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How to ensure a secure disaster recovery operation

As if recovering from a disaster isn't pressing enough, organizations also need to be mindful of potential security breaches when they are most vulnerable.

By John Edwards • Jan. 30, 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.

By Johnny Yu • Jan. 30, 2019

Commvault CEO Hammer says goodbye, prepares handoff

Bob Hammer is ready to pass the baton to a new CEO. He says Commvault is in good shape, but the data protection vendor still faces questions and challenges in a shifting market.

By Dave Raffo • Jan. 30, 2019

Unlimited use licensing offered for Asigra backup customers

The 'all-you-can-eat' licensing model is meant to help Asigra backup customers by providing a predictable cost and potential savings. However, it is not the best fit for everyone.

By Johnny Yu • Jan. 29, 2019

Veeam, Rubrik funding show interest in data protection

New rounds of Rubrik, Veeam, Actifio and Cohesity funding have given these vendors resources to challenge established backup vendors such as Veritas and Dell EMC.

By Johnny Yu • Jan. 28, 2019

Ransomware backup strategy guidelines to help ensure recovery

Ransomware backup best practices are critical, as one attack can cripple a business. Here are three areas to focus on for optimal protection against ransomware.

By Nick Cavalancia • Jan. 24, 2019

4 key qualities in a disaster recovery team consultant

An experienced and reliable disaster recovery consultant can offer significant benefits to a DR team. When choosing a DR consultant, it helps to be picky.

By John Edwards • Jan. 24, 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.

By Johnny Yu • Jan. 23, 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.

By Paul Crocetti • Jan. 22, 2019

Protect backup from ransomware attacks and recover safely

Ransomware continues to get smarter and more sinister. Make sure you protect backups from ransomware that delays detonation and gets recovered into production.

By Nick Cavalancia • Jan. 21, 2019

Assurance, ClearView merge business continuity services

U.S.-based Assurance Software's merger with U.K.-based ClearView extends the business continuity providers' international reach, helping customers who do business globally.

By Johnny Yu • Jan. 17, 2019

Converged secondary storage changes (almost) everything

Converged secondary storage brings important benefits but also crucial choices. Learn the advantages and what you must do, and what questions to ask, in order to reap them.

By Scott Wallask • Jan. 15, 2019

AWS acquires CloudEndure disaster recovery, backup services

Amazon Web Services purchases startup CloudEndure to bolster application and data migration, backup, and disaster recovery services for enterprise customers.

By Carol Sliwa • Jan. 14, 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?

By George Crump • Jan. 14, 2019

Data backup and recovery tools: 2018 Products of the Year finalists

The 2018 backup and disaster recovery software finalists feature new vendors in the competition along with established players. Many products offer comprehensive data protection.

By Paul Crocetti • Jan. 14, 2019

BC/DR plan template: How to prepare for an active shooter event

A standard BC/DR template typically covers weather, equipment failures and fires. In recent years, more organizations are naming active shooting scenarios as a BC/DR concern.

By Paul Kirvan • Jan. 11, 2019

Veritas NetBackup provides Docker container backup

A new NetBackup client enables users to back up application data on Docker containers, becoming one of the few products to offer data backup and recovery in the container space.

By Johnny Yu • Jan. 10, 2019

Modern data backup strategy involves integration

Integrated data backup products are varied in their scope and capability. It is important to research your options, which range from integrated appliances to secondary storage.

By Brien Posey • Jan. 9, 2019

What are 3 best practices for compressed backups?

Learn important details about the use of hardware and software data compression, as well as redundancy, that could help your organization improve its backup process.

By Brien Posey • Jan. 8, 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.

By Johnny Yu • Jan. 2, 2019

Disaster recovery plans, continuity take center stage in 2018

Were you worried about your DR plan in 2018? You're far from alone. Preparation for ransomware and natural disaster threats loomed over the heads of DR planners in the past year.

By Erin Sullivan • Dec. 31, 2018

Focus more on disaster recovery strategy in 2019

Evolving disaster recovery technologies have eased some of the common DR burdens over the past year, but strategic areas such as funding and security could use some more attention.

By Nick Cavalancia • Dec. 31, 2018

Data backup security measures to take ahead of a hurricane

In this firsthand look, IT and storage expert Brien Posey details how he secured data backup and other important system elements as Hurricane Florence approached.

By Brien Posey • Dec. 28, 2018

Veeam backup software just ‘Right’ for background check provider

HireRight likes the simplicity of the Veeam Availability Suite and its use in complying with GDPR. Testing has proven the backup software meets HireRight's needs.

By Paul Crocetti • Dec. 28, 2018

Acquisition boosts Rave mass notification capabilities

The SwiftReach acquisition not only enhances mass notification capabilities with a wider communication network, but nearly doubles Rave Mobile Safety's number of clients.

By Johnny Yu • Dec. 26, 2018