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BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security
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BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.
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Scams Awareness Week emphasises need for collective vigilance
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As Scams Awareness Week kicks off, experts urge a collective effort from individuals and businesses to combat rising cyber threats and data breaches.
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Gartner predicts rise in SaaS backup prioritisation by 2028
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Gartner forecasts 75% of enterprises will prioritise SaaS application backup by 2028, a substantial rise from 15% in 2024, driven by recent IT outages.
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Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability
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Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.
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Veeam tops enterprise backup market with $1.5 billion revenue
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Veeam Software has topped Gartner's 2024 Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software market with a 15.1% share and USD $1.5 billion in revenue.
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Object First reports 600% growth in Q2 2024 bookings
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Object First reported a 600% spike in Q2 2024 bookings, driven by demand for its ransomware-proof backup storage appliances designed for Veeam.
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Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
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The rapidly evolving ransomware threat poses a significant risk to business continuity, crucially impacting cyber insurance strategies. Companies must bolster cybersecurity to stay ahead.
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Commvault named leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
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Commvault has secured its 13th consecutive recognition as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions.
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Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner
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Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.
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Veeam & Splunk enhance backup security with new integration
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Veeam Software launches a new extension for Splunk, offering Data Platform users free tools to enhance the security and monitoring of their backup infrastructure.
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Keepit earns third consecutive Customer Top Rated Award
Thu, 16th May 2024
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Keepit wins its third consecutive Customer Top Rated Award from TrustRadius for excellence in SaaS Backup, Data Loss Prevention, Disaster Recovery, and Enterprise Backup.
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Object First reinforces Partner Program amid rising ransomware threats
Thu, 16th May 2024
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Object First fortifies its Partner Programme, introducing new benefits to enhance revenue, customer satisfaction, and backup security amid rising ransomware threats.
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Semperis intensifies efforts with Veritas on ransomware defence
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ransomware
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Semperis bolsters partnership with Veritas Technologies, enhancing cyber resilience against ransomware threats by using advanced attack-path analysis methods, streamlining data protection methods.
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Object First selects Vitanium for launch of ransomware-proof backup appliance
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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data protection
Software firm Object First has partnered with UK-based Vitanium, a data protection expert, to launch a ransomware-proof backup storage appliance, optimised for Veeam users.
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Evolution of data backups: a crucial facet in the digital age
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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Data backups are a vital task for IT teams worldwide to ensure business continuity, and failure to have robust data backup protocols could be devastating.
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Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.
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Acronis launches robust cyber protection product to tackle digital threats
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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data protection
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Acronis introduces its latest solution, Acronis Cyber Protect 16, providing robust cyber threat protection and streamlined backup and recovery operations, tailored for distributed organisations.
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Object First's Ootbi marks first anniversary with rapid growth
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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Celebrating its first successful year, Object First witnesses a 200% surge in bookings for its ransomware-proof backup storage appliance, Ootbi, expanding into the EMEA and LATAM markets.
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Lenovo supercharges hybrid cloud platform for AI expansion
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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Lenovo has bolstered its hybrid cloud platform for advancing AI applications via ThinkAgile solutions and ThinkSystem servers.
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Acronis named leader in IDC MarketScape's worldwide cyber recovery assessment
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Acronis recognised as a global leader in IDC MarketScape's inaugural worldwide cyber recovery assessment.