In a strategic move to address key challenges faced by businesses in cloud storage, Veeam Software recently launched significant enhancements to its Veeam Data Cloud Vault, a fully-managed cloud storage solution developed in collaboration with Microsoft. This solution offers seamless integration with Microsoft Azure, ensuring the secure storage of critical data and applications.
With these updates, three primary themes have emerged: predictable pricing, enhanced security, and increased ease of use. Veeam tackled the common issue of cost unpredictability often associated with cloud storage by introducing two new pricing editions, Foundation and Advanced, starting at $14 per terabyte (TB). These editions offer flat-rate, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees, enabling businesses to manage their budgets more effectively.
Beyond cost, security has received considerable attention. The enhanced version now incorporates Azure Blob Cool Storage, providing an air-gapped, always-encrypted offsite backup to protect data against cyber threats such as ransomware. This service adheres to Zero Trust Data Resilience (ZDTR) principles and the 3-2-1-1-0 data protection rule, ensuring that data remains both secure and recoverable.
The ease of use has also been significantly improved with the integration of the Veeam Data Platform. This platform simplifies the process of offsite backups, targeting businesses that may lack specialized skills in setting up and managing secure cloud storage. Through the Veeam Data Platform, companies can easily set up, monitor, and manage their storage with options for quick data restoration either to on-premises servers or to Azure virtual machines (VMs).
Emphasizing the importance of this development, Veeam’s CTO, Niraj Tolia, highlighted the commitment to providing a reliable and cost-effective path to data resilience. He noted the strategic partnership with Microsoft in delivering secure and predictable cloud storage solutions. Likewise, Aung Oo from Microsoft Azure Storage reinforced the collaboration benefits, pointing to a robust, secure, and compliance-friendly cloud foundation that meets customer needs for business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR).
The enhancements to Veeam Data Cloud Vault are not just internally recognized. Russ Fellows from The Futurum Group praised the value proposition of the solution, specifically its predictable pricing and enhanced security features. These attributes make it an attractive choice for businesses striving to achieve cyber resiliency while managing budget constraints.
In summary, Veeam’s recent updates to the Data Cloud Vault, powered by Microsoft Azure infrastructure, address major business concerns including cost unpredictability, security, and operational complexity. This integrated and affordable solution supports data protection and rapid recovery, reinforcing business resilience against the evolving threats in the digital landscape.
