SANTA CLARA, Calif. – May 15, 2024 – Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced a strategic partnership with Veeam® Software, the #1 leader by market share in data protection and ransomware recovery, to deliver advanced cyber resiliency and data protection solutions to customers. These solutions integrate Hitachi Vantara's infrastructure portfolio with Veeam's software to safeguard businesses against ransomware attacks and minimize downtime.

Click here to learn more about Hitachi Vantara's partnership with Veeam: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/partners/technology-alliance-partner/veeam

In an era of increasing ransomware attacks and data breaches, businesses face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding their critical data. According to the Veeam 2024 Data Protection Trends Report, at least 76% of organizations suffered at least one ransomware attack in the past year. These numbers, which are only expected to grow, emphasize the need for effective strategies and partnerships to combat these growing cybersecurity risks.

This partnership strengthens enterprises' cyber resiliency posture with easily deployable solutions that meet them where they are in their cloud journeys. Veeam Data Platform has seamless integrations with Hitachi Vantara's existing storage platforms, including Virtual Storage Platform One, Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) and Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP) to provide advanced cyber resiliency features such as ransomware detection, rapid recovery and immutable storage. This integration enables businesses to achieve improved recovery point objectives (RPOs) and ensure data integrity across hybrid cloud environments. Through this new collaboration, Hitachi Vantara can also offer customers and partners more tools to address data protection and cyber resiliency challenges using its seven-layer, defense-in-depth strategy while reducing the cost and complexity that is inherent when dealing with multiple vendors.

"As we continue to champion a channel-first approach, our partnership with Veeam epitomizes our commitment to empowering our partners," said Kimberly King, senior vice president of strategic partners and alliances, Hitachi Vantara. "By joining forces, we not only ensure that our partners have access to competitively priced solutions from Hitachi Vantara but also equip them with comprehensive deployment and management services to better serve their stakeholders. This expands the breadth of choice within our data protection and cyber resiliency strategy, offering customers and partners enhanced flexibility and robust backup and recovery options."

"Our partnership is focused on providing cyber resilience to our customers," said Larissa Crandall, vice president of global channel and alliances, Veeam Software. "The combination of Hitachi Vantara's infrastructure capabilities and Veeam's software expertise empowers businesses with easy-to-deploy, advanced data protection and ransomware recovery solutions that ensure the integrity and availability of their critical data assets at all times."

Through partnerships like this one, Hitachi Vantara can offer consumption models such as data protection as a service (DPaaS) to seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure and software solutions. Hitachi Vantara solutions also align with frameworks such as The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), allowing businesses to confidently safeguard their data and operations while meeting strict regulatory requirements. By taking a strategic approach to data protection, businesses can improve their operational resilience and reduce the risks of cyber attacks and data breaches.

"This collaboration comes at a crucial time for enterprises," said Steve White, program vice president for IDC's worldwide channels and alliances research. "In a landscape filled with cyber risks, this partnership not only equips businesses with essential tools to navigate the complexities of modern data protection but also reinforces trust by bringing together industry leaders to provide a reliable defense against evolving security challenges."

This strategic collaboration enhances Hitachi Vantara's data protection capabilities, which ensure 100% data availability for operational resilience and regulatory compliance. With an in-depth cyber defense strategy and a customizable storage portfolio, Hitachi Vantara modernizes data protection from edge to core, seamlessly integrating with existing solutions. Features like immutable backups and ransomware protection ensure critical data remains accessible and secure, even against sophisticated cyber threats. With decades of IT experience and a commitment to innovation, Hitachi Vantara is a trusted partner for organizations seeking to improve cybersecurity posture and safeguard continuous data availability.

To learn more about Hitachi Vantara's data protection expertise, go to https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/solutions/data-protection-cyber-resiliency .

Additional Resources

• Insights: Building an Unbreakable Data Infrastructure in the Age of AI and Hybrid Cloud
• Blog: Your Business Relies on Data – and Growing Threats are Putting that Data at Risk
• Solution Profile: Position your Organization for Scalable, Cost-Effective Backup and Recovery
• Blog: When Ransomware Hits Healthcare

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About Hitachi Vantara

Hitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the world's leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of "Digital Systems & Services" – supporting our customers' digital transformation; "Green Energy & Mobility" – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and "Connective Industries" – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.

About Veeam Software

Veeam, the #1 global market leader in data protection and ransomware recovery, is on a mission to help every organization not just bounce back from a data outage or loss but bounce forward. With Veeam, organizations achieve radical resilience through data security, data recovery, and data freedom for their hybrid cloud. The Veeam Data Platform delivers a single solution for cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments that gives IT and security leaders peace of mind that their apps and data are protected and always available. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 450,000 customers worldwide, including 74% of the Global 2000, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Radical resilience starts with Veeam. Learn more at www.veeam.com or follow Veeam on LinkedIn @veeam-software and X @veeam.

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Hitachi Vantara
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Veeam
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