Posts by Michael Loos

When faced with cloud-first approaches to data security, organizations often find that their existing tools fail to integrate with the cloud, landing them with bill shock, cyberthreats, and other surprises. Some just deal with it, while others reluctantly turn to multiple-point products (and the management nightmare that comes with them). But it doesn't have to be that way. Veeam empowers organizations with the best of both worlds — native data protection that’s built for specific environments, all wrapped up under a single, easy-to-manage platform and license that is platform agnostic and never boxes the organization in. This creates an ideal opportunity for Veeam partners and customers to work together to see the value of hybrid cloud data protection. Read more

According to the 2024 Data Protection Trends Report, 74% of businesses rely on third-party solutions to protect their Microsoft 365 data. Only 26% utilize Microsoft’s built-in features, such as legal hold or the recycle bin, and many, unfortunately, do not protect their data at all. This gap presents managed service providers (MSPs) with a significant opportunity to capture a growing market.

As an MSP deciding whether to build or buy a managed Microsoft 365 backup solution, you should weigh several important factors. Developing a custom solution often involves significant upfront investments in software, hardware, and ongoing maintenance. In contrast, SaaS-based backup and recovery solutions require lower initial investment, minimal configuration, and offer effortless scalability with a quick time to market. Depending ... Read more

From fulfilling tactical operations to ensuring expertise and providing backup and disaster recovery (DR) services, MSPs play a vital role in supporting as-a-service requirements for a variety of organizations. Read more

The public cloud offers managed service providers (MSPs) many benefits, including scalability, flexibility, and the ability to offer more comprehensive clients services. Read more

How many times have you been told to get your priorities straightened out? I definitely have, and little did I know how one day it would apply to data protection (DP) strategies. Read more

Managed service providers (MSPs) enable customers of all sizes to be more productive and scale quickly. While focused primarily on IT services and infrastructure, MSPs play a vital role in protecting and securing their clients' data. Read more

In a recent survey conducted by Vanson Bourne[1], a staggering 83% of organizations agree that the hybrid multi-cloud approach stands as the preferred backup strategy. Considering this dramatic surge in digital transformation, the management and protection of data have assumed unprecedented importance. As organizations increasingly incorporate hyperscale cloud environments such as AWS and Azure, there is strong demand for dependable and efficient Managed Backup as a Service (BaaS) solutions. For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), adeptly navigating this evolving landscape necessitates remaining informed and adaptable to emerging trends and challenges. Read more

According to a recent report from 451 Research, many organizations (56%) that currently use, or plan to use public cloud services, have expressed their preference for adopting a hybrid and multicloud approach as their primary cloud operating model. Read more

According to the latest 2023 Cloud Protection Trends Report, respondents expect to run 50% or more of their production workloads in hyperscale clouds such as AWS and Microsoft Azure by 2024[1]. It’s only natural to expect backup environments within these clouds to increase as well. With growing environments come growing costs.  As a service provider, your clients expect you to keep cloud spend, budget and savings at the forefront of your cloud Backup as a Service (BaaS) implementation and design. Read more

Did you know service providers who deliver Kubernetes management and data protection services will find a fast-growing, addressable market for years to come? The unrelenting application modernization — and the resulting shift toward micro-services — has made containerized architecture the inevitable infrastructure of choice. A growing number of organizations are now leveraging Kubernetes-as-a-Service (KaaS) providers to manage their micro-service architecture, easing the burden on their DevOps and engineering teams, especially given the widespread and deepening shortage of qualified staff. Read more