Unlocking Data Security: Discover the 2025-26 Top 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS Backup Solutions for Midmarket Enterprises!

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Unlocking Data Security: Discover the 2025-26 Top 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS Backup Solutions for Midmarket Enterprises!

2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS Backup Solutions – Midmarket Edition Report Now Available

September 11, 2025 — Jerome M. Wendt

DCIG is excited to announce the immediate release of the comprehensive 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS Backup Solutions – Midmarket Edition Report. This new report is designed to aid midmarket enterprises in identifying and selecting the most capable and effective backup solutions available today to safeguard their critical data stored within Microsoft 365. ### The Rising Importance of Microsoft 365 in Midmarket Enterprises

Since its debut in 2013 as Office 365, Microsoft 365 has undergone significant growth, with adoption accelerating sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic. From an estimated 20 million users in 2020, Microsoft 365’s footprint now surpasses 430 million paid commercial users worldwide. Notably, Microsoft Teams, a key collaboration tool within the suite, boasts over 300 million active monthly users. Its penetration into the enterprise sector is especially profound, with 93% of Fortune 100 companies relying on Teams for critical communications.

Microsoft’s commitment to strengthening its enterprise offerings continues to resonate with midmarket businesses as they increasingly utilize advanced features such as:

  • Microsoft Entra: Formerly Azure Active Directory, Entra is the core identity management system for Microsoft 365. It delivers essential security services including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and comprehensive user governance. It also supports advanced management capabilities like overseeing AI agents accessing company resources.

  • Microsoft Power Platform: This suite empowers organizations to streamline internal workflows and derive actionable insights through automation tools like Power Automate and data visualization utilities like Power BI. Powered by Microsoft Copilot, the built-in AI assistant, the platform can automate complex processes, generate reports, and surface business intelligence by leveraging data within Microsoft 365. ### The Critical Need for Robust Microsoft 365 Data Protection

As midmarket enterprises deepen their reliance on Microsoft 365’s evolving features, the complexity of protecting their data correspondingly intensifies. Organizations must ensure they have reliable third-party SaaS backup solutions that cover core Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.

Furthermore, midmarket companies adopting newer services like Microsoft Entra and Power Platform must evaluate backup solutions’ capabilities to protect data tied to these functionalities. Currently, support for backing up data in such emerging Microsoft 365 components remains in early stages. Prospective buyers should carefully scrutinize each provider’s development roadmap to confirm ongoing and future protection coverage.

Highlights of the 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Report

To generate the 2025-26 TOP 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS Backup Solutions – Midmarket Edition Report, DCIG analyzed approximately 30 third-party backup products. Of these, 21 met DCIG’s stringent midmarket criteria. Each solution underwent evaluation across hundreds of features, categorized into five primary areas:

  • Anti-ransomware/Cyber Resilience: How well the solution safeguards against ransomware and enhances overall cyber defense.
  • Backup: The robustness and reliability of data backup processes.
  • Billing, Configuration, and Licensing: Flexibility and transparency in managing licenses, billing, and solution setup.
  • Recovery and Restore: Efficiency and effectiveness in recovering and restoring data post-incident.
  • Support: Quality and availability of customer and technical support.

How to Access the Report

Interested midmarket enterprises, IT professionals, and decision-makers can obtain the 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Microsoft 365 SaaS Backup Solutions – Midmarket Edition Report for $495. Purchase inquiries should be directed via email to DCIG, who will provide further instructions on acquiring the report.

Additionally, some vendors offering the top-ranked solutions have licensed the full report or specific solution profiles, allowing access through their channels.

About DCIG

DCIG is a respected analyst and advisory firm focused on identifying and ranking IT infrastructure and software solutions that best meet enterprise and midmarket business needs. The firm specializes in in-depth research to facilitate well-informed technology decision-making.

For more information or to request a briefing, visit DCIG’s website or contact their support team.

Protecting your Microsoft 365 data has never been more important. The 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Report empowers midmarket enterprises with the insights to choose backup solutions that deliver security, resilience, and peace of mind in today’s dynamic digital environment.

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