Episode 345 – Microsoft 365 Backup and Microsoft 365 Archive

In episode 345, Ben and Scott dive into the upcoming Microsoft 365 Backup and Microsoft 365 Archive services, exploring how they will affect the ways in which users can backup data in Microsoft 365 (including SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange) and what the benefits of these services will be.

They discuss how these services will impact purchasing backup services directly from Microsoft, and how third-party backup providers can take advantage of this announcement. In addition, they delve into the benefits of using Microsoft 365 Archive, which offers cold-to-cool data storage for inactive data in Microsoft 365, and is meant to provide cost savings for storing older content while maintaining administrative search capabilities and other functionalities.

Ben and Scott also discuss the pricing and value of Microsoft Co-Pilot, a tool that provides users with productivity-oriented solutions such as proposal drafting or generating meeting notes, but raises concerns regarding its pricing and how it compares to existing licensing models. Despite these concerns, they express excitement and the need to see Co-Pilot in action before fully evaluating its value.

Overall, this episode offers a valuable insight into the upcoming Microsoft 365 Backup and Microsoft 365 Archive services, as well as the pricing and value of Microsoft Co-Pilot.