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Veeam 2024 Cloud Protection Trends Report Provides New Insight into Cloud‑Powered Data Protection Strategies

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New report shows the top drivers impacting data protection strategies are organizations’ desire to integrate cyber technologies with data protection and backup, and an improved, consistent protection of cloud-hosted workloads

Veeam Software, the #1 leader by market share in data protection and ransomware recovery, today released the Veeam 2024 Cloud Protection Trends Report, a comprehensive research project that explores the use of cloud-powered protection mechanisms for production data. The new report examines various cloud-based data protection strategies, including cloud storage, Backup as a Service (BaaS), Managed BaaS, and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS). The findings are based on 1,600 unbiased responses from IT decision-makers responsible for data protection of their on-premises servers or workloads and use cloud services as part of their data protection strategy. 

“Enterprises are starting to realize that it’s not if or even when they will suffer from a ransomware or cyberattack, but how many times,” said Dave Russell, senior vice president of strategy at Veeam. “As the #1 leader in data protection and ransomware recovery, Veeam’s latest Data Protection Trends Report finds that two of the top drivers affecting changes in data protection strategy are the desire to integrate cyber technologies with data protection and backup, and secondly, the improved, consistent protection of cloud-hosted workloads. As our recurring market research watched the evolutions within the BaaS market, customer preference that ‘the first-party software vendor should deliver BaaS’ has risen to become the most important aspect for new buyers. In line with customer demands, Veeam recently launched the Veeam Data Cloud which provides first-party protection of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure. We strive to support organizations on their journey to cloud-powered data protection and as part of Veeam’s ongoing mission to enable cyber resiliency and keep businesses running.”

The Veeam 2024 Cloud Protection Trends Report highlights several key trends and insights:

  • Drivers for cloud-based backup: The top drivers for organizations to consider cloud-based backup are the desire to integrate cyber technologies with data protection and backup, and the improved/consistent protection of cloud-hosted workloads.
  • BaaS means cloud-powered, managed, and trusted: BaaS solutions are expected to be run in the cloud, managed via a web-based UI, and have data stored in a cloud repository outside of the production environment. Organizations prefer BaaS solutions offered by the same vendor who produces the backup software.
  • Reasons for using BaaS and DRaaS: Organizations choose BaaS to improve operational efficiency by reducing hardware upgrades, internal resources, and manageability. DRaaS appeal is driven by organizations looking to leverage the expertise of third-party subject matter experts for implementation and planning, thereby allowing internal IT teams to focus on strategic tasks.
  • The journey to cloud-powered protection: Organizations often begin by simply adding cloud storage to their existing on-premises data protection tools. Only 22% are still using the same mode that they originally began using for their cloud-powered data protection, while 78% switched from one mode to the other. Fifty-one percent now use managed BaaS, while 49% rely on self-managed cloud storage. When making the switch, organizations prefer managed BaaS to fully benefit from expertise and operational support.
  • Multiple roles responsible for protection and recovery: The report highlights that multiple roles are involved in data protection, such as IT operations, managed BaaS or DRaaS teams, backup teams, workload administrators, and trusted resellers/integrators. On average, organizations have 2.3 roles dedicated to ensuring backups and 1.8 roles responsible for restoration. This indicates the importance of having expertise and judgment in data recovery processes.
  • IT wants to run BaaS rather than outsource: IT teams have varied expectations for MSP involvement in managing backup services. The majority prefer to handle daily operations themselves, with only a quarter expecting equal responsibility sharing. This indicates organizations’ desire for choice in how they leverage MSP expertise and support while aligning to their unique operating processes.
  • Organizations look for outcomes when choosing an MSP: Organizations prioritize outcome-driven capabilities and expertise when choosing MSPs. This includes disaster recovery, hybrid cloud operations, and cyber resiliency. Providers offering improved disaster recovery and regulatory compliance are driving organizations to switch from ‘simply’ BaaS to strategic DRaaS solutions.

Veeam recently launched Veeam Data Cloud which delivers the confidence and reliability of the industry’s leading backup and ransomware recovery platform with the ease and accessibility of a cloud service. Microsoft and Veeam have announced an extended strategic partnership to jointly develop AI innovation and co-sell Veeam Data Cloud.

The Veeam 2024 Cloud Protection Trends Report provides valuable insights into the adoption and benefits of cloud‑powered data protection strategies. The report’s findings can help organizations make informed decisions about their data protection strategy and choose the right managed service provider for their unique needs.

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PNY and Do IT Now Form Strategic Partnership at NVIDIA GTC Paris and ISC

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PNY Technologies, a global leader in cutting-edge hardware solutions (GPUs, storage, networking and software), and Do IT Now, a specialized expert in High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration and services, are proud to announce a strategic partnership to jointly develop, deploy, and support turnkey HPC and AI cluster solutions for enterprise and research customers.

This collaboration brings together the best of both worlds:

  • PNY’s renowned hardware portfolio, including powerful NVIDIA GPUs, high-performance storage, advanced networking components, and optimized software stack.
  • Do IT Now’s deep expertise in system integration, configuration, deployment, and ongoing HPC and AI operational support.

Together, the two companies will deliver complete, ready-to-use cluster solutions that accelerate innovation, simplify deployment, and ensure optimal performance for organizations looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing.

A Joint Vision for Scalable, Ready-to-Deploy Solutions

In today’s fast-evolving AI and HPC landscape, organizations face increasing pressure to deploy scalable, efficient, and cost-effective infrastructure, but many lack the internal resources or expertise to integrate complex hardware and software environments.

By combining PNY’s technical excellence in hardware with Do IT Now’s proven operational and integration know-how, this partnership aims to provide HPC and AI clusters that are fully tailored to customer needs, covering everything from the hardware to the software stack. It also offers expert consulting and support services to ensure smooth deployment, precise configuration, and reliable long-term operations. Together, PNY and Do IT Now deliver scalable, future-proof solutions designed to grow and evolve alongside customers’ workloads and changing business requirements.

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“We are thrilled to partner with Do IT Now to bring the next generation of HPC and AI cluster solutions to market,” said Jérôme Bélan, CEO at PNY EMEA. “Their outstanding expertise in system integration and operations perfectly complements our high-performance hardware and software portfolio, allowing us to offer clients complete, ready-to-deploy solutions that accelerate their innovation journey.”

“This partnership is a natural fit,” added Roberto Strano, CCO and co-founder of Do IT Now. “Together with PNY, we can deliver unmatched value to our clients by combining world-class hardware with expert services, ensuring they achieve maximum performance, reliability, and scalability in their HPC and AI projects.”

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AVEVA Awarded 2025 Databricks Manufacturing ISV Partner of the Year at Data + AI Summit

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AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving innovation and sustainability, is honored to announce it has been named as the 2025 Databricks Manufacturing ISV Partner of the Year. Presented at the annual Data + AI Summit, the award highlights AVEVA’s exceptional contributions to innovations in data-powered manufacturing.

Over the past year, AVEVA, in strategic partnership with Databricks, the data and AI company, launched a ground-breaking integrative solution through its CONNECT industrial intelligence platform that redefines how industrial and enterprise data can be unified, analyzed, and operationalized.

This collaboration addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern industry: turning vast amounts of siloed operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) data into meaningful insights, while ensuring data integrity, minimizing the development and maintenance costs, and significantly shortening time-to-value.

By using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform alongside CONNECT, customers can securely unify industrial data with enterprise business systems in an open, governed, and scalable manner via Delta Sharing, Databricks’ open source approach that enables customers to share live data across platforms, clouds, and regions. This enables AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics to be applied to data sets that were historically isolated or underutilized. Manufacturers can now leverage Databricks with CONNECT for smarter decision making, predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, sustainability tracking, safety monitoring and boosted operational efficiency.

“At AVEVA, we’re proud to have established Databricks and Delta Sharing as key foundation-stones of our strategy for our industrial intelligence platform, CONNECT,” said Bry Dillon, SVP of Partners and Commercial Strategy at AVEVA. “Together, we’re enabling our joint customers to access real-time insights, accelerate AI, and deliver tangible outcomes across the industrial landscape. Our partnership with Databricks marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of industrial AI. This collaboration presents a powerful opportunity to accelerate the deployment of AI-driven solutions and drive greater industry-wide collaboration — capabilities that are needed for companies across the industrial sector to stay relevant, remain competitive, and build efficient, sustainable businesses of the future.

“We are thrilled to name AVEVA the 2025 Databricks Manufacturing ISV Partner of the Year,” said Shiv Trisal, Global Manufacturing, Transportation & Energy GTM Leader at Databricks. “As more enterprises leverage data intelligence to solve challenges across the manufacturing and energy industries, AVEVA’s partnership with Databricks is essential to helping organizations everywhere harness the full potential of their data.”

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FUJIFILM seeks to extend role in region’s economic and technological development with new offices at Expo City Dubai

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FUJIFILM Middle East and Africa recently announced the inauguration of its new offices at Expo City Dubai, – an innovation-driven, people-centric community designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban living and the new centre of Dubai’s future. The site will also host the FUJIFILM Technology Center (FTC) to support the training of employees, business partners, and end-users in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia.

FUJIFILM brings world-renowned expertise and innovations to some of the region’s vital sectors. As a global leader in healthcare, imaging and printing technologies, the firm supplies cutting-edge solutions in the UAE such as innovative diagnostic imaging systems helping raise the standard of care in the country and contributing to its development goals. The company is also preparing to launch AI-driven screening centers (NURA) in the region, reflecting its commitment to early detection and better health outcomes.

Over the past five years, FUJIFILM has more than doubled its number of staff across its offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa. The establishment of its new offices in the UAE is part of the company’s future-facing mindset, as well as efforts to increase proximity to end-consumers and key partners. The company also recorded impressive annual performance in 2024 and is looking to repeat the feat this year with an expected double-digit growth.

H.E. Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador of Japan to the UAE, said: “We welcome the inauguration of FUJIFILM’s new offices and Technology Center in Expo City Dubai. This new investment by Japan’s top company in healthcare, imaging and printing reflects the excellent relations between Japan and the UAE as well as the strategic position of the UAE as a global hub for business. I look forward to FUJIFILM’s technologies contributing to better healthcare, promotion of industries and human capacity development.”

Manal AlBayat, Chief Engagement Officer, Expo City Dubai, said: “With its technologies used in vital sectors and its commitment to knowledge-sharing, FUJIFILM’s choice of Expo City Dubai for its new offices and Technology Center reinforces the city’s position as a hub for global businesses driving innovative solutions in the UAE and beyond. We are proud to welcome FUJIFILM to our innovation- and sustainability-focused community – an ecosystem where like-minded entities collaborate to drive meaningful progress.”

The FUJIFILM Technology Center (FTC) is equipped with a comprehensive range of FUJIFILM solutions for live demonstrations, allowing visitors to try and test multiple products and services.

Underscoring the global importance of the center for the company, Masataka Akiyama, President and CEO of FUJIFILM Europe, also stated: “Our investment in the new offices  and FUJIFILM Technology Center is a powerful enabler for product showcases, including a full-fledged center with hands-on training and lectures delivered by professionals in the UAE, Egypt, and Morocco. We are now also inviting imaging and printing experts to our new Dubai office space to facilitate the exchange of ideas and support the delivery of unrivaled solutions to our customers. The FUJIFILM Technology Center will be invaluable asset in the efforts to leverage our rich heritage of innovation and continue to serve as a benchmark for progress in the region.”

Michio Kondo, Managing Director of FUJIFILM Middle East and Africa, commented: “With the opening of our new offices at Dubai Expo City, FUJIFILM is starting the next exciting chapter of our success story in the Middle East. As we look to deepen our contribution to the region’s prosperity and the wellbeing of its people by providing value through innovation and purpose-driven growth, our new space will be a focal point for co-creation, training, new partnerships, and the development of high-tech solutions to help enhance lives and economies.”

At the end of last year, FUJIFILM signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with prominent healthcare and medical institutions in Saudi Arabia. These partnerships aim to enhance healthcare solutions by promoting digitalization, improving efficiency, and delivering better patient outcomes, underscoring FUJIFILM’s enduring collaboration with regional and Saudi organizations. FUJIFILM Middle East and Africa will also extend its commitment to the development of the region’s talent, with plans to introduce new hires to support FTC operations and cement the company’s leading role in knowledge sharing.

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