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23 Best Cloud to cloud Backup Solutions for Microsoft 365 in 2026
Discover the best Cloud to Cloud Backup Solutions for Microsoft 365 in 2026. All vendors providing a cloud to cloud backup solution for Microsoft 365 are included in this roundup. Cloud to cloud, as used here, specifically refers to solutions that back up Microsoft 365 data using Microsoft APIs, storing it separately from the production tenant, and that do not require any customer-installed backup servers or infrastructure for the Microsoft 365 workload. Vendors are included if they have a cloud to cloud backup solution for Microsoft 365, regardless of their overall platform's design or lineage.
Cloud to Cloud Backup vs. Local Backup for data protection
Explore how cloud to cloud backup vs. local backup comparison can help you build the best backup strategy for your organisation. The cloud isn’t just a place to store production data. It can also be an excellent location for hosting backups via a method known as Cloud to Cloud backup. Compared to local or on-prem backup, the Cloud to Cloud technique is often simpler, more reliable, more scalable, and can be lower in total cost.
MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace 4.9
In release 4.9, MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace introduces shared mailbox licensing that aligns directly with Microsoft’s model. The update removes unnecessary backup licensing for shared mailboxes that Microsoft itself allows to operate without a license, improving MSP360 pricing transparency.
Top SaaS Data Protection Challenges of 2026
Organizations face greater risk as they rely more on cloud and SaaS apps without adequate backup and recovery solutions.
The top SaaS data protection challenges of 2026 revolve around the loss of a traditional security perimeter. As businesses integrate "agentic" AI and hundreds of third-party SaaS tools, they face a massive visibility gap where sensitive data is often "shadowed" or unmanaged. Continue reading
Guide for Microsoft 365 Users on How to Back Up Microsoft Teams
This article explains that multiple viable approaches are available for on how to backup Microsoft Teams. It also offers guidance on best practices for maximizing the efficiency, security, and reliability of Microsoft Teams data protection.
How to Back Up SharePoint: A Complete Guide for IT Admins and MSPs
Read on for guidance on how to back up SharePoint sites, including both SharePoint Online and on-prem. Below, we explore multiple SharePoint backup options, including built-in data protection features as well as third-party tools. We also explain best practices for implementing reliable and scalable SharePoint backup – such as using cloud-to-cloud backup automation to move data quickly and efficiently while also minimizing backup costs.
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MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace 4.8
We are happy to introduce MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace 4.8, which brings a major addition to the storage experience – built-in managed cloud storage.
With this release, the need for third-party storage setup is entirely eliminated, configuration time is reduced, and administrators can start protecting Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data immediately upon sign up. Continue reading
How to Backup Gmail – Secure, Automated, and Manual Options
A comprehensive guide on how to backup Gmail, including manual, semi-automated and fully automated approaches. Continue reading
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Backup Outlook Contacts
A comprehensive guide on how to backup Outlook contacts using manual as well as automated approaches. This article also explains how to restore contact data in Outlook, as well as troubleshooting the backup and recovery process for Outlook contacts.
The Complete Guide on How to Backup Google Drive
If you think your data is always safe inside Google Drive, think again. Although Google Drive itself is a highly reliable platform, it won’t protect against risks like accidental data deletion, ransomware attacks or data removal by malicious insiders – which is why you need to know how to backup Google Drive and have a recovery plan.
Read on for details as we unpack everything to know about Google Drive data protection. This article discusses multiple approaches to Google Drive backup, explains how to choose the best technique for your needs and suggests best practices for implementing a Google Drive backup strategy that is as efficient as it is reliable.
A Comprehensive Guide on How to Backup Outlook emails
People use many methods on how to backup Outlook emails and in this article, we are running through a dozen of them. Some are quick manual steps you can do right inside Outlook. Others are automated tools that work quietly in the background. We will also point out a few troubleshooting tricks, some habits that help avoid problems, and where specialist software like MSP360 fits in compared to the tools Outlook already gives you. Continue reading