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October 16, 2023

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# Nine reasons why you need to back up Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

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## Microsoft and Google are not 100% responsible for your data

Microsoft 365 (M365) and Google Workspace (GWS) are standard productivity suites across the globe. With a diverse array of cloud-based productivity tools tailored for modern organizations, they’re user friendly, collaborative and offer vast amounts of storage for business data. Although both Microsoft and Google bear some responsibility for protecting that data, they are not 100% responsible, putting businesses at risk. 

This infographic explores 9 reasons why businesses need better backup and data protection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Learn the limitations of Microsoft and Google’s native protection and the steps you should take to secure your business.

[M365 Backup & Recovery](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/tag/m365-backup-and-recovery/)