Backup and recovery stories

World Backup Day highlights the data protection challenges facing Australia’s 2.5 million SMBs, with growing cloud reliance but concerning backup gaps.

ControlMonkey has launched a pioneering Automated Disaster Recovery solution, the first of its kind to automate the restoration of entire cloud infrastructures.

Keepit’s latest report underscores the vital role of data governance in enhancing cyber resilience amid rising AI usage and cybersecurity threats.

CloudCasa by Catalogic has launched an integration with SUSE Rancher Prime, streamlining backup management for Kubernetes users through a new extension.

Veeam has launched Kasten v7.5, introducing advanced data protection and security enhancements for Kubernetes, alongside improved virtualisation support.

CloudCasa by Catalogic has expanded support for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation Engine, enhancing data protection and seamless workload migration across platforms.

As cyberattacks escalate, a recent survey reveals that many firms struggle to recover fully from data breaches due to inadequate backup strategies.

A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.

instax has launched the world’s first printed memories using AI and functional MRI technology, transforming lost digital images into tangible recollections.

IPI is collaborating with Royal Holloway, University of London, to bolster its Contact Centre during the crucial Clearing and Confirmation period.

Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.

MSPs rush to bolster Microsoft 365 backups amid surging ransomware threats, as N-able reveals a 46% rise in protected users and a 56% spike in disaster recovery events.

Keepit appoints Michael Amsinck as new Chief Product Officer, leveraging his expertise to strengthen their SaaS data protection solutions and expand global presence.

BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.

As Scams Awareness Week kicks off, experts urge a collective effort from individuals and businesses to combat rising cyber threats and data breaches.

Gartner forecasts 75% of enterprises will prioritise SaaS application backup by 2028, a substantial rise from 15% in 2024, driven by recent IT outages.

Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.

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.

Object First reported a 600% spike in Q2 2024 bookings, driven by demand for its ransomware-proof backup storage appliances designed for Veeam.

The evolving ransomware threat is jeopardising business continuity, prompting firms to reassess their cybersecurity and insurance strategies amidst rising attacks.