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Zerto ’ s new data protection solution marks change to backup industry
Acronis deploys local cyber data centres and enhances its cyber infrastructure
Zerto , an industry leader in cloud data management and protection based in Boston , Massachusetts , has launched Zerto Data Protection ( ZDP ), which displaces traditional backup with Continuous Data Protection ( CDP ) for all applications .
By offering a new , cost-effective backup solution , Zerto is bringing the power of its award-winning CDP to all applications at a much lower TCO .
“ At Zerto , we have always worked with our customers to deliver backup and data protection solutions that align with their enterprise IT infrastructure strategies ,” said Gil Levonai , CMO and Senior Vice President of Product , Zerto .
“ As the pioneers of CDP , our customers have experienced the many benefits of continuous data protection and asked us to utilise it also for their lower tier workloads . We listened and are now delivering a new offering that I personally believe will change the backup market – an industry that hasn ’ t evolved in more than 30 years . ZDP gives businesses a data protection strategy for all of their applications with significant TCO savings tailored to their unique needs .”
ZDP delivers 50 % TCO savings by reducing hardware needs , enabling recovery of data without downtime or data loss , and is priced for backup use cases .
Maura Hameroff , Director , Azure Marketing , Microsoft Corp , said : “ Zerto is meeting the performance requirements of Azure ’ s diverse users by delivering a cost-effective solution optimised for individual needs .”
Acronis , a global leader in cyber protection , has announced plans to expand its global network of cloud data centres , including new state-of-the-art facilities in Canada , New Zealand and Bhutan . Announced at the Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2020 , the expansion ensures that the full range of Acronis Cyber Protection Solutions will be available to partners and organisations around the world , which is critical now that an estimated two-thirds of employees work remotely and rely on cloud-based services .
The announcement also revealed Acronis ’ plan to add an additional 100 micro data centres to its global network , which already includes collocated and managed services data centres in the US , the UK , Switzerland , France , Germany , Japan , Australia and Singapore . Another new data centre in Vancouver , Canada , was announced earlier in October .
“ The rise of Edge Computing around the world means more data is now created and used away from company networks ,” said Serguei Beloussov , Founder and CEO of Acronis .
“ Micro data centres enable the efficient deployment of Edge Computing , particularly in emerging markets . As part of Acronis ’ Global-Local Strategy , this expansion allows us to provide the local , cost-efficient , bandwidth-efficient and low-latency cloud services our global partners demand .
“ It demonstrates our commitment to offering the cloud-based services and cyber protection that partners and users need in today ’ s digital world .” •
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