Australians have embraced Microsoft 365, and with good reason. For email, file storage, teamwork and more, it’s a little engine that could, providing a coherent and highly accessible resource that everyone in the organisation can dip into as they need it. Given how critical and central it is, you might be shocked to discover just how poorly most organisations protect that data… and often fail to even back it up.
On the one hand, it is easy to understand why. Business leaders often just assume that Microsoft does back the data up. Unfortunately, it doesn’t. While the platform offers some basic protections and redundancy, it doesn’t cover accidental deletion, malicious activity, ransomware, or long-term retention needs. Microsoft has what is called a “shared responsibility model,” meaning that they’ll take care of uptime and making sure it all works, but your data is your own concern.
So, as they often say, ignorance is not a defence and being unaware that Microsoft 365 isn’t backed up as well as it should be is not going to help you in the event that you have a data protection incident. You’re going to need to find a solution for data backup and protection for your Microsoft 365 environment.
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 is designed specifically to close this gap. It offers a reliable, secure way to protect your organisation’s Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams data, and does so on your terms. You can use the solution to recover individual files, emails, and chats quickly and easily, meeting both operational and compliance requirements. But just as importantly, you gain peace of mind knowing your business won’t grind to a halt because of unexpected data loss.
How Area9 Delivers Peace of Mind with Veeam Cloud Connect
Veeam delivers the technology, but one of the great appeals of Microsoft 365 is that it just works in the background. A data protection solution that adds complexity is going to undermine that core quality.
That’s where Area9 comes in. As a Veeam Gold ProPartner, Area9 is recognised for its expertise in delivering tailored, enterprise-grade backup solutions. What sets Area9 apart is our local support, hands-on service, and a team of certified engineers and consultants who understand the specific needs of Australian businesses.
For organisations without the internal resources or infrastructure to manage backups themselves, Area9’s Veeam Cloud Connect service offers a complete Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) and Disaster-Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) solution. It’s everything you need to protect your Microsoft 365 data without the hassle of running it in-house. Your backups are securely stored in Area9’s cloud environment, giving you the flexibility to restore data quickly, from anywhere, at any time.
What does that look like in practice? Imagine you need to restore a single email from a senior executive’s mailbox for a legal matter. Or perhaps you need to roll back an entire OneDrive folder after a ransomware attack. With Area9 managing your Microsoft 365 backups via Veeam, these scenarios are no longer disruptive. They're resolved with minimal downtime and no drama.
We also understand that data protection isn't just about ticking a compliance box, it’s about ensuring business continuity. Our team brings decades of experience in designing and delivering reliable IT solutions across sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and professional services. Whether your business needs short-term backup storage, long-term email archiving, or immutable backup options to defend against cyber threats, Area9 will tailor the solution to suit your requirements.
And crucially, we also offer 24/7 local support. This isn’t a call centre on the other side of the world. When you need help, you get access to someone who understands your environment, your business, and your urgency. That makes a real difference when things go wrong.
The risks of relying on default Microsoft retention policies—or assuming that your data is safe simply because it's in the cloud are real. Every day, businesses are caught out by deletion errors, security incidents, and compliance breaches. It’s old data at this point, but a commonly-cited statistic is that 85% of organisations running Microsoft 365 suffer some kind of data breach.
In many cases, the damage could have been prevented with a proper backup strategy. Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, delivered by Area9’s Veeam Cloud Connect, ensures your organisation doesn’t become the next cautionary tale.
If you’re not sure whether your Microsoft 365 data is properly protected, or if you’re relying solely on Microsoft’s built-in retention, now is the time to take action. Speak with the backup experts at Area9 to find out how a tailored solution can help your business stay secure and operational—even when the unexpected occurs.
Peace of Mind Protection
Ensure your emails and data are protected affordably with Microsoft 365 Cloud Backups from Area9. Talk to our experts today at 1300 360 396 or email sales@area9.com.au.