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StoneFly DR365 safeguards the data for a research and publication company

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For three decades, a Research & Publication firm in Minneapolis, USA, has been a leading force in the industry. They offer an extensive catalog that includes current affairs, scholarly publications, historical archives, and military collections, sourced globally. Headquartered in the USA, the company maintains a global presence with offices in Russia, Ukraine, and Beijing. Challenges Constant connectivity: With a vast client network and individual projects, 24/7 uptime was essential. Security concerns: Handling sensitive data, including military documents, requires robust cyber protection against the rising threat of ransomware. Zero-tolerance for data loss: Client data is irreplaceable, and any loss would be unacceptable. Benefits To ensure uptime and protect sensitive data, we recommended StoneFly's DR365 appliance. This solution offers: Immutable backups: Protects against data tampering. Cloud integration: Allows seamless data storage and retrieval. With StoneFly DR365,

Enhancing Financial Data Security with StoneFly's NAS Solution

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A financial services firm, managing sensitive financial records, faced challenges with outdated storage and inadequate data security. To address this, they implemented StoneFly's NAS storage solution, which features a Dual Node Shared Nothing architecture for highly redundant and fault-tolerant storage. The setup included two clustered appliances that ensured seamless operations even if one system failed. A 24-bay 4U Rackmount NAS served as the backup target storage, scalable up to petabytes without major upgrades. This significantly enhanced the firm's data protection and storage efficiency. StoneFly's clustered NAS provided excellent redundancy and fault tolerance, ensuring business continuity during failures. Advanced features like immutable delta-based snapshots and WORM (Write Once Read Many) technology strengthened data security. Delta-based snapshots ensured system state retrievability, safeguarding against data loss from failures or cyber threats. Meanwhile, WORM te

Navigating Data Security: A Container Leasing Company Anchors a Reliable Backup Solution

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In the fast-paced world of global logistics, robust data protection is essential. A leading container leasing company found itself struggling with slow backup speeds and labor-intensive processes, which threatened their operational efficiency. By implementing a state-of-the-art backup and disaster recovery (DR) solution, they transformed their approach to data security. Facing the challenges of sluggish backups, manual tasks, and the complexity of global operations, the company's data protection was at risk of inefficiencies and errors. To solve these problems, they adopted a Veeam-ready backup and DR appliance, which delivered faster backups, automated processes, and advanced deduplication. The seamless integration with Veeam streamlined backup and restore tasks, ensuring smooth operations. The results were transformative: backup times were reduced, administration became easier through automation, storage efficiency improved with advanced deduplication, and the system scaled effor

How did Specialty Foods protect its data center from ransomware with StoneFly and Veeam?

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Specialty Foods Company Chooses StoneFly and Veeam for Ransomware Protection Founded in 1977, Specialty Foods is a leading gourmet foods manufacturer known for its wide range of frozen products. As the company grew, its need for a reliable and secure IT infrastructure became crucial. StoneFly's DR365V, a Veeam-ready backup and disaster recovery appliance, proved to be the ideal solution. Its seamless integration with Veeam provided a comprehensive shield against ransomware threats, ensuring the company's data remained protected. Discover more about the challenges faced, the innovative solutions implemented, and the tangible results achieved in this case study here .  Key points: Specialty Foods sought a robust data center to support its growing operations. StoneFly's DR365V, in conjunction with Veeam, provided a comprehensive ransomware protection solution. The case study details the challenges faced and the benefits of the solution.

Optimizing Data Management with StoneFly and USO

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In today's fast-paced digital landscape, efficient data management is paramount for business success. A compelling example of innovation in this domain is the strategic partnership between StoneFly, renowned for its advanced data solutions, and USO, a leader in premier data services. Their recent case study showcases how StoneFly's cutting-edge technology has empowered USO to enhance its data services. This detailed analysis illustrates how seamlessly StoneFly's solutions integrate into USO's infrastructure, addressing critical challenges faced by modern businesses. Seamless Integration and Enhanced Performance A standout achievement in this collaboration is the effortless integration of StoneFly's solutions into USO's existing setup. StoneFly's expertise in data storage, backup, and disaster recovery has significantly optimized USO's operations, ensuring continuous and uninterrupted information flow. The case study meticulously explores the deployment o

Discover the Power of StoneFly's SAN Cluster for Pharmaceutical Research

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Experience the game-changing effects of StoneFly's Storage Area Network (SAN) cluster through our latest case study. See how it transformed data management for a leading pharmaceutical research lab in Iowa. Challenges and Solutions Facing issues with data accessibility and security, the lab turned to StoneFly's SAN cluster to overhaul their data management system. The result? Seamless integration and a solution tailored to their unique needs. Key Benefits High Performance : Fast, reliable data access that ensures efficiency. Enhanced Security : Advanced encryption and secure access controls safeguard sensitive research data. Scalability : The SAN cluster grows with your research needs without sacrificing performance. Why It Works The SAN cluster's impact was immediate. Improved data security bolstered the lab's confidence in managing sensitive information. The scalability feature allowed the lab to smoothly adapt as their research projects expanded. Explore the Full Cas

Streamlining Finance Data Archiving via Cloud Solutions

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A prominent financial consultancy encountered a storage dilemma as the influx of sensitive financial data surged, prompting them to search for a scalable and cost-effective archiving solution. Enter StoneFly's Data Aware Cloud Archiving Solution, the antidote to their predicament. The implementation of StoneFly's solution brought about remarkable changes. Notable cost savings were achieved in contrast to traditional hardware storage methods, earning praise from Brandon, the Head of IT, for its user-friendly nature and scalability. The automation and adaptable scaling of the solution seamlessly aligned with the company's evolving requirements. StoneFly's solution, independent of specific hardware, eliminated the necessity for dedicated appliances, simplifying installation across a spectrum of mainstream servers—a feature commended by Jane, the DevOps engineer. Furthermore, the solution optimized data archiving operations through automated tiering, liberating the IT team