Cloud-to-cloud backup – why you should backup Microsoft 365 data

What is the use case for cloud-to-cloud backup? Despite the misconception to the contrary, Microsoft 365 is not a backup tool. Instead, it should be thought of as providing availability for users to conveniently access documents – but not a secure backup archive.

Microsoft’s own user agreement confirms that it actually provides extremely limited data protection by retaining deleted items in site collection bins. These are very similar to the recycle bin on Windows Desktops. However, files are only retained for a maximum of 93 days. The retention of files in Microsoft Teams can be even more limited, with Teams channels only protected for 21 days.

The implications for IT

Restoring entire users’ folders or mailboxes can be a tedious, manual process. If the data is mission-critical, this will inevitably mean that widespread disruption can be caused.

Because of this, Microsoft itself recommends that you its customers use third-party backup for data hosted in Office 365.

What is the solution?

Cloud-to-Cloud Backup provides comprehensive, cost-effective, scalable protection for your organisation’s 365 data.

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup offers fast backups, highly granular restore capabilities, and unmatched ease of use. It automatically backs up all data from email, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Groups, and Teams data to the Barracuda Cloud.

The service is provided as a complete Software as a Service (SaaS) offering so no hardware or software to deploy or manage, and when time is of the essence, restoring what you need takes just a few clicks.

Find out how to go from signing up to running your first backup within 5 minutes in this short video!

Want to learn more?

Complete IT Systems have a team of Barracuda specialists on hand to demo the solution, discuss business benefits and help you understand how the technology works for your organisation.

To get in touch or request a demo please contact us.

 

Is “paperless” a reality in the age of digital transformation?

In a recent article by Brother UK, the concept of “paperless” was discussed at length in relation to the NHS.

But although digital transformations are gathering momentum in the NHS, public sector and private sectors, how much does it really involve going paperless?

Brother’s findings showed that although the aspiration of a paperless NHS was first introduced in 2013, the reality since then has been somewhat different. As recently as 2019, research by OpenText found that only just over 10% of NHS trusts had gone fully digital.

Working on the goal of paperless

Despite the delta between aspiration and reality, there is still a lot of focus on digitalisation. Whether to save costs, improve communication efficiency or reduce carbon footprint, there are many justifications for going digital.

Brother’s research found that “alongside the National Health Executive revealed that 89% of respondents worked in hospitals that are striving towards a ‘paperlite’ policy”. As a result, those trusts will reduce wastage, improve efficiency and make themselves more sustainable.

Even still, the concept of “paperless” is very different to going ‘paperlite’. Reducing print and paper usage as opposed to eliminating it is proving to be more achievable for resilient organisations, certainly in the short term.

Managing the transition to ‘paperlite’

Agile businesses need an all-round resilient print solution that works at home, in the office and on the move, to ensure employees can operate efficiently and effectively from anywhere.

Brother ticks all the boxes with its bespoke solutions that are flexible, reliable and secure, futureproofing your business’ ability to perform.

Ensure your business is designed for resilience

With Brother print solutions, you can futureproof your business. Create your all-round solution to suit every need with:

  • Comprehensive device options including industry-leading SMB laser printers for the office and compact multifunction desktop devices for home to enable simple and secure printing and scanning in any environment.
  • Touch-free de-centralised printing with Secure print+, enabling social distancing and reducing the risk of infection in office, while improving productivity by making print processes quick and easy.
  • Managed Print Services giving users access to Brother’s remote IT support desk, with a team of experts who can resolve any issues remotely, wherever they are.

Get in touch to find out how Brother solutions can help you improve your business’s resilience.