Object Storage for Manufacturing Data Backup
Protect your manufacturing data with a secure, on-premises backup storage designed specifically for Veeam
Object Storage for Manufactur
For four years now, manufacturing has been the most attacked industry1 in the world, with ransomware hitting plants, IP, and production data harder than any other sector. OT/IT convergence, legacy systems, and 24/7 uptime demands mean one breach can halt assembly lines and wipe out mission-critical engineering data.
Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) delivers the most secure on-premises object storage solution for the manufacturing industry with Absolute Immutability. It ensures production data, CAD files, CNC programs, PLC configurations, and historian logs remain untouchable—even if all credentials are compromised.
What Data Must Be Protected in Manufacturing Environments
Manufacturers run on highly specialized data—not just files and databases, but machine logic, production intelligence, engineering IP, and compliance artifacts that keep lines running and products certifiable.
Unlike typical office IT environments, manufacturing systems blend real-time OT data and mission-critical IT workloads, all of which must be preserved with absolute integrity and recoverability.
Key manufacturing data that must be securely backed up includes:Operational OT Data
PLC/SCADA logic, CNC programs, production recipes, process parameters, historian logs, and equipment calibration settings.
Business System Data
ERP/CRM databases, MES workflows, supply chain and inventory records, financial transactions, and historical production performance.
Quality & Compliance Records
Specifications, SOPs, QA/inspection logs, ISO/GMP documentation, traceability evidence, and audit reports.
Engineering & R&D Assets
CAD/PLM files, BOM data, product blueprints, digital twins, and IP tied to innovation and competitive advantage.
Logistics & Long-Term Archives
Distribution schedules, maintenance history, and long-term records used for audits, traceability, and continuous improvement.
Make Your Backups Ransomware-Proof
With the Most Secure Backup Storage Solution for the Manufacturing Industry
Request a Demo6 Manufacturing Sectors That Benefit from a Backup Storage Solution
Automotive Companies
Protects robotics configurations, MES workflows, and digital twin engineering files required to keep high-speed assembly lines and just-in-time production running without interruption.
Aerospace & Defense Firms
Secures sensitive PLM/CAD data, serialized traceability logs, and compliance archives required for ITAR, NIST 800-171, and CMMC readiness and audit defense.
Industrial Machinery Manufacturers
Preserves CNC programs, SCADA logic, and machine calibration settings so complex equipment can be restored instantly instead of re-engineered from scratch.
Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Companies
Backs up batch records, QC audit trails, and lab automation data to maintain GMP/FDA validation integrity and recover without breaking compliance chains.
Electronics & Computer Equipment Manufacturers
Safeguards SMT line configs, MES telemetry, and manufacturing process IP so precision electronics production can recover cleanly from cyber or system failure.
Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods Manufacturers
Guards batch recipes, labeling data, and HACCP compliance logs to ensure safe, traceable, uninterrupted production and distribution cycles.
Key Benefits of Data Backup for Manufacturing
- Continuous Production Uptime
Backup systems ensure production never stalls by enabling rapid restoration of PLC logic, MES workflows, and ERP systems after failure or attack. When downtime equals lost units, missed orders, and SLA penalties, fast recovery protects both output and revenue.
- OT Backup & IT Data Protection
Backup for manufacturing data is crucial for both OT (PLC/SCADA, CNC programs, and production recipes) and IT systems (ERP, supply chain, finance, and QA). Protecting both environments ensures critical machinery settings, production data, and business systems stay recoverable.
- Protection Against Ransomware
Backup delivers a reliable last-line defense by ensuring critical plant data remains recoverable even if malware breaches production networks. With immutable backup policies, encrypted or deleted files are easily restored—preventing production shutdowns and ransom payments.
- Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Backups support mandatory retention requirements across manufacturing standards like the Cyber Resilience Act for manufacturers. Maintaining secure, auditable backup records ensures companies can pass quality, safety, and cybersecurity audits with confidence.
- Scalable Industrial Data Preservation
Manufacturers generate massive datasets, including historian logs, CAD/PLM files, digital twins, machine telemetry, and AI-enabled QC data. Scalable storage systems preserve this operational and engineering data, enabling long-term reliability, innovation, and production visibility.
- Simplified Operations for Industrial Teams
Centralized backup reduces administrative burden for lean IT/OT teams by automating retention, integrity, and recovery processes. This streamlines support, minimizes the risk of misconfiguration, and ensures plants stay protected without requiring specialist security resources.
Protecting
Manufacturing Data with Object First
Ootbi by Object First delivers secure, simple, and powerful on-premises backup storage for Veeam customers with no security expertise required. Its S3 object storage has demonstrated its security and reliability at enterprise scale, with its capabilities continuously validated through real-world deployments and third-party testing.
This provides manufacturers with verifiable data integrity, fast on-premises recovery for OT and ERP systems, and proven ransomware resilience to keep production running during cyberattacks.
Acindar Cuts Backup Windows by 40% & Strengthens Ransomware Resilience
Acindar, part of the ArcelorMittal Group, powers Argentina’s industrial supply chain—making uninterrupted operations and reliable backup protection essential to maintaining national steel production.
We highly value the stability and security Ootbi has brought to our backup environment. It’s a significant operational improvement.”
Why Manufacturing Clients Choose Ootbi
- 01Petronas Boosts Data Security and Storage Efficiency with Object First's Ootbi
PETRONAS gained immutable multisite backup resilience, faster recovery, and lower data-protection costs—improving security, performance, and peace of mind across global manufacturing sites.
- 02MFL Boosts Backup Speed and Achieves NIS2 Compliance with Ootbi from Object First
MFL boosted backup performance by 15%, achieved NIS2 compliance, and replaced legacy storage with a seamless, native-immutable backup infrastructure purpose-built for Veeam.
- 03Acindar Cuts Backup Windows by 40% and Reduces Ransomware Exposure with Object First
Acindar improved backup performance by 40%, accelerated recovery, and strengthened ransomware resilience while reducing operational effort and ensuring continuous steel production.
- 04Hans Hundegger AG Gets Immutable Backups and Cuts Restore Times by 66% with Object First
Hans Hundegger cut restore times by 66%, secured backups with immutability, and dramatically reduced administrative overheads while fully integrating with Veeam.
FAQ
What is data backup and recovery for manufacturing IT?
Backup and recovery in manufacturing ensures OT and IT systems—from PLC logic to ERP data—can be restored instantly after cyberattacks, equipment failure, or data corruption. It protects production continuity, traceability, and compliance across the entire plant ecosystem.
How does Ootbi handle OT backup in isolated manufacturing environments?
Ootbi operates without requiring internet or domain integration, making it safe for air-gapped and isolated OT/ICS networks. It immutably stores PLC/SCADA configurations, historian logs, and MES data, allowing manufacturing lines to recover instantly from cyber or operational disruptions.
File vs Block vs Object Storage: What works best in manufacturing?
Object storage for manufacturing is the most resilient choice for OT/IT backup because it scales effortlessly, supports data immutability at the protocol level, and handles large unstructured datasets like historian logs and CAD files. File or block storage serve workloads, but object storage protects them—especially against ransomware.
How to increase data security in the manufacturing industry?
Segment OT and IT networks, enforce MFA/least-privilege, log and monitor all access, and implement immutable backup storage isolated from production systems. This ensures clean, uncompromised recovery points even if attackers breach control networks or credentials.
How does Ootbi solve data storage challenges in manufacturing?
Ootbi provides S3-native immutable storage purpose-built for Veeam, delivering instant ransomware-proof backup recovery without Linux hardening, domain dependencies, or cloud latency. Its plug-and-run appliance model removes configuration risk and works in secured plants with limited IT resources.
Is Ootbi compliant with manufacturing data regulations?
Yes, Ootbi supports ISO, NIST, and sector-specific traceability requirements with read-only retention, audit-ready immutability, and secure-by-design architecture. It provides verifiable controls for regulatory audits, quality standards, and cybersecurity frameworks.