Introduction
As ransomware concerns, compliance requirements, and system complexity continued to escalate, Newnham College found its existing IT backup storage environment was no longer fit for purpose.
The promise of backup storage with true immutability, seamless Veeam integration, and streamlined management that requires no security expertise ultimately led Newnham College to work with Object First.
Challenge
- Latency: The time to restore backups frequently stretched to several hours
- Frequent errors: Regular backup job failures necessitated frequent manual intervention
- Inaccuracies: Recovery testing revealed inconsistencies in more than 15% of backup sets
- Security issues: A lack of advanced security features such as immutability put data at risk for alteration or deletion
- Compliance risks: A combination of the above issues risked the College falling foul of strict legal requirements for data protection and retention by educational institutions under NIS2
Solution
Object First’s Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) solution impressed Newnham College right from the start. Its simplicity, easy integration with Veeam, strong focus on ransomware protection, and predictable pricing model were standout features for the College.
Result
- Immutable storage ensures backups remain protected from tampering or deletion, providing the College a strong safeguard against ransomware threats.
- Robust security and seamless integration with existing Veeam architecture allows the College to respond effectively when incidents arise.
- Data management processes are streamlined, freeing up IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine backup maintenance.
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