For the past decade, Veeam has delivered innovative data protection solutions specifically designed for cloud and managed service providers (MSPs). With a focus on enabling scalable BaaS and DRaaS offerings, we have consistently supported our partners in meeting the growing demands of the market. As the landscape continues to evolve towards as-a-Service models, we are thrilled to announce the integration of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 into our Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) rental licensing program.
This integration marks a significant milestone in our journey and solidifies our commitment to empowering service providers with cutting-edge data management capabilities. Through Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365, MSPs can now offer reliable, cost-effective, and first-party Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to deliver exceptional data management services for Microsoft 365 workloads.
That said, this is just the beginning of the journey that lies ahead. In the near future, Veeam aims to provide an array of equivalent products, not as traditional software, but offered as-a-Service through Veeam Data Cloud. This means our partners can look forward to a vast ecosystem of flexible, scalable, and intuitive solutions that are tailored to meet the unique needs of their customers.
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 Overview
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 originally launched six years ago and has continuously evolved, now protecting over 21 million Microsoft 365 users worldwide. Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 takes our industry-leading Microsoft 365 backup solution and delivers it as a service.
Service providers can leverage this all-in-one cloud service, which includes software, backup infrastructure, and unlimited storage, to deliver comprehensive data protection and reliable recovery options for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, and Teams. This empowers service providers to have complete control over their customers’ Microsoft 365 backup environment at scale, which helps ensure data security and peace of mind. By using Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365, service providers can enhance their service portfolio offerings and are equipped to meet the evolving data backup and recovery needs of their customers.
Benefits for VCSPs
Choosing the right data management solution is crucial for success in delivering exceptional services to customers. That’s where Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 comes in, offering a range of benefits that support business growth and ensure customer satisfaction. Some of the top benefits include:
- Industry leading data protection for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, and Teams: With Veeam Data Cloud, service providers can confidently assure their customers that their critical data is safe and recoverable. This level of protection enhances customer trust and satisfaction, making it a valuable selling point for service providers.
- Pay-as-you-grow rental icensing model: Service providers often face the challenge of scaling their operations while effectively managing costs. Veeam’s pay-as-you-grow rental licensing model allows service providers to align licensing costs with their revenue growth. With this flexible approach, service providers can expand their customer base and scale offerings without upfront investments.
- An all-in-one secure solution: Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 provides the complete package, including compute, network, updates, and unlimited storage per user. This eliminates the need for service providers to invest in and manage separate infrastructure components. By streamlining operations and simplifying deployment, service providers can focus on delivering exceptional services to their customers while reducing administrative complexities too.
- Quick time-to-market: With Veeam Data Cloud, service providers can quickly provide their customers with reliable data protection services and eliminiate the complexities that are typically associated with setting up and managing a datacenter. This streamlined approach and the ability to easily onboard customers also enables service providers to focus on delivering high-quality services and accelerating their time to market.
- No additional hardware to buy, build, and maintain: By leveraging Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365, service providers can eliminate the need for additional hardware investments. This not only reduces up-front costs, but minimizes ongoing maintenance and management efforts. By simplifying infrastructure requirements, service providers can devote more resources to customer satisfaction, business growth, and service innovation.
- Easy-to-use interface: For service providers, efficiency and ease-of-use are paramount. This intuitive interface allows service providers to quickly perform backup and recovery tasks, monitor operations, and generate reports without needing extensive training or technical expertise. Service providers also have the ability to configure granular backup and restore capabilities for each tenant individually. This enables them to meet the unique needs of their customers by offering both self-service options and fully managed services.
- Centralized multi-tenant management: Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 enables service providers to manage multiple tenants through a single UI. This simplifies the management process and allows for seamless oversight of all tenants in one place.
- Simplified usage reporting: Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 automatically collects usage data on the first day of each month. The aggregated SaaS usage is then automatically added to a monthly usage report and totaled to the end invoice amount. By automating the reporting process, service providers can save time and ensure precise billing for their customers.
Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 presents an enticing opportunity for MSPs who may have previously hesitated to leverage traditional Veeam software for their Microsoft 365 backup solutions. This offering allows MSPs to effortlessly adapt and scale their resources and capabilities to meet the unique requirements of their customers, regardless of the specific market segment they serve.
How to Get Started
If you’re already a VCSP partner, simply head to the VCSP Pulse Homepage to register to sell Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365. Through your existing software volume rental agreement (VRA), you can seamlessly incorporate this solution into your service offerings.
For those who are new to the VCSP program, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more and join for free! By becoming a VCSP partner, you gain access to an extensive ecosystem of resources and support that allow you to deliver cutting-edge data protection solutions to your customers.
To further explore the latest capabilities of Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365, visit our dedicated page.