OTAVA®, a leader in secure and compliant multi-cloud solutions, today announced that it is partnering with People Driven Technology (PDT) to extend its professional services practice and elevate customer experience. This strategic partnership aims to bring a broader range of secure, compliant multi-cloud solutions to businesses in the Midwest, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
What is cloud data protection? How firms protect cloud-based data: 3-2-1-1-0 backups, encryption, immutable copies, zero-trust access, and verified recovery.
To buy VMware licenses, you’ll need to choose a subscription based on your server’s core count and your workload needs. VMware now uses a core-based, subscription model, not perpetual licenses, so your purchase includes software, updates, and support for a set term. You can buy directly from VMware or through an authorized partner, then activate your environment using a license key or entitlement file. Choosing the right package and partner upfront can save you from overspending or running into compliance issues later on.
Managed backup is important for small businesses because it protects the data they depend on to operate, grow, and serve customers. From accidental deletions to ransomware attacks, data loss happens more often than most expect. Without a reliable, expert-led backup strategy in place, the consequences can be severe, including operational downtime, compliance failures, and even permanent closure.
A private cloud is a computing setup designed for just one organization. Unlike public cloud platforms, where infrastructure is shared, a private cloud keeps the environment dedicated. No other businesses or users have access to the same physical or virtual space. It’s built either on-premises or in a third-party facility, but either way, it stays logically or physically isolated. The architecture supports cloud features like automation and scalability, but adds tighter control over security, performance, and compliance. A private cloud can be owned or operated internally or externally, as long as it’s meant for one user only. That exclusivity is exactly why more companies are turning to it, especially now, when data governance and predictable costs matter more than ever.
Cloud managed services are when a company outsources the everyday work of running its cloud environment, things like monitoring, updates, and security, to a trusted provider. In other words, it helps with the heavy lifting. A managed team keeps the systems tuned, safe, and compliant while the business focuses on growth. With standards like NIST CSF 2.0 and PCI DSS v4.0.1 tightening global expectations, managed support isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s a necessity for organizations that rely on the cloud to stay operational and secure.
Future trends in managed backup 2026 from OTAVA: compliance-first architecture, AI automation, immutable copies, and rapid restore mapped to NIST CSF 2.0.
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