Object First reveals major cybersecurity gaps in UK public sector: less than half back up critical systems daily, and most lack immutability, Zero Trust, or incident response plans—despite nearly 30,000 breaches across NHS, councils, and schools in 3 years.
TD SYNNEX is now the authorized distributor of Object First’s Ootbi in Türkiye, offering Veeam customers ransomware-proof, immutable backup storage. This partnership expands access to secure, out-of-the-box backup solutions, supporting growing demand for data protection in the region.
In today’s threat environment, it’s not enough to back up your data—you have to be able to trust that those backups will be there when you need them. That’s the message from Sterling Wilson, Field CTO at Object First, during his conversation at RSAC Conference 2025.
Ahead of RSAC 2025, we chat with Sterling Wilson from Object First about immutability, resilience, and simplifying security for backups. Find out why protecting your data is no longer just a backend issue—it’s a frontline defense.
Systematika Distribution partners with Object First to bring Ootbi, a ransomware-proof, Veeam-optimized backup storage solution, to Italy. With built-in immutability and seamless Veeam integration, Ootbi offers secure, simple, and powerful data protection now available to Italian partners.
Object First reports 167% YoY growth in Q1 2025 bookings, driven by rising demand for immutable backup storage as a defense against ransomware. With major updates, new tools, and expanded partnerships, Ootbi continues to gain global momentum as the go-to storage for Veeam.
Object First’s Kelly Wells, Meredith Frick, and Kasey King have been named to CRN’s 2025 Women of the Channel list, recognizing their leadership and impact in driving innovation, growth, and partner success across the IT channel.
An ESG study reveals: Ransomware increasingly targets backups – 74% of attacks involve backup copies. Only 9% of companies are able to restore data within a single day. Immutable storage and Zero Trust are considered the most effective countermeasures, but many organizations are lagging in implementation.
AI is advancing rapidly, reshaping industries—but with growing risks. From model poisoning to privacy concerns, security must keep pace. Human oversight, Zero Trust principles, and smarter data storage are essential to harness AI safely and sustainably without falling victim to its pitfalls.
May 1 is crowded with causes, and now includes World Passkey Day—challenging the reign of passwords. Experts say the shift to passkeys and biometrics marks a safer, simpler future. But with habits hard to break, passwords may linger even as the passwordless era gains traction.
