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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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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.

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

Documents

January 13, 2025

Observr Ransomware Protection

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

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

kirsty callaghan

Senior Director

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