Seagate and Microsoft Collaborate on Cloud-Based Data Protection

Strategic Insights -

Seagate Technology's i365, Inc. has teamed up with Microsoft Corporation to develop a solution that extends System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2010 across non-Microsoft platforms and into the cloud. The combined offering will utilize i365's EVault data protection software and cloud-connected storage solutions infrastructure. This collaboration aims to provide customers with an integrated data protection environment for Windows file servers and applications, as well as other platforms and applications. The cloud-based solution will also enable automatic data offsite backup, ensuring business continuity in the event of a disaster.

Key Takeaways:

  • The collaboration between Seagate's i365 and Microsoft will enable IT managers to extend System Center DPM 2010 across non-Microsoft platforms and into the cloud.
  • The combined solution will be available in several configurations, including an appliance-based backup solution powered by Seagate technology.
  • The solution will provide customers with an integrated data protection environment for Windows file servers and applications, as well as other platforms and applications, such as UNIX, Linux, and Oracle.
  • The cloud option will automatically bring data offsite, ensuring business continuity in the event of a facility being damaged or destroyed.
  • The combined solution will give customers the ability to protect DPM and other data in the cloud, leveraging i365's 12-year track record of protecting data for over 22,000 customers.
  • The solution will utilize i365's EVault data protection software and cloud-connected storage solutions infrastructure.
  • The collaboration includes both technology and joint go-to-market components.

Statistics:

  • DPM customers will benefit from a network of 22 SAS 70 Type II certified, Tier 3 & 4 hosting facilities.
  • The solution will utilize WAN optimized backup and recovery, ensuring efficient and reliable data transfer.
  • The collaboration has the potential to impact over 22,000 customers who are currently storing their data with i365.
  • The combined solution is scheduled for release in the first half of 2010, coinciding with the release of DPM 2010.
  • The appliance-based backup solution is expected to be delivered in the first half of 2010.

Sources:

  • Seagate Technology and Microsoft Corporation press release
  • i365, Inc. statement
  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd.