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備份中的功能蔓延:演進還是逃避策略?

備份產業正處於身份危機中。一些供應商正大量投資於安全功能,一些則轉向全面的數據管理,還有些試圖成為「萬能」解決方案。Storware 選擇了一條深思熟慮的道路——專注於卓越地執行一項核心功能:快速、可靠的復原。

當成功滋生複雜性:一個警示故事

功能蔓延的一個經典例子是流行的光碟燒錄程式 Nero Burning ROM。它最初因其高度專業化而聞名。然而,製造商逐漸添加了非核心功能,如影片編輯和文件轉換。這種擴展使得軟體變得臃腫且難以操作,對於只需要基本燒錄功能的用戶來說,模糊了其原始的直觀效用。

這種現象——功能蔓延——在 IT 領域廣泛存在。研究證實,平均軟體產品中約有 80% 的功能 很少或從未使用。此外,Gartner 估計,到 2023 年,I&O 領導者將在未使用的 ITSM 工具功能上超支 7.5 億美元。這種臃腫不僅增加了複雜性和維護成本,也為更專業的競爭對手創造了市場機會。

市場現實:演進還是孤注一擲?

企業備份和復原市場在 2023 年增長了 5.1%,然而 2024 年的特點是激進的整合。像 Cohesity、Veeam 和 Commvault 這樣的主要參與者正在收購競爭對手,以快速擴大其產品範圍。對於高階主管來說,這提出了一個關鍵問題:這種整合是在創造真正的價值,還是在專業化競爭中求生存的孤注一擲?

數據管理:真正的轉型還是行銷改造?

一個有爭議的趨勢是傳統備份供應商將自己定位為數據管理領導者。雖然備份供應商擁有強大的儲存和復原知識,但真正的數據管理需要完全不同的專業化水平,涵蓋治理、數據血緣、合規性和目錄編制。

真正的信譽取決於證據:供應商是建構了真正的能力,還是僅僅重新包裝了舊功能?併購是一個自然的策略舉動,但不能保證被收購的技術具有可擴展性或兼容性。一些批評者認為,從備份轉向數據管理主要是一條逃生路線——在一個日益青睞專業化者的市場中求生存。

網絡安全與備份:攜手合作還是各自為政?

勒索軟件的興起戲劇性地改變了備份和安全之間的關係。攻擊者轉變了他們的策略,不僅加密生產數據,還會破壞備份副本,使贖金要求更有效。

問題的規模令人震驚:94% 的受攻擊公司證實駭客試圖破壞或刪除他們的備份。當備份受損時,贖金要求的平均值從 100 萬美元躍升至 230 萬美元。Veeam 的研究證實,89% 的攻擊目標是備份儲存庫。

行業應對與界線模糊

作為回應,儲存供應商推出了不可變快照、WORM(一次寫入,多次讀取)功能和「氣隙」實體隔離。Gartner 預測,到 2028 年,100% 的企業級儲存系統將會標準化地提供這些主動防禦元素。

一些備份製造商現在正將備份和威脅偵測工具整合到一個平台上。這通常是由財務考量驅動的,旨在進入龐大的全球資訊安全市場(預計到 2028 年將達到 2,920 億美元)。

整合優於整合的理由

批評者認為,網絡安全必須專注於預防,而備份的唯一作用是復原。Storware 認為,更好的解決方案是邏輯系統整合——允許專業工具之間進行「通信」(例如,將備份與 SIEM/威脅偵測平台整合)——同時保持實體隔離以實現獨立備份儲存。這種混合模型可以在不犧牲技術卓越性的前提下實現全面保護。

功能蔓延的真正代價

功能蔓延的財務影響遠不止於初始開發成本。開發人員平均每週花費 17.3 小時 處理不良程式碼和錯誤,外加每週 13.5 小時 處理技術債。對於企業來說,這意味著:

  • 上市時間延遲(項目平均延遲 6 個月或更久)。
  • 營運複雜性增加(需要更大的 IT 團隊和更廣泛的培訓)。
  • 總體擁有成本更高(臃腫的系統需要更多資源進行維護)。

在勒索軟件攻擊期間,擁有複雜、功能繁多的備份系統的組織面臨更長的復原時間、難以驗證備份完整性,以及為犯罪分子提供了更大的攻擊面。

前進的道路:專業化卓越

備份產業正站在十字路口。追逐每一個趨勢的供應商面臨變得臃腫且無效的風險。Storware 堅信專業化卓越的道路:以輕量級、高效、可擴展的方式交付核心功能——快速且可復原的備份。

給高階主管的核心啟示

  • 市場整合訊號: 2024 年備份供應商的併購浪潮(Cohesity、Veeam、Commvault)表明市場存在不確定性。評估收購策略是真正創造價值還是僅增加複雜性。
  • 勒索軟件的商業案例: 94% 的攻擊針對備份,備份受損時贖金需求翻倍。備份韌性是一個董事會層級的財務風險。
  • 臃腫軟體的隱藏成本: 組織每年在未使用的軟體功能上浪費數百萬美元。不需要的複雜性就是不應承擔的成本。
  • 整合 vs. 合併: 優先考慮專業化工具的整合(SIEM 與備份通信),而不是完全合併到一個萬能供應商。保持專業卓越性。
  • 復原作為策略重點: 專注於復原能力(RTO、RPO 和經過驗證的測試)而非冗長的功能列表。簡單性和可靠性永遠勝過功能臃腫。

關於 Storware

Storware 是一家專注於備份軟件的企業,擁有超過十年的行業經驗。Storware 的備份與還原解決方案適用於各種數據環境,無論是虛擬機、容器、儲存提供商、Microsoft 365 還是運行在本地或雲端的應用程式,均能提供支援。其小巧的設計使其能夠無縫整合進現有的 IT 基礎設施或企業級備份方案中,提供極為便捷的備份保護。

關於Version 2

Version 2 Digital 是立足亞洲的增值代理商及IT開發者。公司在網絡安全、雲端、數據保護、終端設備、基礎設施、系統監控、存儲、網絡管理、商業生產力和通信產品等各個領域代理發展各種 IT 產品。透過公司龐大的網絡、通路、銷售點、分銷商及合作夥伴,Version 2 提供廣被市場讚賞的產品及服務。Version 2 的銷售網絡包括台灣、香港、澳門、中國大陸、新加坡、馬來西亞等各亞太地區,客戶來自各行各業,包括全球 1000 大跨國企業、上市公司、公用事業、醫療、金融、教育機構、政府部門、無數成功的中小企及來自亞洲各城市的消費市場客戶。

Why Backup Is No Longer Optional: The Real Cost of Inaction

A business is hit by ransomware every 11 seconds. For many organizations, the question isn’t if they’ll face a data incident—it’s when. As digital infrastructure becomes the backbone of operations, more companies are investing in backup and recovery. However, a significant number still delay implementation due to concerns over cost, technical challenges, or competing priorities.

In today’s landscape, where cyberattacks can cripple entire operations within minutes, backup and recovery is a fundamental safeguard for business continuity and customer trust. Postponing data protection can lead to irreversible damage when disaster strikes.

What’s Holding Businesses Back?

“The average cost of a ransomware attack on a business in 2024 was $5.3 million, including recovery and reputational damage.” — IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report

Several common blockers often prevent organizations from adopting or upgrading their backup solutions:

  • 1. High Licensing Costs: Many businesses hesitate due to the perceived high costs of enterprise-grade solutions. However, the cost of recovering from an attack, including downtime and lost revenue, can be up to 10 times higher than the investment in a comprehensive backup system.
  • 2. Limited Team Knowledge and Onboarding Time: The time and training required for new systems can be daunting. Without confidence in vendor support or guidance during emergencies, decision-makers often delay adoption.
  • 3. Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure: Integrating new backup tools with outdated systems or tailored internal processes remains a significant technical challenge.
  • 4. Performance Bottlenecks: Backup operations can strain system resources during business hours, leading to hesitancy to implement frequent backups due to reduced application responsiveness.
  • 5. Bandwidth Limitations: Limited internet bandwidth, especially across remote or international locations, often results in slow or incomplete backups, increasing the risk of data loss.
  • 6. Unsupported Systems Requiring Custom Scripts: Older or specialized systems may demand the development and maintenance of custom scripts, adding complexity and risk to the backup process.

Why It Matters: The True Cost of Inaction

Ransomware attacks are an expected part of the modern threat landscape. The impact of a single incident can be devastating, even if your organization hasn’t been targeted yet:

  • Costly and Time-Consuming Recovery: Recovery involves more than just restoring data. Companies must manage stakeholder communication, legal obligations, and customer service issues, often taking weeks with difficult-to-predict final costs.
  • Loss of Sensitive Customer Data: A breach shatters client trust, especially in finance, healthcare, or e-commerce, where data security is paramount.
  • Exposure of Confidential Business Information: Trade secrets, strategic plans, and market research may be exposed to competitors or leaked publicly, causing long-term damage.
  • Reputational Damage: The loss of goodwill can be more damaging than the financial hit itself, leading to a long and costly path to rebuild relationships.

Backup Isn’t a Luxury — It’s a Business Lifeline

In the face of growing threats, backup and recovery is your digital safety net. It protects your business, your customers, your reputation, and your future. The cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of preparation.

Key Questions to Ask When Evaluating Backup Solutions

At Storware, we recommend asking yourself the following questions when evaluating a backup and recovery solution:

  • Solution Fit: Is there enough flexibility to choose a solution that integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure?
  • Performance Optimization: Does the solution offer the technical capabilities needed to enhance performance and speed up recovery, ensuring business continuity?
  • “White-Gloves” Support: Will you be supported by an experienced team that offers fast, clear guidance, especially during critical incidents?
  • Risk Management Investment: Does the licensing model align with your IT budget and broader risk management strategy?
  • Data Security: Are there multiple layers of protection, such as encryption, access control, and anomaly detection to secure your data throughout its lifecycle?
  • Proven and Trusted Choice: Is the solution trusted, with a long-standing reputation in the market for reliability and ongoing support?

If you are evaluating backup solutions or need help designing a data protection strategy tailored to your business, the Storware team will be happy to assist you in finding the right path to secure data protection.

 

Storware Backup and Recovery emerges as a leading solution that bridges both concepts, offering comprehensive backup capabilities that ensure reliable data recoverability while simultaneously helping businesses establish true data resilience. Through its advanced features such as immutable backups that prevent tampering from ransomware attacks, instant recovery capabilities that minimize downtime, deduplication and compression technologies that optimize storage efficiency, and multi-cloud support that eliminates single points of failure, Storware enables organizations to not only recover from data loss incidents but also maintain business continuity even in the face of cyber threats, hardware failures, or natural disasters.

Additionally, its automated backup scheduling, point-in-time recovery options, and enterprise-grade encryption ensure that businesses can operate with confidence knowing their critical information assets are both protected and readily accessible when needed, transforming data protection from a reactive recovery process into a proactive resilience strategy.

Final Thoughts: Recovery Saves Data. Resilience Saves Businesses.

Here’s the bottom line:

  • Data recovery still plays a vital role in everyday organizations, but it’s not enough.
  • When disaster strikes, data resilience is what keeps you functioning, trustworthy, and safe.
  • Together, they form the foundation of modern business continuity.

The worst time to test your data strategy is after disaster hits. So, don’t choose between recovery and resilience. Accept both and create a system that can not only endure but also thrive in the face of any disturbance.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About Storware
Storware is a backup software producer with over 10 years of experience in the backup world. Storware Backup and Recovery is an enterprise-grade, agent-less solution that caters to various data environments. It supports virtual machines, containers, storage providers, Microsoft 365, and applications running on-premises or in the cloud. Thanks to its small footprint, seamless integration into your existing IT infrastructure, storage, or enterprise backup providers is effortless.

掌握 OpenStack 備份:Storware 與 Sardina Systems 宣布策略合作夥伴關係

掌握 OpenStack備份:Storware與 Sardina Systems 宣布策略合作夥伴關係

對於在 OpenStack 上運行的企業和服務供應商而言,全面的資料保護一直是一道複雜的難題。如今,這道難題已迎刃而解。
Sardina Systems,FishOS 雲端管理平台的創建者,與歐洲企業級資料復原領導者 Storware 宣布建立技術聯盟。

此次合作將強大且 API 驅動的備份與復原功能直接整合至 FishOS OpenStack 環境中,使企業能夠保護其從虛擬機到應用程式資料的整體雲端基礎設施,且無需應對傳統基於代理程式 (agent-based) 的複雜解決方案。

在大型、多租戶的 OpenStack 部署中,單純的快照 (snapshots) 遠遠不足。企業需要一套完整的備份方案,不僅保護資料,更能維護整個生態系統的完整性,包括設定檔、元數據 (metadata) 和使用者資訊。此項整合提供了一個統一的平台,實現了全面的雲端保護,並使服務供應商能夠提供強大的 備份即服務 (BaaS)。

無縫、無代理程式的雲端保護方案

本次合作結合了兩個成熟的平台,打造出一個強大的解決方案:

  • FishOS by Sardina Systems: 一款屢獲殊榮、基於 OpenStack 的平台,提供可擴展、自動化且零停機的雲端基礎設施。FishOS 整合了 OpenStack、Kubernetes 和 Ceph,以最大化資源效率和可靠性。
  • Storware 企業級備份: 一套穩定且功能多樣的備份與復原系統,支援虛擬機、容器以及廣泛的雲端和儲存平台,使其成為 OpenStack 的理想搭檔。

Storware 解決方案透過原生的 OpenStack APIs 與 FishOS 整合,能自動探索工作負載,並消除了安裝繁瑣代理程式的需求。它支援虛擬機、磁碟區和應用程式資料的完整、增量和差異備份。該方案以 OpenStack 最常見的儲存後端 Ceph 為基礎,可將備份傳送至多個目標,包括 NFS、S3 相容儲存、磁帶或其他雲端環境,以滿足長期保留需求。

“在擁有數十個元件和多租戶工作負載的大型 OpenStack 環境中,單靠快照可能遠遠不夠。與 Storware 的技術聯盟擴展了 FishOS 用戶的能力,提供了更強的容錯能力,並更好地遵循企業安全與復原的合規要求。”

— Kenneth Tan, Sardina Systems 執行董事

為您的企業帶來的核心優勢

這套完全整合、可用於生產環境的解決方案能為您帶來即時價值:

  • 為您的整體雲端提供統一保護: 透過單一、整合的解決方案,保護您 FishOS 環境中所有的虛擬機、應用程式資料和儲存物件。
  • 透過 API 驅動整合,消除複雜性: 無縫地將備份功能整合至 FishOS,無需管理代理程式所帶來的營運開銷。
  • 透過備份即服務 (BaaS) 開拓新收入來源: 使服務供應商能夠直接向客戶提供高價值的虛擬機級備份服務。
  • 實現企業級的災難恢復能力: 結合 FishOS 的穩定性與 Storware 強大的資料保護功能,確保業務連續性。
  • 靈活的多目標儲存選項: 透過將備份儲存於 Ceph、NFS、S3、磁帶或其他雲端環境,滿足合規性與長期保留目標。
  • 為要求嚴苛的生產環境進行優化: 完美適用於電信、私有雲以及任何需要多租戶工作負載保護的 OpenStack 生產部署。

“透過與 FishOS 的整合,我們讓 OpenStack 用戶能從一個統一、API 驅動的備份解決方案中受益,確保業務連續性和營運效率。我們共同賦予企業信心,無論其雲端環境多麼複雜,都能保護其工作負載。”

— Paweł Mączka, Storware 行政總裁

哪些對象將從此聯盟中受益?

此策略合作夥伴關係專為需要強大且可擴展資料保護的組織而設計:

  • 服務供應商: 向客戶提供 BaaS,擴展服務組合並建立市場競爭優勢。
  • 擁有私有雲的企業: 無需承擔獨立備份基礎設施的成本與複雜性,即可實現全面的資料保護。
  • 電信營運商: 透過完全整合至現有 OpenStack 部署的企業級備份,保護關鍵任務的工作負載。
  • 有嚴格合規需求的組織: 透過靈活的保留和復原選項,滿足監管和企業安全標準。

立即簡化您的雲端備份策略

Storware 與 Sardina Systems 之間的合作不僅僅是一次整合,更是對簡化雲端管理和資料保護的承諾。想了解此強大解決方案如何強化您的 FishOS 環境,請立即與我們聯繫。

 

關於 Storware

Storware 是一家專注於備份軟件的企業,擁有超過十年的行業經驗。Storware 的備份與還原解決方案適用於各種數據環境,無論是虛擬機、容器、儲存提供商、Microsoft 365 還是運行在本地或雲端的應用程式,均能提供支援。其小巧的設計使其能夠無縫整合進現有的 IT 基礎設施或企業級備份方案中,提供極為便捷的備份保護。

關於Version 2

Version 2 Digital 是立足亞洲的增值代理商及IT開發者。公司在網絡安全、雲端、數據保護、終端設備、基礎設施、系統監控、存儲、網絡管理、商業生產力和通信產品等各個領域代理發展各種 IT 產品。透過公司龐大的網絡、通路、銷售點、分銷商及合作夥伴,Version 2 提供廣被市場讚賞的產品及服務。Version 2 的銷售網絡包括台灣、香港、澳門、中國大陸、新加坡、馬來西亞等各亞太地區,客戶來自各行各業,包括全球 1000 大跨國企業、上市公司、公用事業、醫療、金融、教育機構、政府部門、無數成功的中小企及來自亞洲各城市的消費市場客戶。

何謂不可變備份?打造能抵禦勒索軟件的終極復原策略

勒索軟件已從昔日的nuisance演變為對企業生存的existential threat。傳統的資料保護規則已然不足。請看以下事實:現今 89% 的勒索軟件攻擊會蓄意鎖定備份儲存庫,而攻擊者成功破壞這些備份的比例高達 73%。

這為遭受攻擊的企業帶來了殘酷的現實。在 2024 年,支付贖金的公司中僅有 32% 成功復原其資料,相較前一年的 54% 大幅下滑。攻擊者的這種策略轉變,已使 不可變備份 從一項「最佳實踐」轉變為企業的「必要措施」。

什麼是不可變備份?

不可變備份 (Immutable Backup) 是指在預設的保留期限內,一份被鎖定且無法被修改、加密或刪除的資料副本——即使是擁有最高權限的系統管理員也無法更動。其原則非常簡單:「不可變 (immutable)」即意謂「無法改變」。

技術上,這是透過 WORM (Write Once, Read Many,一寫多讀) 技術實現的。當備份被存入不可變儲存體時,系統會對該資料強制執行一個數碼時間鎖。在計時器到期之前,資料將受到完全保護,無法進行任何修改,包括:

  • 防止刪除: 檔案無法被移除。
  • 阻止修改: 現有的備份資料無法被覆寫。
  • 抵禦加密: 勒索軟件無法加密被鎖定的檔案。
  • 阻擋管理員覆寫: 即使是遭入侵的管理員帳號也無法繞過此鎖定。

這種鎖定通常在儲存層級透過 S3 Object Lock 等技術應用,從而創建一個保證資料完整性的安全保險庫。

不可變備份為何能扭轉局勢

傳統備份:一個有缺陷的假設

傳統系統依賴存取控制和權限。一旦攻擊者竊取了管理員憑證,他們就等於拿到了整個王國的鑰匙。他們可以登入、刪除您的備份、加密儲存庫,並摧毀您最後一道防線。鑑於 94% 的勒索軟件攻擊都包含破壞備份的企圖,這是一個可預見的失敗點。

不可變備份:零信任的現實

不可變性基於 零信任 (Zero Trust) 原則運作:它假設您的安全防護將會失敗。它不依賴可能被竊取的權限,而是在儲存層級強制執行一個基於時間的規則,即使在系統被入侵後依然有效。傳統備份的邏輯是:「未經授權者無法進入。」而不可變備份的邏輯是:「即使他們進來了,他們也無法在這裡造成任何破壞。

不可變性在破解勒索軟件攻擊鏈中的作用

現代勒索軟件攻擊速度快且有條不紊。在初步入侵後,攻擊者會提升權限,探測您的備份基礎架構,然後發動雙管齊下的攻擊:加密您線上的生產資料,同時破壞您的備份。

不可變備份在其最關鍵的一步上切斷了這條攻擊鏈。當攻擊者試圖刪除或加密您的備份儲存庫時,操作將會失敗。他們的籌碼瞬間消失。您不再需要在支付數百萬美元的贖金和承受災難性的資料損失之間做選擇。您只需從那份保證乾淨、無法被竄改的備份副本中進行還原即可。

3-2-1-1 法則:資料保護的新標準

業界標準的 3-2-1 備份法則(3 份副本、2 種媒體、1 份異地儲存)現已演進,將不可變性納入其中:

  • 3 份資料副本
  • 2 種不同的儲存媒體
  • 1 份副本存放於異地
  • 1 份副本為 不可變

此框架確保即使在最壞的情況下——攻擊者完全控制了您的環境——一份原始、可復原的資料副本依然安全無虞。

不可變備份 vs. 氣隙備份 (Air-Gapped Backups)

雖然兩者都提供強大的保護,但它們在操作上有顯著差異。

特性 氣隙備份 (例如:磁帶) 不可變備份 (例如:物件儲存)
隔離方式 實體隔離:完全與網絡斷開連接。 邏輯隔離:保持網絡連接,但寫入受保護。
操作方式 手動密集型 (處理磁帶、連接驅動器)。 在標準備份工作流程中完全自動化。
復原時間 緩慢,需要實體存取和取回媒體。 快速,可透過網絡速度進行復原。
營運開銷 高昂的營運和人力成本。 營運開銷低,尤其是在雲端環境中。

對於大多數現代組織而言,不可變備份在安全性與效率之間取得了理想的平衡,提供了媲美氣隙備份的勒索軟件防禦能力,卻沒有其沉重的營運負擔。

實施時的關鍵考量

在部署如 Storware Backup and Recovery 這類的不可變備份解決方案時,請考慮以下幾點:

  • 保留期限: 在安全需求與儲存成本之間取得平衡。建議至少設定 14-30 天,以應對典型的攻擊潛伏期。
  • 儲存架構: 使用具備原生不可變性的物件儲存 (如 S3 Object Lock),或採用結合軟件和強化儲存的專用備份一體機。
  • 存取控制: 為所有管理員帳號實施多重要素驗證 (MFA),並將備份管理與不可變策略管理的角色分開。
  • 定期測試: 如果無法成功復原,不可變性就毫无價值。定期使用不可變副本進行復原演練,確保其如預期般運作。

結論:不可變性是您網絡韌性的基石

數據清楚地表明:攻擊者正在贏得對抗傳統備份的戰爭。網絡韌性不再是防止每一次攻擊,而是確保無論發生什麼事,您都能夠復原。

不可變備份提供了這樣的保證。它將您的備份基礎設施從一個主要攻擊目標,轉變為一個堅不可摧的保險庫。對於任何負責保護企業關鍵資料的備份管理員來說,實施不可變性不再僅僅是一項最佳實踐——它已成為一項專業職責。

準備好打造您的網絡保險庫了嗎?Storware Backup and Recovery 提供專為終極勒索軟件防護而設計的整合式不可變功能。我們的解決方案支援物件鎖定、靈活的保留策略,並能與雲端和本地儲存無縫整合,為您提供有效實施 3-2-1-1 策略 的工具。

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Storware is a backup software producer with over 10 years of experience in the backup world. Storware Backup and Recovery is an enterprise-grade, agent-less solution that caters to various data environments. It supports virtual machines, containers, storage providers, Microsoft 365, and applications running on-premises or in the cloud. Thanks to its small footprint, seamless integration into your existing IT infrastructure, storage, or enterprise backup providers is effortless.

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Storware Backup and Recovery emerges as a leading solution that bridges both concepts, offering comprehensive backup capabilities that ensure reliable data recoverability while simultaneously helping businesses establish true data resilience. Through its advanced features such as immutable backups that prevent tampering from ransomware attacks, instant recovery capabilities that minimize downtime, deduplication and compression technologies that optimize storage efficiency, and multi-cloud support that eliminates single points of failure, Storware enables organizations to not only recover from data loss incidents but also maintain business continuity even in the face of cyber threats, hardware failures, or natural disasters.

Additionally, its automated backup scheduling, point-in-time recovery options, and enterprise-grade encryption ensure that businesses can operate with confidence knowing their critical information assets are both protected and readily accessible when needed, transforming data protection from a reactive recovery process into a proactive resilience strategy.

Final Thoughts: Recovery Saves Data. Resilience Saves Businesses.

Here’s the bottom line:

  • Data recovery still plays a vital role in everyday organizations, but it’s not enough.
  • When disaster strikes, data resilience is what keeps you functioning, trustworthy, and safe.
  • Together, they form the foundation of modern business continuity.

The worst time to test your data strategy is after disaster hits. So, don’t choose between recovery and resilience. Accept both and create a system that can not only endure but also thrive in the face of any disturbance.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About Storware
Storware is a backup software producer with over 10 years of experience in the backup world. Storware Backup and Recovery is an enterprise-grade, agent-less solution that caters to various data environments. It supports virtual machines, containers, storage providers, Microsoft 365, and applications running on-premises or in the cloud. Thanks to its small footprint, seamless integration into your existing IT infrastructure, storage, or enterprise backup providers is effortless.

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