Syntax Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365
While Microsoft Office 365 guarantees 99.9% availability against hardware failure, it offers no protection of against data loss through user error or malicious attacks. If you should experience data loss through human error, security breaches, or malicious attacks, you could lose valuable data forever. Given that approximately 75% of data loss is caused by user error, Microsoft recommends employing a third-party cloud-based backup provider to maintain the integrity of business data and mitigate the risk of data loss.
Our Microsoft 365 cloud backup solution means that all of your business’ critical data relating to Microsoft 365 accounts such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365, is protected and stored should you experience data loss.
Syntax offers several solutions for secure backup for Microsoft 365, powered by leading vendors such as Barracuda, Spanning, and SkyKick. We provide a tailored solution to meet your specific recovery objectives, safeguarding your business operations.
About Microsoft 365 Cloud Backup Services from Syntax
We offer real-time data replication to keep your business running without interruptions, as well as provide backup and recovery services to quickly restore your data when needed.
Our backup service includes robust security measures such as encryption and compliance with industry standards, adding layers of protection like multi-factor authentication and advanced threat protection, supporting your regulatory compliance efforts, as well as enhancing the overall data security of your business.
With over three decades of expertise and experience, we guarantee that your data is managed with the utmost professionalism and technical skill. Choose Syntax Microsoft 365 Cloud Backup Services and never lose sight of current or historical valuable data.
Key features of our Microsoft 365 Cloud Backup Services
- Protect data from both accidental deletion and security breaches.
- Schedule daily automatic backups for Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business.
- Backup your Microsoft 365 data securely, efficiently, and as you need it.
- Unlimited data retention and storage.
- Apply different levels of protection for groups of Microsoft 365 users with custom backup and granular recovery options.
- Efficient data management with deduplication, compression, and secure encryption, stored in our private cloud.
- Data retention and protection policies that meet legal and compliance requirements.
- Options for on-premises and cloud storage solutions.
Why you need a backup solution for Microsoft 365
Regulatory compliance
Many organisations are required to maintain strict email and data retention regulations, where failure to comply can lead to fines. Having your own backup ensures you can comply with regulations regardless of your Microsoft 365 plan.
Financial protection
Microsoft 365 maximum liability in terms of service is $5,000.00 or your last 12 months subscription should something happen to your data, assuming it’s Microsoft’s fault. The actual cost of data loss is potentially unlimited, so it is best practice to keep a backup copy of your Microsoft 365 data.
Audit rights
Microsoft 365 gives you no audit rights. This is problematic if as part of an audit, you are required to show the physical location of your data. Our backup solutions allow you to choose the geographical location where the backup is stored, this can be in the UK, US, or Europe (France, Germany, or the Netherlands).
Flexibility in vendor management
Having all your Microsoft 365 data in the Microsoft cloud means you are dependent on Microsoft. If you want to change vendors or keep your options open, having a backup copy will make it easier to migrate to another vendor’s service.
Technical excellence in backup solutions
Our backup solutions are powered by leading global cloud technology providers specifically for enterprise cloud backup data storage and recovery.
Protect your future today with Syntax Microsoft 365 Backup Services
Why wait for a data disaster to realise the value of your data? Contact us today to speak to a Senior IT adviser and learn how our cloud backup solution secures every piece of your digital empire—Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and more.
FAQs
Does Microsoft 365 offer its own backup solution?
Microsoft 365 doesn’t offer its own traditional backup solution. While it does provide features like geo-redundancy and data retention policies, which are designed to ensure data availability and protection against data loss in some scenarios, these aren’t substitutes for a comprehensive backup. They don’t provide the historical data backup capabilities that you may require for complete data protection.
Do I need to back up Microsoft 365 data?
Yes, don’t be fooled into thinking your valuable Microsoft 365 data is protected by Microsoft’s geo-redundancy feature. Geo-redundancy is not the same as a backup. Geo-redundancy simply protects you against site or hardware failures by keeping multiple copies of your data across different locations.
A backup, on the other hand, involves creating a historical copy of your data that is stored in a separate location. This allows you to recover and restore data to a specific point in time before it was lost or compromised.
What would happen if I didn't have Microsoft 365 backup?
If you don’t have a separate backup for Microsoft 365, even with Microsoft’s built-in retention policies, you could risk:
- Data loss due to user error: Microsoft 365 does offer some retention for deleted items, but it’s limited. If data is deleted and the retention period expires, or if it’s purged from the recycle bin, you could lose it forever. Having your own data protection solution means you can retrieve data lost to accidental deletions anytime you need it.
- Limited recovery options after malicious attacks: Microsoft’s retention policies might not be enough if you’re hit by ransomware or another security breach. A backup lets you restore data to a point before the attack, reducing damage and data loss.
- Compliance and legal risks: Microsoft 365’s retention features may not meet your industry-specific legal or regulatory data retention requirements. Without backups that keep data for the required length of time, your business could face compliance issues or legal challenges.
Loss of historical data: Microsoft 365’s retention policies are intended for short-term data recovery. Making long-term data accessible for business analysis or decision-making, means implementing additional backup solutions.
Is it possible to just recover data from one account or just one file?
Yes, it’s possible to recover data from just one account or even a single file when using our Microsoft 365 backup services. This granular recovery feature allows you to specifically target and restore individual items like emails, documents, or other files without the need to perform a full restoration of all data. This can be especially helpful in situations where only specific data is lost or corrupted, or if a particular piece of data is required for compliance or legal reasons.
Does Syntax provide unlimited backup storage?
To find out more about our Microsoft 365 backup service, please contact a member of our team to discuss backup storage capacities and options.
