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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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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26 Jun 2019
Why do you need backup for Salesforce and other SaaS apps?
Backup for Salesforce is available from several third-party vendors. Why aren't a lot of organizations doing it? Explore some of the many reasons why you need this backup. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2019
Storage startup StorCentric takes flier on Retrospect backup
Retrospect backup software has survived a series of owners ranging from EMC to Dantz, and now is part of StorCentric's plan of acquiring storage vendors for midsize enterprises. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2019
Intelligent data management drives smarter use of copy data
Intelligent data management has turned copies of backup data into tools for analytics, test/dev and other use cases. But company culture prevents some organizations from adoption. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2019
Sunny skies for Druva cloud plans: $130M in new investment
Druva's cloud backup and disaster recovery are built natively for Amazon Web Services. A big cash infusion from investors has the startup contemplating a possible IPO. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2019
Azure backup options: Microsoft vs. third-party products
Backup for Microsoft Azure data is well within your reach. But which product -- or products -- should you use? The choice comes down to some important considerations. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2019
Actifio multi-cloud support extends DR to AWS, Azure
Actifio Multi-Cloud Mobility and Automation brings multi-cloud disaster recovery to Sky, along with flexible migration capabilities for companies that want to stay agile. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2019
Window and door manufacturer picks Zerto for DR replication
Weaning itself off of Veritas Backup Exec, AmesburyTruth tapped Zerto for DR replication, ready to fail over 80 critical servers into the Microsoft Azure cloud. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2019
Asigra FreeNAS plugin brings open source data protection
The Asigra FreeNAS plugin covers up to ten physical machines, ten virtual machines and ten cloud accounts for free. Customers wanting more must get Asigra on TrueNAS. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2019
Rubrik backup, Compellent SAN power MoA data center
Mall of America IT director says she'd rather have her staff working on other things -- such as data analytics -- than managing storage and data backup. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2019
Latest update takes Arcserve RHA to the cloud
Arcserve enhances its RHA disaster recovery software, enabling cloud-to-cloud failback, as well as the ability to continuously replicate from on premises to a public cloud. Continue Reading
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31 May 2019
ShadowXafe 2 supports Hyper-V, network tunneling
StorageCraft wants to bring its ShadowXafe data protection software to midsize enterprises and managed service providers, rather than only small and medium-sized businesses. Continue Reading
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30 May 2019
IT resilience requires simpler tools, survey says
A survey on the state of IT resilience concluded backup, DR and BC fall on a continuum of data availability, and many organizations want to merge them. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2019
Using the cloud for disaster recovery? You'll need these key terms
If you're planning on implementing a cloud-based disaster recovery plan, be sure to familiarize yourself with core aspects of crafting a cloud DR plan and choosing a provider. Continue Reading
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28 May 2019
What's coming to Zerto backup in 2019
ZertoCon 2019 revealed tidbits about Zerto backup's roadmap, including a new pricing option, further integration with technology partners and upcoming product features. Continue Reading
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28 May 2019
JetStream Software seeks MSP DR partners
Enterprise Networking Solutions chose JetStream backup because of its continuous replication technology, giving it an RTO/RPO edge over other products in its DR catalog. Continue Reading
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23 May 2019
Zerto CEO: 'Zero downtime is new normal'
Zerto CEO says you should have zero tolerance for downtime, and the convergence of disaster recovery, backup, data migration and other processes need not complicate matters. Continue Reading
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20 May 2019
StorageCraft president talks of modernizing DR
StorageCraft President Douglas Brockett sees a future in which disaster recovery software is used to help customers flexibly migrate data to where it's most cost-efficient. Continue Reading
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Answer
17 May 2019
What are top SMB backup services and platforms?
Many on-site and cloud-based services are available for small to medium-sized business backup. Pay particular attention to the deciding factors for cloud SMB backups. Continue Reading
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15 May 2019
Datrium DVX storage adds ControlShift cloud DR option
The Datrium cloud DR SaaS app, formerly known as Project CloudShift, is now called ControlShift and GA, but the first version only supports Datrium on premises and Cloud DVX hosts. Continue Reading
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15 May 2019
Kaseya acquisition trail continues with ID Agent -- is DR next?
ID Agent, the latest Kaseya acquisition, adds its identity protection capabilities to IT Complete and will be integrating with Spanning and Unitrends products. Continue Reading
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09 May 2019
Storware offers Microsoft Office 365 backup with Kodo for Cloud
Storware's Kodo for Cloud release brings cloud backup capabilities for Microsoft Office 365. Kodo for Cloud is the vendor's first software dedicated to cloud backup. Continue Reading
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09 May 2019
Unitrends Cloud Backup protects remote endpoints
Unitrends Cloud Backup protects data on workstations through direct replication of endpoint devices to the cloud. UCB also enables direct restores from the Unitrends Cloud. Continue Reading
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09 May 2019
AvePoint Cloud Backup protects Office 365 for telecom group
AvePoint Cloud Backup protects about 200 GB of Office 365 data for a national telecommunications group. IT likes being able to run the product 'from anywhere.' Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2019
SaaS data protection blues cured with cloud-to-cloud backup
Your cloud-based data isn't as safe as you would think. Learn why and find out what you need to know to select the best cloud-based backup service for your SaaS applications. Continue Reading
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08 May 2019
Cohesity backup expands with Imanis Data acquisition
Cohesity bought Imanis Data to integrate its NoSQL database protection into Cohesity's products. Cohesity plans to tackle other modern workloads like containers and SaaS apps next. Continue Reading
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06 May 2019
Odaseva introduces Vault for long-term Salesforce backup
Odaseva launched Vault, a Salesforce backup product that lets customers store their sensitive data in an encrypted long-term retention layer that's still readily accessible. Continue Reading
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03 May 2019
3-2-1: Get started with a multi-cloud backup plan
Multi-cloud data backup is taking off as organizations seek ways to further protect their workloads. With many threats out there, it's important to have data backed up off-site. Continue Reading
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Guide
30 Apr 2019
Cloud-based backup: Best strategies and practices
Cloud-based backups offer opportunities and present some challenges. Develop the right strategy for your cloud data protection platform and implement best practices. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2019
Storware vProtect update brings EC2, Google Cloud support
Storware's latest release, vProtect 3.8, provides support for Amazon EC2 backup and Google Cloud Storage, among other updates. Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2019
Digilink launches new Microsoft Office 365 backup software
Digilink Limited has released Easier Backup, a program that provides both on-premises and alternative cloud options for Microsoft Office 365 data and file storage. Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2019
Cloud-first strategy brings pharma firm to cloud-first backup
With no physical data center at launch, pharma spinout firm Bioverativ went to the cloud first and learned valuable lessons about storage protection and management. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Apr 2019
Top 4 cloud storage use cases to connect private and public clouds
Get effective tips and strategies for connecting internal storage infrastructure and private clouds with compute and storage from public cloud service providers. Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2019
Druva Office 365 backup adds restore options, snaps
Druva sets out to fill in data protection gaps in Microsoft Office 365, providing an independent backup source for the popular software-as-a-service application. Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2019
SaaS backup remains confusing to many
SaaS providers aren't backing up your data for you, and that creates confusion among many IT pros who assume their data is automatically protected in the cloud. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2019
NetBackup backup as a service now available on IBM Cloud
Veritas sells NetBackup as a service through the IBM Marketplace, following the industry trend of pushing as-a-service-type offerings. But not everyone thinks it's a good idea for enterprises. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2019
Dell EMC data protection engineers firm's backup, DR
Engineering and environmental consulting business GEI needed quicker backup and had to keep an eye on DR cost. It found an answer in Dell EMC data protection software and hardware. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2019
Cohesity backup available as a service on Google Cloud
Cohesity backup software is available as a service on Google Cloud Platform. The partnership simplifies purchasing and implementing backup for workloads in Google Cloud. Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2019
Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 software gets update
Veeam Software's updated Microsoft Office 365 backup program is said to be faster and more secure than previous versions when it comes to backing up the cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2019
Cloud service delivery model shifts from the big 3 to tier 2
AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud aren't the only cloud service delivery options. There are plenty of alternatives to consider when moving compute or storage to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Apr 2019
Does multi-cloud backup have a future, or is it hype?
Backing up to multiple clouds can benefit your backup and recovery in different ways. However, from other important data protection perspectives, it may not be as beneficial. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Mar 2019
Set the foundation for a solid cloud backup strategy
Behind any effective cloud DR strategy is a solid backup plan. Follow these tips around common backup methods, tools and replication to get started. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2019
Backblaze cloud backup pays off for financial software firm
Talisys IT staff finds Backblaze backup can reliably protect the financial software firm's data at work, but is simple enough to pay for to use at home for personal data. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2019
Storware vProtect backup supports OpenShift and CloudForms
Storware updates its vProtect data protection software for open platforms, adding backup support for Red Hat OpenShift containers and the latest version of CloudForms. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2019
XenData backup packages Wasabi in new cloud product
A new cloud service lets customers put XenData backup on Wasabi's cloud, making a cheap option for active archiving by taking advantage of Wasabi's lack of egress fees. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Mar 2019
The challenge of SaaS backup and how to approach it
Just because it is in the cloud doesn't mean it's safe. SaaS data backup is equally as important as backing up your on-premises workloads but has its own unique challenges. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2019
Druva Phoenix serves up new DRaaS features
An upcoming wave of updates to Druva Phoenix and CloudRanger will boost the DRaaS offering's capabilities, and the vendor said it will extend Druva beyond data protection. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Mar 2019
Which cloud backup type is best: Incremental or differential?
Backup types vary in size, complexity of restoration, cost and resources consumed. Is incremental or differential the right approach for your cloud backup? Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2019
N2WS Backup & Recovery adds power switch for AWS instances
If you don't like AWS Instance Scheduler, N2WS says its Backup & Recovery Resource Control console has a better way of turning AWS resources on and off to save money. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2019
Head Start provider achieves SaaS backup with Spanning
East Coast Migrant Head Start Project selected SaaS backup through Spanning in order to protect its Google Apps, Salesforce and Office 365 data. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Feb 2019
5 mistakes made when backing up VMs and how to prevent them
Creating backups in virtual environments has its own challenges. Avoid some of the typical errors involving snapshots, quiescing and scheduling, and generate solid VM backups. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2019
How do I know if cloud backup and recovery is right for my data?
Are you ready to implement cloud backup and disaster recovery? There are a number of questions you need to answer first, from the financial to the operational. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2019
How do I know if multi-cloud backup is the right approach?
You have a lot of cloud options these days. Using a multi-cloud data backup strategy may be good for your data protection, as long as it's good for your business first. Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
Pure Storage all-flash gains ObjectEngine backup appliance
All-flash vendor Pure Storage provides ObjectEngine inline deduplication appliance to reduce data locally and shuttle it to S3-based object storage for analytics, DR and reuse. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2019
Experts look for new Commvault CEO to automate, orchestrate
Experts say new Commvault CEO Sanjay Mirchandani is qualified for his new job, while the vendor still has some challenges to overcome in the face of a competitive, dynamic market. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2019
Actifio GO turns Sky into SaaS backup
With Actifio GO, multi-cloud backup doesn't require backup software or any on-premises appliances. The SaaS data protection is based on the Salesforce model. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2019
Carbonite acquisition of Webroot merges backup, cybersecurity
The Carbonite acquisition of Webroot is a big play in the SMB market. Carbonite's backup and recovery platform will combine with Webroot's cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2019
Asigra Cloud Backup Evolved 14
Veteran data protection vendor Asigra beat out new and older competition with its Cloud Backup Evolved product, highlighted by its ability to shield backups from ransomware. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2019
Unitrends Recovery Series Gen 8 backup appliances
Unitrends has updated its Recovery Series backup appliance to Gen 8, with added features like machine learning-based ransomware protection and automatic recovery testing. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2019
Cohesity DataPlatform
Cohesity's converged data management product gets updated with machine-driven capacity planning and case management alongside a centralized, simplified dashboard. Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
New Arcserve appliances tightly integrate DR capabilities
The third generation of appliances from Arcserve combines backup workloads with disaster recovery with the ability to spin up copies directly on an appliance or to the cloud. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2019
Dell EMC backup appliance lines support GCP, Alibaba Cloud
Dell EMC backup appliances get a software update that improves speed and expands public cloud support, showing a conscious push for multi-cloud and midsize customers. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2019
WANdisco ships blockchain-driven LiveData for MultiCloud DR
WANdisco slips patented blockchain DConE technology into LiveData for MultiCloud, promising to deliver LAN-like speeds across clouds to improve disaster recovery. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2019
Top 8 VMware vSphere backup best practices
The architecture and operation of a virtual environment is different than a traditional backup environment and demands specific techniques. Learn top tips for backing up vSphere. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2019
U.K. trade union fends off ransomware with Asigra backup
After moving off of tapes to Asigra software for disk and cloud backup, the Public and Commercial Services Union gained faster restores -- and foiled a ransomware attack. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2019
XenData introduces magnetic tape backup migration service
XenData now offers a service to move magnetic tape backup data to either a newer tape format or to cloud, allowing customers with old tapes to get rid of legacy systems. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2019
Cohesity backup gains ransomware detection, SAP HANA restores
Cohesity backup boosts its anti-ransomware capabilities with a new DataLock feature to prevent unauthorized backup deletion and releases a certified integration with SAP HANA. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2019
Veeam cloud backup gains tiering, mobility, AWS enhancements
The Veeam cloud backup platform becomes more comprehensive as backed up data continues to shift to the cloud. Updates allow users to move data around easier. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2019
CloudEndure acquisition expands AWS' cloud migration tools
AWS' acquisition of CloudEndure underscores the move toward multi-cloud, as well as demand from customers for an easier path to public cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jan 2019
ROI considerations with a hyper-converged data protection platform
Do the benefits of a single operating environment and improved cloud support outweigh the costs associated with switching to hyper-converged data protection? Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2019
Backup hardware devices: 2018 Products of the Year finalists
Some finalists in the 2018 Products of the Year backup hardware category aim to entice data-rich SMBs, or carve their niche by branching out beyond backup and recovery. Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2019
AsTech uses Flexential data center for backup and DRaaS
When remote automotive diagnostics provider AsTech grew too big for its on-premises data center, it turned to colocation with Flexential for backup and disaster recovery. Continue Reading
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Podcast
27 Dec 2018
Barracuda rep details natural disaster backup and recovery strategy
However remote the chance, any IT department should have a backup and recovery plan that takes natural disasters into account. Barracuda's Greg Arnette discusses best practices. Continue Reading
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26 Dec 2018
IT storage team skills for hyper-converged secondary storage
Is your IT storage team ready for the arrival of hyper-converged secondary storage? Learn what storage skills pros need now in order to take on this latest development in storage tech. Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2018
Carbonite backup integrates with Iron Cloud
An expanded strategic partnership will bring Carbonite data protection products to Iron Cloud customers. Both vendors are confident the move will prove mutually beneficial. Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2018
Disaster recovery to cloud popular in 2018
As data continued to grow in 2018, more and more businesses turned to a cloud disaster recovery strategy to take some of the burden off their data centers. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2018
What are 3 top data protection trends expected in 2019?
Top trends in data protection include more comprehensive backup platforms. With data in many different places, including multiple clouds, products must cover a lot of ground. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2018
Google Cloud disaster recovery helped save data after Maria
In an area vulnerable to hurricanes, restaurant chain Grupo Colón Gerena turned to Scale Computing's HC3 Cloud Unity and Google Cloud DR to stay ahead of the storms. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2018
Acronis updates Data Cloud with more ransomware protection
Acronis Data Cloud 7.8 adds cloud-centric data protection features to grow the vendor's managed service provider customer base. The vendor also added a physical shipping service. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Nov 2018
Physical vs. virtual backup appliances: Make the best choice
Organizations have a choice in backup appliances: physical or virtual. Explore what both types of appliances require and where a virtual backup appliance has an edge. Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2018
Igneous Systems strengthens public cloud integrations
New public cloud enhancements give Igneous customers granular control of their data, letting them move individual data sets to any storage tier in public clouds. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2018
Druva CloudRanger launches automated disaster recovery
Druva automates its disaster recovery for AWS workloads through its recent addition of CloudRanger. Updates to the product also include compliance-specific features. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2018
Druva backup supports AWS Snowball Edge appliances
Druva customers can perform cloud migration to Amazon Web Services more simply due to Druva Cloud Platform's integration with AWS Snowball Edge devices. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2018
Carbonite backup comes to virtual machines
Now called Carbonite Server VM Edition, the latest expansion of Carbonite's backup capabilities signifies the vendor's strategic push into the midmarket. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Oct 2018
Azure Backup service best practices to streamline protection
Is Azure Backup the right protection for your organization? Explore three important considerations for using the Microsoft service to back up your data. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2018
3 best practices for backing up Office 365 data
There are plenty of Office 365 backup providers out there, but how do you get started? For one thing, think of your cloud data as if it were on premises. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2018
Commvault backup-as-a-service portfolio expands by 3 options
Commvault enhances its cloud-based data protection suite by offering its flagship Complete Backup & Recovery software as a service, with new services for VMs and native cloud apps. Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2018
Arcserve cloud platform eyes comprehensive business continuity
The Business Continuity Cloud brings together the spectrum of Arcserve's technologies. Through the web-based user interface, users can perform most jobs in a few clicks. Continue Reading
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Podcast
03 Oct 2018
Evolving data protection technologies require attention
The data protection market is evolving. In this podcast, Arcserve's Oussama El-Hilali explains why his company is focusing on cloud and where you should direct your attention. Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2018
HPE StoreOnce backup adds capacity, protection capabilities
Hewlett Packard Enterprise spruces up StoreOnce secondary storage with federated management of up to 100 appliances. HPE also deepened the StoreOnce integration with Commvault. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2018
Kaseya cloud backup expands with Spanning acquisition
Kaseya's cloud backup capabilities now extend to Office 365, Salesforce and G Suite, thanks to the acquisition of cloud-to-cloud backup specialist Spanning Cloud Apps. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2018
CEO sees Druva backup as cloud management play
Druva strategy includes first helping customers move backup data to the cloud over the short term, then managing it all after it's there a few years down the road. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2018
Cloud migration to AWS keeps GSM afloat during Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey struck GS Marketing's office in 2017. Thanks to a migration to the AWS cloud, the company avoided going underwater, even if its data center was. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2018
How the top cloud storage vendors stack up for backup
Don't pick a cloud storage and backup vendor just because you've heard it's reputable. We lay out the features you need to compare among the Big Three providers. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2018
Cohesity backup further integrates with Azure and Office 365
Cohesity cozies up to Microsoft with deeper support for Office 365 Exchange Online, the ability to protect data in Azure Data Box, and DR capabilities in Azure cloud. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2018
Imanis Data 4.0 introduces autonomous backups, NoSQL support
Imanis enables the protection of NoSQL databases with no human intervention through new SmartPolicies, along with automated RPO-based backup and improved ransomware detection. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2018
BackupAssist software offers cloud-to-local backup
BackupAssist 365 can be set to automatically download files and email mailboxes from the cloud to an on-premises device, creating local backups as a cloud-to-cloud alternative. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2018
Rubrik backup suite bolstered by new Datos IO release
Seven months after acquiring Datos IO, Rubrik adds NoSQL data protection with the release of Rubrik Datos IO 3.0, addresses distributed database protection for the first time. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2018
New Asigra backup appliance targets ransomware
The evolution of Asigra Cloud Backup Evolved results in an integrated appliance with partner iXsystems, called the Asigra TrueNAS Backup Appliance with ransomware detection. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2018
JetStream Data Protection safeguards data on the cloud
JetStream's Data Protection product uses continuous data capture technology to bring data resiliency to the cloud software company's data management platform. Continue Reading