The tech world is abuzz with the latest partnership between Veeam Software and Microsoft, as they join forces to develop new AI solutions for cloud data protection. Veeam, known for its expertise in data protection and ransomware recovery, recently launched its Veeam Data Cloud, a cloud-native data protection solution built on Microsoft Azure.
This strategic partnership, announced on March 7, aims to leverage Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant and Veeam’s Data Cloud to innovate new solutions for protecting customer data. The collaboration will include joint development work to enhance Veeam’s backup and recovery products with AI capabilities, as well as integrated support for Microsoft 365 Backup Storage APIs to improve backup and restore speeds.
Additionally, the companies will engage in joint go-to-market activities to promote Veeam’s protection and recovery capabilities for Microsoft 365 and Azure customers. This includes the launch of new backup and recovery capabilities for Microsoft Azure, as well as support for on-premises customer migration to the Veeam Data Cloud hosted on Azure.
Judson Althoff, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Microsoft, emphasized the importance of data protection in the cloud era, stating, “As customers continue moving to the cloud and adopt generative AI capabilities, protecting their data remains our top priority.” The partnership between Microsoft and Veeam aims to provide customers with better and faster data protection and recovery solutions.
With the combined expertise of Veeam and Microsoft, customers can expect enhanced data protection for Microsoft 365 and Azure, with features such as secure backups, rapid recoverability, unified protection for various data types, and cost-effective storage options. This partnership marks a significant step forward in the realm of cloud data protection, offering customers peace of mind and reliable solutions for safeguarding their valuable data.