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13-05-2025
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Elastio and Aligned Technology Group Partner to Deliver Ransomware Recovery Assurance for AWS Workloads
Redefining cloud resilience with validated, secure, and recovery-ready AWS data BOSTON, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elastio, the leader in ransomware recovery assurance, today announced a strategic partnership with Aligned Technology Group (Aligned TG), an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner known for its expertise in Cloud Finance, Cloud Engineering, and Cloud Security. This collaboration brings the Elastio Ransomware Recovery Assurance Platform into Aligned TG's AWS service offerings, giving customers a powerful, security-first solution to detect ransomware and ensure backup recoverability. By embedding Elastio's continuous backup validation and ransomware detection into Aligned TG's disaster recovery (DR) and data protection services, customers gain peace of mind that their AWS backup data and failover data environments are clean, uncompromised, and ready for restoration before they ever need to recover. "Our goal at Elastio is simple—make clean recovery from ransomware the default, not the exception," said Najaf Husain, Co-founder and CEO of Elastio. "Aligned TG understands that cloud resilience requires more than just good architecture. By integrating the Elastio Platform, they're helping customers close the gap by ensuring clean data backups and true recovery assurance." As ransomware threats grow more advanced—often targeting data backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments directly—this partnership equips Aligned TG's clients with a proactive defense. The Elastio Platform analyzes AWS backup and replication data for signs of ransomware encryption, corruption, and insider threats, enabling teams to respond faster, restore clean data confidently, and maintain business continuity with minimal disruption. "Elastio delivers a critical layer of trust in today's ransomware-heavy environment," said John Zemonek, Managing Partner at Aligned Technology Group. "Our customers rely on us to secure, optimize, and operationalize their cloud. Partnering with Elastio means we can now deliver assured data recovery—a game changer for anyone serious about cloud resilience." Why It Matters Ransomware recovery isn't simply having data backups—it's about knowing they are clean. Through this partnership, Aligned TG customers benefit from: Assured Recovery – Elastio uniquely validates AWS backup and replication data, identifying signs of ransomware encryption and data compromise. Security-First Disaster Recovery – Aligned TG designs and deploys hardened DR strategies that prioritize clean failover. Faster, Safer Restores – Clean recovery points reduce downtime, minimize data loss, and support compliance. Scalable Protection – Solutions grow with your environment, delivering enterprise-grade backup data ransomware defense without slowing innovation. Setting a New Standard in Cloud Resilience The Elastio and Aligned TG partnership establishes a new benchmark for secure AWS recovery architectures. By combining Aligned TG's deep cloud expertise with Elastio's ransomware recovery assurance, organizations can build DR strategies that are not only robust but verifiably clean and business-ready. About Elastio Elastio is the leader in ransomware recovery assurance. The Elastio Platform proactively scans and validates cloud backup and replication data for encryption, corruption, and threats, ensuring organizations can restore operations safely and confidently after ransomware attacks. Learn more at About Aligned Technology Group Aligned Technology Group (Aligned TG) is a trusted AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner delivering modern, secure, scalable cloud solutions. Specializing in Cloud Finance, Engineering, and Security, Aligned helps clients realize the full value of the cloud through strategic advisory, deep technical expertise, and outcome-driven services. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Stephanie BroylesChief Marketing Officer, Elastio833-435-2784marketing@ Lauryn ColatunoMarketing Director, Aligned TG919.649.5655lcolatuno@
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Elastio and Aligned Technology Group Partner to Deliver Ransomware Recovery Assurance for AWS Workloads
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Elastio, the leader in ransomware recovery assurance, today announced a strategic partnership with Aligned Technology Group (Aligned TG), an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner known for its expertise in Cloud Finance, Cloud Engineering, and Cloud Security. This collaboration brings the Elastio Ransomware Recovery Assurance Platform into Aligned TG's AWS service offerings, giving customers a powerful, security-first solution to detect ransomware and ensure backup recoverability. "Partnering with Elastio means we can now deliver assured data recovery—a game changer for anyone serious about cloud resilience.' By embedding Elastio's continuous backup validation and ransomware detection into Aligned TG's disaster recovery (DR) and data protection services, customers gain peace of mind that their AWS backup data and failover data environments are clean, uncompromised, and ready for restoration before they ever need to recover. 'Our goal at Elastio is simple—make clean recovery from ransomware the default, not the exception,' said Najaf Husain, Co-founder and CEO of Elastio. 'Aligned TG understands that cloud resilience requires more than just good architecture. By integrating the Elastio Platform, they're helping customers close the gap by ensuring clean data backups and true recovery assurance.' As ransomware threats grow more advanced—often targeting data backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments directly—this partnership equips Aligned TG's clients with a proactive defense. The Elastio Platform analyzes AWS backup and replication data for signs of ransomware encryption, corruption, and insider threats, enabling teams to respond faster, restore clean data confidently, and maintain business continuity with minimal disruption. 'Elastio delivers a critical layer of trust in today's ransomware-heavy environment,' said John Zemonek, Managing Partner at Aligned Technology Group. 'Our customers rely on us to secure, optimize, and operationalize their cloud. Partnering with Elastio means we can now deliver assured data recovery—a game changer for anyone serious about cloud resilience.' Why It Matters Ransomware recovery isn't simply having data backups—it's about knowing they are clean. Through this partnership, Aligned TG customers benefit from: Assured Recovery – Elastio uniquely validates AWS backup and replication data, identifying signs of ransomware encryption and data compromise. Security-First Disaster Recovery – Aligned TG designs and deploys hardened DR strategies that prioritize clean failover. Faster, Safer Restores – Clean recovery points reduce downtime, minimize data loss, and support compliance. Scalable Protection – Solutions grow with your environment, delivering enterprise-grade backup data ransomware defense without slowing innovation. Setting a New Standard in Cloud Resilience The Elastio and Aligned TG partnership establishes a new benchmark for secure AWS recovery architectures. By combining Aligned TG's deep cloud expertise with Elastio's ransomware recovery assurance, organizations can build DR strategies that are not only robust but verifiably clean and business-ready. About Elastio Elastio is the leader in ransomware recovery assurance. The Elastio Platform proactively scans and validates cloud backup and replication data for encryption, corruption, and threats, ensuring organizations can restore operations safely and confidently after ransomware attacks. Learn more at Aligned Technology Group (Aligned TG) is a trusted AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner delivering modern, secure, scalable cloud solutions. Specializing in Cloud Finance, Engineering, and Security, Aligned helps clients realize the full value of the cloud through strategic advisory, deep technical expertise, and outcome-driven services. Learn more at
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Elastio Partners with JetSweep to Strengthen Disaster Recovery and Ransomware Protection
BOSTON, April 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elastio, a leader in ransomware recovery assurance, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with JetSweep, a premier cloud-based Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) provider. This collaboration enhances business continuity solutions, ensuring organizations can quickly recover from cyber threats with minimal downtime. Companies require robust, validated recovery strategies as cyberattacks and data breaches become increasingly sophisticated. JetSweep integrates Elastio Ransomware Recovery Assurance Platform (Elastio Platform) technology into its AWS-based disaster recovery solutions through this partnership. This ensures that recovery points are continuously analyzed for ransomware, providing businesses with confidence that their data is recoverable and free from compromise. See case study Avoiding an Extinction Event: How a SaaS Company Recovered After a Stealthy Ransomware Attack with JetSweep and Elastio. "Ransomware attacks are becoming more covert, with encryption occurring undetected until the full attack is unleashed. When that moment arrives, businesses are often left uncertain about whether they have a clean recovery point," said Najaf Husain, Co-founder and CEO of Elastio. "Through our partnership with JetSweep, the Elastio Platform provides customers with proactive assurance that their backups remain free from ransomware encryption, enhanced by JetSweep's expert management for a fast, secure recovery." JetSweep's DRaaS offerings, built on AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (AWS DRS), provide continuous data integrity validation and 24/7 failover support. Unlike traditional solutions, which may restore compromised data, JetSweep and Elastio Platform ensure that failover environments are secure and fully operational in as little as 30 minutes. "JetSweep and Elastio together deliver a powerful combination of disaster recovery expertise and continuous ransomware detection," said Chris Barbanti, CEO at JetSweep. "Our joint solutions ensure that AWS customers can recover quickly from a disaster, trusting that their data is clean and secure." The benefits of this partnership include: Trusted, Secure Recovery: Elastio Platform continuously scans and validates AWS DRS replication data to prevent reinfection during recovery. Rapid Failover: JetSweep's expertly managed disaster recovery solutions minimize downtime, ensuring businesses remain operational. Scalable, Cost-Effective Solutions: With cloud-based DRaaS, organizations avoid high upfront costs while maintaining flexible, on-demand protection. Ongoing Protection & Testing: Businesses can rely on JetSweep's expert team for annual disaster recovery testing and proactive recovery planning. This partnership represents a significant step forward in the evolution of disaster recovery and ransomware resilience. Elastio Platform and JetSweep remain committed to providing innovative solutions that ensure organizations are always prepared as threats evolve. For more information on how Elastio Platform and JetSweep are redefining disaster recovery and ransomware protection, visit or contact Chris Sauer, Global Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Channels at partner@ About ElastioElastio specializes in ransomware recovery assurance, providing businesses with advanced tools to validate and secure their data. By bridging the gap between traditional security measures and immutable backups, the Elastio Platform ensures clean recovery from zero-day ransomware attacks, giving organizations the confidence to restore operations quickly and securely. For more information, visit About JetSweepJetSweep is a trusted AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, specializing in Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS). With a focus on seamless failover execution and continuous system validation, JetSweep helps businesses minimize downtime and maintain operational resilience. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Stephanie BroylesChief Marketing OfficerElastiomarketing@ 833-435-2784
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Elastio Partners with Magna5 to Deliver Resilient Ransomware Recovery Solutions for Business Organizations
Ensuring Clean Backups and Confident Points of Recovery to Protect Against Modern Cyber Threats BOSTON, March 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elastio, a leader in ransomware recovery assurance, has partnered with Magna5 to enhance the security and resilience of business-critical data. This collaboration strengthens Magna5's Backup-as-a-Service offering, empowering customers with advanced ransomware detection and rapid recovery capabilities. Ransomware attacks are increasing by 20% year-over-year, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to strengthen their defenses. Worse, many victims do not detect ransomware breaches for seven months, meaning that hidden ransomware can unknowingly be copied into backups, compromising recovery options.1 Ensuring the integrity of backup data is now more critical than ever. Through this partnership, Magna5 customers gain an additional layer of ransomware protection. Elastio Ransomware Recovery Assurance Platform (Elastio Platform) continuously inspects backup data for hidden ransomware, allowing businesses to identify threats before they execute and ensuring they always have a clean, uncompromised recovery point. Elastio Platform's Unique Solution: Key Features Include: Zero-Trust Approach with Agentless Architecture: Elastio Platform inspects data at rest, including backups, without relying on potentially compromised workloads. Its agentless design ensures seamless protection with no production impact. Zero-Day Ransomware Detection: Elastio Platform employs machine learning to detect zero-day ransomware, going beyond traditional signature—or anomaly-based scanning to identify threats that other solutions miss. Always Ready for Recovery: Elastio Platform ensures a last-known clean copy of data is always available, giving businesses confidence in fast, reliable recovery when it matters most. Enhancing Magna5 Backup-as-a-Service: Magna5's Backup and Recovery Service already provides a robust solution for safeguarding business-critical data. By integrating Elastio Platform's advanced ransomware detection and recovery assurance, Magna5 ensures: Backups remain uncompromised by detecting hidden threats before they cause damage. Clients have peace of mind knowing their data is continuously validated and ready for recovery. The recovery process is streamlined, minimizing downtime and reducing operational disruptions. "At Magna5, we are committed to delivering industry-leading cybersecurity and backup solutions to our customers," said Robert Farina, CEO at Magna5. "By integrating Elastio Platform's cutting-edge ransomware detection and recovery assurance into our Backup-as-a-Service offering, we ensure our clients have the most resilient and secure recovery solutions. This partnership reinforces our dedication to protecting businesses from evolving cyber threats." "Ransomware recovery depends on early threat detection and truly reliable backups," said Najaf Husain, CEO at Elastio. "By partnering with Magna5, we provide businesses with the assurance that their backup data is clean, secure, and ready for fast recovery." About Magna5 Magna5, a NewSpring Holdings platform, provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, private and public cloud hosting, backup and disaster recovery, and other advanced IT services to SMB, mid-market, and enterprise customers, including leaders in education, healthcare, government, financial services, manufacturing, and other industry segments. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Magna5 has customers nationally. For more information, visit About Elastio Elastio specializes in ransomware recovery assurance, providing businesses with advanced tools to validate and secure their data. By bridging the gap between traditional security measures and immutable backups, the Elastio Platform ensures clean recovery from zero-day ransomware attacks, giving organizations the confidence to restore operations quickly and securely. For more information, visit 1Cost of a data breach 2024 | IBM View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Stephanie BroylesChief Marketing Officermarketing@ Sign in to access your portfolio
