on-premises Exchange and SharePoint deployments, as well as hybrid environments. Whether you are in the process of migrating to Office 365 or have a blend of on-premises and Office 365 users, your business-critical data should be managed and protected the same way, making the source irrelevant.

Bridge those security gaps and find a backup solution to help avoid the unnecessary risks of data loss.