CrashPlan Expands Backup Tools for Small Businesses
The data protection company now offers server and Google Workspace backup services to its small business product line.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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CrashPlan has introduced new backup capabilities for Windows and Linux servers and Google Workspace applications. These services are tailored for businesses with fewer than 250 users.
Why it matters
Smaller organizations often face significant security and operational risks while lacking dedicated IT staff or the budgets for complex data systems. Protecting against ransomware is essential, as severe breaches can cost small businesses more than 7% of their annual revenue.
The new product line supports businesses with up to 250 users, providing 50GB of pooled cloud storage per user. Systems utilize deduplication, compression, and incremental backups with immutable, isolated server protections.
The players
CrashPlan
CrashPlan is a data protection and backup software provider known for its endpoint and server security solutions.
The details
The platform automates cloud-to-cloud backups via centralized policies, ensuring protection for Gmail and Google Drive content. It allows small businesses to secure critical server and workspace data without maintaining extensive internal infrastructure.
Timeline
The new backup services became generally available on October 21, 2026.
The Tech Race
This development follows the broader industry trend of shifting data protection toward cloud-native backup and recovery services. By simplifying complex security protocols, CrashPlan is positioning itself to capture the underserviced market of small and midsize businesses.
Small business administrators can now consolidate server and workspace backups into one managed environment to streamline security workflows. The integration reduces the technical burden on internal staff by running background backups without the need for constant manual oversight.
The takeaway
Small businesses should prioritize implementing automated, immutable backups to defend against the high frequency of modern ransomware attacks. Regularly auditing your cloud storage usage can help ensure that pool allocations meet your team’s growth needs.
Further reading
Find more insights on protecting digital infrastructure in our Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ChannelLife US.
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