Together Scality & Veeam form an unbreakable last line of defense

SUNIL BRID
COUNTRY HEAD 
SCALITY

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of   Jaisalmer’s   golden   sands   and rich cultural heritage, the Veeam ProPartner Summit    2025    provided an exclusive platform for industry leaders, partners, and experts   to collaborate and drive innovation. Sunil Brid,  Country  Head  at Scality was one of the key speakers at the event. He shared insights on  the  critical role of cybersecurity in data protection and explored market opportunities through Zoho. Below are excerpts from his session.

Why  do  certain  moments  stay  with us long after they pass? In The Power of Moments, Dan and Chip  Heath  explain this through the Peak, Pit, and Transitions (PPT) framework—key elements that shape our most memorable experiences. This idea is crucial for delivering impactful presentations and launching innovative solutions. At Scality, we specialize in future- proof storage software that empowers businesses to scale rapidly while ensuring data security, flexibility, and performance. With 15 years in the industry and a strong presence in Gartner’s reports, we may not have the largest customer base, but we are a formidable player.

OUR KEY PRODUCTS:

Ring –       A   versatile   storage   solution extending beyond backups.
Artesca – A dedicated backup storage solution designed for seamless integration.

THE ROLE OF CYBERSECURITY IN DATA PROTECTION

Let’s take a step back and consider security from a broader perspective. Think of a fort—why were forts built? The answer is simple: defense.

At a recent kickoff meeting, security expert Asiya made a compelling observation: a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) shouldn’t ask if they will be attacked, but when. This shift in mindset is critical in today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats  are  inevitable.  The key challenge is not just preventing attacks but delaying and mitigating them through continuous advancements in defense strategies.

Modern security solutions are designed to strengthen these defenses. My objective is to help your teams enhance existing efforts and deliver superior security for customers.
 

SCALITY + VEEAM

With Veeam, you get high-speed recovery, data-loss avoidance, verified recoverability, and complete visibility. Using Scality RING to manage the physical storage for Veeam delivers a level of availability, performance, and scale at a TCO that tape and NAS-based targets can only dream of. Together, Scality ARTESCA and Veeam form an unbreakable last line of defense — backup storage and recovery — against the cyber threats of today and tomorrow.

Today, we   have   a   solution,   which is designed to scale beyond that, yet it primarily targets   customers   in   the   50 to 100-terabyte range. This distinction reassures me that our solutions complement rather than compete with each other. Instead of vying for the same space,  we have an opportunity to collaborate and expand our market reach.

TRANSFORMING BACKUP STORAGE WITH ARTESCA

Many teams today offer storage solutions alongside backup software. Traditionally, backups required dedicated storage,  such  as  hardened  Linux  servers or SANs. However, with Veeam 12, direct object storage now enables seamless backups to Scality’s solutions.

A common concern among partners is the cost of Linux repositories. While our solution is about 10% more expensive over five  years—just  a  2%  annual  increase— the value it provides far  outweighs  the cost. For example, on a ₹20 lakh storage investment, the additional expense is ₹2 lakhs over five years—a small premium for a significantly more efficient and reliable backup experience.

SIMPLIFYING SCALING AND DEPLOYMENT

Traditional Linux repositories often pose challenges in upgrading and expanding capacity. Artesca simplifies this with seamless scalability—adding storage is as easy as a single click, eliminating complex reconfigurations. This streamlined approach enhances operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Artesca also integrates   effortlessly with Veeam, enabling deployment in just two hours. Our joint engineering efforts ensure direct object storage, optimized performance, and advanced backup analytics for a superior user experience. Designed for modern businesses, Artesca is a simple, scalable, and cost-effective backup solution. It enhances security, simplifies storage management, and empowers partners to deliver greater value to their customers.

FINALLY…
As we look ahead, let’s collaborate to bring this solution to market and help businesses build resilient, future-proof backup infrastructures. Together, we can transform the way organizations safeguard their critical data.

KEY ADVANTAGES OF ARTESCA:
•    Immutability: Ensures data integrity and security.
•    Cost-effectiveness: A minimal cost difference for a superior backup solution.
•    High Data Accuracy: Uses erasure coding, a more advanced alternative to RAID 6.
•    Scalability: Starts from 50 terabytes and scales up to 8.5 petabytes effortlessly.
•    User-Friendly Deployment: Simple GUI for easy configuration and monitoring.