Cloud backup
Cloud backup is a popular alternative to traditional data backup and recovery storage media, such as tape and disk. Learn about whether cloud backup is the best data protection method for your enterprise, what to look for in a cloud storage or online data backup service, and cloud backup security best practices.
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Conference Coverage
01 Jul 2025
HPE Discover 2025 news and conference guide
Use this guide to stay up to date on the latest from HPE, and watch for timely news updates from the HPE Discover 2025 conference, taking place in Las Vegas from June 23 to 26. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2025
Rubrik expands cloud databases and Oracle Cloud protection
Backup vendor Rubrik will protect numerous new workloads in the platform this year, but cybersecurity experts warn customers to continue prepping for threats. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 May 2025
What is image-based backup?
Image-based backup creates a copy of an operating system (OS) and all the data associated with it, including the system state and application configurations. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Apr 2025
The road to carbon neutrality is paved with efficient backups
Backups are an unavoidable aspect of IT that can contribute to a larger carbon footprint. Learn how your business can transition to a more carbon-neutral backup strategy here. Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2025
Cyber resilience now a top priority for backup platforms
The latest updates to backup platforms such as HYCU, Commvault, Cohesity, Rubrik and Keepit bolster cyber resilience in both technology and customer readiness. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Mar 2025
10 multi-cloud backup considerations for admins
Using a multi-cloud data backup strategy can be good for data protection, but make sure that the providers are a good fit for your business first. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Mar 2025
What is cloud NAS (cloud network-attached storage)?
Cloud NAS (network-attached storage) is remote storage that is accessed over the internet as if it is local. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Mar 2025
What is lift and shift?
Lift and shift is a strategy for moving an application or operation from one environment to another without stopping to redesign its workflow. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Mar 2025
Compare SaaS data retention policies from 5 major providers
How long is your SaaS platform keeping your data? Learn how these five popular vendors handle data retention. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2025
Druva founder and CEO talks Azure integration, IPO and AI
In this Q&A, Druva founder and CEO Jaspreet Singh talks about the SaaS platform's latest integration with Azure, if an IPO is in the future and the Dru AI copilots. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Mar 2025
What is a disaster recovery plan (DRP)?
A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a documented, structured approach that describes how an organization can quickly resume operations after an unplanned incident. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2025
Druva debuts fully integrated support for Microsoft Azure
Druva's SaaS platform expands beyond AWS with new embedded support for Microsoft Azure storage workload backups after more than a decade of AWS exclusivity. Continue Reading
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Answer
04 Mar 2025
The ultimate guide to SaaS backup
Software-as-a-service applications are everywhere these days. But do you know where your SaaS backups are? Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2025
Rubrik expands cloud, SaaS and database protection services
Backup and recovery for Microsoft Identity services, alongside new offerings for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Red Hat OpenShift, come to Rubrik's platform. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2025
Backup vendor Veeam gets an equity stake from Microsoft
Veeam plans deeper AI integrations in Microsoft 365 and other Azure services through Microsoft equity investment and expanded partnership. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2025
Arctera CEO: Focus is on new capabilities for backup products
Data backup vendor Arctera, which consists of former Veritas businesses, will continue to sell these products separately as it looks to improve and expand its offerings. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2025
New StorPool KVM disaster recovery service aids adoption
New Disaster Recovery Engine service by StorPool Storage enables automated snapshot and metadata recovery of KVMs in open source cloud platforms. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2025
Cohesity exec: Gaia will 'unlock' data for AI applications
In this Q&A, Cohesity's Greg Statton explains how the Gaia offering connects data and AI services, with more capabilities coming following the acquisition of Veritas last year. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jan 2025
4 AWS Backup best practices for reliable data protection
Unlock the power of AWS Backup. Discover how this centralized service enhances data reliability, fortifies disaster recovery and safeguards resources. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2025
9 enterprise cloud backup services to consider in 2025
Cloud backup services play a major role in modern data protection. With so many providers to choose from, businesses must prioritize the features they need. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jan 2025
The history of cloud computing explained
Get a clear view of cloud's historical milestones, how it evolved into the juggernaut it is today and transformed the commercial and working worlds for businesses and consumers. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2025
Commvault automates Microsoft Active Directory reforestation
Commvault's latest offering enables the Microsoft AD forest to sprout back from disasters or ransomware through new automation and visualization tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Dec 2024
Top public cloud service providers of 2025: How they compare
As the market share gap tightens among AWS, Microsoft and Google, see how their features and offerings stack up against each other and some of the smaller cloud providers. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2024
Acquisitions defined enterprise backup market in 2024
From massive acquisitions to an IPO, major enterprise backup vendors spent much of 2024 consolidating the market. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Dec 2024
What is pay-as-you-go cloud computing (PAYG cloud computing)?
Pay-as-you-go cloud computing, or PAYG cloud computing, is a payment method for cloud computing that charges based on usage. The practice is similar to that of utility bills, using only resources that are needed. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Dec 2024
Breaking down the cost of cloud computing in 2025
Businesses migrating to the cloud can reap benefits they wouldn't get staying on the premises -- but then there's the pricing. Check out cost structures of the big three providers. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2024
Cohesity completes acquisition of Veritas
The combined Cohesity company boasts more than 12,000 customers and promises support for existing Veritas products. Arctera, a Veritas spinoff, launches in the wake of the merger. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2024
Rubrik expands into AWS, GenAI management
Rubrik customers can now integrate their backup data into AWS Bedrock and Azure OpenAI with the new Annapurna API service. The vendor is also expanding its backup services for AWS. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Dec 2024
Why data backup is important
Not every organization has a backup infrastructure in place. There are several reasons why that is a mistake, including recovery costs and rising threats to critical data. Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2024
Commvault's Clumio Backtrack manages AWS versioning for S3
Clumio offers management tools for AWS S3 versioning backups with granular recovery for billions of objects in its first release under the Commvault banner. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite sparks third-party storage, backup offers
A flurry of storage and backup news has emerged around Microsoft Ignite, including from Dell, as it looks to support hybrid cloud customers and establish solid footing with Azure. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Nov 2024
What is public cloud? A definition and in-depth guide
A public cloud is a third-party managed platform that uses the standard cloud computing model to make resources, applications and services available on demand to remote users around the world. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2024
Arctera emerges as spinoff from Veritas-Cohesity merger
Three separate backup and storage offerings from Veritas will continue development under the name Arctera. One analyst believes the spinoff will be a boon for SMB customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2024
Top data protection software platforms of 2025 for business
Data privacy laws, sophisticated cyberattacks and generative AI's infiltration make it imperative to invest in multifunctional data protection software, but what tools are tops? Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Nov 2024
The future of cloud computing: Top trends and predictions
Expect GenAI, IoT, cloud-native, edge computing, power-hungry data centers, data-hungry LLMs, FinOps and privacy laws to shape public cloud's future as a viable service model. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Oct 2024
10 key characteristics of cloud computing
Evaluate how these 10 characteristics of cloud computing, such as on-demand self-service and broad network access, can help you become a more nimble and cost-effective business. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Oct 2024
AI in cloud computing: Benefits and concerns
Businesses see public cloud as the primary vehicle for delivering generative AI's benefits in productivity, operational efficiency and workflow automation, but challenges remain. Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2024
Arcserve prioritizes cloud choice with UDP platform update
Data backup specialist Arcserve is expanding the data resilience capabilities of its flagship platform with Azure support, multi-replication and malware detection from Microsoft. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2024
Cohesity's generative AI Gaia gets keyword search tool
A new search, questioning and data visibility feature arrives in Cohesity's generative AI Gaia with Data Explore. The update also expands Gaia's support for file storage systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Oct 2024
Cloud licensing explained: What businesses need to know
Businesses vacating the premises and setting up their data and applications in a distributed environment must consider cloud licensing's options, advantages and disadvantages. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2024
Eon makes cloud backups available across major hyperscalers
Cloud backup vendor Eon, which emerged from stealth earlier this month, offers a platform for hyperscaler migrations with features like granular restores and automated tagging. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Oct 2024
How to plan a cloud strategy: Complete guide and template
A cloud strategy document is a mission statement, not a design document. It should capture the what and why of a company's cloud strategy, without delving into the minutiae of how. Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2024
Commvault integrates recent acquisitions into portfolio
At its Shift conference this week, Commvault will highlight new functionality for Commvault Cloud that stems from its Appranix and Clumio buys and bolsters offerings beyond Azure. Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2024
Veeam acquisition of Alcion supports push into as-a-service, AI
Veeam embarks on the acquisition path again with its purchase of Alcion. The deal brings several employees who specialize in AI and as-a-service knowledge. Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2024
Commvault acquisition of Clumio for S3 speaks volumes
Commvault's acquisition of Clumio doesn't wade into billion-dollar territory, but it does illustrate some trends happening in the cloud data protection and backup markets. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2024
Druva's Dru Investigate guards backup data from cyberattacks
The latest generative AI service from Druva, Dru Investigate, adds a new copilot option to its backup software that identifies anomalies and offers remediation suggestions. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2024
Google Cloud Backup service expands with vault offering
The latest updates to Google Cloud's backup and recovery offering adds immutable and invisible data vaults for VMs and databases, alongside other features. Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2024
In $1.9B deal, Salesforce buys data backup company Own
In the lead-up to its annual user conference, Salesforce buys Own Company for $1.9 billion, its second acquisition of the week and its third for 2024. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Aug 2024
Backup strategy for small businesses 101
Small businesses must review data protection needs and choose a backup strategy accordingly. This ensures that they meet requirements without going over budget. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Aug 2024
Example disaster recovery plan for small businesses
Small businesses make significant investments in IT infrastructure. They must protect those investments from unplanned and potentially destructive events with a DR plan. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2024
Microsoft 365 Backup now GA with API for SaaS recovery
New offerings from Microsoft provide a cloud backup and recovery service for its popular Microsoft 365 with an API enabling other backup platforms to add the service. Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2024
Clumio CEO Rick Underwood: Backup remains company focus
Rick Underwood, appointed CEO at Clumio in June, sees data management and machine learning technologies as key for the company's backup software outside GenAI hype in this Q&A. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2024
VMware alternatives increase, but moving won't be easy
Backup vendors like HPE, Veeam and Rubrik anticipate an exit from VMware and are supporting open source alternatives. But customers will likely stick with the platform they know. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Jul 2024
How to craft a cost-effective backup strategy
A cost-effective data backup plan requires IT teams to examine their data protection requirements and choose the right strategy that fits into what the business can spend. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jul 2024
6 slow backup causes to watch out for
Backup performance is affected by several factors. Ensure that backups are running in a timely manner to protect data and prevent bottlenecks. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2024
12 common virtual machine backup mistakes
Despite an administrator's best efforts, virtual machine backups can fail. Determine the cause of the failure and modify the VM backup strategy to prevent future mistakes. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2024
Druva expands threat hunting tools, services for backup
Threat hunting capabilities baked into the recovery process for Druva are now available as a separate feature for use on demand or as a managed service. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
12 Jul 2024
Windows Server backup to the cloud: A step-by-step guide
Backups are critical when using Windows Server. While third-party cloud vendors offer protection, Windows Server admins can back up to Azure using only native Microsoft tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jul 2024
7 data backup strategies and best practices you need to know
This comprehensive guide explains backup basics, the issues affecting risk and the seven critical backup strategies you need to keep data safe. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2024
Zerto to add protection, migration for KVMs
Open source Linux virtual machines are the next replication and migration target for HPE's Zerto backup and recovery tools, complementing new GreenLake capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2024
Rubrik returns to data backups at Forward 2024
After going public in April, Rubrik is returning to its roots, saying additions to its Rubrik Security Cloud platform are all in service of backup technology. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 May 2024
remote office/branch office (ROBO)
A remote office/branch office (ROBO) is a corporate business site located at some distance from the organization's headquarters or main office. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 May 2024
Druva
Druva is a cloud data protection and management software company based in Sunnyvale, Calif. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2024
New Arcserve CEO aims to rebuild trust with customers
Outages, data loss and discontinued products have eroded trust in the Arcserve brand, but Arcserve's latest CEO, Chris Babel, wants to streamline its catalog and win back customers. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 May 2024
Veeam Backup & Replication
Veeam Backup & Replication is a software product developed by Veeam Software to back up, restore and replicate data on virtual machines (VMs). Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2024
Commvault adds Cleanroom Recovery for ransomware attacks
A new Cleanroom Recovery service enables customers to spin up data center infrastructure within Commvault Cloud for continued enterprise operations after a cyberattack. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2024
Backup vendors embrace GenAI, but features remain immature
Data backup and disaster recovery vendors are keeping up with the GenAI hype by quickly releasing new features -- but the use cases are limited, and their value remains unclear. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 May 2024
incremental backup
An incremental backup is a backup type that only copies data that has been changed or created since the previous backup activity was conducted. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2024
Rubrik IPO to grow platform, reach
Rubrik goes public, becoming the first data backup vendor to do so in years. It plans to expand its security cloud software and customer base with an influx of funding. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Apr 2024
disaster recovery (DR)
Disaster recovery (DR) is an organization's ability to respond to and recover from an event that negatively affects business operations. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2024
Cohesity adds confidential computing to FortKnox
Cohesity is partnering with Intel to bring confidential computing technology to its FortKnox vault service -- a welcome, if limited, security addition, according to experts. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Apr 2024
8 data protection challenges and how to prevent them
Businesses contend with a combination of issues spawned by data overload, privacy regulations, access rights, cyberattacks, cloud environments, generative AI and human error. Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2024
Commvault acquires Appranix for recovery automation
Appranix, Commvault's third acquisition, provides automated recovery services for cloud applications including configuration data and dependencies to reduce enterprise downtime. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Apr 2024
Data protection vs. security vs. privacy: Key differences
Data protection, privacy and security might look alike but their differences can make or break a comprehensive compliance program to collect, manage, access, erase and secure data. Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2024
Index Engines' customized alerts aim at detecting bad actors
Index Engines' latest CyberSense observability software update features a new cloud console and user-controlled alerts to combat ransomware infections and cybercriminals. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Apr 2024
What is data backup? An in-depth guide
Data backup is the process of copying data in an IT system to another location so it can be recovered if the original data is lost. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Apr 2024
backup storage device
A backup storage device is a hardware component for storing copies of data. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Mar 2024
How to build a data protection policy, with template
Enterprises can't afford to operate without a sound data protection policy that specifies business goals, stakeholders, regulatory obligations, data classifications and access. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Mar 2024
off-site backup
Off-site backup is a method of backing up data to a remote server or to media that's transported off-site. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Mar 2024
cloud application
A cloud application, or cloud app, is a software program where cloud-based and local components work together. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2024
Laminar security posture tech now part of Rubrik platform
Rubrik's acquisition of Laminar last year brings new data security posture management tools to its backup platform for better visibility of user identity and activity. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2024
Cohesity Gaia enables GenAI content creation using backups
A new generative AI capability in the Cohesity Data Cloud platform enables content creation from backup data and aims to eliminate data warehouses for common enterprise uses. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2024
Cohesity CEO on customer choice following Veritas merger
Sanjay Poonen, CEO of Cohesity, talks about his company's recent purchase of Veritas, what customers should expect in the year ahead and if other mergers are possible. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2024
Optimize data protection as a service with these essential tips
As a one-stop shop, DPaaS and its array of data management and protective cloud services provide security, access control, backup and recovery to safeguard mission-critical data. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2024
Acronis Cyber Protect adds new capabilities for remote users
SMB IT teams can now empower users to restore endpoints such as laptops with Acronis Cyber Protect 16 and protect against ransomware with new immutable backups. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Feb 2024
4 long-term data backup options
Data backups ensure copies of critical data are available in the event of a crisis or failure. When backing up long-term data, cost and capacity are vital considerations. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2024
DigitalOcean now offers daily backup capability for VMs
The latest feature for IaaS cloud provider DigitalOcean enables daily backups and faster recoveries, but enterprises still require more for mission-critical workloads. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Feb 2024
OpenStack
OpenStack is a collection of open source software modules and tools that provides organizations with a framework to create and manage both public cloud and private cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2024
Cohesity, Veritas combine as new data protection company
Cohesity is combining with Veritas' data protection business in a deal expected to close by the end of 2024. Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen will remain at the helm. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Jan 2024
data loss
Data loss is the intentional or unintentional destruction of information. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2024
HYCU R-Cloud adds GenAI for SaaS data protection
Anthropic's LLM Claude powers a new generative AI feature in HYCU's R-Cloud to automate code that can help deliver SaaS data protection capabilities using a console. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2024
Backup admins must consider GenAI legal issues -- eventually
As legal woes mount against popular LMMs powering generative AI, backup admins should work with IT to set safe and effective usage guardrails to avoid future headaches. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Jan 2024
hybrid backup
A hybrid backup is typically when organizations use both on-premises storage and the public cloud as data backup destinations, depending on specific requirements and use cases. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jan 2024
cloud data management
Cloud data management is a way to manage data across cloud platforms, either with or instead of on-premises storage. Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2023
Amazon S3 storage picks up speed at re:Invent 2023
The release of Amazon S3 Express One Zone kicked off AWS re:Invent 2023, which featured new storage products that added capabilities to the public cloud's file and object storage. Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2023
Generative AI tools for backup and DR still in early days
Backup software vendors have pitched generative AI tools for automation and as virtual assistants, but how these additions enhance enterprise workflows remains to be seen. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2023
CloudCasa now offers self-hosted Kubernetes backup service
A self-hosted version of CloudCasa's Kubernetes backup service provides industries with air-gapped needs recovery tools and automation. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2023
Veeam chronicles backups with journal-like features
Veeam highlights new capabilities for the Veeam Data Platform during the VeeamON Resiliency Summit, including proactive recovery and a Sophos partnership. Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2023
Druva adds gen AI assistant to cloud backup tools
Generative AI arrives for SaaS backup vendor Druva with new tools to automate reports, detect anomalous activity and provide security guidance. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Sep 2023
Cloud backup and disaster recovery evolve toward maturity
Christophe Bertrand, of TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group, discusses survey results on data protection initiatives in the cloud and challenges for organizations. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2023
How to develop a cloud backup ransomware protection strategy
Deploying cloud backups for ransomware protection has become a common security strategy. Here's how to properly vet cloud storage vendors to ensure backups stay secure. Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2023
Microsoft 365 Backup sign of SaaS dependence, complexity
Microsoft 365 Backup marks a first for a major SaaS provider as the SaaS market continues to explode and the backup market rethinks how to design its offerings. Continue Reading