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  • The 2025 Inclusive Channel Leaders Awards

    CRN honors 80+ channel leaders advancing inclusion. Justin Gilbert, Channel Sales Director at Object First, champions equal opportunity, diverse hiring, and skill-based recruitment—creating a culture where all voices contribute to innovation and success.

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    Justin Gilbert for CRN
  • 4 tips to ensure data resilience and security this summer holiday

    With summer holidays approaching, cyberattack risks rise as hackers exploit reduced IT staffing. To stay resilient, organizations must adopt Zero Trust, protect backups with immutable storage, and ensure fast recovery. Here are 4 key tips to stay secure this vacation season.

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    Anthony Cusimano for Neurona digital magazine
  • Ootbi by Object First delivers ransomware-proof storage for Veeam

    Object First’s Ootbi delivers out-of-the-box, ransomware-proof storage with zero root access and built-in immutability. Designed for Veeam, it ensures backups stay tamper-proof even if attackers steal top credentials—no setup, just secure, tested protection.

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    Sterling Wilson for SiliconANGLE
  • The Cybersecurity Landscape and the Importance of Robust Backups

    As ransomware threats grow and AI demands surge, traditional backups aren’t enough. 96% of attacked orgs had their backups targeted. Immutability, Zero Trust, and on-prem recovery are now essential to protect data, minimize downtime, and ensure resilience.

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    Sterling Wilson for The AI journal
  • International Women in Engineering Day 2025: Breaking Barriers and Building the Future

    To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day 2025, industry leaders share personal stories and powerful insights on progress, resilience, and the road ahead. Discover how women in tech are shaping a more inclusive, innovative future—together.

  • Ransomware – did you know they’re now targeting your backups?

    Ransomware is evolving—and now 96% of victims report that attackers also targeted their backups. As traditional defenses fail, immutable storage and Zero Trust are emerging as essential pillars for data protection. Discover how to reinforce your backup strategy.

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    The standard CIO
  • How to Protect Mexico’s MSMEs? Data Security Strategies for a Resilient Future

    June 27 marks MSME Day, recognizing the vital role small businesses play in economic growth. In Mexico, MiPyMEs make up 99.8% of all businesses. Yet many remain vulnerable to ransomware. Discover 3 key steps to simplify data protection and build true resilience.

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    Sterling Wilson for Neurona digital magazine
  • How To Maximize Business Value From Cloud-Native Environments

    Cloud-native environments offer agility and speed—but to unlock real value, enterprises must align tech with strategy. From automation and AI to FinOps and hybrid storage, Forbes Tech Council shares 20 expert tips for optimizing cloud adoption and driving results.

  • Object First Named Immutable Storage Company of the Year and Editor's Choice at Storage Awards

    Object First, creator of Ootbi, was honored at the 2025 Storage Awards with "Immutable Storage Company of the Year" and "Editor’s Choice – Company." Recognized for innovation and trusted by IT pros, the firm continues to lead in ransomware-proof backup built on Zero Trust and purpose-built for Veeam.

  • UK public sector: cyberattack is “a matter of time”

    All items were added last week, but in the meantime, the page broke. As we discovered with the Web team, the webpage wasn’t prepared to handle that volume of access. Thank you for spotting this. It’s now been fixed, and all Aces are visible on the webpage.

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    Think digital partners