Boost virtual backup for modern businesses Today’s businesses are digitally transforming and migrating to a hybrid IT model where both on-premises and cloud environments are used. However, out-of-date backup systems that aren’t yet cloud-ready reduce performance, increase the risk of data loss and downtime, and keep businesses from adopting key new technologies.

All othersCloud-based backup

Upgraded backupconnectivity and

performance

Implementedsoftware defined

systems

Developed hybrid Cloud

Introduced upgraded backup

technologies

39%

28%

Cloud-based backup boosts all backup capabilities

32%

29%

18%

7%

17%

7%

Businesses with cloud-based backup are nearly 3x more likely to be leveraging hybrid cloud and are 10% more likely to have implemented software defined technologies.

Reduce IT costs Aberdeen Strategy & Research has seen increasing costs and complexity becoming barriers in the way of digital transformation and the move to hybrid IT. Organizations are looking for solutions that reduce hurdles while easing migration to vital new technologies.

Businesses that utilize cloud-based backup are 75% more likely to have lower IT costs than their competitors.

Increase overall securityWith cloud-native and flexible backup in place, leading organizations can deliver reliable and secure services, as they are more likely than their competitors to see improved security. The ease of use and increased capabilities of these modern backup systems also increase satisfaction of IT management capabilities (at a rate that is 3.5x higher than competitors).

more likely to see increased security

more likely to see less outages and downtime

more likely to have higher infrastructure management satisfaction

more likely to see improved application control and agility

more likely to see reductions in IT spending

35%

2x

3.5x

20%

75%

Key benefits cloud based backup delivers to businesses

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Aberdeen research reveals how a move to a hybrid cloud with cloud-based backup and virtualization

can help businesses operate more efficiently.

3 ways a move to the Cloud can elevate

business capabilities

Source: Aberdeen, n=141

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Organizations that effectively utilize cloud-based backup are 40% more likely to see upgraded backup performance and connectivity, and more than 2x as likely to upgrade all of their backup technologies and systems.