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DR Testing for Law Firms: Why 'We Have Backups' Isn't Enough

March 24, 2026
4 minutes read

The Dangerous Assumption “We have backups” might be the most dangerous phrase in law firm IT. According to the ABA’s 2023 Legal Technology Sur...

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Microsoft 365 Backup for Law Firms: What Microsoft Doesn't Protect

Tags: veeam, Veeam M365 Backup

March 17, 2026
3 minutes read

The Microsoft 365 Backup Misconception Most law firms have moved email, documents, and collaboration to Microsoft 365. And most assume Microsoft is backing up t...

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Business Continuity for Law Firms: Protecting Billable Hours and Court Deadlines

Tags: veeam, Veeam DRaaS

March 10, 2026
4 minutes read

When Systems Go Down, Billable Hours Stop Law firm economics are unforgiving. According to the Clio Legal Trends Report, the average attorney bills only 2.5 hou...

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Cybersecurity as Competitive Advantage: Why Clients Will Pay More for Secure Law Firms

Tags: cybersecurity, Veeam BaaS

March 3, 2026
5 minutes read

The Security Premium Is Real Here’s a number that should change how law firms think about IT security budgets: 37% of clients are willing to pay more for ...

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Cloud Security for Financial Services: Building a Compliant AWS Environment

Tags: AWS, AWS Modernization

February 24, 2026
3 minutes read

The Cost of Compliance as an Afterthought Financial services organizations moving to AWS often discover that retrofitting security and compliance controls costs...

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Ransomware in Financial Services: Why Traditional Backup Isn't Enough

Ransomware in Financial Services: Traditional Backup Isn't Enough

Tags: veeam, Veeam BaaS

February 17, 2026
3 minutes read

The Backup Illusion Many financial services IT leaders believe they’re protected against ransomware because they have backups. According to Sophos’ ...

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The Real Cost of a Data Breach for Financial Services Firms

Tags: Cyber Security, security, Veeam Reseller

February 10, 2026
3 minutes read

The $6 Million Question Financial services firms face data breach costs 22% higher than the global average. According to IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach ...

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PCI-DSS 4.0 Compliance in the Cloud: For Financial Services

Tags: AWS, AWS Modernization

February 3, 2026
3 minutes read

The PCI-DSS 4.0 Deadline Has Arrived Financial services firms handling payment card data just ran out of runway. As of March 31, 2025, PCI-DSS 4.0 compliance is...

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Backup vs Disaster Recovery for Medical Practices: What's the Difference?

Tags: backup

January 27, 2026
7 minutes read

Many medical practice administrators believe their organization is protected because “we have backups.” When asked about disaster recovery, they poi...

News

Opti9 Wins MSP of the Year at 2025 Wasabi Partner Awards

January 22, 2026
3 minutes read

Opti9 Named North America’s Managed Service Provider of the Year in the 2025 Wasabi Technologies Partner Network Awards Innovative vendors awarded for outstandi...

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Healthcare Ransomware Recovery: A HIPAA-Compliant Response Framework

Tags: security

January 20, 2026
6 minutes read

Healthcare remains the most targeted sector for ransomware attacks, with 238 ransomware incidents reported to the FBI in 2024 alone. The Change Healthcare attac...

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How to Build HIPAA-Compliant Infrastructure on AWS

Tags: AWS

January 13, 2026
7 minutes read

Many healthcare organizations want to move workloads to AWS but stall because they’re uncertain how to maintain HIPAA compliance in the cloud. The good ne...

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HIPAA Disaster Recovery Requirements: What Healthcare Organizations Really Need

Tags: disaster recovery

January 6, 2026
5 minutes read

What are HIPAA disaster recovery requirements? Healthcare data breaches exposed over 276 million patient records in 2024, representing more than 80% of the US p...

News

Opti9 Technologies announces the availability of Fully Funded VMware Migration + CloudOps in AWS Marketplace

Tags: news

December 1, 2025
2 minutes read

Garden City, New York – December 1, 2025 – Opti9, an AWS Premier Tier Services partner, announced today the availability of their Fully Funded VMware Migration...

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Business continuity strategy planning session with IT and business leaders reviewing disaster recovery architecture

Business Continuity Strategy: A 2026 Guide to Downtime Prevention

Tags: veeam

December 1, 2025
4 minutes read

A resilient business continuity strategy is no longer optional – it’s the difference between surviving disruption and becoming a cautionary tale. Ac...

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How Opti9's Acquisition of Aptible Creates the Complete Compliance-First Cloud Solution

November 25, 2025
5 minutes read

Opti9’s acquisition of Aptible, announced November 2025, fills a critical gap in how companies navigate cloud adoption in regulated industries. For over a...

News

Opti9 Acquires Aptible to Deliver Next-Generation Compliant Cloud Solutions

Tags: news

November 20, 2025
4 minutes read

GARDEN CITY, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Opti9 Technologies LLC (Opti9), an AWS Premier Partner and trusted North American managed cloud services provider ...

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Cloud Migration Success Stories: 3 Real AWS Migrations

Tags: AWS

November 17, 2025
11 minutes read

Searching for cloud migration success stories to validate your AWS journey? You’re making a smart move. Real-world examples prove what’s possible an...

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The 3-2-1-1-0 Backup Strategy Explained

Tags: backup

November 10, 2025
20 minutes read

Your backup system is supposed to be your safety net. It’s the insurance policy that lets you sleep at night knowing that even if disaster strikes, your b...

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6 Months After re:Inforce: Which AWS Security Updates Actually Matter for SMBs

Tags: AWS

November 3, 2025
15 minutes read

AWS re:Inforce 2025 delivered a flood of security announcements back in June. Simplified AWS WAF consoles. New Shield network posture management. Integrated Clo...

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Why Law Firms Are Ransomware's Favorite Target

Tags: backup

October 21, 2025
7 minutes read

Law firms are getting hit with ransomware at an alarming rate, and most don’t realize how exposed they actually are until it’s too late. The America...

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Cloud data backup solution for Microsoft 365 shared responsibility

Maximizing Security and Compliance in Microsoft 365: A Guide to Shared Responsibility

Tags: veeam

October 13, 2025
4 minutes read

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital work environments, Microsoft Office 365 stands as a cornerstone for over a million global companies, as highlighted by...

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AWS Cost Optimization: How to avoid "Cost Creep".

Tags: AWS

September 23, 2025
4 minutes read

Last quarter, a manufacturing client reached out with a serious AWS cost optimization challenge. Their AWS bill had grown from $22,000 to $38,000 per month over...

Case Studies

Pulse Health and LensDirect: From Hardware Headaches to Cloud Confidence

Tags: AWS

July 28, 2025
4 minutes read

LensDirect + Pulse Health Migrate to AWS Pulse Health is a U.S.-based life sciences tech company delivering cloud-based engagement tools for healthcare marketin...

News

Opti9 Technologies Achieves AWS Premier Tier Status

April 25, 2025
3 minutes read

Opti9 Technologies, a leading managed services provider specializing in cloud, security, and application modernization, recently announced that it has achieved ...

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Opti9 Named 2024 VCSP Partner of the Year in the Americas region by Veeam

April 24, 2025
2 minutes read

Ottawa, ON, Canada – April 22, 2025: Opti9 proudly announces it has been selected as the 2024 Veeam Cloud & Service Provider of the Year, Canada in th...

Case Studies

4Té: Enhancing Business Continuity with Disaster Recovery

March 24, 2025
4 minutes read

Challenge: Improving operational efficiency and meeting compliance obligations for disaster recovery 4Té is a professional design and planning firm with a stell...

Case Studies

ZIM's Move to the Cloud: Over $100,000 Saved in Capital Costs and Greater IT Efficiency

March 24, 2025
5 minutes read

Challenge: Rising server room temperatures, increasing hydro costs, and impending capital expenditures ZIM, a 25-year veteran of the software industry, develops...

Case Studies

BridgeTech Systems Expands Cloud Services to Meet Growing Demand

March 24, 2025
3 minutes read

BridgeTech Systems, a leading IT service provider in Ottawa, has been delivering comprehensive internet, network, support, and database services to corporate an...

Case Studies

Municipality of North Perth Secures Critical Data with Veeam Cloud Connect

March 24, 2025
2 minutes read

The Municipality of North Perth, located 100 km west of Toronto, oversees various municipal services, from emergency response to waste management. With a respon...

Case Studies

Enhancing Microsoft 365 Security for SRA with Opti9

March 24, 2025
3 minutes read

Strengthening Microsoft 365 Security for Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association (SRA) with Opti9 (Formerly HostedBizz) The Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association (SRA),...

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Gastops Secures Critical Data with Opti9's Advanced Disaster Recovery Solution

March 24, 2025
3 minutes read

Gastops, a leader in advanced equipment sensing and analysis products for industries like marine, aviation, oil & gas, power generation, and military applic...

Case Studies

Royal LePage Boosts IT Resilience with Opti9's Managed Cloud & Disaster Recovery

March 24, 2025
3 minutes read

Royal LePage Performance and Team Realty, operating over 20 sales offices and supporting more than 1,200 real estate agents and 80 staff in the National Capital...

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How Grapevine Strengthened IT Resilience with Opti9

March 24, 2025
2 minutes read

About Grapevine: Enhancing Employee Feedback & Evaluations Grapevine specializes in employee evaluations, 360-degree feedback, team assessments, performance...

Case Studies

How EOHU Improved Disaster Recovery with Veeam DRaaS

Tags: achieving faster backups, and full compliance with Canadian data laws. Learn how., Healthcare, ransomware protection, The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) enhanced disaster recovery with Veeam DRaaS

March 24, 2025
2 minutes read

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of over 200,000 residents across 15 municipalities in a 5,000-square...

Case Studies

SUNY Health Sciences Center: Disaster Recovery & IT Resiliency

Tags: Healthcare

March 7, 2025
4 minutes read

Business Challenge As a growing number of healthcare facilities adopt transformative digital technologies and strategies, Opti9 provides comprehensive Disaster ...

Case Studies

Sonifi: Better Data Management

March 7, 2025
7 minutes read

Overview It goes without saying – data is critical for providing organizations with important insights that can help them deliver better customer experiences an...

Case Studies

Travel and Transport: A Rewarding Relationship

March 7, 2025
2 minutes read

Business Challenge Moving datacenters is never an easy task, especially when it coincides with a major technology refresh requiring steep capital expenses and p...

Case Studies

Long Island Plastic Surgery Group: Cloud Storage & Disaster Recovery

March 7, 2025
2 minutes read

Business Challenge LIPSG is a private practice with 20 providers. It maintains a large volume of secure patient records that must meet mandated HIPAA regulation...

Case Studies

The Maids: Disaster Recovery

March 7, 2025
2 minutes read

Business Challenge With an IT staff serving more than 160 franchise owners in over 90 major U.S. and Canadian cities, The Maids generates a vast store of vital ...

Case Studies

SecureCare: Launching a Client Portal

March 7, 2025
3 minutes read

Business Challenge Previously, SecureCare utilized a SaaS platform managed by a third-party provider to store all information received from its clients. In doin...

Case Studies

Symmetry Lending: Born in the Cloud

March 7, 2025
1 minutes read

Background Symmetry Lending is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) founded in partnership and collaboration with credit unions across the country. We are...

Case Studies

PMG: AWS CloudFormation

March 6, 2025
4 minutes read

Overview Opti9 created a SPA (Software Platform as Service) that utilized AWS services including CloudFormation, RDS, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, Lambda, and C...

Case Studies

HealthCare Partners: Colocations and Cloud Solutions

March 6, 2025
3 minutes read

Business Overview With a large volume of remote users connecting to their platforms from all over the world, HCPIPA required a cost-effective and secure colocat...

Case Studies

Gavilon: Migration to AWS

March 6, 2025
2 minutes read

Business Challenge Opti9 was contracted by the CEO in August of 2019 to assess Gavilon’s entire IT organization. Opti9 is known for their advisory capabilities ...

Case Studies

SecureCare: Unlocking Healthcare Excellence with Opti9’s AWS Proficiency

March 6, 2025
3 minutes read

Overview Founded in 1994, a group of Nebraska doctors created SecureCare as the standard for conservative care network management services. One of SecureCare’s ...

Case Studies

Nelnet: An Intelligent Application

March 6, 2025
2 minutes read

Business Challenge As the world’s largest processor of student loans, Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS) needed to manage a deep and disparate store of customer da...

Case Studies

Davis Wright Tremaine: Disaster Recovery

March 6, 2025
4 minutes read

Business Challenge Disaster Recovery (DR) programs are mission-critical for every company to have in place, but especially for companies in highly regulated ind...

Case Studies

Sonifi: Elevating Hospitality Experiences with Opti9s AWS DevOps Mastery

Tags: Healthcare

March 6, 2025
4 minutes read

Overview For over 40 years, SONIFI Solutions, Inc. has been the leading provider of streaming and internet services within the healthcare and hospitality indust...

Case Studies

Agave Pay: Shaping the Future of Financial Payment Processing

March 6, 2025
3 minutes read

Overview Founded in 1999, Agave is a leader in creating seamless payment experiences that online and retail businesses can effortlessly integrate into their pay...

Case Studies

AKA NEW MEDIA: Migration to AWS

March 6, 2025
3 minutes read

Overview AKA New Media is an award-winning interactive agency focused on creating digital solutions that foster positive social impact. Driven by a team of tale...

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Securing Microsoft 365 in the Age of Ransomware

Tags: Microsoft 365

February 4, 2025
3 minutes read

In recent years, digital tools and cloud-based platforms have become the backbone of modern business operations. Securing sensitive data and maintaining the int...

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Opti9 Veeam Overview

January 13, 2025

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M365 Cloud Backup

January 13, 2025

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AWS Cloud Backup

January 13, 2025

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AWS Cloud Journey

January 13, 2025

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AWS Acceleration

January 13, 2025

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AWS Modernization

January 13, 2025

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AWS Disaster Recovery

January 13, 2025

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AWS OLA Assessments

Tags: AWS

January 13, 2025

News

Opti9 and Backblaze Partner to Enable Expansion into Canadian Market

January 13, 2025
2 minutes read

Opti9’s partnership with Backblaze has reached an important new milestone: the launch of the Canada East (CA East) data region. By leveraging Opti9’s expertise ...

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Disaster Recovery Services

December 11, 2024

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Backblaze Teams Up with Opti9 to Expand with New Canadian Data Region

Tags: Backblaze

September 11, 2024
3 minutes read

Opti9 Partners with Backblaze to Bring High-Performance Cloud Storage to North America We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Backblaze—bringing the...

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Elevate your MSP Offering

Tags: MSP

April 22, 2024
3 minutes read

In the dynamic landscape of technology, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serve as vital pillars, empowering small and medium businesses to thrive. Despite the c...

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Unlocking Efficiency with Centralized Management for Veeam

Tags: veeam

April 10, 2024
6 minutes read

When it comes to data management and disaster recovery, organizations continually seek innovative solutions to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and bo...

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The Power of Zero Trust

April 8, 2024
3 minutes read

As we know, in the crazy world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. With threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, traditional security m...

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Key Insights from the 2024 Veeam Data Protection Report

Tags: veeam

February 12, 2024
3 minutes read

In Veeam’s most recent survey, 1,200 IT leaders and implementers shed light on the evolving challenges and strategies in the data protection landscape. As we st...

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Keeping Client Data Safe

January 29, 2024
3 minutes read

Data Privacy Week 2024 Last week was Data Privacy Week 2024, and the importance of protecting personal data has never been more important. All of our actions to...

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Tape or Cloud Backup? A Quick Guide

Tags: backup

December 12, 2023
3 minutes read

In the dynamic landscape of data backup solutions, businesses often grapple with the decision of whether to opt for traditional tape backups or embrace the mode...

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4 Best Practices to Guarantee Successful AWS Migration

Tags: AWS

September 17, 2023
4 minutes read

Successful AWS migration takes more than simply choosing to migrate. It’s a journey, and you need to be confident in your choice to upend your existing on-premi...

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10 Cloud Security Best Practices to Memorize

Tags: AWS

September 17, 2023
8 minutes read

One thing the IT security community should be recognized for is its willingness to share information and solutions. If you’re moving to the cloud — or intereste...

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Why Companies Are Migrating To AWS With a Trusted Partner

Tags: AWS

September 6, 2023
5 minutes read

If you’re reading this article, you’re likely already considering an AWS migration for your company. You already have a handle on some of the perks migrating to...

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Migrating to the Cloud – How to Guarantee CFO Buy-In

August 28, 2023
5 minutes read

If you’re keeping up with industry trends, you know the cloud is the future (and the now) of business data. 90% of companies are already on the cloud, and navig...

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Avoid Dangerous Cloud Migration Mistakes with these 4 Tips

August 28, 2023
5 minutes read

Unstructured data is the efficiency elephant in the room for most businesses. In fact, 95% of businesses need to manage unstructured data. Until you get a hold ...

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4 Advantages of Cloud Migration for Industrial IoT

Tags: cloud

July 17, 2023
4 minutes read

Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) is revolutionizing the world of manufacturing. By connecting machines, plants, assets, and production lines to the cloud, bu...

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Guide to Cyberattack Risk: Mitigation and Response

Tags: Cyber Security

July 8, 2023
7 minutes read

Ransomware and cyberattacks are on the rise, and that’s a deeply concerning thought for technology leaders. Considering what a breach could cost, and how long i...

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5 Advantages of the Hybrid Cloud for Financial Services

Tags: Finance

April 12, 2023
9 minutes read

Financial institutions, banks, accounting firms, credit unions, and hedge funds may struggle to stay compliant and protect themselves from the rising frequency ...

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3 Reasons Healthcare Teams Are Racing Toward a Hybrid Cloud Model

Tags: Healthcare

March 2, 2023
4 minutes read

Accessing essential healthcare information is of the utmost importance during a data breach, ransomware attack, and especially a natural disaster. These disaste...

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Why Government Agencies are Flocking to Cloud Migration

February 28, 2023
3 minutes read

There’s not an organization in today’s world that isn’t making strides toward security and innovation by embracing technology, government organizations included...

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How the Threat of Ransomware Impacts YOUR Industry

February 22, 2023
12 minutes read

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data and demands a ransom be paid in order to decrypt it. These attacks have become increasingly common in recent ...

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Application Modernization Fit for 2023

January 21, 2023
4 minutes read

Application modernization or legacy modernization is the method of updating more aged software for newer computing approaches: newer languages, frameworks, and ...

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Co-Location: Is it Right for your Business?

Tags: cloud

November 11, 2022
5 minutes read

Finding a data storage solution that meets the needs of businesses has become increasingly difficult. In-house servers and network gear can quickly become outda...

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Benefits of the Hybrid Cloud

Tags: cloud

September 28, 2022
2 minutes read

The shift towards cloud-based systems shows no signs of stopping. The public cloud offers clear benefits to businesses and its economies of scale lead to signif...

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Achieving Regulatory Compliance in a Cloud Environment

Tags: Finance

September 28, 2022
3 minutes read

Organizations of all sizes are moving to the cloud to maximize on its cost benefits, flexibility, and scalability. But adopting a cloud strategy can also bring ...

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6 Considerations for Migrating SQL Server Databases to AWS

July 28, 2022
10 minutes read

When it comes to moving SQL Server databases to the cloud — the AWS cloud in particular, makes the decision to do so is the easy part. After all, the benefits o...

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Backing up Microsoft Teams? You may want to read this

Tags: backup, M365

July 15, 2022
5 minutes read

Although backup isn’t a new technology, it can be tricky to backup data that lies within applications with complicated, interconnected ecosystems. (Microsoft, w...

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The Importance of Application Groups For Zerto Disaster Recovery

Tags: disaster recovery

June 30, 2022
4 minutes read

The Zerto Virtual Replication Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) software platform offers an array of convenient integrated features, including the function...

News

Opti9 - HostedBizz Merger Announcement

May 26, 2022
3 minutes read

Hybrid cloud provider Opti9 announces a merger with HostedBizz to expand its North American footprint into the Canadian market. GARDEN CITY, NY USA, MAY 26, 202...

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10 Key Elements of a Disaster Recovery Plan

Tags: disaster recovery

April 28, 2022
8 minutes read

Disasters, whether they be natural or man-made, come in all shapes and sizes. And while it may be impossible to predict if/when one will attack your business, y...

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The Importance of Application Modernization

Tags: cloud

April 22, 2022
5 minutes read

The use of the cloud has opened doors to a plethora of possibilities for businesses of all sizes. Whether you own a small business that leverages the cloud’s ca...

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The Basics: Disaster Recovery Planning

Tags: disaster recovery

August 10, 2021
3 minutes read

The Essential Steps Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) can be a daunting task. The varying needs of stakeholders. The multiple teams to consult with. The t...

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5 Steps for a Successful App Modernization and Cloud Migration Project

Tags: AWS

June 16, 2021
7 minutes read

Your App Modernization and Cloud Migration To-Do List Accelerate innovation. Optimize performance. Reduce infrastructure costs. Leverage scalability. Improve cu...

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Top 5 Benefits of Outsourcing to a Cloud Provider

May 17, 2021
5 minutes read

Protecting your company’s data is often a small percentage of the roles and responsibilities of an IT Manager or CIO. Throughout your day-to-day work scope, you...

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Business Continuity Vs. Disaster Recovery

Tags: disaster recovery

April 28, 2021
4 minutes read

Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) are two important practices that every organization, regardless of size, should prepare for. The two concept...

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5 Benefits of using a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)

Tags: Cyber Security

November 30, 2020
4 minutes read

Among business uncertainty and adapting to new precautions to keep their staff safe, organizations have been overwhelmed with potential security threats. It see...

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Harnessing the Benefits of Hybrid Cloud Computing

Tags: cloud

September 28, 2020
4 minutes read

Cloud computing has moved beyond the hype stage that comes with technological innovation and into the status of an indispensable business capability. The evolut...

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Create the Right Cybersecurity Solution for Your Remote Workforce

May 28, 2020
3 minutes read

Many corporations struggle with the sudden changes stemming from COVID-19 shutdowns. Employees and company data rapidly moved from the office to remote and home...

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What is Object Storage? Object Storage Explained

Tags: Object Storage

May 21, 2020
4 minutes read

First Published: May 21 2020 Updated: March 3, 2025 As organizations consume increasing amounts of data, finding efficient and cost-effective storage solutions ...

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Four Easy Steps to Boost Cloud Sales

Tags: MSP

March 9, 2020
7 minutes read

First published: March 9, 2020 Updated: February 5, 2025 We all know how the cloud computing industry has revolutionized the way businesses operate, offering un...

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These 5 Indicators Show Your Business Is Ready to Move to the Cloud

July 25, 2019
3 minutes read

As the buzzwords of modernization and digital transformation are being used more in conversations, you probably know it’s time to make a move to the cloud if yo...

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March 24, 2026

DR Testing for Law Firms: Why ‘We Have Backups’ Isn’t Enough

The Dangerous Assumption “We have backups” might be the most dangerous phrase in law firm IT. According to the ABA’s...Read More

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

March 17, 2026

Microsoft 365 Backup for Law Firms: What Microsoft Doesn’t Protect

The Microsoft 365 Backup Misconception Most law firms have moved email, documents, and collaboration to Microsoft 365. And most assume...Read More

veeam, Veeam M365 Backup

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

March 10, 2026

Business Continuity for Law Firms: Protecting Billable Hours and Court Deadlines

When Systems Go Down, Billable Hours Stop Law firm economics are unforgiving. According to the Clio Legal Trends Report, the...Read More

veeam, Veeam DRaaS

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

March 3, 2026

Cybersecurity as Competitive Advantage: Why Clients Will Pay More for Secure Law Firms

The Security Premium Is Real Here’s a number that should change how law firms think about IT security budgets: 37%...Read More

cybersecurity, Veeam BaaS

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

February 24, 2026

Cloud Security for Financial Services: Building a Compliant AWS Environment

The Cost of Compliance as an Afterthought Financial services organizations moving to AWS often discover that retrofitting security and compliance...Read More

AWS, AWS Modernization

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

February 17, 2026

Ransomware in Financial Services: Traditional Backup Isn’t Enough

The Backup Illusion Many financial services IT leaders believe they’re protected against ransomware because they have backups. According to Sophos’...Read More

veeam, Veeam BaaS

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

February 10, 2026

The Real Cost of a Data Breach for Financial Services Firms

The $6 Million Question Financial services firms face data breach costs 22% higher than the global average. According to IBM’s...Read More

Cyber Security, security

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

February 3, 2026

PCI-DSS 4.0 Compliance in the Cloud: For Financial Services

The PCI-DSS 4.0 Deadline Has Arrived Financial services firms handling payment card data just ran out of runway. As of...Read More

AWS, AWS Modernization

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

January 27, 2026

Backup vs Disaster Recovery for Medical Practices: What’s the Difference?

Many medical practice administrators believe their organization is protected because “we have backups.” When asked about disaster recovery, they point...Read More

backup

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

News

January 22, 2026

Opti9 Wins MSP of the Year at 2025 Wasabi Partner Awards

Opti9 Named North America’s Managed Service Provider of the Year in the 2025 Wasabi Technologies Partner Network Awards Innovative vendors...Read More

Shannon Peck

Senior Director

Blog

January 20, 2026

Healthcare Ransomware Recovery: A HIPAA-Compliant Response Framework

Healthcare remains the most targeted sector for ransomware attacks, with 238 ransomware incidents reported to the FBI in 2024 alone....Read More

security

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

January 13, 2026

How to Build HIPAA-Compliant Infrastructure on AWS

Many healthcare organizations want to move workloads to AWS but stall because they’re uncertain how to maintain HIPAA compliance in...Read More

AWS

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

January 6, 2026

HIPAA Disaster Recovery Requirements: What Healthcare Organizations Really Need

What are HIPAA disaster recovery requirements? Healthcare data breaches exposed over 276 million patient records in 2024, representing more than...Read More

disaster recovery

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

News

December 1, 2025

Opti9 Technologies announces the availability of Fully Funded VMware Migration + CloudOps in AWS Marketplace

Garden City, New York – December 1, 2025 – Opti9, an AWS Premier Tier Services partner, announced today the availability of their Fully...Read More

news

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

December 1, 2025

Business Continuity Strategy: A 2026 Guide to Downtime Prevention

A resilient business continuity strategy is no longer optional – it’s the difference between surviving disruption and becoming a cautionary...Read More

veeam

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

November 25, 2025

How Opti9’s Acquisition of Aptible Creates the Complete Compliance-First Cloud Solution

Opti9’s acquisition of Aptible, announced November 2025, fills a critical gap in how companies navigate cloud adoption in regulated industries....Read More

Shannon Peck

Senior Director

News

November 20, 2025

Opti9 Acquires Aptible to Deliver Next-Generation Compliant Cloud Solutions

GARDEN CITY, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Opti9 Technologies LLC (Opti9), an AWS Premier Partner and trusted North American managed cloud services provider for...Read More

news

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

November 17, 2025

Cloud Migration Success Stories: 3 Real AWS Migrations

Searching for cloud migration success stories to validate your AWS journey? You’re making a smart move. Real-world examples prove what’s...Read More

AWS

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

November 10, 2025

The 3-2-1-1-0 Backup Strategy Explained

Your backup system is supposed to be your safety net. It’s the insurance policy that lets you sleep at night...Read More

backup

Shannon Peck

Senior Director

Blog

November 3, 2025

6 Months After re:Inforce: Which AWS Security Updates Actually Matter for SMBs

AWS re:Inforce 2025 delivered a flood of security announcements back in June. Simplified AWS WAF consoles. New Shield network posture...Read More

AWS

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

October 21, 2025

Why Law Firms Are Ransomware’s Favorite Target

Law firms are getting hit with ransomware at an alarming rate, and most don’t realize how exposed they actually are...Read More

backup

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

October 13, 2025

Maximizing Security and Compliance in Microsoft 365: A Guide to Shared Responsibility

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital work environments, Microsoft Office 365 stands as a cornerstone for over a million global...Read More

veeam

Shannon Peck

Senior Director

Blog

September 23, 2025

AWS Cost Optimization: How to avoid “Cost Creep”.

Last quarter, a manufacturing client reached out with a serious AWS cost optimization challenge. Their AWS bill had grown from...Read More

AWS

Shannon Peck

Senior Director

Case Studies

July 28, 2025

Pulse Health and LensDirect: From Hardware Headaches to Cloud Confidence

LensDirect + Pulse Health Migrate to AWS Pulse Health is a U.S.-based life sciences tech company delivering cloud-based engagement tools...Read More

AWS

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

News

April 25, 2025

Opti9 Technologies Achieves AWS Premier Tier Status

Opti9 Technologies, a leading managed services provider specializing in cloud, security, and application modernization, recently announced that it has achieved...Read More

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

News

April 24, 2025

Opti9 Named 2024 VCSP Partner of the Year in the Americas region by Veeam

Ottawa, ON, Canada – April 22, 2025: Opti9 proudly announces it has been selected as the 2024 Veeam Cloud &...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 24, 2025

4Té: Enhancing Business Continuity with Disaster Recovery

Challenge: Improving operational efficiency and meeting compliance obligations for disaster recovery 4Té is a professional design and planning firm with...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 24, 2025

ZIM’s Move to the Cloud: Over $100,000 Saved in Capital Costs and Greater IT Efficiency

Challenge: Rising server room temperatures, increasing hydro costs, and impending capital expenditures ZIM, a 25-year veteran of the software industry,...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 24, 2025

BridgeTech Systems Expands Cloud Services to Meet Growing Demand

BridgeTech Systems, a leading IT service provider in Ottawa, has been delivering comprehensive internet, network, support, and database services to...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 24, 2025

Municipality of North Perth Secures Critical Data with Veeam Cloud Connect

The Municipality of North Perth, located 100 km west of Toronto, oversees various municipal services, from emergency response to waste...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 24, 2025

Enhancing Microsoft 365 Security for SRA with Opti9

Strengthening Microsoft 365 Security for Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association (SRA) with Opti9 (Formerly HostedBizz) The Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association (SRA), which supports...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 24, 2025

Gastops Secures Critical Data with Opti9’s Advanced Disaster Recovery Solution

Gastops, a leader in advanced equipment sensing and analysis products for industries like marine, aviation, oil & gas, power generation,...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 24, 2025

Royal LePage Boosts IT Resilience with Opti9’s Managed Cloud & Disaster Recovery

Royal LePage Performance and Team Realty, operating over 20 sales offices and supporting more than 1,200 real estate agents and...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 24, 2025

How Grapevine Strengthened IT Resilience with Opti9

About Grapevine: Enhancing Employee Feedback & Evaluations Grapevine specializes in employee evaluations, 360-degree feedback, team assessments, performance reviews, and engagement...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 24, 2025

How EOHU Improved Disaster Recovery with Veeam DRaaS

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of over 200,000 residents across 15...Read More

achieving faster backups, and full compliance with Canadian data laws. Learn how.

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 7, 2025

SUNY Health Sciences Center: Disaster Recovery & IT Resiliency

Business Challenge As a growing number of healthcare facilities adopt transformative digital technologies and strategies, Opti9 provides comprehensive Disaster Recovery...Read More

Healthcare

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 7, 2025

Sonifi: Better Data Management

Overview It goes without saying – data is critical for providing organizations with important insights that can help them deliver...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 7, 2025

Travel and Transport: A Rewarding Relationship

Business Challenge Moving datacenters is never an easy task, especially when it coincides with a major technology refresh requiring steep...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 7, 2025

Long Island Plastic Surgery Group: Cloud Storage & Disaster Recovery

Business Challenge LIPSG is a private practice with 20 providers. It maintains a large volume of secure patient records that...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 7, 2025

The Maids: Disaster Recovery

Business Challenge With an IT staff serving more than 160 franchise owners in over 90 major U.S. and Canadian cities,...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 7, 2025

SecureCare: Launching a Client Portal

Business Challenge Previously, SecureCare utilized a SaaS platform managed by a third-party provider to store all information received from its...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 7, 2025

Symmetry Lending: Born in the Cloud

Background Symmetry Lending is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) founded in partnership and collaboration with credit unions across the...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 6, 2025

PMG: AWS CloudFormation

Overview Opti9 created a SPA (Software Platform as Service) that utilized AWS services including CloudFormation, RDS, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway,...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 6, 2025

HealthCare Partners: Colocations and Cloud Solutions

Business Overview With a large volume of remote users connecting to their platforms from all over the world, HCPIPA required...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 6, 2025

Gavilon: Migration to AWS

Business Challenge Opti9 was contracted by the CEO in August of 2019 to assess Gavilon’s entire IT organization. Opti9 is...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 6, 2025

SecureCare: Unlocking Healthcare Excellence with Opti9’s AWS Proficiency

Overview Founded in 1994, a group of Nebraska doctors created SecureCare as the standard for conservative care network management services....Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 6, 2025

Nelnet: An Intelligent Application

Business Challenge As the world’s largest processor of student loans, Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS) needed to manage a deep and...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 6, 2025

Davis Wright Tremaine: Disaster Recovery

Business Challenge Disaster Recovery (DR) programs are mission-critical for every company to have in place, but especially for companies in...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 6, 2025

Sonifi: Elevating Hospitality Experiences with Opti9s AWS DevOps Mastery

Overview For over 40 years, SONIFI Solutions, Inc. has been the leading provider of streaming and internet services within the...Read More

Healthcare

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 6, 2025

Agave Pay: Shaping the Future of Financial Payment Processing

Overview Founded in 1999, Agave is a leader in creating seamless payment experiences that online and retail businesses can effortlessly integrate into their payment workflows and applications. Some...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Case Studies

March 6, 2025

AKA NEW MEDIA: Migration to AWS

Overview AKA New Media is an award-winning interactive agency focused on creating digital solutions that foster positive social impact. Driven...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

February 4, 2025

Securing Microsoft 365 in the Age of Ransomware

In recent years, digital tools and cloud-based platforms have become the backbone of modern business operations. Securing sensitive data and...Read More

Microsoft 365

Shannon Peck

Senior Director

Documents

January 13, 2025

Opti9 Veeam Overview

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Documents

January 13, 2025

M365 Cloud Backup

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Documents

January 13, 2025

AWS Cloud Backup

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Documents

January 13, 2025

AWS Cloud Journey

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Documents

January 13, 2025

AWS Acceleration

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Documents

January 13, 2025

AWS Modernization

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Documents

January 13, 2025

AWS Disaster Recovery

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Documents

January 13, 2025

AWS OLA Assessments

AWS

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

News

January 13, 2025

Opti9 and Backblaze Partner to Enable Expansion into Canadian Market

Opti9’s partnership with Backblaze has reached an important new milestone: the launch of the Canada East (CA East) data region....Read More

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Documents

December 11, 2024

Disaster Recovery Services

Mark Mazza

Senior Director

Blog

September 11, 2024

Backblaze Teams Up with Opti9 to Expand with New Canadian Data Region

Opti9 Partners with Backblaze to Bring High-Performance Cloud Storage to North America We’re excited to announce our new partnership with...Read More

Backblaze

briankiel

Senior Director

Blog

April 22, 2024

Elevate your MSP Offering

In the dynamic landscape of technology, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serve as vital pillars, empowering small and medium businesses to...Read More

MSP

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

April 10, 2024

Unlocking Efficiency with Centralized Management for Veeam

When it comes to data management and disaster recovery, organizations continually seek innovative solutions to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and...Read More

veeam

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

April 8, 2024

The Power of Zero Trust

As we know, in the crazy world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. With threats becoming increasingly...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

February 12, 2024

Key Insights from the 2024 Veeam Data Protection Report

In Veeam’s most recent survey, 1,200 IT leaders and implementers shed light on the evolving challenges and strategies in the...Read More

veeam

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

January 29, 2024

Keeping Client Data Safe

Data Privacy Week 2024 Last week was Data Privacy Week 2024, and the importance of protecting personal data has never been more...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

December 12, 2023

Tape or Cloud Backup? A Quick Guide

In the dynamic landscape of data backup solutions, businesses often grapple with the decision of whether to opt for traditional...Read More

backup

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

September 17, 2023

4 Best Practices to Guarantee Successful AWS Migration

Successful AWS migration takes more than simply choosing to migrate. It’s a journey, and you need to be confident in...Read More

AWS

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

September 17, 2023

10 Cloud Security Best Practices to Memorize

One thing the IT security community should be recognized for is its willingness to share information and solutions. If you’re moving...Read More

AWS

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

September 6, 2023

Why Companies Are Migrating To AWS With a Trusted Partner

If you’re reading this article, you’re likely already considering an AWS migration for your company. You already have a handle...Read More

AWS

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

August 28, 2023

Migrating to the Cloud – How to Guarantee CFO Buy-In

If you’re keeping up with industry trends, you know the cloud is the future (and the now) of business data. 90%...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

August 28, 2023

Avoid Dangerous Cloud Migration Mistakes with these 4 Tips

Unstructured data is the efficiency elephant in the room for most businesses. In fact, 95% of businesses need to manage unstructured...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

July 17, 2023

4 Advantages of Cloud Migration for Industrial IoT

Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) is revolutionizing the world of manufacturing. By connecting machines, plants, assets, and production lines to...Read More

cloud

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

July 8, 2023

Guide to Cyberattack Risk: Mitigation and Response

Ransomware and cyberattacks are on the rise, and that’s a deeply concerning thought for technology leaders. Considering what a breach...Read More

Cyber Security

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

April 12, 2023

5 Advantages of the Hybrid Cloud for Financial Services

Financial institutions, banks, accounting firms, credit unions, and hedge funds may struggle to stay compliant and protect themselves from the...Read More

Finance

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

March 2, 2023

3 Reasons Healthcare Teams Are Racing Toward a Hybrid Cloud Model

Accessing essential healthcare information is of the utmost importance during a data breach, ransomware attack, and especially a natural disaster....Read More

Healthcare

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

February 28, 2023

Why Government Agencies are Flocking to Cloud Migration

There’s not an organization in today’s world that isn’t making strides toward security and innovation by embracing technology, government organizations included....Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

February 22, 2023

How the Threat of Ransomware Impacts YOUR Industry

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data and demands a ransom be paid in order to decrypt it....Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

January 21, 2023

Application Modernization Fit for 2023

Application modernization or legacy modernization is the method of updating more aged software for newer computing approaches: newer languages, frameworks,...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

November 11, 2022

Co-Location: Is it Right for your Business?

Finding a data storage solution that meets the needs of businesses has become increasingly difficult. In-house servers and network gear...Read More

cloud

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

September 28, 2022

Benefits of the Hybrid Cloud

The shift towards cloud-based systems shows no signs of stopping. The public cloud offers clear benefits to businesses and its...Read More

cloud

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

September 28, 2022

Achieving Regulatory Compliance in a Cloud Environment

Organizations of all sizes are moving to the cloud to maximize on its cost benefits, flexibility, and scalability. But adopting...Read More

Finance

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

July 28, 2022

6 Considerations for Migrating SQL Server Databases to AWS

When it comes to moving SQL Server databases to the cloud — the AWS cloud in particular, makes the decision to...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

July 15, 2022

Backing up Microsoft Teams? You may want to read this

Although backup isn’t a new technology, it can be tricky to backup data that lies within applications with complicated, interconnected...Read More

backup, M365

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

June 30, 2022

The Importance of Application Groups For Zerto Disaster Recovery

The Zerto Virtual Replication Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) software platform offers an array of convenient integrated features, including the functionality of organizing servers...Read More

disaster recovery

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

News

May 26, 2022

Opti9 – HostedBizz Merger Announcement

Hybrid cloud provider Opti9 announces a merger with HostedBizz to expand its North American footprint into the Canadian market. GARDEN...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

April 28, 2022

10 Key Elements of a Disaster Recovery Plan

Disasters, whether they be natural or man-made, come in all shapes and sizes. And while it may be impossible to...Read More

disaster recovery

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

April 22, 2022

The Importance of Application Modernization

The use of the cloud has opened doors to a plethora of possibilities for businesses of all sizes. Whether you...Read More

cloud

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

August 10, 2021

The Basics: Disaster Recovery Planning

The Essential Steps Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) can be a daunting task. The varying needs of stakeholders. The...Read More

disaster recovery

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

June 16, 2021

5 Steps for a Successful App Modernization and Cloud Migration Project

Your App Modernization and Cloud Migration To-Do List Accelerate innovation. Optimize performance. Reduce infrastructure costs. Leverage scalability. Improve customer experiences....Read More

AWS

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

May 17, 2021

Top 5 Benefits of Outsourcing to a Cloud Provider

Protecting your company’s data is often a small percentage of the roles and responsibilities of an IT Manager or CIO....Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

April 28, 2021

Business Continuity Vs. Disaster Recovery

Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) are two important practices that every organization, regardless of size, should prepare for. The two concepts...Read More

disaster recovery

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

November 30, 2020

5 Benefits of using a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)

Among business uncertainty and adapting to new precautions to keep their staff safe, organizations have been overwhelmed with potential security...Read More

Cyber Security

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

September 28, 2020

Harnessing the Benefits of Hybrid Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has moved beyond the hype stage that comes with technological innovation and into the status of an indispensable...Read More

cloud

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

May 28, 2020

Create the Right Cybersecurity Solution for Your Remote Workforce

Many corporations struggle with the sudden changes stemming from COVID-19 shutdowns. Employees and company data rapidly moved from the office...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

May 21, 2020

What is Object Storage? Object Storage Explained

First Published: May 21 2020 Updated: March 3, 2025 As organizations consume increasing amounts of data, finding efficient and cost-effective...Read More

Object Storage

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

March 9, 2020

Four Easy Steps to Boost Cloud Sales

First published: March 9, 2020 Updated: February 5, 2025 We all know how the cloud computing industry has revolutionized the...Read More

MSP

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

Blog

July 25, 2019

These 5 Indicators Show Your Business Is Ready to Move to the Cloud

As the buzzwords of modernization and digital transformation are being used more in conversations, you probably know it’s time to make a move to...Read More

Dmitry Bilchenko

Senior Director

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