Veeam Unveils Advanced Backup Storage for Microsoft 365

Veeam® Software, the leader in data resilience solutions, has unveiled a major update to its Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365, featuring the new Microsoft 365 Backup Storage capabilities. This next-generation solution, built on Microsoft Azure, offers advanced backup-as-a-service (BaaS) for Microsoft 365 users, enhancing data protection and recovery.

The updated Veeam Data Cloud delivers exceptional speed and scalability, enabling rapid backup and recovery for extensive Microsoft 365 environments. With the ability to manage over 100 terabytes or 10,000+ objects swiftly, Veeam’s latest solution ensures rapid protection against cyber threats and data loss, reducing recovery times from weeks to hours.

Veeam’s strategic partnership with Microsoft underscores its commitment to providing robust data resilience. John Jester, Chief Revenue Officer at Veeam, emphasized, “Our collaboration with Microsoft enables us to offer cutting-edge data protection and ransomware recovery. With over 21 million users under our protection, Veeam continues to set the benchmark in Microsoft 365 backup and recovery.”

The new solution integrates Microsoft’s high-speed backup technology with Veeam’s industry-leading restore and eDiscovery options, ensuring comprehensive data protection. Zach Rosenfield, Director of PM for Collaborative Apps and Platforms at Microsoft, noted, “Our partnership with Veeam advances our shared clients’ ability to recover swiftly from cyber incidents, enhancing overall data protection.”

Krista Macomber, Research Director at The Futurum Group, highlighted the importance of Veeam’s update, stating, “As Microsoft 365 usage grows, so does the critical need for effective data protection. Veeam’s latest enhancement addresses backup and recovery challenges, offering resilience against cyber threats.”