Complete Data Protection for Your Copilot Strategy

This article is the third in a 3-part series on the data protection required for AI-readiness:

Comprehensive > Compliant > Complete

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Over the last two weeks, we have discussed the importance of having a comprehensive and compliant backup. Today, we will explore the need for backing up everything and being complete with your data protection.

Microsoft Copilot is transforming business operations by leveraging large amounts of corporate data to generate accurate and insightful responses. Microsoft recently shared that more than 2.5 billion files are created in Microsoft 365 every day. This corporate data is a fundamental building block for Copilot and data risk can prevent it from producing the best possible responses. This is why protecting all corporate data is essential to maximize Copilot’s effectiveness, underscoring the importance of a strong backup strategy.

Previously, we covered that data can be created anywhere across the Microsoft 365 platform. This is why it is important to consider a data protection solution that covers all the services that your customers use. It is also important to consider whether your current data protection solution can protect newer workloads like Microsoft Teams and Planner. As Copilot is designed to integrate seamlessly across the M365 ecosystem, data protection needs to be comprehensive to ensure that there is adequate coverage across the platform.

As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), you understand the critical role data protection plays in safeguarding your customers’ business. While many Partners have a data protection solution, failing to back up all data introduces significant gaps in your protection strategy, leaving your customers exposed to potential data loss. Data risks are indiscriminate—it doesn’t matter whether some data is protected if other critical pieces are not. These losses can not only impact your customers’ day-to-day operations but also their reputation and financial stability. By implementing a complete backup regimen, you can mitigate these risks effectively and better prepare for AI transformation.

While many Partners may have a data protection solution already, it can be difficult to assess if you have data protection gaps across your customer base. SkyKick Cloud Backup offers intelligent insights and automation, ensuring that all of your customers’ data is backed up efficiently and effectively. By leveraging SkyKick Smart Insights, you can proactively identify potential gaps, optimize your backup processes, and maintain a robust data protection framework. This tool not only enhances your service offerings but also builds trust with your customers, knowing their data is in capable hands.

Let’s consider a scenario where a customer utilizes multiple workloads across Microsoft 365. To showcase this example, we will analyze the charts to assess for data protection trends:

While there is consistent growth in data across all services, there is also a significant vulnerability across Groups & Teams and especially Exchange. Proactively addressing this with your customer interactions positions you as a trusted AI advisor who is also aware of data protection risks. 

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Overall, when preparing your customers for Copilot, their data protection solution must support their AI readiness by being complete, compliant, and comprehensive. SkyKick Cloud Backup provides a comprehensive and efficient way to safeguard all M365 data including Microsoft Outlook, Exchange, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and Planner. Additionally, if you are an existing Partner, leverage Smart Insights today, to remediate any data protection gaps.