Backup news stories

Apricorn
Data backup plans inadequate, data still at risk - study
The Apricorn 2022 Global IT Security Survey revealed that while the majority organisations have data backup plans in place, data for many are at risk.

Phishing
Developments in phishing and how to protect your business
Phishing, the practice of sending malicious emails to encourage users to perform actions that benefit an attacker, is a key security concern for modern businesses due to its prevalence and impact.

Encryption
Why it's essential to focus on security fundamentals
Recently the U.S. White House released a statement citing intelligence reports indicating "… that the Russian government is exploring options for potential cyber-attacks."

Kacific
Kacific launches service to combat enterprise power outages
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has launched Enterprise Backup, a new service intended to protect organisations against frequent power outages.

Data Protection
Backing up your business is about more than preventing data loss
Backups are a crucial part of doing business - typically most crucial directly after the realisation that one wasn't done properly.

Cybersecurity
Vulnerabilities discovered in Veeam backup solutions
Among the possible consequences of the attacks are infection with ransomware, data theft, and denial of service.

Encryption
Five data fundamentals to quash cybercrime
Cybercriminals have never been happier, with constantly growing data footprints and operational disruption escalating the potency of cybercrime.

Microsoft
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6 adds more control over critical data
Veeam Software has announced the latest version of its fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) product, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v6.

Disaster Recovery
Disaster recovery: Are you prepared for the cloud to clear?
Most of us live with our heads (and devices) in the cloud – without much thought about the potential risks.

Ransomware
Ransomware, cyber insurance and unbreakable backup key reflections of 2021
Enterprises recognised the need to protect themselves against a ransomware-related class action lawsuit, and began preparations for a worst-case scenario.

Microsoft
Datto announces new cloud solution for Microsoft Azure
Datto has announced the availability of Datto Continuity for Microsoft Azure.

Cisco
Vulnerabilities discovered in Cisco IT infrastructure deployment solution
The flaw means attackers could disrupt the operation of enterprise IT systems by deleting backups.

Disaster Recovery
ConnectWise launches new BDR solution
The company says that with this new Backup and Disaster Recovery offering, NOC services can save up to 90% of partners’ time per month managing backups.

Business Continuity
The business benefits of cloud-to-cloud backups
By taking the time to review how data is being stored and protected, organisations can take advantage of these tools while maintaining effective data security.

Partner Programme
Commvault launches new MSP targeted partner programmes to drive success
Commvault has launched Managed Service Provder (MSP) and Aggregator Partner Advantage Programmes designed to support partners to achieve sustained success.

Business Continuity
Commvault expands Metallic SaaS portfolio with Microsoft cloud support
“Customers need the simplicity and flexibility that SaaS enables,” says president and CEO Sanjay Mirchandani.

Amazon Web Services / AWS
Data backup and recovery software StorageCraft now supports Google, Amazon, Azure, and Wasabi
Data management company StorageCraft has released major updates to its flagship backup and recovery platforms.

Backup
Cohesity rolls out Backup as a Service in A/NZ market
The BaaS platform allows users to back up their data on-premises or in the cloud, while Cohesity maintains and operates the underlying infrastructure.

Backup
AvePoint brings Salesforce Cloud Backup to channel partners
The product adds to the AvePoint suite of trusted Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 to provide managed service providers with backup and restore capabilities across multiple, popular SaaS providers.

Hybrid Cloud
Dell Technologies unveils new data protection innovations for hybrid cloud workloads
The Dell EMC PowerProtect Backup Service, powered by Druva, is designed to deliver SaaS app protection without increasing IT complexity.

Sandisk
World Backup Day - WD My Passport and Sandisk iXpand Luxe
If you’ve never backed up your data, you are not alone - 30% of people have never backed up their stuff.

Backup
Why your data backup strategy could be hindering business innovation
If an organisation has a hybrid IT strategy, a hybrid data protection strategy is required, writes Cohesity managing director for ANZ Brad Newton.

Veeam
Veeam reports growth as demand for modern data protection increases
“Even with the unforeseen challenges and circumstances that began in early 2020, Veeam continued its rapid growth with its second consecutive year of bookings over $1 billion."

Backup
Barracuda introduces new backup platform to protect data in Microsoft Office 365
"As the workforce becomes increasingly dispersed, adopting cloud-based apps like Microsoft Teams for productivity and communication is an obvious move."