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.
A new study by Object First and ESG reveals that 66% of organizations in North America, the UK, and Germany suffered ransomware attacks in the past two years—45% faced multiple. Alarmingly, 74% reported backups were targeted. Experts stress the urgent need for Zero Trust and immutable storage to ensure fast, secure recovery.
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.