As SaaS moves to the mainstream across industries, cyber security concerns have pushed the cybersecurity sector to evolve faster than ever before. Many cyber security firms are racing to convert from on-premises to SaaS-based delivery models and have shifted their focus from new business growth to annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth. Read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, it's critical for service providers to harness the ingenuity woven into their DNA, pushing the boundaries of innovation to enhance customer experiences. As the Veeam Data Platform broadens its horizons, covering an expansive array of workloads across diverse platforms, it empowers Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partners to craft and deliver services that not only protect workloads throughout their lifecycle — from on-premises systems to IaaS, public clouds, and SaaS platforms — but also unlock the latent value within the data they safeguard. Read more

The surge in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications, in an era where data is the lifeblood of business, has been nothing short of revolutionary. The move to cloud and hybrid-cloud business models continues to exponentiate, with a 17% increase in enterprise SaaS spending from 2022 to 2023, and with cloud investment rising even faster with a 23% increase. This remarkable growth underscores a pivotal shift in how companies operate and manage their digital assets. With more data stored and processed in the cloud, the importance of robust, reliable SaaS backup solutions becomes increasingly paramount — which, in this domain, reveals potential growth that is as exciting as it is immense. Read more

When it comes to DRaaS, there are so many facets that go into a reliable service. As a service provider, you have the expertise to ensure a smooth recovery, that applications are recovered and reconnected in the proper order and that everything has been tested and documented so when a system goes down unexpectedly the client can recover with ease. In all these details, sometimes the basics can get lost. So, here is a list of five best practices to keep in mind. 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

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

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

Service providers play a critical role in helping businesses navigate the complexities of modern technology. However, they face numerous challenges that demand constant adaptation and innovation. These challenges include scalability, resource constraints and disparate tools, to name a few. Below are the top four capabilities of Veeam Service Provider Console that allow service providers to scale their Backup-as-a-Service and Disaster Recovery as-a-Service offerings and simplify business operations. 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