backup and recovery

Rubrik and Sophos have unveiled a formidable partnership aimed at advancing cyber resilience for Microsoft 365, positioning their unified solution as a significant leap in secure data protection and rapid recovery. This alliance introduces "Sophos Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery Powered by...

A new era of cyber resilience for Microsoft 365 has arrived as Rubrik and Sophos announce a landmark partnership designed to redefine how organizations protect, recover, and govern their cloud data assets. By bringing together Rubrik’s advanced data security and recovery capabilities with...

When it comes to ensuring the continuous availability and resilience of Microsoft 365 environments, much of the traditional advice centers around robust backup strategies and disaster recovery planning. However, as highlighted in a recent expert session at a Virtualization & Cloud Review summit...

Windows users are often surprised by how quickly system restore points can accumulate, sometimes consuming valuable disk space without clear visibility or direct control from the standard graphical interface. By default, Windows manages these restore points silently, retaining only the latest...

As digital transformation accelerates across the education sector, organizations are under mounting pressure to ensure the security, compliance, and recoverability of their mission-critical data. The Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) system, which manages over 160 schools and tens of...

Amid the relentless pace of change in IT infrastructure, organizations depend on a steady drumbeat of Windows Server security updates to shore up defenses and maintain stable operations. Yet, when a single cumulative update triggers widespread cluster and virtual machine instability on Windows...

Amid a relentless surge in cyberattacks and data sprawl, the storage and data protection ecosystem is transforming at an unprecedented pace. The week of July 18 marked a torrent of announcements from industry leaders, underlining a fundamental theme: resilience, intelligence, and scale are now...

The race to unlock actionable insights from the troves of organizational data has always been fraught with complexity, cost, and risk. Yet with the announcement of Cohesity Gaia’s integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot, this paradigm is shifting dramatically, promising to empower enterprises...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, safeguarding identity and access management systems is paramount. Recognizing this critical need, Barracuda Networks has introduced Entra ID Backup Premium, a robust solution designed to enhance the protection and retention of Microsoft Entra ID...

When it comes to safeguarding critical business data, IT professionals and SMBs alike must navigate a complex landscape rife with both opportunity and risk. Rising cybersecurity threats, legal compliance demands, and the sheer explosion of enterprise data have made robust backup solutions not...

In a significant development within the managed service provider (MSP) security sector, CyberSentriq has emerged from stealth mode, aiming to fortify small and medium-sized business (SMB) environments. This London-based startup, backed by private equity firm Bregal Milestone, is the result of a...

Windows Update, the engine behind security patches, feature improvements, and driver rollouts on Windows 11, is an integral part of Microsoft’s modern approach to operating system maintenance. On the surface, this automated update system promises convenience, up-to-date defenses against cyber...

With the official rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update now reaching a broad user base, the Windows ecosystem enters what Microsoft describes as the “final phase of deployment” for one of its most anticipated and scrutinized annual releases. The transition from staggered, cautious availability...

Few topics spark as much debate among Windows power users as the merits and pitfalls of alternative filesystems such as Btrfs, ZFS, and Microsoft’s own ReFS. These technologies, once the exclusive realm of Linux and BSD servers or enterprise-scale applications, now tantalize even mainstream...

Microsoft’s March 2025 Patch Tuesday has landed with both broad and deep implications for Windows environments worldwide. Marking another critical checkpoint in the ongoing battle against cyber threats, this update cycle is notable for its volume and severity: 67 vulnerabilities patched, with...

Grab your coffee mug and brace for mild excitement: Microsoft’s latest Windows 10, version 22H2 non-security preview update—KB5055612, OS Build 19045.5796—has landed. If you’re still clinging to Windows 10 like a well-worn hoodie, this is the sort of update you’ll keep seeing, right up until...

Unlocking the Power of Azure Files: Next-Level Performance, Control, and Value for Your File Data In today’s digital landscape, where data volumes soar and application demands escalate, organizations are in continuous pursuit of file storage solutions that are not only efficient but also...

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the security and resilience of your data is paramount. Businesses across the globe are increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attacks, system outages, and unforeseen disasters, making robust data protection strategies more crucial than ever. In a move...

In today’s cloud-first world, managing identities has become as critical as managing firewalls and antivirus software. Microsoft’s Entra ID stands as a robust gateway to over 610 million users across 800,000 organizations, yet even robust systems demand extra vigilance. If you’re a Windows user...