Unlocking New Opportunities with Arcserve’s Immutable Cloud Storage for ShadowProtect
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, IT resellers in New Zealand have a unique opportunity to leverage the latest advancements in data protection and cloud storage. Arcserve’s Immutable Cloud Storage for ShadowProtect introduces a suite of new features designed to enhance data security, streamline operations, and open up new revenue streams for IT resellers.
New Features and Enhancements
Arcserve has introduced Immutable Cloud Storage, which provides tamper-proof backup data, significantly boosting security against ransomware and other cyber threats. This feature is available with low latency options in Sydney, Singapore, and Tokyo. Additionally, Linux Operating System Support has been expanded in ShadowProtect SPX and ImageManager, now including Ubuntu 22.04, RHEL 9, and Alma 9, making it easier for resellers to support diverse IT environments. Performance and Reliability Improvements are also a highlight, thanks to a complete 64-bit codebase transition and the switch from JETDB to SQL Lite in ImageManager 8.0. Finally, updates to the MSP Management Portal streamline operations with easy onboarding, monthly consumption billing, and sub-account setup, simplifying cloud storage management for resellers and their clients.
You can target several key prospects with these new features:
- Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs): SMEs looking for cost-effective and reliable data protection solutions will benefit from the immutable storage and enhanced performance features.
- Retail and E-commerce: Businesses in these sectors can use the enhanced security features to protect customer data and ensure compliance with data protection regulation.
- Government Agencies: With the increasing need for secure and reliable data protection, government agencies can benefit from the immutable storage and performance improvements.
- Educational Institutions: Schools and universities can leverage the Linux support and cloud storage features to protect their diverse IT environments.
- Healthcare and Financial Services: Industries with stringent data security requirements will find the tamper-proof storage particularly appealing.
Positioning to Customers:
When presenting these new features to potential clients, you should emphasize the following points:
- Enhanced Security: Highlight the benefits of immutable storage in protecting against ransomware and ensuring data integrity.
- Cost Efficiency: Explain the advantages of the consumption-based billing model and the potential cost savings for clients.
- Ease of Use: Showcase the user-friendly MSP Management Portal and the seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure.
Statistics on Data Breaches in New Zealand
Data breaches are a significant concern for organizations of all sizes in New Zealand. According to CERT NZ’s Quarter One Cyber Security Insights report for 2024, there were 1,537 incident reports about individuals and businesses from all over. This quarter saw a direct financial loss of $6.6 million, up 84% from the previous quarter. The most reported incident category was Phishing and Credential Harvesting, despite a 36% drop in the number of reports.
By leveraging Arcserve’s latest advancements, New Zealand IT resellers can not only meet the evolving needs of their clients but also unlock new business opportunities in the rapidly growing data protection market.
Have Questions?
Please reach out to Tyron, our Arcserve Product Manager at arcserve@bluechipit.co.nz.
