SkyKick vs Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 comparison

SkyKick offers cloud management solutions that facilitate seamless migration, backup, and management for businesses leveraging Microsoft 365. It enhances operational efficiency by providing an integrated platform that simplifies cloud adoption.

SkyKick is designed to streamline the cloud transition process, making it efficient and user-friendly for businesses focused on adopting Microsoft 365. It integrates migration services with data backup, ensuring continuous protection and minimal disruption to workflows. Its features cater to small and medium enterprises seeking robust cloud management without additional complexity. Room for improvement includes expanding support and integration with other cloud services, which could enhance its versatility.

• Cloud Migration: Automates the transfer of email, data, and applications to Microsoft 365.
• Backup Services: Continuous backup ensures data protection and easy recovery.
• Management Platform: Simplifies cloud service administration for efficiency.
• Customer Support: Provides comprehensive support to address migration challenges.

• Operational Efficiency: Streamlining processes reduces time spent on migration tasks.
• Data Security: Offers peace of mind with continuous data backup and recovery options.
• Cost-effectiveness: Reduces overhead by providing an all-in-one management solution.
• Enhanced Productivity: Minimizing disruption increases business continuity.

In industries like healthcare and finance, where data security and compliance are critical, SkyKick’s comprehensive backup and secure migration services ensure sensitive information is efficiently managed. By addressing unique demands, these sectors can focus on primary objectives while relying on a secure cloud infrastructure.

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