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Recent Blog Posts

  • AWS Weekly Roundup: EC2 C8gn instances, Amazon Nova Canvas virtual try-on, and more (July 7, 2025)
    Every Monday we tell you about the best releases and blogs that caught our attention last week. Before continuing with this AWS Weekly Roundup, I’d like to share that last month I moved with my family to San Francisco, California, to start a new role as Developer Advocate/SDE, GenAI. This excites me because I’ll have … Read more
  • Recon Scanner for Veeam Data Platform: Unveiling the Future of Proactive Threat Assessment
    In today’s digital landscape, your systems and data are constantly under siege. Cyberattacks are no longer rare events; they are a common occurrence. Threat actors are using a myriad of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to compromise systems. According to the From Risk to Resilience: 2025 Ransomware Trends and Proactive Strategies, these attacks don’t just … Read more
  • Amazon Nova Canvas update: Virtual try-on and style options now available
    Have you ever wished you could quickly visualize how a new outfit might look on you before making a purchase? Or how a piece of furniture would look in your living room? Today, we’re excited to introduce a new virtual try-on capability in Amazon Nova Canvas that makes this possible. In addition, we are adding … Read more
  • Complete Microsoft 365 and Entra ID Protection, Big Savings
    Microsoft 365 is the backbone of productivity for millions of organizations worldwide, powering collaboration, communication, and data storage. Yet, as organizations depend on Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) for more critical operations, the risks to this data, like ransomware, accidental deletion, and regulatory non-compliance, are also at an all-time high. That’s … Read more
  • Build the highest resilience apps with multi-Region strong consistency in Amazon DynamoDB global tables
    While tens of thousands of customers are successfully using Amazon DynamoDB global tables with eventual consistency, we’re seeing emerging needs for even stronger resilience. Many organizations find that the DynamoDB multi-Availability Zone architecture and eventually consistent global tables meet their requirements, but critical applications like payment processing systems and financial services demand more. For these … Read more
  • New Amazon EC2 C8gn instances powered by AWS Graviton4 offering up to 600Gbps network bandwidth
    Today, we’re announcing the general availability of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) C8gn network optimized instances powered by AWS Graviton4 processors and the latest 6th generation AWS Nitro Card. EC2 C8gn instances deliver up to 600Gbps network bandwidth, the highest bandwidth among EC2 network optimized instances. You can use C8gn instances to run the … Read more
  • AWS Weekly Roundup: Project Rainier, Amazon CloudWatch investigations, AWS MCP servers, and more (June 30, 2025)
    Every time I visit Seattle, the first thing that greets me at the airport is Mount Rainier. Did you know that the most innovative project at Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named after this mountain? Project Rainier is a new project to create what is expected to be the world’s most powerful computer for training … Read more
  • The Data Protection Blind Spot: What You’re Missing Below the Surface
    Left unmanaged, data sprawl creates chaos that weakens operational control and increases risk. Risk can come in all shapes and forms: accommodating for increased expenses associated with data growth, keeping that data safe from threats while maintaining compliance, or even recovering that data without violating your RPO or RTO. While hypervisors and cloud platforms are often … Read more
  • Veeam Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Backup and Data Protection Platforms
    I’m proud to announce that Veeam has once again been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Backup and Data Protection Platforms, marking the 9th time in a row we’ve earned this distinction and the 6th consecutive year we’ve been awarded the Highest in Ability to Execute. This recognition is important … Read more
  • Amazon FSx for OpenZFS now supports Amazon S3 access without any data movement
    Starting today, you can attach Amazon S3 Access Points to your Amazon FSx for OpenZFS file systems to access your file data as if it were in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3). With this new capability, your data in FSx for OpenZFS is accessible for use with a broad range of Amazon Web Services (AWS) … Read more
  • New: Improve Apache Iceberg query performance in Amazon S3 with sort and z-order compaction
    You can now use sort and z-order compaction to improve Apache Iceberg query performance in Amazon S3 Tables and general purpose S3 buckets. You typically use Iceberg to manage large-scale analytical datasets in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) with AWS Glue Data Catalog or with S3 Tables. Iceberg tables support use cases such as … Read more
  • Turning Change into Opportunity: How Veeam ProPartners Can Thrive Amid Licensing Shifts and VMware Uncertainty
    The Channel is at a Crossroads From evolving licensing models to major vendor disruptions, partners are being challenged to rethink how they deliver value and drive growth. As perpetual socket licensing gives way to subscription-based models, and the VMware landscape continues to shift under Broadcom’s ownership, channel partners must adapt quickly to stay competitive. In … Read more
  • AWS Weekly Roundup: re:Inforce re:Cap, Valkey GLIDE 2.0, Avro and Protobuf or MCP Servers on Lambda, and more (June 23, 2025)
    Last week’s hallmark event was the security-focused AWS re:Inforce conference. Now a tradition, the blog team wrote a re:Cap post to summarize the announcements and link to some of the top blog posts. To further summarize, several new security innovations were announced, including enhanced IAM Access Analyzer capabilities, MFA enforcement for root users, and threat … Read more
  • Veeam Cyber Secure: Proactive Protection, Swift Response, and Comprehensive Recovery 
    In today’s digital landscape, it’s not a matter of if a ransomware attack will happen, it’s a matter of when. However, with the right strategy in place, organizations can stay ahead of attackers and recover quickly if the worst happens. Veeam offers a suite of robust services designed to protect your organizations before, during, and … Read more
  • Run VMs Your Way: A Flexible Alternative to Legacy Virtualization
    Red Hat is modernizing virtualization across every environment. Veeam Kasten ensures your data is protected every step of the way. Legacy Virtualization is No Longer Enough The virtualization market is undergoing a monumental shift with Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware. For years, enterprise virtualization meant centralized, monolithic platforms, but those days are numbered. Faced with rising … Read more
  • Sync Isn’t Save: Why You Still Need Entra ID Backups for Hybrid Environments
    Microsoft Entra ID is no stranger to organizations across the globe. In fact, many organizations rely upon Entra ID without even realizing it. As with anything that stores data, that data needs to be protected from threats and accidents, sometimes purely for compliance reasons. Veeam first introduced backup capabilities for Entra ID last December, and … Read more
  • AWS re:Inforce roundup 2025: top announcements
    At AWS re:Inforce 2025 (June 16-18, Philadelphia), AWS Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Amy Herzog delivered the keynote address, announcing new security innovations. Throughout the event, AWS announced additional security capabilities focused on simplifying security at scale and enabling organizations to build more resilient applications in the cloud. Below is a comprehensive roundup … Read more
  • Amazon GuardDuty expands Extended Threat Detection coverage to Amazon EKS clusters
    Today, I’m happy to announce Amazon GuardDuty Extended Threat Detection with expanded coverage for Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS), building upon the capabilities we introduced in our AWS re:Invent 2024 announcement of Amazon GuardDuty Extended Threat Detection: AI/ML attack sequence identification for enhanced cloud security. Security teams managing Kubernetes workloads often struggle to detect … Read more
  • Unify your security with the new AWS Security Hub for risk prioritization and response at scale (Preview)
    AWS Security Hub has been a central place for you to view and aggregate security alerts and compliance status across Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounts. Today, we are announcing the preview release of the new AWS Security Hub which offers additional correlation, contextualization, and visualization capabilities. This helps you prioritize critical security issues, respond at scale … Read more
  • AWS Backup adds new Multi-party approval for logically air-gapped vaults
    Today, we’re announcing the general availability of a new capability that integrates AWS Backup logically air-gapped vaults with Multi-party approval to provide access to your backups even when your AWS account is inaccessible due to inadvertent or malicious events. AWS Backup is a fully managed service that centralizes and automates data protection across AWS services … Read more
  • New AWS Shield feature discovers network security issues before they can be exploited (Preview)
    Today, I’m happy to announce AWS Shield network security director (preview), a capability that simplifies identification of configuration issues related to threats such as SQL injections and distributed denial of service (DDoS) events, and proposes remediations. This feature identifies and analyzes network resources, connections, and configurations. It compares them against AWS best practices to create … Read more
  • Amazon CloudFront simplifies web application delivery and security with new user-friendly interface
    Today, we’re announcing a new simplified onboarding experience for Amazon CloudFront that developers can use to accelerate and secure their web applications in seconds. This new experience, along with improvements to the AWS WAF console experience, makes it easier than ever for developers to configure content delivery and security services without requiring deep technical expertise. … Read more
  • AWS Certificate Manager introduces exportable public SSL/TLS certificates to use anywhere
    Today, we’re announcing exportable public SSL/TLS certificates from AWS Certificate Manager (ACM). Prior to this launch, you can issue your public certificates or import certificates issued by third-party certificate authorities (CAs) at no additional cost, and deploy them with integrated AWS services such as Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), Amazon CloudFront distribution, and Amazon API Gateway. … Read more
  • Verify internal access to critical AWS resources with new IAM Access Analyzer capabilities
    Today, we’re announcing a new capability in AWS IAM Access Analyzer that helps security teams verify which AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles and users have access to their critical AWS resources. This new feature provides comprehensive visibility into access granted from within your Amazon Web Services (AWS) organization, complementing the existing external access … Read more
  • AWS Weekly Roundup: AWS re:Inforce 2025, AWS WAF, AWS Control Tower, and more (June 16, 2025)
    Today marks the start of AWS re:Inforce 2025, where security professionals are gathering for three days of technical learning sessions, workshops, and demonstrations. This security-focused conference brings together AWS security specialists who build and maintain the services that organizations rely on for their cloud security needs. AWS Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Amy Herzog will … Read more
  • SaaS Backup Solutions: Protect Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Salesforce
    The Need for SaaS Backup As organizations increasingly adopt and rely on Software as a Service (SaaS) for business-critical functions, it’s essential that IT operations and security professionals scrutinize the availability and integrity of the data within these posted applications. Solutions like Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Salesforce keep your data secure, and provide recycle … Read more
  • Encryption in Real Time: What Really Happens During a Ransomware Attack
    It starts like any other morning — except for the IT admin, who logs in first. You check the monitoring dashboard and see a few alerts: elevated CPU usage, a couple of failed logins, then a string of disconnected endpoints. At first, it looks like routine noise. Maybe a patch failed overnight. Maybe a script … Read more
  • Building Data Resilience: Lessons from Cricket, Business, and the Seattle Orcas
    Relentless grit and fiery determination aren’t just hallmarks of Seattle Orcas cricket, they’re the foundation of resilience that every organization needs.  At Veeam, resilience drives everything we do. From protecting our customers’ data to partnering with champions of adaptability like the Seattle Orcas, resilience shapes our approach. Our multi-year commitment goes beyond sponsorship. Instead, it’s … Read more
  • Coveware by Veeam Incident Response Retainer
    Purpose-Built Expertise for Ransomware and Cyber Extortion Ransomware and cyber extortion are more than security incidents; they are full-scale business crises. When operations halt and leadership demands answers, you need more than generalist DFIR. You need a partner fluent in high-stakes ransomware extortion. Coveware by Veeam offers a dedicated Incident Response Retainer focused exclusively on … Read more
  • AWS Weekly Roundup: New AWS Heroes, Amazon Q Developer, EC2 GPU price reduction, and more (June 9, 2025)
    The AWS Heroes program recognizes a vibrant, worldwide group of AWS experts whose enthusiasm for knowledge-sharing has a real impact within the community. Heroes go above and beyond to share knowledge in a variety of ways in developer community. We introduce our newest AWS Heroes in the second quarter of 2025. To find and connect … Read more
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