Gartner Inc. predicts that by 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritise the backup of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications as a critical requirement, a massive leap from 15% in 2024.
According to Gartner’s latest forecast, global end-user SaaS spending will grow 20% to a total of $247.2 billion in 2024 and reach nearly $300 billion in 2025.
“The risk of IT outages underscores the urgent need for regular backup and recovery of critical enterprise data,” said Michael Hoeck, senior director analyst at Gartner.
“Integrating Backup as a Service (BaaS) is essential for safeguarding cloud workloads and maintaining operational continuity. Furthermore, enterprises must understand the shared data responsibility model of SaaS applications and evaluate their vendors’ data protection measures. If these measures are inadequate, third-party solutions should be considered to guarantee comprehensive data protection,” said Hoeck.
BaaS adoption
The SaaS application backup market is growing, led by specialised startups and established enterprise backup and recovery software solutions companies.
By 2028, Gartner predicts 75% of large enterprises will adopt BaaS alongside on-premises tools to back up cloud and on-premises workloads.
Safeguards
To effectively safeguard SaaS-based application data, Gartner recommends governance assessment of SaaS capabilitiesincluding data protection and recovery capabilities.
Gartner also underscores the importance of verifying the SaaS vendor’s ability to protect and recover data and considering third-party SaaS backup solutions to complement the native capabilities of SaaS vendors.
“As the market matures, it is essential for businesses to conduct thorough governance assessments and verify the capabilities of their SaaS vendors. Leveraging third-party backup solutions can significantly enhance data protection and recovery, ensuring that enterprise data remains secure and accessible,” said Hoeck.
