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Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Veeam Transforms Kubernetes Data Resilience with Kasten v8, Veeam Vault, and Strategic Red Hat Integration
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Veeam ® Software, the #1 global leader by market share in Data Resilience, today announces the launch of Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8, designed to bring data resilience to both traditional virtual machines (VMs) and cloud-native environments, delivering unparalleled security and operational efficiency. Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8 introduces new innovations in Kubernetes data resilience, providing enterprise-ready modern virtualization, enhanced security, effortless operations at scale, and ultimate customer freedom of choice. This latest release reinforces Veeam's commitment to enabling enterprises to seamlessly manage their data in a unified infrastructure – securely and effortlessly. 'Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8 marks a significant leap forward in our mission to provide enterprises with unparalleled data resilience for Kubernetes environments,' said Gaurav Rishi, Vice President of Product Management at Veeam. 'This latest version enables organizations to seamlessly manage traditional VMs and modern applications on a single platform while ensuring data is secure and accessible. New integration with Veeam Vault provides a fully managed offsite backup solution that eliminates unexpected costs, benefiting existing Veeam customers wanting to expand their data protection to include Kubernetes. By consolidating all their data under Veeam's trusted management, customers can implement a comprehensive solution for their Kubernetes application workloads, maximizing operational efficiency and enhance data resilience in today's complex IT landscape.' New key features and benefits of Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8 include: Enterprise-Ready Modern Virtualization: Kasten v8 unifies data resilience for VMs on Kubernetes alongside containerized applications, streamlining operations and boosting efficiency. The new File Level Recovery (FLR) for KubeVirt VMs allows granular restores that accelerate recovery times and eliminate manual processes, enabling organizations to recover individual files from backups without the need to restore entire VM clones, essential for enterprises adopting solutions including Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization. Additionally, the new virtual machine dashboard offers a workload-centric view across cluster namespaces to simplify the process of identifying each VM's Kubernetes-dependent resources and makes configuring backup consistency easy. Freedom of Choice: Enhanced flexibility with multi-CPU architecture support enables organizations to optimize costs using options like ARM and IBM Power. Robust integration with Veeam Vault offers secure, fully managed offsite backups that eliminate unexpected costs, making it ideal for organizations expanding their data protection to include Kubernetes while keeping all data under Veeam's trusted management. Additionally, Veeam broadens support for NetApp Trident storage provisioner with backup capabilities for ONTAP NAS 'Economy' volumes, empowering customers to seamlessly back up across various storage solutions and select the best-fit options for their unique environments. Security Everywhere: With features like secure, self-service cross-cluster migrations and restricted privileges for Kasten Pods, users can confidently manage their Kubernetes environments while minimizing security risks. Increased security measures, such as restricted privileges for Kasten Pods minimize risks and enhance compliance by adopting a least-privilege approach. ISO 27001 certification demonstrates Veeam's commitment to industry leading security standards, elevating customers' security profiles. Additionally, simplified encryption passkey rotation reduces vulnerabilities, empowering enterprises to maintain robust security while optimizing operational efficiency. Effortless Operations at Scale: New, refreshed user interface simplifies onboarding, policy creation, and ongoing operations. Enhancements include a streamlined Policy Management system and a Restore Point Catalog, allowing users to easily manage backups and perform restore operations from a high-level view. The Per Policy Protection Status feature allows users to quickly identify policies for specific namespaces, enhancing visibility and facilitating efficient remediation. These enhancements improve the user experience for both new and experienced administrators, making it easier to manage Kubernetes environments at scale. Kasten for Modern Virtualization Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine provides a dedicated solution for organizations aiming to replace legacy virtualization capabilities using Red Hat OpenShift platform, the industry's leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. In support of this VM-first approach, Veeam has released Kasten for Modern Virtualization – a tailored pricing option designed to align seamlessly with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine. This new offering, developed through Veeam and Red Hat's strong go-to-market collaboration, provides a security-enhanced and cost-effective foundation for modernizing virtualization. It empowers organizations to enhance operational efficiency while paving the way for a cloud-native future. "Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine provides customers with a dedicated virtualization edition to migrate, manage and scale virtual machines. As enterprises advance their hybrid cloud strategy by rapidly re-hosting virtualized apps to platforms designed for modern virtualization, data resilience remains a strategic imperative,' said Mike Barrett, vice president and general manager, Hybrid Platforms, Red Hat. 'With the latest release of Kasten, Veeam continues to deliver innovation aligned with these evolving needs. Veeam's Kubernetes-native architecture and optimization on Red Hat OpenShift provides our customers with a more scalable, cost-effective solution to secure virtualized workloads today—while laying a strong foundation for container adoption over time.' Veeam Kasten reflects Veeam's ongoing dedication to empowering enterprises with the tools they need to manage and protect their data effectively in a rapidly evolving landscape. Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v8 and Kasten for Modern Virtualization are now available. For more information, visit About Veeam Software Veeam®, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes every business should be able to bounce forward after a disruption with the confidence and control of all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam calls this radical resilience, and we're obsessed with creating innovative ways to help our customers achieve it. Veeam solutions are purpose-built for powering data resilience by providing data backup, data recovery, data portability, data security, and data intelligence. With Veeam, IT and security leaders rest easy knowing that their apps and data are protected and always available across their cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, including 67% of the Global 2000, that trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Radical resilience starts with Veeam. Learn more at or follow Veeam on LinkedIn @veeam-software and X @veeam.
TECHx
12-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Veeam ProPartner Awards 2024 Recognize Regional Excellence
Home » Tech Value Chain » Global Brands » Veeam ProPartner Awards 2024 Recognize Regional Excellence Veeam® Software, a global data resilience company, has announced the winners of the Veeam ProPartner Awards 2024 for the Middle East and CIS. The recognition took place during the company's annual ProPartner Summit held in Dubai on May 7, 2024. The awards highlight top-performing partners who demonstrated exceptional innovation, customer support, and commitment to delivering Veeam-powered solutions. These recognitions are part of Veeam's ongoing efforts to strengthen its channel ecosystem and promote best-in-class service. Kinda Baydoun, Director, Channel Sales – EMEA East at Veeam, said the awards reflect the role of trusted partners in supporting modern data protection and cyber resilience. 'Organizations today face a growing threat landscape. Our partners are instrumental in helping customers manage risks through reliable and resilient data solutions,' she said. According to the newly released 2025 Veeam Ransomware Trends and Proactive Strategies Report: 70% of surveyed organizations experienced a cyberattack in the past year. Only 10% of those impacted recovered over 90% of their data. 57% recovered less than half of their lost data. These findings underline the need for proactive, partner-led protection strategies. Baydoun added, 'Together with our ProPartners, we are helping customers build resilient infrastructure and ensure business continuity. As we look ahead, we remain committed to supporting our partners and protecting what matters most—data.' The Veeam ProPartner Awards 2024 winners include: Top Performing Resellers: Middle East: Saudi Business Machines (SBM) CIS: Horizon AS Top Growth Resellers: Middle East: Integrated Systems – Oman CIS: System Soft Kazakhstan Top Performing Cloud Partners: Middle East: ZainTech Solutions FZ-LLC CIS: Modern Server Solutions LLP Top Growth Cloud Partners: Middle East: Edarat Group CIS: PG Cloud Services Top Distributors and Aggregators: Middle East Distributor: Ingram Micro Saudi Arabia Middle East Aggregator: BPS Middle East CIS Distributor: Mont Top Regional Partners: KSA: Natcom UAE: Alpha Data Egypt: VAS Integrated Solutions Gulf: ICT Levant: Iridium Solutions Special Category Winners: Kasten Partner: Jeraisy Computer & Communication Services VDC Partner: ProTech VASP: CCI Education Center: Skillsoft Middle East Baydoun also emphasized the capabilities of the Veeam Data Platform, designed to consolidate data protection, secure migration, and cloud integration into one solution. It delivers end-to-end ransomware protection and supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Veeam Data Cloud, with cloud-native backup and storage, enables regulatory compliance, reduces risk, and ensures continuous access to business data.
Tahawul Tech
30-04-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Veeam announces new integration for Anthropic's MCP
Veeam® Software, the #1 global leader in data resilience, recently announced a major leap forward in unlocking the value of enterprise backup data for artificial intelligence (AI). At its annual VeeamON conference, the company unveiled new capabilities that enable AI systems to securely access and utilise data stored in Veeam repositories — powered by support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard developed by Anthropic. This marks a pivotal moment in Veeam's AI roadmap, turning data protection into a foundation for smarter decision-making, richer insights, and responsible AI innovation. With MCP, Veeam enables seamless integration between its trusted data resilience platform and customers' AI applications — allowing data that was once just stored to now drive real-time value. 'We're not just backing up data anymore — we're opening it up for intelligence,' said Niraj Tolia, CTO at Veeam. 'By supporting the Model Context Protocol, customers can now safely connect Veeam-protected data to the AI tools of their choice. Whether it's internal copilots, vector databases, or LLMs, Veeam ensures data is AI-ready, portable, and protected.' AI Insights from the Data Organisations Already Protect With MCP integration, customers can now use their backup data across a wide range of AI-powered use cases, including: Discovering and retrieving related documents with natural language queries Summarising conversations from archived emails or tickets Automating compliance and e-discovery processes Enriching AI agents and copilots with enterprise-specific context These capabilities extend far beyond technical convenience — they enable a step change in how organisations think about the strategic value of their stored data. Secure by Design. Smart by Default. As part of its AI roadmap, Veeam is delivering a comprehensive AI vision built on five pillars: AI Infrastructure Resilience: Safeguarding customers' investments in their AI infrastructure, ensuring that their applications, data, vector databases, and even models are as secure and resilient as other business-critical data. Safeguarding customers' investments in their AI infrastructure, ensuring that their applications, data, vector databases, and even models are as secure and resilient as other business-critical data. Data Intelligence: Leveraging data protected by Veeam for AI applications, provided by Veeam, delivered through partners, and created by customers, creating significant additional value. Leveraging data protected by Veeam for AI applications, provided by Veeam, delivered through partners, and created by customers, creating significant additional value. Data Security: Using state-of-the-art AI and ML techniques in our market-leading malware, ransomware, and threat detection features to enhance security. Using state-of-the-art AI and ML techniques in our market-leading malware, ransomware, and threat detection features to enhance security. Admin Assist: Empowering backup admins with AI-driven support, guidance, and recommendations of an AI-assistant. Empowering backup admins with AI-driven support, guidance, and recommendations of an AI-assistant. Data Resilience Operations: Intelligent backups, restores, policy creation, and sensitive data analysis based on risk indicators and desired outcomes. A Universal Bridge Between AI and Backup Data The MCP is an open standard designed to connect AI agents to organisational systems and data repositories. By supporting MCP, Veeam becomes the bridge between mission-critical protected data and the growing ecosystem of enterprise AI tools — from Anthropic's Claude to customer-built LLMs. Benefits of MCP-powered Veeam access include: Enhanced data accessibility : AI agents can now tap into structured and unstructured backup data with context-aware search. : AI agents can now tap into structured and unstructured backup data with context-aware search. Improved decision-making : Veeam-powered data enhances AI accuracy and speed in real-world business processes. : Veeam-powered data enhances AI accuracy and speed in real-world business processes. Frictionless integration: MCP simplifies connectivity between Veeam and any compliant AI platform — eliminating custom work Support for MCP will be incorporated into future releases of Veeam Data Cloud. To learn more about the Model Context Protocol, visit Anthropic's announcement. For more information on Veeam, visit Image Credit: Veeam
Tahawul Tech
29-04-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
70% of organisations are still under cyber-attack despite improved defences
Veeam® Software, the #1 global leader by market share in Data Resilience, recently announced the findings of their latest research, From Risk to Resilience: Veeam 2025 Ransomware Trends and Proactive Strategies Report, revealing alarming insights into the evolving threat landscape of ransomware attacks. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and frequent, the report underlines the need for organisations to prioritize their defences, mitigate risks and recover effectively. To help address these persistent cyber threats, the report shares several actionable steps organisations can take to bolster defence, mitigate risk and recover more quickly, as well as the best practices of companies able to successfully recover. Veeam surveyed 1,300 organisations to gauge how Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), security professionals, and IT leaders are recovering from cyber threats. Ransomware attacks are becoming more refined and pervasive, posing significant challenges to organisations globally. The Veeam report reveals that while the percentage of companies impacted by ransomware attacks has slightly declined from 75% to 69%, the threat remains substantial. This decrease is attributed to improved preparation and resilience practices, as well as increased collaboration between IT and security teams. However, as ransomware attacks from both established groups and 'lone wolf' actors proliferate, organisations must adopt proactive cyber resilience strategies to mitigate risks and recover more swiftly and effectively from incidents. 'Organisations are improving their defences against cyber-attacks, yet 7 out of 10 still experienced an attack in the past year. And of those attacked, only 10% recovered more than 90% of their data, while 57% recovered less than 50%. Our latest findings clearly indicate that the threat of ransomware will continue to challenge organisations throughout 2025 and beyond', said Anand Eswaran, CEO of Veeam. 'As the nature and timing of attacks evolve, it is essential for every organisation to transition from reactive security measures to proactive data resilience strategies. By adopting a proactive security approach, investing in strong recovery solutions, and fostering collaboration across departments, organisations can significantly reduce the impact of ransomware attacks'. Key Findings and Trends to Watch in 2025: Law Enforcement is Forcing Threat Actors to Adapt: In 2024, coordinated efforts by law enforcement agencies led to significant disruptions in major ransomware groups, such as LockBit and BlackCat. However, the rise of smaller groups and independent attackers has increased, necessitating ongoing vigilance. In 2024, coordinated efforts by law enforcement agencies led to significant disruptions in major ransomware groups, such as LockBit and BlackCat. However, the rise of smaller groups and independent attackers has increased, necessitating ongoing vigilance. Data Exfiltration Attacks Grow : The report notes a troubling trend toward exfiltration-only attacks – when cybercriminals break into an organisation's network but do not encrypt or lock the data Instead, they focus on stealing sensitive information—like personal data, financial records, or intellectual property—and transferring it outside the organisation. Organisations with weak cybersecurity measures are particularly vulnerable, as threat actors rapidly exploit vulnerabilities, often within hours. : The report notes a troubling trend toward exfiltration-only attacks – when cybercriminals break into an organisation's network but do not encrypt or lock the data Instead, they focus on stealing sensitive information—like personal data, financial records, or intellectual property—and transferring it outside the organisation. Organisations with weak cybersecurity measures are particularly vulnerable, as threat actors rapidly exploit vulnerabilities, often within hours. Ransomware Payments Are Decreasing : The total value of ransomware payments fell in 2024, with 36% of affected organisations opting not to pay a ransom. Of those that did pay, 82% paid less than the initial ransom and 60% paid less than half that sum, emphasising the importance of robust recovery strategies. : The total value of ransomware payments fell in 2024, with 36% of affected organisations opting not to pay a ransom. Of those that did pay, 82% paid less than the initial ransom and 60% paid less than half that sum, emphasising the importance of robust recovery strategies. Legal Consequences of Ransom Payments are Emerging: New regulations and legal frameworks are discouraging ransom payments, with initiatives like the International Counter Ransomware Initiative urging organisations to strengthen their defences rather than capitulate to attackers. New regulations and legal frameworks are discouraging ransom payments, with initiatives like the International Counter Ransomware Initiative urging organisations to strengthen their defences rather than capitulate to attackers. Collaboration Reinforces Resilience Against Ransomware : Enhanced communication between IT operations and security teams, along with partnerships with law enforcement and industry players, has proven vital in fortifying defences against ransomware. : Enhanced communication between IT operations and security teams, along with partnerships with law enforcement and industry players, has proven vital in fortifying defences against ransomware. Budgets Rise for Security and Recovery, but More Is Needed: While organisations are allocating more resources to security and recovery efforts, there remains a significant gap in investment relative to the growing threat landscape. Organisations that prioritise data resilience can recover from attacks up to seven times faster and experience significantly lower data loss rates. These successful organisations share several common attributes, including robust backup and recovery strategies, proactive security measures, and effective incident response plans. The report emphasizes the importance of shifting from reactive security to proactive cyber resilience strategies to meet the challenges of ransomware. Findings from the report also encouraged organisations to adopt the 3-2-1-1-0 data resilience rule, ensuring that backups are immutable and free from malware before restoration. Pre-attack confidence among ransomware victims often doesn't reflect reality, as 69% believed they were prepared before being attacked, while their confidence plummeted by over 20% afterward, revealing significant gaps in planning. While 98% of respondents had a ransomware playbook, less than half of organisations had key technical elements included, such as backup verifications and frequencies (44%) and a pre-defined 'chain of command' (30%). Notably, CIOs experienced a 30% decline in their preparedness rating post-attack, compared to a 15% drop for CISOs, suggesting that CISOs have a clearer grasp of their organisation's security posture. These findings underscore the importance of fostering organisational alignment in cyber resilience and preparation, emphasising the need for regular training and exercises across all teams to ensure a coordinated response during and after an attack. The full Veeam 2025 Ransomware Trends and Proactive Strategies Report is available now for download at For more information on Veeam, visit Image Credit: Veeam
Zawya
28-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Veeam unveils inaugural ESG report on Earth Day, highlighting sustainability, social impact, and corporate governance initiatives
DUBAI, UAE – Veeam® Software, the #1 global leader by market share in Data Resilience, today announced the release of its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, coinciding with the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. This landmark report showcases Veeam's commitment to inclusively creating a sustainable future while maintaining the highest standards of trust and governance. 'Today at VeeamON, we are proud to launch our inaugural ESG report, which is an important milestone in our commitment to making Veeam the best place to work, while positively impacting the world around us,' said Anand Eswaran, CEO of Veeam. 'At Veeam, we believe that our responsibility extends beyond compliance; it encompasses our commitment to the planet, our people, and the communities we serve. It's not just about saying what we'll do, it's about showing how we've made progress and setting out ambitious goals for the future. As we celebrate Earth Day, we are reminded of the vital role each of us plays in protecting our resources and environmental stewardship, ensuring a vibrant future for generations to come.' Key Areas of the Veeam ESG Report include: Environment: Caring for Our Planet E-Waste Recycling: Veeam recycled 1,203 laptops globally in 2023-2024, preventing 3,402 pounds of e-waste through its hardware recycling initiatives. Facilities: Eight Veeam offices are LEED-certified, showcasing the company's dedication to green building practices. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Veeam measured its baseline Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2023, achieved a reduction in emissions in 2024. Future Goals: By 2026, Veeam plans to calculate Scope 3 emissions and collaborate with suppliers to track and reduce their environmental impact. Social: Supporting Our Team and Communities Community Impact: In 2024, Veeam employees volunteered 2,793 hours, supporting causes such as animal shelters, wildfire relief, and dementia care centers through initiatives like Veeam Cares and the Veeam It Forward Marathon. Employee Engagement: 84% of employees rated Veeam as a "good place to work," and 96% of participants in the 2024 Global Day of Learning found the program insightful. Empowering People: Veeam launched initiatives like EmpowerHer, providing free certification training to 150 women, and partnered with organizations like Women in Tech and Out & Equal. Benefits: Veeam offers competitive benefits, including parental leave, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, and support for family planning and adoption. Trust: Leading with Integrity Governance: Veeam's ESG strategy is overseen by its Compliance Department, which reports to the Board of Directors. Cybersecurity: The company achieved a 100% completion rate for its mandatory cybersecurity training and implemented advanced phishing simulations to enhance resilience. Certifications: Veeam secured industry-leading standards such as ISO 27701, ISO 27017, and HIPAA attestation, with further certifications expected in 2025. AI and Data Privacy: Veeam launched a Generative AI Policy, an updated Code of Conduct and rigorous data protection measures underscoring its commitment to ethical practices. As Veeam continues its journey towards sustainability, this initial ESG Report serves as a platform to showcase achievements and outline future company goals. Veeam remains committed to continuous improvement, aligning actions with its mission of creating a resilient and inclusive future. About Veeam's ESG Measurement Veeam's global compliance team meticulously compiled the ESG report using a blend of comprehensive internal and external data collection and analysis mechanisms. Employing industry-standard methodologies, the team ensured accurate and transparent reporting of its environmental footprint. Beyond the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Veeam's reporting aligns with key ESG frameworks and standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). These frameworks provide detailed guidelines and metrics for assessing and disclosing sustainability performance, helping Veeam set a new industry benchmark. Additionally, Veeam actively seeks feedback from employees and stakeholders to continuously improve its sustainability initiatives and address any challenges. About Veeam Software Veeam®, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes every business should be able to bounce forward after a disruption with the confidence and control of all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam calls this radical resilience, and we're obsessed with creating innovative ways to help our customers achieve it. Veeam solutions are purpose-built for powering data resilience by providing data backup, data recovery, data portability, data security, and data intelligence. With Veeam, IT and security leaders rest easy knowing that their apps and data are protected and always available across their cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, including 67% of the Global 2000, that trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Radical resilience starts with Veeam.
