Attending VeeamON 2024 in Fort Lauderdale was a highly informative and enriching experience.
The central theme this year revolved around cyber resilience. Anand Eswaran, Veeam’s CEO, underscored the importance for organisations to go beyond mere backups and recognise the constant menace of cyber-attacks, especially ransomware. The agenda prominently featured sessions with a cyber resilience outlook, such as ‘Embrace the Breach with a Step-by-Step Cyber Recovery Plan,’ signalling a shift in focus for Veeam, to the importance of addressing the current threat landscape with solutions beyond traditional backup methods. This is an approach that we have already been propagating with our alignment of Operational Resilience, Business Continuity and Cyber Security services. As Veeam takes the step toward being more strategic in this arena, it maps perfectly with all of our value-added services and infrastructure.
Here are some more specific key points we gathered and how they will benefit both Daisy and our customers:
Advanced Data Protection Solutions
VeeamON 2024 showcased the latest advancements in data protection, including new features in Veeam Backup & Replication. These innovations promise enhanced data security, reduced downtime, and improved recovery times. Implementing these features will enable us to offer more robust and reliable data protection solutions to our customers.
Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Integration
The conference highlighted significant improvements in cloud and hybrid cloud integration. We learned about streamlined processes for backing up and restoring data across various cloud platforms. This knowledge will help us optimise our customers’ cloud strategies, ensuring seamless data management and protection across on-premises and cloud environments.
Ransomware and Cyber Threat Defence
A major focus was on ransomware and advanced cyber threat defences. Veeam introduced new tools and strategies for detecting, preventing, and recovering from cyber attacks. By adopting these cutting-edge security measures, we can better safeguard our customers’ data against evolving cyber threats.
Enhanced Automation and Orchestration
The introduction of new automation and orchestration capabilities will allow us to streamline our backup and disaster recovery processes. This efficiency will translate to faster, more reliable services for our customers, reducing manual intervention and minimising the risk of human error.
Networking and Collaboration
The event provided opportunities to network with industry experts, Veeam executives, and peers. These connections will be invaluable for staying updated on industry trends and collaborating on future projects to drive innovation in our data protection services.
How this will help Daisy and our customers
- Improved service quality by leveraging the latest Veeam technologies and best practices, we can enhance the quality and reliability of our data protection services.
- Enhanced security – implementing advanced cyber threat defences will provide our customers with greater peace of mind, knowing their data is secure.
- Operational efficiency – increased automation and streamlined processes will improve our operational efficiency, allowing us to deliver faster and more consistent services.
- Innovative solutions – staying at the forefront of data protection technology enables us to offer innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Topics of Interest
- Veeam Backup & Replication on Linux.
- Veeam Backup for Proxmox, Oracle / Redhat KVM.
- Veeam Backup for M365 v8 – huge improvements in scalability and performance.
- Veeam Backup for Saleforce v3.
- Veeam Backup for Microsoft Entra ID.
- Veeam Backup for MongoDB.
- Improvements in malware protection.
- Data Freedom – providing the tools to migrate between hyper visors.
- Veeam Service provider console improvements, automation and operational efficiency.
- Coveware by Veeam will bring industry-leading cyber extortion incident response services and proactive enterprise preparedness to Veeam’s existing ransomware protection and recovery capabilities. Coveware will offer forensics and remediation capabilities through the Veeam Data Platform, as well as proactive services to Veeam Cyber Secure customers.
