Top motivator for cloud-based backup is data protection

Cloud adoption and security were examined in a recent report from Veeam Software. According to the report, organizations are increasingly considering cloud-based backup due to the desire to merge cyber technologies with data protection and backup, as well as the enhanced and consistent protection of cloud-hosted workloads.

Many organizations start by integrating cloud storage into their existing on-premises data protection tools. While 22% continue to use the same mode they initially adopted for their cloud-powered data protection, 78% have switched from one mode to another. Managed BaaS is now used by 51% of organizations, with 49% relying on self-managed cloud storage. When transitioning, organizations prefer managed BaaS to fully utilize expertise and operational support.

The report emphasizes the involvement of multiple roles in data protection, including IT operations, managed BaaS or DRaaS teams, backup teams, workload administrators, and trusted resellers/integrators. On average, organizations have 2.3 roles dedicated to ensuring backups and 1.8 roles responsible for restoration, underscoring the importance of expertise and judgment in data recovery processes.

The report also reveals varied expectations among IT teams regarding MSP involvement in managing backup services. The majority prefer to handle daily operations independently, with only a quarter expecting equal responsibility sharing. This highlights organizations’ preference for flexibility in leveraging MSP expertise and support while aligning with their unique operating processes.

Download the report.