Happy World Backup Day! 

March 31st, 2025 is World Backup Day! It’s a day dedicated to reminding businesses, IT pros, and everyday users just how important it is to back up your data. And in 2025, with a major system upgrade on the horizon, this reminder couldn’t come at a better time.

Why Celebrate World Backup Day?

“The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of data backup and encourage individuals and businesses to take proactive steps to protect their valuable information.”  Read more here.

World Backup Day was created to raise awareness around data loss—and how easy it is to prevent it. Whether it’s a major system upgrade, a hard drive failure, a ransomware attack, or an accidental deletion, backups are your safety net.

In short, this day exists to stop you from saying, “I wish I had backed that up.”

Why World Backup Day Matters Even More in 2025!

As you’ve probably already heard, Microsoft’s support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. That means many businesses will be planning to upgrade to Windows 11 sometime this year—and while the upgrade brings enhanced security and new features, it also introduces a risk:

Major system upgrades can result in lost files, corrupted data, or failed installations.

We’ve all seen it happen—everything looks fine, you click “Upgrade,” and suddenly… client files are missing, key documents are gone, and the panic sets in.

This year, backing up your data before any system changes isn’t optional—it’s a must.

Best Practices: How to Back Up Like A Pro!

Not sure if your data is properly backed up? Here’s a quick checklist to make sure you’re covered:

  • ✔️ Leverage business-grade cloud storage like Microsoft Azure, SharePoint, and OneDrive for easy file recovery.
  • ✔️ Create external backups on a secure, encrypted hard drive—store it somewhere safe. It is important to note, however, that this method is not preferred and poses many risks to businesses. Hard drives can be easily lost, stolen, or damaged! If you do use external backups, make sure you use them alongside something more secure like cloud storage!
  • ✔️ Work with Cloud Hosting Experts for your company’s data (especially for large teams). Cloud storage can be difficult to manage by yourself, especially if your business is scaling rapidly! Cloud hosting experts like MSPs can alleviate a lot of the stress and confusion around dealing with cloud storage!
  • ✔️ Test your backups regularly to ensure your files are accessible and intact. You don’t want to find out that your business’ data wasn’t properly backed up AFTER it’s too late!

Don’t Wait- Ensure Your Business’ Data Is Backed Up TODAY!

We get it—backups aren’t the most exciting part of IT, but losing critical data during a system upgrade? That’s a headache you don’t want!

What World Backup Day Reminds Us!

World Backup Day 2025 is all about protecting your data, preparing you for the Microsoft Windows 11 Upgrade, and keeping your business running smoothly!

Bonus Tip: Get Help from Backup Experts

At Tech-Keys, we specialize in Backup and Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft OneDrive, and all things Cloud Hosting!

Need help backing up or planning for Windows 11?

📞 Contact Us Today and let’s make sure you’re ready!