Spanning Blog

Welcome to our blog featuring thought leadership and best practices on SaaS backup and recovery, data protection and security, and regular product updates for Spanning Backup for Office 365, Google Workspace, and Salesforce.

Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace: Which Is Right for Your Organization?

Explore key differences between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Compare features & functions and learn why backup is a necessity for both.


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Types of Malware: How to Detect and Prevent Them

Malware attacks are costly and destructive. Learn about the different types of malware, how they work and how to protect your data from these threats.


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Microsoft 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Capabilities, Limitations & Solution

Microsoft 365 DLP helps protect sensitive data in use, in motion, and at rest. However, it has limitations. Discover how to better protect your data.


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Salesforce Data Recovery Service: A Good Backup Option?

Salesforce retired — and then brought back — its data recovery service. Learn why it was reintroduced and why third-party backup is still a necessity.


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Microsoft 365 Security: Features, Best Practices, and the Need for SaaS Backup

Take a deep dive on Microsoft 365 security features, best practices, and the remaining need for SaaS backup to ensure ultimate data protection.


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Onboarding and Offboarding: The Role of IT Pros

Learn how IT pros can (and should) work with the HR team to build an employee onboarding and offboarding program that is consistent and robust.


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Google Workspace vs. G Suite: Demystifying Google Workspace

Google Workspace is an evolved version of G Suite designed for seamless integration between Google applications. Here’s everything to know.


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Data Protection Officer (DPO): Why Your Business Needs One

A data protection officer (DPO) ensures that a company’s processing of individuals’ personal data is done in a GDPR-compliant manner. Learn more.


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Google Vault: Archive, Hold, Search, Export and… Backup?

Google Vault is an advanced archiving tool designed to retain data for eDiscovery and investigations; however, is it a viable backup solution? Learn more.


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Cyber Resilience and Its Importance for Your Business

Cyber resilience helps businesses better defend against cyber crimes, mitigate risks and severity of attacks, and enables business continuity. Learn more.


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