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NRLA secures its business-critical M365 data with OpenText Cloudally Backup

The UK’s leading trade association with 100k+ members protects their customer’s M365 data ensuring reliable Microsoft 365 data protection & compliance.

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We looked online, did a search, and CloudAlly hit the mark because it was inexpensive and offered a free trial for proof of concept. One of the major benefits of the platform is it’s so simple to use and was very easy to connect to Azure and Entra ID. I can fit and forget, and leave the platform alone to do its job while I do mine.

Alastair Gilchrist

Chief Technology Officer

National Residential Landlords Association

Industry: Non Profit

Solution: Opentext CloudAlly Backup for Microsoft 365

Company Size: 51-200 employees

Location: United Kingdom

The Struggle to Backup Data: A New Challenge for the NRLA

As a forward-thinking organization, the NRLA prioritizes safeguarding the vast amount of sensitive data it handles daily. Previously relying on a Synology NAS system to store Microsoft 365 backups, the NRLA was at a crossroads when it transitioned to remote work. “When we closed the offices, we had no way to store our backups,” recalls Gilchrist. They sought a reliable and cost-effective cloud-based solution that aligned with its operational needs and provided quick recovery.

We looked online, did a search, and CloudAlly hit the mark because it was inexpensive and offered a free trial for proof of concept. One of the major benefits of the platform is it’s so simple to use and was very easy to connect to Azure and Entra ID. I can fit and forget, and leave the platform alone to do its job while I do mine.

Peace of Mind with CloudAlly’s M365 Backup: A Perfect Fit for the NRLA

Since implementing CloudAlly’s backup solution over two and a half years ago, the NRLA has experienced a transformative improvement in its data protection strategy. With CloudAlly, all Microsoft 365 backups are secure and automated, ensuring comprehensive protection for the NRLA’s data. The key value that CloudAlly brings to the NRLA includes:

Automated Backups: Secure daily backups provide reassurance with no manual intervention.
Effortless Scalability: “It grows as we grow,” auto-addition of licenses ensures that the solution adapts seamlessly to the organization’s evolving needs.
Quick Recovery: The NRLA has used CloudAlly to quickly recover critical files deleted by staff, saving time and effort.
Ease of Use: “I can fit and forget and leave the platform alone to do its job while I do mine.”
Intuitive Monitoring: CloudAlly’s actionable summary and exception email alerts and filterable logs enable intuitive, transparent monitoring. “I get a report to my desktop every day, very quick and easy to see if there’s a problem,” affirms Gilchrist.

Whether recovering accidentally deleted files or ensuring daily backups run seamlessly, CloudAlly has become an indispensable part of the NRLA’s data protection strategy. What stands out most for Gilchrist is the confidence and peace of mind CloudAlly provides. “Having the confidence of an offsite cloud backup for me is fantastic. It takes a lot of weight off my mind,” he concludes.

If you rely only on native protection, you’re at risk.

Why Microsoft 365 still needs backup

Microsoft 365 keeps your services running, but it does not eliminate the risk of data loss caused by accidental deletion, human error, malicious actions, sync issues, ransomware, or retention gaps. Native restore options are limited, time-bound, and can overwrite current data.

Human error happens

Users delete files, emails, folders, and site data every day. Without independent backup, recovery windows can be short and incomplete.

Cyber incidents spread fast

Ransomware, malicious insiders, and compromised accounts can corrupt or destroy data across mailboxes, drives, and collaboration tools.

Compliance needs recoverability

Retention alone is not the same as recoverability. Backup helps support audit, legal, and business continuity requirements. SOC Type 1, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, HIPAA, GDPR.