As of August 2023, the ransomware threat landscape has rapidly evolved, with an increased frequency and industry-spanning impact that proven devastating to critical infrastructure. Attackers have enhanced extortion tactics and professionalized attack groups, drastically increasing the percentage of affected organizations. This year alone, 86% of organizations reported having suffered a cyberattack — a jump up from the 76% reported the year prior. Read more

With Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) becoming more commonplace, companies of all sizes have been looking to DRaaS service offerings to support their business continuity plans when disaster strikes. But DRaaS isn’t one size fits all! Having a data protection platform that supports business needs when evaluating RTO, RPO, SLAs and budget — as well as the manageability from a provider’s perspective, is key in a DRaaS offering. Read more

Google is hosting its annual Google Cloud Next user conference once again. Google Cloud Next is back, better than ever, and this year as an in-person event (versus a virtual event the past three years) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Read more

Cybersecurity incidents are increasing at an alarming rate. In our 2023 Global Report on Ransomware Trends, conducted by an independent research firm, 85% of organizations surveyed experienced one or more cyberattacks in the prior 12 months. This represents a 12% increase over the previous year, and it highlights the danger your organization faces. Read more

Today’s enterprises are increasingly reliant on cloud services, such as Microsoft 365, for efficient collaboration and productivity. But the looming question remains — should you back up Microsoft 365 data? There are many opinions — as well as misconceptions — on this topic, but in this blog, we will help you separate facts from fiction so you can make an informed decision on whether to protect this data. We’ll also provide some insight into how to protect Microsoft 365 data with Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365. 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

Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files to prevent users from accessing or using computer systems. Usually accompanied by a ransom demand, a ransomware attack cripples infected computers, servers, and files. Read more

What makes Veeam’s NPS industry leading? Let's look at how it compares with some of the top brands worldwide. Read more

According to the Veeam 2024 Ransomware Trends Report, 75% of organizations suffered a ransomware attack last year. Many of them paid the ransom, but the ransom only covers 32% of the overall cost caused by disrupted operations, sales, and reputation to organizations. Read more

 As CIO for the City of New Orleans, I oversee IT for 5,000 employees who serve 400,000 residents and up to 20 million visitors each year. My remit includes police, fire, and emergency medical services — so ensuring that IT services are always available is a big responsibility on my shoulders. Read more