Over the past decade, higher education has undergone a digital transformation unlike any other sector. Cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365 have redefined how they deliver learning, conduct research, and collaborate globally.
But as digital adoption accelerates, so too does data risk. From ransomware attacks to accidental deletions and compliance breaches, higher education institutions are now managing petabytes of sensitive information, often with limited budgets and overextended IT teams.
Many assume that Microsoft automatically backs up their data. It doesn’t. Microsoft ensures uptime and availability, but data protection and recovery remain the your responsibility.
This gap has led universities to ask a critical question:
How can we protect data efficiently and affordably, without compromising security or academic continuity? The answer increasingly lies in two principles shaping the future of IT in higher education: consumption-based backup models and zero trust data protection.
