Press Release

Covenco & Object First

Object First OOTBI

Covenco and Object First Team Up to Deliver Unmatched, Ransomware-Proof Backup Solutions for Veeam Users throughout the UK

Banbury, UK – [17th December 2024] – Covenco, a Platinum  Veeam Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) and Veeam Gold Reseller in the UK, has announced a strategic partnership with Object First, the creator of Ootbi (Out-of-the-box immutability), the ransomware-proof backup storage appliance purpose-built for Veeam®. Ootbi provides secure, simple, and powerful backup storage for Veeam customers, ensuring protection against data loss, ransomware, and other cyber threats. This partnership empowers Covenco to extend unparalleled data protection and ransomware resilience to its extensive network of small and mid-sized businesses across the UK.

For over  15 years, Covenco has leveraged its deep expertise in Veeam technology to provide reliable local and off-site backup solutions and a wide range of disaster recovery services to UK businesses. Covenco’s state-of-the-art data centres are specifically designed for secure and rapid recovery. Covenco has a 10-year history of offering air-gapped and immutable storage options, positioning it as a trusted leader in data resiliency.

“Covenco has always been at the forefront of data protection solutions for Veeam users,” says Gurdip Sohal, Director of Data Management operations at Covenco. “By partnering with Object First, we can offer our customers a truly immutable, ransomware-proof storage option for their on-premises Veeam backups. This adds another layer of security and protection to our off-site solutions, giving our clients increased peace of mind.”

Object First’s Ootbi appliance offers S3-native, immutable object storage purpose-built for Veeam backups. Designed with Zero Trust Data Resilience principles, Ootbi combines unmatched data protection with effortless deployment – it is ready to rack, stack, and power up in just 15 minutes, with no security expertise required.

This backup storage solution also provides rapid recovery options if data is accidentally or maliciously deleted, encrypted, or altered.

“We are excited to partner with Covenco, a proven Veeam backup and recovery services leader,” says Pete Hannah, VP of Sales Western Europe. “Our combined expertise will provide UK businesses with a comprehensive solution that addresses the ever-increasing threat of ransomware attacks.”

Benefits of the Covenco-Object First Partnership for Veeam Users:

  • Secure: Out-of-the-box immutability – zero access to root.
  • Simple: 15 minutes to deploy and scale. No security expertise is required.
  • Powerful: Lightning fast with up to 4.0GB/s. Supercharged instant recovery.
  • Expert Support: Covenco’s Veeam Cloud Connect expertise delivers secure, immutable, and fully air-gapped off-site replication and backups. Combined with Object First’s advanced on-site backups, customers can achieve complete end-to-end immutability and ensure they can recover their data rapidly in any scenario.

About Covenco

Covenco is a leading Veeam Platinum Cloud Service Provider and Gold Reseller in the UK, offering comprehensive backup and disaster recovery services to businesses of all sizes. With over 25 years of experience and state-of-the-art data centres that are purpose-built for off-site backup and recovery, Covenco is dedicated to providing reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for its clients.

Visit covenco.com for more information.

About Object First

Object First is a revolutionary provider of on-premises and cloud backup storage arrays specifically designed for Veeam backups. The Ootbi appliance from Object First delivers S3 native, immutable object storage built on Zero Trust Data Resilience principles, offering unmatched data security and effortless deployment.

Visit ObjectFirst.com for more information.

Contact:

For comments and more information, please get in touch with David Jerram at Covenco: [email protected]. Tel: +44 7917 764265

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