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Construction Company Secures Vital Data with DR365V

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  A US-based construction company, established in 2002 and serving clients internationally, faced critical data management challenges. Their reliance on complex architectural software generated massive amounts of data, essential for both project delivery and business operations. This data volume, coupled with growing concerns about security, availability, and ransomware attacks, put the company at significant risk. To address these vulnerabilities, the company implemented a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution. This included the DR365V-2404 Backup & Disaster Recovery Appliance, expanded with a 24-bay Storage Expansion Unit, and connected to Azure cloud via Cloud Connect. This hyperconverged system provided efficient backups, instant recovery, snapshots, and replication capabilities. Leveraging Veeam software for on-premises backups and StoneFly's gateway for Azure cloud replication, the company achieved data redundancy, accessibility, and cost-effective archiv...

Aviation Company Soars with StoneFly Petabyte NAS for Big Data Storage

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The aviation industry generates vast amounts of data, from flight logs and maintenance records to passenger details. One aviation company faced the challenge of managing this deluge of information, requiring a solution that offered scalability, fast data retrieval, and robust data integrity. They found the answer in StoneFly's Petabyte NAS. StoneFly's Petabyte NAS proved to be a game-changer. Its scalable design easily handled the company's ever-expanding data needs, creating a reliable and centralized storage repository. Crucially, the NAS enabled rapid data access, essential for real-time decision-making and smooth operations. Furthermore, StoneFly's technology ensured the data integrity and security demanded by the aviation industry. This case study reveals how a powerful NAS system became a key component in the aviation company's data-driven success. Learn about the company's initial challenges, their specific data requirements, and the transformative i...

Effortless Legal Data Storage with StoneFly's AWS Solution

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  A leading European law firm recently overcame a complex data storage challenge, thanks to StoneFly’s innovative AWS archiving solution. Faced with rapidly expanding data volumes and stringent long-term retention requirements, the firm required a scalable, compliant, and reliable solution to manage years’ worth of sensitive legal data. The organization turned to Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its dependable infrastructure but needed a seamless way to transition large amounts of data. StoneFly delivered the perfect solution: StoneFly Storage in AWS Cloud StoneFly Archive Data Transfer Devices (DTDs) Using StoneFly's DTDs, the legal team efficiently transferred large datasets to AWS. The result? Streamlined cloud storage that balances scalability, security, and regulatory compliance. Here’s what the firm accomplished with StoneFly’s solution: Cost-efficient & Secure Cloud Storage : The firm saved on costs while safeguarding their legal data with advanced security features. S...

How StoneFly Safeguarded an Engineering Manufacturer from Ransomware?

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An engineering and manufacturing firm in the U.S. faced a significant challenge—protecting critical data across multiple locations from ransomware threats while managing a large-scale VMware deployment. With terabytes of data at stake, the risks were high. In October 2021, the company fell victim to a ransomware attack that encrypted their hypervisor, leaving terabytes of data and numerous virtual machines inaccessible. Thanks to StoneFly’s Veeam-ready DR365V backup and disaster recovery (DR) appliance, the company fully recovered their systems without losing any data. StoneFly’s appliance provided air-gapped, immutable storage capabilities tailored to their infrastructure needs, ensuring optimal performance and robust data protection—all within budget. This case study explores how StoneFly’s solution addressed key pain points: Challenges : The need for scalable virtualization support, robust data security, and ransomware resilience. Solution : Deployment of the DR365V appliance with V...

Optimizing Office 365 Data Management with StoneFly and Veeam

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In today's fast-paced business environment, effective data management is essential for ensuring continuous productivity and seamless operations. A prime example of innovation in this space is the partnership between StoneFly and Veeam Backup for Office 365. This collaboration has transformed how organizations handle their Office 365 data, significantly enhancing security, accessibility, and reliability. By utilizing cutting-edge technologies and strategic insights, StoneFly and Veeam have enabled businesses to protect critical data assets while optimizing backup and recovery processes. This case study analysis dives into the specifics of their collaboration, highlighting the innovative solutions and methodologies that have redefined Office 365 data management. From robust backup strategies to seamless system integration, their partnership has markedly improved data protection and operational efficiency for organizations globally. For those aiming to refine their Office 365 data man...

Streamlining Finance Data Archiving via Cloud Solutions

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A leading financial consultancy faced a storage dilemma owing to the rising amount of sensitive financial data, prompting a search for a scalable and affordable archiving solution. Enter StoneFly's Data Aware Cloud Archiving Solution. Adopting StoneFly’s solution brought about significant improvements. The firm cut costs considerably in contrast to traditional hardware storage, a fact praised by Brandon, the Head of IT, for its ease of use and scalability. This automated and flexible solution seamlessly adapted to the firm’s growing requirements. StoneFly's hardware-independent solution removed the necessity for exclusive appliances, allowing straightforward installation on various popular servers, as noted by Jane, the DevOps engineer. Furthermore, the solution enhanced data archiving with automated tiering, freeing the IT team from manual tasks. Jane highlighted its policy-driven automation, which greatly simplified archiving processes. For the financial consultancy, obligate...

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,...