Disasters are unpredictable, but your response to them shouldn’t be. A well-thought-out disaster recovery (DR) plan is your best defense against unexpected disruptions. At the heart of any effective DR strategy is your compute solution. Today, I’ll walk you through the critical compute considerations for disaster recovery, focusing on performance, freedom of choice over technology, […]
One common question that comes up in all disaster recovery planning is, “What type of storage should be used for disaster recovery?” This is not a simple question to answer as there are many considerations, not the least of which is the cost of the storage. Here I am going to outline the primary factors […]
Welcome to this quarter’s edition of what’s new in data protection for 2024! This quarter I will fill you in on all the recent updates to Zerto and HPE GreenLake for Disaster Recovery. As with every quarter, we are committed to delivering updates and improvements to our data protection portfolio within HPE and Zerto. So, let’s get […]
In an era where cyber threats are constantly evolving, understanding the differences between cyber recovery, disaster recovery (DR), and backup & recovery is critical to ensuring an organization’s resilience and security. These concepts share common goals, but they focus on distinct aspects of protection and recovery, each with its own approach and methodology. What Is […]
Your business is moving smoothly when suddenly, an unexpected disruption strikes. Whether it’s a faulty patch update, a ransomware attack, a natural disaster, or a critical system failure, every second of downtime costs your organization money, diminishes productivity, and tarnishes your reputation. How swiftly can you recover and get back on track? The speed of […]
This post is the third in a series of three that explores some insights from the IDC white paper, sponsored by Zerto— The State of Disaster Recovery and Cyber Recovery, 2024–2025: Factoring in AI¹. In Part 1, we looked at the top reasons for data loss and some ways to address them, while in Part […]
In part-1 of our miniseries, we looked at the main reasons behind data loss occurrences and some ways to address them with Zerto. In this post, the second in a series of three that explores insights from the IDC white paper sponsored by Zerto, we’ll focus on the top disaster recovery challenges organizations face, and […]
We’ve returned from Black Hat 2024 in Las Vegas, where the security community showcased the breadth and depth of the solutions to combat the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. This year, the spotlight was firmly placed on generative AI and the recent global IT disruption that hamstrung thousands of companies. Zerto, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, […]
Data loss can be a catastrophic event for any organization, leading to significant operational disruptions and financial repercussions. While ransomware often dominates headlines, several other critical factors contribute to data loss. Zerto, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, released an IDC white paper based on a market survey to assess the state of modern data protection, […]
In this guide learn about the benefits of protecting data in a hybrid cloud environment. Start with some definitions and get to considerations and challenges. Take it all in or feel free to jump directly to any one of the sections listed below. What Is Hybrid Cloud Data Protection Hybrid Cloud Security vs. Hybrid Cloud […]
A disaster recovery (DR) site is where your IT applications and data may need to run temporarily in a disaster scenario. In the past these sites consisted of physical servers, and the concepts of hot, cold, or warm were more literally referring to whether the equipment was even turned on or to what capacity some […]
At Zerto, we are thrilled to be recognized as a leading provider in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2024 Private/Hybrid Cloud – Data Center Solutions Quadrant Report. This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional disaster recovery, cyber resilience and data protection solutions that empower enterprises to achieve unparalleled operational resilience. Why Zerto Stands […]
If you are reading this, you probably know what happened, but just in case you don’t, let me put it simply: CrowdStrike issues a software update which caused certain Windows machines to experience a blue screen of death (BSOD) and fail to boot. This caused a major outage in many sectors, including transportation, and CrowdStrike […]
Congress passed the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) in 2014. The act was meant to improve technology implementations in federal agencies with the following core objectives: Decrease costs Improve efficiencies by streamlining purchasing Reduce duplicative spending and unused capacity The law has produced positive results, with some agencies achieving improved measurable outcomes. The […]
Guest Blog Post by Daniel Hereford, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer at SmartBank SmartBank is a full-service commercial bank which opened its first office in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in January 2007. Exceeding $3 billion in assets, SmartBank has grown organically and through multiple acquisitions, including Progressive Savings Bank (2020), Foothills Bank (2018), Southern Community […]
Given everything that has unfolded this past year, predicting what’s next carries a lot of uncertainty. It’s clear that the pandemic and its impact on our workplaces accelerated the adoption of technologies and digital transformation in ways we couldn’t have predicted a year ago. However, we can’t stop looking ahead. With that in mind, members […]
