Healthcare IT Provider Expands Veeam Storage with Ransomware-Proof NAS

Organization

A leading healthcare IT provider that delivers comprehensive data management and technological services to US healthcare organizations. They manage the health records of thousands of patients, facilitating seamless access, storage, and retrieval of critical medical data for healthcare providers nationwide.

Industry

Healthcare and Information Technology

Challenges

The healthcare IT company needed to upgrade their backup repository to support their growing backup data volumes. Their existing backup infrastructure was running out of storage capacity due to increasing demands for data retention and compliance.

The primary challenge was finding a ransomware-proof on-premises storage solution that was purpose-built for Veeam, offering security, scalability and a good return on investments (ROI). They also required integrated ransomware protection to secure sensitive patient information against growing cyber threats. In addition to security, faster read/write speeds were critical for quicker backup and restore operations, ensuring minimal downtime. Finally, this setup needed to be in a  cost-effective solution that would provide long-term value without breaking their budget.

“We urgently needed to upgrade our backup repository due to growing data volumes and compliance demands. Finding a ransomware-proof, Veeam-compatible solution with fast read/write speeds and integrated protection was essential for securing patient information while staying within budget.” – Lindsay Johnson, IT administrator of the healthcare IT company.

Solution

To address these concerns, the customer chose the StoneFly Super Scale Out (SSO) NAS appliance as their preferred backup solution for Veeam environments. During their search, StoneFly’s name emerged as a Veeam Ready partner, which was pivotal in their decision. Our experts demonstrated the Veeam-aware Air-Gapped Vault®, showcasing how user-defined policies allowed for the automated attachment and detachment of backup repositories during read/write jobs directly from Veeam. They also witnessed the multi-layered security features, as these air-gapped volumes were immutable, further protecting against ransomware and ensuring data integrity.

The StoneFly NAS appliance offered scalability to accommodate growing demands, allowing the addition of expansion units for storage or more nodes for increased performance and capacity.

Additionally, it supports tiered storage using NVMe SSDs, SAS, and cloud integration, providing integrated hot, cold, and archive tier storage in one box. Lastly, the StoneFly NAS delivered the best per TB price in the market, enabling them to build a solution that met their performance and capacity needs without exceeding their budget.

“Initially, we just needed to expand our storage for Veeam, but the StoneFly NAS appliance turned out to be a complete turnkey solution. With its Veeam-aware Air-Gapped Vault and immutable backups, we gained ransomware protection and scalability—all while staying within budget. It upgraded our entire backup setup.” – said Lindsay.

Results

• Multi-Tiered Ransomware Protection: The integration of Air-Gapped Vaults and Immutable backups significantly bolstered protection against ransomware threats. These features ensured that backups remained unaltered and accessible only through secure protocols, safeguarding the integrity of critical patient data and providing peace of mind against data breaches.
• Efficient Backup Management: The automated processes for backup and recovery streamlined operations, reducing the need for manual intervention. This efficiency allowed the IT team to redirect their focus toward more strategic initiatives, enhancing overall productivity and optimizing resource allocation.
• Compliance and Data Integrity: With built-in immutability and enhanced security features, the StoneFly NAS appliance ensured that the company could easily meet regulatory compliance standards. This capability helped protect sensitive patient information, maintaining the integrity of health records and minimizing the risk of non-compliance penalties.
• Seamless Integration: The StoneFly NAS appliance integrated effortlessly with the existing Veeam infrastructure, facilitating fast and efficient backup and restore operations. This seamless integration minimized disruptions during implementation and enabled the organization to maximize the value of their current systems without extensive reconfiguration.
• Scalability: The scalable architecture of the StoneFly NAS enable the company to efficiently accommodate increased data loads as their operations expanded. The flexibility to add expansion units for additional storage or nodes for increased performance and capacity, without forklift upgrades, ensured that backup operations remained robust and responsive, even as data demands grew.

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