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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Object First Announces 400% Year-Over-Year Increase In Global Bookings in Q2 2025
BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Object First, the best storage for Veeam® users, today announced a 400% year-over-year increase in bookings for Q2 2025. Global demand for Object First continues to accelerate as more end-users and partners prioritize secure, simple, and powerful immutable backup storage as the best defense against ransomware. Global Adoption of Object First Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability), the Object First backup storage appliance, saw strong growth in adoption, with year-over-year bookings up 76% in the U.S. and Canada, 364% in Latin America, and 961% in EMEA. In Q2 2025, Enterprise Strategy Group research revealed ransomware targeted backup data in 96% of attacks. Immutable backup storage was identified as the most important component of any ransomware protection strategy by 81% of IT professionals. To bring immutability to more Veeam users from small businesses to large enterprises, in April Object First introduced three new Ootbi appliance models with 20 TB, 40 TB, and 432 TB capacities. In April, the company also launched a pay-per-use Consumption model in the U.S. This flexible model allows customers, resellers, and service providers to choose between a CapEx purchase or a subscription that eliminates upfront investment and hardware refresh costs. Global Customer and Partner Growth Object First achieved 225% year-over-year growth in its global customer base and 237% in its partner ecosystem in Q2 2025. Dozens of new partners joined the Object First Partner Program, including Relevo (Sweden), dualutions (Germany), and SoftwareOne (Netherlands) in EMEA. In North America, the new pay-per-use Consumption model motivated several prominent MSPs to join, including Cloudsmart, and Virtual Systems, a Platinum Veeam Cloud Service Provider. Industry Accolades In June, Object First was recognized for its innovation and industry leadership with two major honors at the 22nd annual Storage Awards in London: Immutable Storage Company of the Year and Editor's Choice – Company. Additionally, CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, recognized Object First as a leading vendor in the storage industry on its 2025 Storage 100 list, and named Kelly Wells, Chief Operating Officer, Meredith Frick, Head of Partner Marketing, and Kasey King, Channel Marketing Manager, to the 2025 Women of the Channel list. Supporting Quotes Chris Gates, Director of Sales, Virtual Systems "We're excited to partner with Object First—Ootbi's simple, out-of-the-box immutable storage is a perfect fit for our Veeam customers.' Rebecca Woollard, IT Manager, Newnham College, a U.K.-based Object First customer 'Object First has distinguished itself through its simplicity, robust immutability features, and seamless integration with our existing Veeam backup environment. Ootbi's emphasis on ransomware protection, coupled with its predictable pricing model, gave us confidence in its long-term value.' David Bennett, CEO, Object First 'Organizations can't afford delays when ransomware strikes—their revenue, reputation and jobs are on the line. Resiliency isn't just about protecting data; it's about how fast you can recover when it matters most. Object First gives Veeam users an easy-to-use, ransomware-proof solution to recover faster and become simply resilient. Our Q2 growth reflects the momentum we're building as we expand our portfolio and introduce new purchasing options tailored to our customers' growing data security needs.' Additional Resources: Request a demo to learn why Ootbi by Object First is the best storage for Veeam. Click here to learn more about becoming an Object First partner. Follow Object First on LinkedIn and Instagram. Visit Object First Careers to view open opportunities. About Object First Object First believes no one should ever have to pay a ransom to recover their data. Our backup storage appliance, Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability), is purpose-built for Veeam users and ransomware-proofs data for organizations of any size. Secure, simple, and powerful, Ootbi is the best storage for Veeam. To learn more, visit follow our blog, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Subscribe to Object First's Zero Gravity podcast here.
NBC Sports
25-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Morehead State will name its football stadium after Phil Simms
The pride of Morehead State will be picking up another honor from his alma mater. Forme Giants quarterback Phil Simms, a top-10 pick from the small Kentucky school in 1979, will have the football stadium named for him in a ceremony on October 18. On that day, Layne Stadium will become Phil Simms Stadium. 'Phil Simms has remained loyal to MSU throughout the years,' Morehead State director of athletics Kelly Wells said. 'He has given MSU his time, talent, and treasure to MSU since his days as a college athlete. He has visited Morehead during the summers to host summer camps for young athletes and encouraged them to consider MSU. 'He has mentored MSU coaches and players throughout the years. Most notable, he has hosted numerous fundraising events and personally contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the football program. This recognition is most deserving and long overdue.' Simms won a pair of Super Bowls with the Giants. His number 11 has been retired by the Giants. And that particular honor became an issue earlier this year, when Giants rookie pass rusher Abdul Carter asked to have the number unretired. While Phil seemed to be willing, his family wisely intervened.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CRN Recognizes Object First's Kelly Wells, Meredith Frick, and Kasey King on the 2025 Women of the Channel List
Annual list emphasizes company's excellence and leadership among women driving channel growth and innovation BEVERLY, Mass., May 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Object First, the provider of Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box-Immutability), the ransomware-proof backup storage appliance purpose-built for Veeam®, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Kelly Wells, Chief Operating Officer, Meredith Frick, Head of Partner Marketing, and Kasey King, Channel Marketing Manager, on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2025. This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers, and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers. Kelly Wells has over 18 years of experience in the IT channel. At Object First, she oversees all aspects of hardware manufacturing and distribution—from product procurement and configuration to ensuring reliable fulfillment through distribution channels. Meredith Frick, who has held various marketing positions in the technology industry over the past two decades, and Kasey King, who began her channel journey at Object First nearly three years ago, have both been instrumental in the development of the company's partner portal, the success of the Hands-On Lab program, and the management of marketing efforts across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM channels. "Being named as part of CRN's 2025 Women of the Channel list, alongside my colleagues Meredith and Kasey, is such a privilege," Wells said. "At Object First, we're committed to building stronger partner relationships through transparency, efficiency, and by providing programs that truly empower our channel ecosystem to thrive. Recognition alongside other women channel leaders is both humbling and inspiring, reaffirming our collective mission to drive innovation, elevate our partners' success, and continue shaping a more inclusive, results-driven channel environment." "It's an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. "Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success." About Object FirstRansomware-proof and immutable out-of-the-box, Ootbi by Object First delivers secure, simple, and powerful backup storage for Veeam® customers. The appliance can be racked, stacked, and powered in 15-minutes. Ootbi is built on immutable object storage technology designed and optimized for unbeatable backup and recovery performance. Eliminate the need to sacrifice performance and simplicity to meet budget constraints with Ootbi by Object First. About The Channel CompanyThe Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit Follow The Channel Company: X and LinkedIn © 2025. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All rights reserved. View source version on Contacts Press Gabrielle RedwinePAN Communications for Object Firstobjectfirst@ The Channel Company: Kristin DaSilvaThe Channel Companykdasilva@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
CRN Recognizes Object First's Kelly Wells, Meredith Frick, and Kasey King on the 2025 Women of the Channel List
BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Object First, the provider of Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box-Immutability), the ransomware-proof backup storage appliance purpose-built for Veeam®, today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Kelly Wells, Chief Operating Officer, Meredith Frick, Head of Partner Marketing, and Kasey King, Channel Marketing Manager, on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2025. This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers, and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2025 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers. Kelly Wells has over 18 years of experience in the IT channel. At Object First, she oversees all aspects of hardware manufacturing and distribution—from product procurement and configuration to ensuring reliable fulfillment through distribution channels. Meredith Frick, who has held various marketing positions in the technology industry over the past two decades, and Kasey King, who began her channel journey at Object First nearly three years ago, have both been instrumental in the development of the company's partner portal, the success of the Hands-On Lab program, and the management of marketing efforts across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM channels. 'Being named as part of CRN's 2025 Women of the Channel list, alongside my colleagues Meredith and Kasey, is such a privilege,' Wells said. 'At Object First, we're committed to building stronger partner relationships through transparency, efficiency, and by providing programs that truly empower our channel ecosystem to thrive. Recognition alongside other women channel leaders is both humbling and inspiring, reaffirming our collective mission to drive innovation, elevate our partners' success, and continue shaping a more inclusive, results-driven channel environment.' 'It's an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel,' said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. 'Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success.' About Object First Ransomware-proof and immutable out-of-the-box, Ootbi by Object First delivers secure, simple, and powerful backup storage for Veeam® customers. The appliance can be racked, stacked, and powered in 15-minutes. Ootbi is built on immutable object storage technology designed and optimized for unbeatable backup and recovery performance. Eliminate the need to sacrifice performance and simplicity to meet budget constraints with Ootbi by Object First. About The Channel Company The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit
Associated Press
19-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
OneSource Virtual Introduces Expanded Leave Administration Services Powered by AbsenceSoft
Business Process as a Service provider leverages industry-leading technology to deliver an elevated and compliant leave outsourcing experience for HR teams and their employees GOLDEN, CO and DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2025 / AbsenceSoft, the leading SaaS platform for leave of absence and accommodations management, and OneSource Virtual (OSV), the leading provider of Workday services and innovator of extensible applications built on Workday technology, today announced OSV will utilize AbsenceSoft to modernize leave administration for businesses. Starting in early Spring 2025, AbsenceSoft's industry-leading technology will be integrated into OSV's Leave Administration Services. By automating complex leave management processes, AbsenceSoft will enhance OSV's deep expertise and seamless Workday integration, extending their employee services portfolio. This partnership gives OSV customers a unified system for human capital management (HCM) data, streamlining payroll and benefits management while delivering a more efficient, compliant, and employee-centered leave experience. 'Our newly enhanced offering will help customers simplify compliance with 200+ leave laws while ensuring employees receive the support they need during critical life moments,' said Carl Madaffari, SVP of Product Management at OSV. 'Employees deserve a smooth, transparent leave experience, and benefits leaders need relief from the administrative and compliance burden. By pairing our LOA service with AbsenceSoft's technology, we're helping businesses achieve that balance with confidence.' Managing leave is a complex process that directly impacts compliance, employee satisfaction, and business operations. AbsenceSoft's 2025 State of Leave and Accommodations Report found that the top workforce challenges for HR leaders include recruiting the right talent (57%), employee stress and burnout (54%), and retaining valuable employees (52%). A well-structured, employee-centered leave program is a critical strategy to address these issues-but when the process is inconsistent or confusing, it creates risk for companies and leaves employees feeling unsupported. 'AbsenceSoft is thrilled to partner with OneSource Virtual to provide a modern, seamless leave management experience to more businesses,' said Kelly Wells, Chief Customer Officer at AbsenceSoft. 'With federal policies like FMLA and PWFA, plus state, local, and company-specific leave policies, managing leave can quickly become complex. But the stakes are too high to get it wrong. Our customers tell us that the right technology not only simplifies administration but also gives them more time to focus on what matters most-the people.' For more information about how AbsenceSoft works with Third-Party Administrators, visit AbsenceSoft. To explore OneSource Virtual's solutions, visit OneSource Virtual. About OneSource Virtual OneSource Virtual (OSV) delivers patented technology and expert services within Workday to efficiently automate payroll, payroll taxes, payments, and benefits. By simplifying these mission-critical processes, OSV empowers business leaders with the confidence to drive strategic change. As the only exclusive provider of Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) solutions for Workday, OSV serves more than 1,100 customers - including FICO, Wayfair, and Land O' Lakes - with a 95% retention rate. Learn how to take your team from transactional to transformational at About AbsenceSoft AbsenceSoft is a leading provider of leave and accommodations management SaaS solutions. We deliver scalable, easy-to-use, and configurable software to easily and efficiently manage 190+ statutory policies like FMLA, ADA, and PWFA. Our software streamlines and automates leave and accommodations processes, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while elevating the employee experience. Built by leave professionals, for leave professionals, AbsenceSoft is trusted by employers across industries, Third Party Administrators (TPAs), and Professional Employee Organizations (PEOs) to manage over five million lives. We are widely recognized for our top-tier customer service and robust customer community engagement. Learn more at or follow the company on LinkedIn.
