Backup Exec has officially entered its end-of-life phase and many are left scrambling for the best Backup Exec alternative. Cloud Software Group ended sales on March 31, 2026. Full end of life hits on April 30, 2029 – which means you still have time, but not the kind that lets you ignore this till Q4 2028.
Best Backup Exec Alternatives in 2026: A guide to choosing the right solution
Backup Exec has officially entered its end-of-life phase and many are left scrambling for the best Backup Exec alternative. Cloud Software Group ended sales on March 31, 2026. Full end of life hits on April 30, 2029 – which means you still have time, but not the kind that lets you ignore this till Q4 2028.
Upcoming Instant Restore and Backup Features
We at MSP360 are continuing to expand and strengthen our backup and disaster recovery platform with a new generation of instant restore, virtualization, and storage optimization capabilities designed for MSPs, IT teams, and enterprise environments. Continue reading
MSP360 Backup with Object Lock for Immutable Backup Protection
A backup is supposed to help when something goes wrong. But that only works if the backup data is still available, when recovery is required. That is exactly why Object Lock for immutable backup protection matters.
Making Restore Configuration Easier in MSP360 Managed Backup
Setting up a restore shouldn’t require digging through settings or remembering how everything was configured.
MSP360 Management Console with Automatic Agent Update
With the new version of MSP360 Management Console we focused on removing friction from daily MSP operations while giving you more control where it matters most.
MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace 4.9
In release 4.9, MSP360 updates Microsoft 365 backup and Google Workspace backup, and 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.
What’s New in MSP360 Managed Backup 8.9
We’re excited to introduce the new release of MSP360 Managed Backup with the new RMM smart filtering for logged-in users search and an ability to request a product demo directly from the web console. These updates significantly streamline the way you and your team work inside MSP360. Continue reading
Introducing MSP360 Managed Backup 8.8
We’re excited to announce the latest release of MSP360 Managed Backup, featuring major updates to the Storage Usage report, more advanced audit log notifications, enhanced login security, and easy access to documentation directly within the console. Continue reading
Set Storage Limits per Destination at the Company Level in MSP360 Managed Backup
We’re excited to introduce a new release with the ability to set storage limits per destination (bucket or local) at the Company level.
Introducing MSP360 Managed Backup 8.4
We’re excited to introduce the MSP360 Managed Backup 8.4 release, featuring enhanced API capabilities for backup plan management, audit log improvements, upgraded license management, and streamlined web console navigation. Continue reading
MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace 4.7
We’re excited to announce the release of MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace 4.7 with new features and improvements designed to simplify recovery workflows, improve usability, and deliver a more responsive, efficient experience. This update introduces Point-in-time restore for SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Shared Drives, retention policy warnings, cleaned-up email reports, Task Manager failure indicators, improved backup search, and smarter dashboard statistics. Continue reading