Object First Introduces Ransomware-Proof Immutable Storage for Edge Environments

DENVER, Colo. – October 8, 2025 – Object First, the best storage for Veeam®, today announced Ootbi Mini, a new compact immutable storage appliance designed for remote and branch offices, edge environments, and small businesses to ransomware-proof local Veeam backup data. Ootbi Mini is available in 8, 16, and 24 terabyte (TB) capacities and delivers Object First’s enterprise-grade security, simplicity, and power in a desktop tower that doesn’t require a traditional data center.  

Built on Zero Trust principles, Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) Mini delivers Absolute Immutability, which means no one, not even an admin, can alter the firmware, operating system, storage layer, or backup data. Ootbi Mini has the same ransomware-proof data protection, intuitive user interface and simple Veeam integration as the existing Ootbi fleet—no security expertise required. Ootbi Mini is available as either a CapEx purchase or a Consumption-based subscription. It can be ordered now, with deliveries beginning in January 2026.

Object First also announced:

• Honeypot: Early Warning of cyberthreats targeting Veeam Backup and replication (VBR), Object First has introduced Ootbi Honeypot in version 1.7. With just two clicks, Honeypot deploys a decoy VBR environment on a securely segmented part of Ootbi, acting as a tripwire. If any suspicious activity is detected, Honeypot immediately sends alerts through the customer’s preferred channel.  Honeypot is available at no cost to current Ootbi customers using version 1.7.
• Fleet Manager Beta Program: Object First announced a beta program for Ootbi Fleet Manager, a cloud-based application that allows customers to monitor their entire Ootbi fleet from a single dashboard. Fleet Manager provides customized organization of clusters, with granular monitoring and reporting for Ootbi devices. Users can view a complete breakdown of their footprint, including hardware health and utilization. Current customers interested in participating in the beta program can sign up here.

“Organizations running Veeam can benefit from storage solutions that combine immutability, simplicity, and resilience,” said Phil Goodwin, Research Vice President, IDC. “With Ootbi Mini, Honeypot, and Fleet Manager, Object First is expanding its ransomware-proof portfolio to address these needs across businesses of all sizes.”

“Our mission is to make ransomware-proof backups simple, powerful, and accessible for every Veeam user,” said David Bennett, CEO, Object First, “With the launch of Ootbi Mini, any organization in any location can have enterprise-grade immutability within a small footprint. Our new Honeypot feature takes cyber resilience a step further by giving IT teams early warning of cyberthreats, while Fleet Manager will simplify how customers can monitor and manage their Ootbi deployments. Together, these innovations reinforce our commitment to delivering a secure, simple, resilient backup solution for Veeam customers.”

Today: Object First Simply Resilient Launch Event

At 11:00 a.m. EDT today, Object First CEO David Bennett and Brian Beeler of Storage Review will unveil the company’s new product line expansion, demonstrate Ootbi Honeypot and preview Ootbi Fleet Manager. Click here to join the event.

Quote Sheet

Bob Evans, Senior Systems/Cloud Engineer, DataServ

“Ootbi Mini is a great addition to the Object First portfolio and is the right size and price point for many of our customers. Immutable, ransomware-proof backups are essential, and Ootbi Mini extends that level of protection to locations without a traditional data center. We’re also excited about the new Honeypot feature, which provides an added layer of early threat detection for our clients.”

Michael Lapetino, Solution Architect – Hybrid Infrastructure, CDW

“Ootbi Mini addresses the challenge of oversized repositories at branch and edge locations, giving organizations a simpler alternative to complex backup storage solutions. We expect our Veeam customers will welcome the ability to deploy enterprise-grade immutability in a smaller footprint, without the size and complexity of traditional systems.”

Chris Barr, Technical Director, Central Technology

“Across the UK, our Veeam customers face growing pressure to secure data across both core and distributed environments. Ootbi Mini opens new opportunities for us to deliver enterprise-grade immutability in a compact design, while the new Honeypot feature provides early warning of ransomware activity. Our customers will have stronger data protection, and as an Object First partner, we have a new, compelling solution that will expand our market reach.”

Oscar Estrada, General Manager, DATASIGN

“Object First empowers us with secure, simple, and powerful backup storage for Veeam customers. The Ootbi Mini extends the same enterprise-grade protection to Veeam users in smaller branch offices as those running Ootbi in full datacenters, helping us create real value for our clients.”

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