Data Backup
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News
01 Dec 2021
Dell extends Cyber Recovery ransomware protection to AWS
Dell EMC's PowerProtect Cyber Recovery launched in AWS Marketplace, providing customers with a way to isolate their data in AWS-based storage instead of on premises. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
Zerto launches DR orchestration tool for AWS EC2
The new Zerto In-Cloud is standalone DR automation and orchestration software that uses EBS snapshots and AWS APIs instead of Zerto's continuous data protection technology. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2021
Datadobi adds Azure Blob as unstructured data storage target
Datadobi DobiProtect has gained support for Azure Blob, extending its cross-protocol replication capabilities between NAS and cloud object storage beyond S3-compatible targets. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Mar 2021
Back up Kubernetes persistent volumes with snapshots
A snapshot is a useful tool to back up Kubernetes persistent volumes. Follow these steps to create a snapshot on GKE using YAML files and kubectl commands. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Mar 2021
Operational resilience frameworks hinge on breaking down silos
Resilience is more than just business continuity and disaster recovery. Operational resilience depends on communication among many different business functions at an organization. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2021
NetApp Astra goes GA, adds Kubernetes data protection
NetApp Astra, a data management service for Kubernetes workloads, gained snapshotting, application-level backups and cloning and became generally available this week. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2021
Catalogic builds out CloudCasa with cloud database support
Catalogic has added support for AWS RDS to its CloudCasa Kubernetes backup-as-a-service platform, citing overlap between customers who need container backup and cloud database backup. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Mar 2021
Compare file sync vs. backup for data protection
The use of both file syncs and backups could be beneficial for enterprises, as each has its advantages. Pay particular attention to security and point-in-time recovery. Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2021
Arcserve UDP 8.0 update focuses on ransomware protection
After its latest update, Arcserve's flagship data protection software has integrated Sophos security and supports AWS S3 Object Lock to make backups immutable. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Feb 2021
Top 3 backup and recovery requirements for data protection
Data protection teams are responsible for some of an organization's most critical activities. The right policies, testing and technologies are key to a backup and recovery plan. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2021
The reality of Docker disaster recovery in practice
A successful Docker DR strategy must account for a range of factors, including the host infrastructure, networks and redundancy in the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2021
Veeam Backup & Replication v11 adds CDP, immutability option
Continuous data protection leads Veeam's Backup & Replication update. The vendor also recently launched its Backup for Google Cloud Platform and penciled in a date for VeeamON. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2021
Arcserve and StorageCraft merge to address broader market
The Arcserve-StorageCraft merger combines the products and channel partners of both companies, with the hope it will address the needs of businesses of all sizes. Continue Reading
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Answer
23 Feb 2021
Build a Microsoft 365 backup policy with these 4 components
Like other major SaaS applications, Microsoft 365 requires proper data backup. Use these four elements to develop a formal Microsoft 365 backup policy. Continue Reading
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News
18 Feb 2021
Komprise launches replication for FlashArray File Services
Komprise Asynchronous Replication enables file-based replication for more granular restores in backup and DR use cases. It is first available on Pure FlashArray File Services. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Feb 2021
Kubernetes backup demands new IT practices and tools
IT admins need to evolve their backup strategies to accommodate for the highly dynamic nature of Kubernetes environments -- and the right tool can go a long way. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Feb 2021
Bolster an operational resilience strategy with these tips
What's the first step to achieve operational resilience? Knowing which assets and activities are most critical to the business. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2021
Index Engines' CyberSense SDK expands its third-party reach
CyberSense can more easily integrate with third-party backup and storage platforms with its new API-based developer's kit, giving customers a powerful ransomware detection tool. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2021
The top backup and disaster recovery services of 2020
Products of the Year judges were impressed with the innovation of backup and DR services winners. Container backup and compliance are among the key market needs. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2021
Rewind backup moves forward with BackHub acquisition
With the acquisition of BackHub, Rewind's SaaS data protection extends to GitHub, helping customers protect their code without having to cobble together backup themselves. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2021
HVAC/R distributor meets SLAs with Cohesity backup
Master Group replaced its legacy infrastructure with Cisco HyperFlex protected by Cohesity backup. This led to faster backups and restores, and an excuse to throw out tape. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2021
HYCU backup enters SaaS territory with Office 365 support
HYCU backup and recovery for Microsoft Office 365 marks the vendor's first protection for software as a service, with further expansion expected soon. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Feb 2021
Follow these standards for business continuity and resilience
Business continuity, disaster recovery and resilience professionals have numerous IT standards they can reference for nearly every aspect of planning. Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2021
OwnBackup CEO: Funding will support M&A, products, IPO plans
In this Q&A, OwnBackup CEO Sam Gutmann discusses how the company is working towards going public as well as his near-term product and staffing plans. Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2021
IT company clicks with OpenShift Container Storage snapshots
Red Hat's OpenShift Container Storage 4.6 update brought data protection functionality to the platform, allowing APIS IT to put more critical workloads on it. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2021
Rewind CEO plans to expand SaaS app backup coverage
Rewind's CEO says SaaS applications that aren't 'the big three' also need backup. Rewind currently protects e-commerce apps, but will expand to cover GitHub, ZenDesk and Trello. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
29 Jan 2021
How retailers can manage data loss threats during remote work
Mike Potter breaks down three of the largest data loss causes for e-commerce companies -- human error, cybercrime and third-party integrations -- and how to prevent them. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2021
Emphasize backup for container data protection
As container adoption continues to grow, admins have to rethink their data backup and protection strategies. Luckily, there are some best practices and tools that can help. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2021
Optimize a BCDR strategy for 2021 and beyond
COVID-19 has changed the way many organizations view BCDR. Along with an increased interest in resilience, a pandemic-proof BCDR plan is likely top of mind for 2021. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2021
Top 10 tips to effectively manage the data backup process
An organization's backup process should be comprehensive -- it could save the business in a crisis. These 10 tips describe how to run the process from start to finish. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2021
Commvault Metallic expansion includes Salesforce and on-premises
Commvault's Metallic backup now covers Salesforce, Microsoft Teams and other workloads. The vendor's investment in recurring revenue has led to its best fiscal quarter ever. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2021
Veeam backups save Alaska community from ransomware attack
Kodiak Island Borough transitioned to Veeam backups just in the nick of time. After successfully recovering from a ransomware attack, the IT department added more Veeam protection. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2021
Use APIs to create a custom disaster recovery report
The right set of PowerShell commands and API calls can go a long way to build and customize a disaster recovery report. Learn how with these steps. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2021
Commvault CEO says we won't go back to pre-COVID-19 ways
Commvault CEO Sanjay Mirchandani says cloud adoption and remote collaboration will stay after the pandemic, but in-person events and physical data centers will be scaled back. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2021
Everbridge CTO details critical event management 'wake-up call'
Everbridge CTO Imad Mouline discusses how the coronavirus pandemic changed his company and businesses around the world, plus how organizations can improve crisis management. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jan 2021
Evaluate cloud-based object storage for backup
Explore the benefits of backing up to object storage in the cloud and why it's important to consider providers' pricing, connectivity options and features. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2021
Veritas acquires HubStor for SaaS data protection
The HubStor product will continue to be offered, but Veritas intends to integrate its technology and capabilities into its Enterprise Data Services Platform in the future. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jan 2021
6 data backup service providers to watch
Evaluate how offerings from six prominent BaaS providers differ when it comes to considerations such as pricing, scope of coverage and the amount of data they can back up. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jan 2021
Indiana hospital hops on cloud data protection with Clumio
Rush Memorial Hospital switched from on-premises backup and disaster recovery to cloud data protection through Clumio, significantly reducing its costs and backup management burden. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2021
Defend against ransomware with these 5 data backup products
Consider backup and recovery tools that incorporate ransomware protection to help defend against cyberthreats. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2021
Dell data protection products portfolio keeps evolving
Follow the rebranding and renaming transitions of the multitude of Dell data protection products acquired and cultivated over the past 30 years. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2021
JetStream Software carries DR to Azure VMware Solution
JetStream DR for Azure VMware Solution allows customers to failover on-premises VMware VMs to Azure VMware Solution. The data is stored in Azure. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Dec 2020
Top 2020 data backup tips target remote protection, cloud
From improved security to SaaS protection, these data backup tips are important for your business, especially in an IT world changed by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading
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28 Dec 2020
Zix acquires CloudAlly backup for SaaS data protection
Zix plans to integrate CloudAlly backup and recovery with its Secure Cloud email security and compliance platform. Backup was a technology that Zix needed. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Dec 2020
6 common Backup Exec error codes and how to resolve them
Backup Exec, which is now under the Veritas brand, is one of the top names in data protection. If a Backup Exec error occurs, it may be one of the codes analyzed below. Continue Reading
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News
28 Dec 2020
COVID-19 impact on data backup will continue in 2021
COVID-19 accelerated certain data backup trends throughout 2020. Now, with vaccines available, experts share what they believe 2021 has in store for backup and recovery. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Dec 2020
Remote disaster recovery presents new business challenges
With more employees working remotely than ever, natural disasters and other typical DR crises present an entirely new challenge. How can businesses tackle this new set of risks? Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Dec 2020
Where disaster recovery strategy stands post-2020
Predictably, some 2019 forecasts of what disaster recovery might look like in 2020 didn't quite hit the mark. However, funding and cybersecurity were evergreen concerns. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Dec 2020
How can a pandemic business continuity plan cover employees?
A major element in maintaining business continuity during a pandemic is taking care of employee health. Pandemic-specific planning must be a part of the overall BCDR plan. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2020
In 2020, backup and recovery technologies play critical role
It was a big year for backup and recovery. Data protection technology evolved and shifted in a year dominated by the pandemic, while several vendors raised significant funding. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
18 Dec 2020
How to implement asynchronous replication in Apache Pulsar
David Kjerrumgaard explains how asynchronous replication works in Apache Pulsar for those still learning to use this platform as part of their data backup strategy. Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2020
Rubrik acquires Igneous Systems' unstructured data tech
Rubrik found Igneous Systems' large-scale unstructured data management capabilities to be complementary to its own and plans to fold it into the Rubrik platform. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2020
Clumio launches air-gapped data protection service
Intended as an add-on to non-Clumio data protection, RansomProtect SaaS provides an additional bunker for data through an isolated recovery environment. Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2020
X Series Arcserve backup appliances have built-in security
Arcserve X Series appliances have Sophos Intercept X Advanced built in and can scale to three petabytes. All Arcserve backup appliances now ship with Sophos software. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Dec 2020
What does your backup and recovery audit checklist need?
This backup and recovery audit checklist offers a comprehensive group of controls and evidence examples to get you ready for the important process of IT auditing. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Dec 2020
Transition to modern backup strategy for a refresh
Time takes its toll on both data and backup technologies. Careful planning and preparation can keep enterprise data intact and accessible for many years to come. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2020
Trilio raises $15M in funding for Kubernetes protection
Sensing market opportunity, Trilio's CEO said he will seize it by using the funds to bolster sales and marketing. Trilio has raised a total of $22 million in funding. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Dec 2020
Commvault vs. Zerto: How do their DR products compare?
Learn how Commvault Disaster Recovery and Zerto Enterprise Cloud Edition can help organizations protect, recover, and retain their virtual and on-premises data and applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Dec 2020
Colocation in disaster recovery: Everything you need to know
Colocation is an important DR strategy and it's a vital resource for ensuring mission-critical systems and data files can be securely protected and available when needed. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2020
Veeam cloud backup updates target Teams, Amazon RDS
Veeam Software boosted its backup for AWS and Microsoft Office 365 data. Both of the cloud-based platforms are trending up in the data protection market. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2020
Rubrik's latest update goes faster, covers more clouds
Rubrik's update focuses on backup speed and cloud workload support, but the industry is trending away from traditional databases and toward cloud-hosted databases and containers. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2020
Google's Actifio acquisition adds cloud DR, copy management
Google sees Actifio acquisition bolstering its disaster recovery and backup for Google Cloud Platform. No price was disclosed for the private company valued at more than $1 billion. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2020
Prepare for a business continuity audit with the FFIEC handbook
The FFIEC 'Business Continuity Management' handbook can serve as a guide to ensure that BC activities are consistent with best practices and are ready for an audit. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2020
How to manage virtual disaster recovery setup costs
Creating a virtual disaster recovery setup shouldn't be pricey, but costs can easily add up if providers don't take all expenses into account. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Nov 2020
Backing up Exchange: Best practices for protection
Your organization could accomplish Microsoft Exchange backup with native protection or through third-party offerings. It all depends on what you are trying to protect. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2020
Veeam roadmap: Cloud, containers, virtual VeeamON 2021
The Veeam roadmap seeks to take advantage of trends in data protection, from an increasing use of cloud-based workloads to the need for better cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Nov 2020
Download a backup testing checklist to stay prepared
How can you be sure a backup will be successful if you don't test it? Use this backup testing checklist to confirm such important steps as timing and detection of any anomalies. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Nov 2020
Business continuity vendors bolster offerings during pandemic
Organizations must ensure their pandemic business continuity and technology DR plans address cybersecurity, as well as remote employees, social distancing and company shutdowns. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2020
AvePoint enters $2B initial public merger with Apex SPAC
AvePoint wants to use funds to invest in MSPs and push into the SMB market, and CEO Tianyi Jiang said a merger with Apex would be faster and easier than a regular IPO. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Nov 2020
After-action report template and guide for DR planning
Conducting an after-action report following disasters or internal DR exercises is a critical process that will help prepare an organization for future disruptive events. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2020
Kubernetes backup moves to forefront
Market appetite for Kubernetes backup is heating up, and product updates from Trilio, Commvault, Portworx and other vendors show an eagerness to attract early customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Nov 2020
Backupify vs. Spanning: Data protection beyond SaaS backup
Learn how comprehensive cloud-based data protection and recovery services from Backupify and Spanning Cloud Apps compare, as well as which unique features set them apart. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2020
Druva acquisition of sfApex 'completes' Salesforce protection
In acquiring sfApex, Druva gains key Salesforce data protection capabilities for its overall Cloud Platform. Competition includes mostly point products. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2020
Zerto unveils Kubernetes support at ZertoCon 2020
Zerto talked about its future releases during its ZertoCon 2020 virtual event. Next year, Zerto plans to release Kubernetes support and workflows for operational backup. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Nov 2020
How IT handles edge storage challenges from COVID-19
The COVID-19 'wake-up call' has stressed IT and storage teams, but those already using public clouds could adapt to new edge storage requirements posed by remote work. Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2020
Castellan Solutions launches with business continuity suite
Newly rebranded Castellan's offerings include risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery management, and emergency notification and incident management. Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2020
Catalogic opens doors to CloudCasa Kubernetes backup
CloudCasa is a SaaS platform that delivers data protection and disaster recovery for Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift clusters. Catalogic is testing the waters with a free beta. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2020
Quest Software's QoreStor adds direct link to cold cloud
QoreStor 7.0's enhancements include letting customers use object storage in QoreStor's main data repository and support for cold cloud storage tiers such as AWS Glacier. Continue Reading
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Infographic
05 Nov 2020
Enterprise backup as a service explained
Enterprise BaaS is a software as a service that delivers backup and recovery services that connect systems to the cloud. Learn how BaaS works, pros and cons, and best practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Oct 2020
It's a new age for hot site disaster recovery
Hot sites are a viable disaster recovery strategy, but high costs and changing DR risks have made alternatives like disaster recovery as a service a more appealing option. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Oct 2020
Updated FFIEC 'Business Continuity' handbook highlights planning
The FFIEC handbook on business continuity has been updated by the organization to place greater emphasis on planning, with more detailed information on testing and exercises. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2020
LiveProcess emergency management aids California county
A regional coalition of hospitals, nursing facilities and other major healthcare centers uses one platform for key emergency management and communications. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2020
Odaseva raises $25M to fuel global and platform expansions
Odaseva CEO and founder Sovan Bin said he sought funding to keep up with growth as adoption increased after COVID-19 struck; Microsoft 365 support planned. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2020
2 important edge data storage backup best practices
Edge data storage backup has become a key component of data protection plans. File sync-and-share software can complement this important backup process. Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2020
Index Engines hones CyberSense for backup data protection
CyberSense uses full content analysis and machine learning to detect a potential ransomware attack. Version 7.5 features better performance and more workload support. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Oct 2020
Creating a post-pandemic recovery plan is an ongoing process
There is still much to learn about post-pandemic DR at this stage of COVID-19. Organizations should keep an eye on pandemic-specific software changes and updated recovery tools. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2020
Cloud adoption helped university prepare for COVID-19, fires
Increased cloud adoption and expanded data protection helped the University of the Pacific deal with a rough stretch of 2020 that included a pandemic and regional wildfires. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Oct 2020
6 Kubernetes backup tools to address container app protection
Organizations that need to ensure they have a Kubernetes data protection strategy in place should examine how products from these six vendors could help address their needs. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2020
Clumio CEO says COVID-19 has driven more people to SaaS
Driven by factors ranging from COVID-19 to Kubernetes, Clumio CEO Poojan Kumar said his enterprise customers want to simplify backup and are readily adopting cloud and SaaS. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2020
Veeam backup software targets Google cloud data, containers
Veeam is launching more cloud-native backup and continuing to move forward on its integration with recently acquired Kubernetes data protection provider Kasten. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2020
Zerto launches separate backup product alongside 8.5 update
Zerto Data Protection uses the same CDP tech found in Zerto Enterprise Cloud Edition to deliver low-RTO backups. Zerto 8.5 also added backup-related features. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2020
Druva NAS backup aims for cheaper, smarter protection
The Druva Cloud Platform now features NAS support that can automatically tier to cold storage and exclude data that doesn't need protection, cutting down on costs. Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2020
Cohesity plans to launch entire suite as a service on AWS
Cohesity has chosen AWS as its preferred cloud provider and plans to launch all its data protection and management products on the cloud platform, starting with DataProtect. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 Oct 2020
Does your data backup system ensure data protection?
With so many dangerous threats in the IT landscape, make sure you protect your data backups from the likes of corruption, unauthorized access and leakage. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2020
Commvault serves up a slice of cloud for backup storage
Metallic Cloud Storage Service lets customers use Azure cloud as a backup target for Commvault backup software and HyperScale X, but as a fully managed service through Commvault. Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2020
Datto IPO doesn't mean other backup vendors will follow
Experts say Datto's deep investment in MSPs and the SMB market made it well-positioned for an IPO, and it doesn't mean other data protection vendors should do the same. Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2020
Veeam acquisition of Kasten boosts Kubernetes backup
Veeam makes another move in the emerging field of Kubernetes data protection with its acquisition of Kasten. Veeam and Kasten had a technology, sales and marketing partnership. Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2020
Datrium DRaaS relaunched as VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery
Datrium DRaaS is now VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery as part of integration with VMware. It replicates directly to VMware vCloud and doesn't need Datrium DVX to run. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Oct 2020
Understanding BC, resilience standards and how to comply
Follow these nine steps to first identify relevant business continuity and resilience standards and, second, launch a successful compliance program at your organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Oct 2020
CCPA compliance still unclear long past deadline
Despite the July 1 CCPA compliance deadline having long past, many executives are still unclear how the law applies to their business. Privacy experts weigh in on the latest enforcements. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2020
Cohesity tries to fill 'SLA gap' with backup-DR combo
Cohesity's new SiteContinuity product is an automated disaster recovery product that uses the company's backup and continuous data protection capabilities based on the data's SLA. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Sep 2020
Microsoft 365 disaster recovery options: Native vs. third-party
While Microsoft offers disaster recovery for its 365 platform, you might need more protection. Explore some of the available options, plus how to create a DR plan. Continue Reading