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Business Wire
5 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.
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
