Today, organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based services like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to manage emails, documents, communications, and collaboration. While these platforms provide excellent tools for productivity, many businesses overlook a critical element of data management—backup.
Cloud service providers such as Microsoft and Google guarantee high availability and strong infrastructure, but they do not assume responsibility for protecting your data. This responsibility rests squarely on the shoulders of the user. So, what happens when your business-critical data is accidentally deleted, compromised by ransomware, or corrupted?
This is where Acronis Backup steps in—a robust, cloud-based backup solution that provides businesses with the safety net they need to secure their data across platforms.
Why is Backup for Microsoft 365 Critical?
Microsoft 365 offers unparalleled convenience and productivity features, but its native data protection solutions are limited. Many businesses wrongly assume that Microsoft’s built-in redundancy and high availability cover them against data loss. However, data loss can still occur due to:
- Accidental or Intentional Deletion: Employees may inadvertently delete important files or emails that are crucial to business operations.
- Ransomware and Malware: Sophisticated attacks can lock you out of essential data, potentially bringing your operations to a halt.
- Data Corruption: Files can become corrupted, making them irretrievable without a secure backup in place.
Even Microsoft acknowledges the need for third-party backup services. According to its Service Agreement, Microsoft states:
“We recommend that you regularly backup Your Content and Data that you store on the Services or store using Third-Party Apps and Services.”
Acronis Backup addresses this gap by ensuring that all your critical data within Microsoft 365 is safely stored and easily recoverable. With backup for mailboxes, online archives, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint, Acronis protects your business from both accidental loss and malicious attacks. Plus, with unlimited Acronis-hosted cloud storage and customizable retention policies, businesses can efficiently store and manage their backups while adhering to compliance requirements.
Why is Backup for Google Workspace Needed?
Google Workspace is another trusted platform that enhances workplace productivity, providing tools like Gmail, Google Drive, Contacts, and Calendar. However, while Google guarantees uptime, it does not provide comprehensive backup and recovery options for your data.
Common causes of data loss in Google Workspace include:
- Accidental Deletion: Employees may inadvertently erase valuable data.
- Malicious Actions: Disgruntled employees or unauthorized individuals might delete or alter sensitive data.
- Malware and Ransomware Attacks: Like any cloud platform, Google Workspace is vulnerable to external threats that can compromise your data.
In light of these risks, Google itself recommends implementing a third-party backup solution to safeguard your data. Acronis offers comprehensive backup for Gmail, Google Drive, Contacts, and Calendar, ensuring your business remains protected from data loss. With unlimited cloud storage and daily backups, you can focus on growth without worrying about the potential for lost or unrecoverable data.
Why Acronis?
Acronis provides a cloud-to-cloud backup solution that goes beyond simple data storage. Its services encompass:
- Automatic daily backups: Ensuring your data is always up to date.
- Flexible retention policies: Allowing you to store data for as long as required by your business needs or compliance mandates.
- Unlimited Acronis-hosted cloud storage: Space is never a constraint, no matter how much data you generate.
- Server and database backup: Acronis also extends protection to databases, file servers, and other workloads, adapting to your unique business requirements.
For businesses that rely on Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or other cloud platforms, Acronis Backup provides the essential layer of protection necessary to prevent downtime, data loss, and costly disruptions.
With Acronis, you’re not just backing up data—you’re securing your business’s future. In a world where data loss can be catastrophic, Acronis acts as your safety net, ensuring business continuity and peace of mind.
Ready to secure your data? Speak to our experts today to learn how Acronis Backup can fit seamlessly into your business’s data protection strategy.