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  • 5 Strategic Tech Trends for 2024

    Think ransomware demands were the only thing on the rise this year? Think again – cyber claims have also jumped 12%, indicating premiums will be next to rise in the new year. Immutable backups will hold the keys to recovery and be a requirement for companies to be covered by cyber insurance. Read more from our CEO, David Bennett, among other industry leaders in The CTO Club.

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    David Bennett for the CTO club
  • Blocking Ransomware Attacks with Anthony Cusimano

    Not having a Zero Trust security strategy is so 2023! Check out the latest episode of the Software Daily podcast, where our Technical Director, Anthony Cusimano chats with Lee Atchison on the best methods to block ransomware attacks.

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    Anthony Cusimano for Software Engineering Daily
  • Storage ticker – December 13

    This just in from our CEO, David Bennett, in Blocks & Files!
    Immutable backups are set to become a non-negotiable for companies covered by cyber insurance in 2024. With a staggering 74% increase in average ransomware demands this year and a 12% surge in cyber claims, the reality is hitting hard. Cyber insurers will either hike premiums significantly to curb losses or champion proactive cyberattack preparation.

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    David Bennett for Blocks & Files
  • Centerbase Relies on Object First’s Ootbi to Reinforce its Data Protection Strategy

    BEVERLY, Mass — December 12, 2023 — Object First, the maker of Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box-Immutability), the first backup storage appliance purpose-built for Veeam®, today announced that Centerbase, a cloud-based personalized platform that aids in managing and growing law firms, has chosen Ootbi by Object First as their primary backup solution for their Veeam storage.

  • Object First 2024 Predictions: AI Ups the Ante in 2024 – How the Rising Threat Will Impact the Year Ahead

    2024 will undoubtedly be a tech-driven year. Anthony Cusimano, our Director of Technical Marketing, believes AI will up the ante for cyberthreats. Here’s a glimpse into his predictions on how AI advancements will impact the cybersecurity landscape:
    – Gen Z workforce will provide abundant content for AI-based attacks
    – Sophisticated attacks will be at the forefront as AI will displace lower-tier cybercrime
    – Targeting backups will continue to persist shifting the security focus to data recovery plans
    The devil is in the details of a cyberattack! Stay aware with Anthony’s full 2024 predictions in VMblog.

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    Anthony Cusimano for VMblog.com
  • Object First 2024 Predictions: Navigating the AI and Data Storage Landscape in 2024

    Exciting times ahead in AI and DataStorage! As 2023 wraps up, the dynamic pace of AI tech sets the stage for transformative changes. Our VP of Product Marketing Tony Liau shares his top predictions that will shape the storage landscape in 2024:
    – Complexity in IT environments will prompt AI upskilling
    – Data storage and security will be driven by AI
    – Hybrid cloud and on-premises solutions will become the standard
    Interested in diving deeper? Read more from Tony’s full predictions in VMblog.

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    Tony Liau for VMblog
  • Object First 2024 Predictions: Data Recovery and Resiliency Will Have Its Turn in the Spotlight

    After witnessing record high ransomware attacks this year, in 2024, it’s time to brace for impact by focusing on data recovery and resiliency. Here are a few predictions for the year to come from our CEO, David Bennett:
    – Massive investments in data recovery
    – Economic realities will drive investments
    – Cyber insurance will mandate immutable backups
    – Market forces will elevate cybersecurity standards
    – Mainstream adoption of immutability and object-based storage
    Still can’t get enough? Check out the complete contribution in VMblog.

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    David Bennett for VMblog
  • Elevate Your School’s Security Posture as 2024 Approaches

    As we’re nearing the end of the year, it’s important to keep in mind that ransomware is already on the rise for schools.
    Don’t make the same security mistakes in 2024! Anthony Cusimano advises schools to integrate cybersecurity best practices in professional development sessions and implement proactive measures like immutable backups to the difference in data protection and accessibility in the case of ransomware.
    Learn more in EdTech Magazine.

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    Anthony Cusimano for EdTech Magazine
  • Scary Security Stats: Roundup from 2023 Research

    Happy Halloween!
    Think you can handle spine-chilling security stats? 81% of consumers feel very scared that their data is held by an organization lacking ransomware resilience. Dive into VMblog’s latest to wrap up spooky season with more scary stats!

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    VMblog.com by David Marshall
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023: Industry Experts Share Their Thoughts

    Happy National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In honor of this year’s theme, “It’s easy to stay safe online,” stay up to date on strategies to shield yourself and your organization from cyberattacks.
    Get a glimpse of cybersecurity best practices in the latest industry expert roundup from VMblog, featuring our own David Bennett and Tony Liau. Dive in!

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    David Bennett and Tony Liau for VMblog