IBM Storage Protect for Cloud vs Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 comparison

IBM Storage Protect for Cloud offers robust data protection tailored for cloud environments, ensuring efficient and reliable backup and recovery solutions.

Designed for enterprises seeking secure, scalable, and efficient data management, IBM Storage Protect for Cloud addresses data protection challenges with its comprehensive feature set. It enables businesses to maintain control over their backups and ensures compliance with industry standards. Users can benefit from enhanced reliability and effective data storage management while minimizing downtime and loss of critical data.

• Scalable Architecture: Adapts to growing data needs without sacrificing performance.
• Data Encryption: Ensures data confidentiality with secure encryption methods.
• Automated Backups: Streamlines data protection processes and reduces manual intervention.
• Centralized Management: Facilitates easy monitoring and control from a single interface.

• Cost Efficiency: Reduces storage and operational costs over time.
• Enhanced Security: Provides advanced security features protecting sensitive data.
• Compliance Support: Aligns with regulatory requirements for data protection.
• Improved Resilience: Minimizes data recovery time, ensuring business continuity.

In highly regulated industries like healthcare and finance, IBM Storage Protect for Cloud delivers tailored implementations focused on compliance and data security. These industries benefit from features such as automated compliance reporting and advanced encryption technologies, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence.

Veeam® Backup for Microsoft 365  aims to eliminate the risk of losing access and control over Microsoft 365 data including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams – so that data is always protected and accessible. Veeam can securely backup Microsoft 365 to any location, including on premises, a hyperscale cloud, or a service provider and:

• Protects Microsoft 365 data from accidental deletion, security threats and retention policy gaps
• Quickly restores individual Microsoft 365 email, files and sites with recovery flexibility
• Meet legal and compliance requirements with eDiscovery of Microsoft 365 items

NEW in Version 7: Advanced monitoring and reporting through an integration with Veeam ONE v12. This is available as a separate installation and comes at no additional cost to Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 customers. V7 also includes: Backup copy between ANY object storage systems with immutability for ransomware protection, and Microsoft Teams support for self-service restores via the Restore Portal.

The vendor offers a 30-day trial and a demo on Microsoft 365 backup.

Useful resources:

• Microsoft 365 Backup Guide
• 7 Critical Reasons for Microsoft 365 Backup