Object First selects Vitanium for launch of ransomware-proof backup appliance

Object First, the software company behind the creation of Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box-Immutability), has selected UK-based company Vitanium as its first partner for the launch of its ransomware-proof backup storage appliance built purposely for Veeam customers.

Mark Haddleton, EMEA Channel Sales Director at Object First, sees the UK, being one of the largest markets in Europe for Veeam, as a substantial opportunity for growth. Haddleton notes, "We are excited to partner with Vitanium, a company known for its expertise in data protection and strong partnership with Veeam."

The partnership between Object First and Vitanium aligns with the former's commitment to provide innovative, secure data protection solutions to its UK customers. The partnership will also enable Object First to tap into Vitanium's robust expertise and experience in Enterprise Backup solutions, leveraging its team of certified Veeam Engineers and its long-standing partnership with Veeam.

Ootbi, being the product of this alliance, offers secure, simple, and powerful backup storage with out-of-the-box immutability. It allows zero access to the root and is designed to cater specifically to the needs of mid-size Veeam customers. The solution is set to be a robust fortification against ransomware threats, providing high-level data protection to customers.

Vitanium, with over 20 years of experience in delivering Enterprise Backup solutions, has been serving a vast clientele, including MSPs, Enterprise customers, and end-users from various sectors. This partnership will strengthen its ability to provide agile, dynamic, and secure data protection solutions to its clients.

According to Paul Houselander, Technical Director at Vitanium, "Our search for a solution prioritised ease of deployment, secure and immutable storage capabilities, scalability, and the ability to handle modern workload demands efficiently. Opting for Ootbi by Object First was a clear choice. The tight Veeam integration enables our customers to safeguard their backups with on-premises immutable object storage purpose-built for Veeam, ensuring the highest level of protection is achieved."

In aligning with Vitanium, Object First accesses a team of certified Veeam Engineers and an established partnership with Veeam, a relationship that has been fostered for almost half a decade. This partnership paves the way for greater customer outreach and value delivery for both Object First and Vitanium.

As a result of this partnership, Ootbi by Object First aims to deliver secure, simple, and powerful backup storage for Veeam customers. The appliance presents an efficient solution that can be racked, stacked, and powered in 15 minutes, the company states. It is built to provide unbeatable backup and recovery performance, eradicating the need to compromise performance and simplicity due to budget restrictions.