Scality and Veeam Team Up

Summary

Scality and Veeam have launched a new unified software appliance, ARTESCA+ Veeam, that combines Veeam Backup & Replication software with Scality ARTESCA’s cyber-resilient object storage. This appliance simplifies deployment and enhances cyber resilience, reducing costs by up to 30%. It’s designed for flexibility, running on various hardware platforms and scaling to meet diverse needs.

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** Main Story**

Scality and Veeam: A United Front for Backup Solutions

Scality and Veeam have teamed up, and the result is the ARTESCA+ Veeam unified software appliance. Think of it as a power couple in the data protection world. This new solution beautifully marries Veeam’s Backup & Replication software with Scality ARTESCA’s, creating a very resilient object storage solution. Bottom line? It’s designed to make backup and recovery simpler, more secure, and – let’s be honest – more affordable for businesses. Something we all strive for right?

Simplifying Deployment, Fortifying Defenses

What’s so special about this appliance? Well, it streamlines deployment. Forget juggling two separate software installations because ARTESCA+ Veeam puts everything onto a single host server. This unified approach can cut down on the deployment headaches, saving you time and – importantly – dropping those associated costs by up to 30%. That’s not bad, right?

And it’s not just about convenience. This appliance is built with cyber resilience in mind, which, as you know, it’s a big deal these days. Scality ARTESCA’s security features are there, protecting against evolving cyber threats. Plus, and this is important, it runs non-disruptive integrity checks, ensuring your data stays solid without impacting production systems. So, you can rest easier knowing that your data is safe and sound.

Flexibility and Scalability: Tailored to Your Needs

Flexibility is key here. The ARTESCA+ Veeam appliance plays well with a variety of hardware platforms – HPE, Supermicro, Lenovo… you name it. You can often leverage your existing infrastructure, making the integration into different IT environments a smooth experience.

Scalability? Absolutely! The appliance offers sizing options that range from a single-node setup, supporting, say, 20 VMs, all the way up to a larger enterprise setup, scaling into the hundreds of VMs/TBs. Whether you’re a small business or a growing enterprise, this solution scales as your business grows. Which is critical, if you ask me.

A Stronger Shield: The Power of Integration

This collaboration between Scality and Veeam is a game changer in the world of backup and storage. By seamlessly integrating Veeam’s robust data resilience software with Scality’s cyber-resilient object storage, businesses get a really good solution to guard against cyber threats. Its streamlined setup, robust security, and sizing flexibility really make it an asset for modern IT environments. One thing I noticed is the straightforward ordering and sizing, which is fantastic for customers and resellers because, let’s face it, no one wants to deal with overly complicated setups!

Channel-Centric: Reaching a Wider Audience

Scality’s go-to-market strategy revolves around a robust ecosystem of value-added resellers (VARs), cloud and service providers, and strategic distributors. So, this channel-focused approach is about getting the product out there and reaching a wider audience. And particularly small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The great thing about this, is it leverages partnerships and networks. I’m told channel partners will receive thorough documentation and tooling to setup the software appliance, pre-validated. This shows how important those partnerships are.

Cost-Effective Performance

The ARTESCA+ Veeam appliance is all about cost efficiency. How? By removing the need for separate server and storage infrastructure. You save on acquisition, support, and operating costs. And because it runs on dedicated hardware, you can count on consistent, predictable performance. This is especially important, if you’ve ever had to deal with unstable performance in a virtualized setup. Speaking from experience!

The Road Ahead

Right now, the ARTESCA+ Veeam appliance is available in a single-node configuration. However, Scality has plans to introduce multi-node capabilities in the future. This expansion will cater to the needs of those larger organizations with more extensive backup storage needs. If you’re interested, it’s available now, as of April 25, 2025, through Scality’s channel partners. And If you’re heading to VeeamON 2025 in San Diego, you can check it out there!

It’s a great move forward for data protection, and I’m curious to see the innovations that are yet to come. So, what do you think? Is this a solid solution for businesses looking to enhance their backup strategy?