Cloud backups are no longer the digital safety net they once seemed. Max Heinemeyer from Darktrace warns of a rising cyber blind spot: attackers now target recovery systems directly. As threats evolve, outdated and misconfigured backups become vulnerabilities—not protections.
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.
Airbyte posted 25% Q1 growth with new data tools. Object First saw a 167% YoY bookings surge, including 835% growth in EMEA, driven by demand for ransomware-proof storage. Archive360 launched an AI-ready archive. Box previewed AI Agents. Databricks plans to acquire Neon. GridGain, Fivetran, NAKIVO also posted strong updates.
Object First reported a 167% YoY jump in global bookings for Q1 2025, including 835% growth in EMEA—driven by demand for its ransomware-proof, zero trust-based backup storage. Key partner expansions include CDW in North America and Arrow ECS in EMEA. The firm’s Ootbi appliance is purpose-built for Veeam.
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.