VMBlog, CyberFortress 2023 Predictions: Navigating SaaS and Backup in a Perfect Storm

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CyberFortress CTO Nathan Anderson was featured on VMblog.com sharing his 2023 predictions for the Data Protection industry in the article, “Navigating SaaS and Backup in a Perfect Storm.”

Key Takeaways:

According to a survey of IT Leaders by Veeam software, more than 75% stated they use a third-party BaaS to cover Microsoft 365. Implementing the backup solution is time-consuming and costly; Providers who can streamline the onboarding process for clients will see the most gain.
Services such as disaster to infrastructure recovery (DRaaS and IaaS) are crucial for a complete backup solution. As the complexity of backup requirements increases, so must the expertise of those managing the solutions. MSPs are a necessity when current internal talent and IT teams are spread thin.
With the uncertainty of when a cyberattack will occur, planning your Disaster Recovery will make the difference between ensuring business continuity or having your business operations down for an undetermined amount of time.
According to SpyCloud’s Ransomware Defense Report, half of the surveyed customers encountered a cyberattack in 2022. With the high frequency of cyberattacks, the expectations of MSPs have increased as well.