Several converging trends are shaping Microsoft Dataverse usage
(and all SaaS platforms to some extent) right now. First, the rate of
data growth is staggering. The 120 zettabytes generated in 2023
are expected to surge by over 150% to 181 zettabytes by 2025. This
explosive growth is driven by several factors, including the rise of
low-code and no-code platforms, such as Microsoft Power Apps’
25 million monthly users (up 40% year over year). These platforms
have democratized application development, allowing citizen
developers—individuals without formal coding or IT experience—to
create business-specific applications - fast. Unsurprisingly, these
applications generate huge amounts of data.

While all of this data is being generated, regulators are trying to keep
pace. With increased digitization, cyberattacks and data breaches
have become more frequent. As a result, regulatory bodies have
expanded their focus on restoration and recovery, emphasizing the
importance of business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR)
planning, with a specific focus on data resiliency. Taken together, all of these trends emphasize the need for a robust data protection solution. Whether your organization is dealing with increasing application adoption, heightened compliance focus, how to embrace generative AI or growing data volumes, it's essential to implement safeguards.

This guide will help you understand the importance of protecting your
Dynamics CRM and Power Apps data and strategies for doing so.