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May 8th, 2012
Leading UK Charity Fusion Housing Implements Securstore Cloud Backup across its Organisation
London, UK – Fusion Housing, a respected housing support charity, has today chosen Securstore, a market leader in enterprise Cloud Backup, to protect its mission-critical data across multiple sites. Fusion Housing provides a range of services to vulnerable individuals, including its financial Bond Bank, recycling, central services, learning, support and accommodation advice.
Due to the sensitivity of its data the non-profit organisation needed a secure solution that supports multiple backup sites as well as offering simple recovery procedures and strong compliance. These requirements could not be addressed by a standard off the shelf backup solution.
Lewis Barker, IT Manager at Fusion Housing said, “After extensive market research into Cloud Backup providers, we decided to move away from tape backups as it proved time consuming to manage and prone to regular unforeseen errors. Securstore was the best choice – its combination of a secure solution with excellent 24/7 technical support, as well as its independent recognition within the Cloud Backup marketplace, proves we have made the right choice.”
Lewis Barker continued, “As a charity cost and budget is always a key factor in our decision to implement new services. With Securstore, its unique multi-tier storage solution means the cost of older data storage is cheaper compared to critical data. This makes sense for our organisational strategy. We would never compromise on value but we also want a long term cost-effective solution – Securstore gives us this flexibility which is particularly important for an organisation like ours.”
Securstore uses 256 Bit AES encryption so data is encrypted both before it leaves the firewall and while it is stored in the data centre. Using a provider with ISO 27001 certification which is subjected to regular independent audits provides Fusion Housing the confidence that processes and procedures are being followed for protecting sensitive information.
Saaher Muzafer, CSO of Securstore, said, “We are delighted to welcome Fusion Housing to our portfolio of clients. Its services cover all aspects of housing assistance; an extremely worthy cause. Our solution has been tailored to suit its technological and budgetary requirements – a key factor for a charitable organisation when choosing a long term backup provider.”
About Fusion Housing
Fusion Housing In 1991 SHAP was set up and managed by CHAS through a three-year Department of Health grant. At that time the project employed 6 members of staff and supported young people in thirty tenancies leased from the local authority. Throughout the years we’ve gone from strength to strength and at the point when we merged with CHAS we employed 46 members of staff, providing services to an average of 1,000 young people a year.
It’s not surprising that in the area of ethos and values, SHAP & CHAS came together with very little difficulty. As we’ve said SHAP grew out of CHAS and so we have a shared history and a shared commitment to provide quality services. There have been a number of ways in which we benefited from merging. First and foremost is the even better service we can provide to citizens of Kirklees. Whichever door someone comes through there are other doors that open up to our other services.
An important step on our journey to integrate our services in a meaningful way has been the development of a joint identity and to help this we’ve decided to change our name. This was Fusion Housing.
April 13th, 2012
Royal Ekutir Technology Ltd to Offer Securstore Cloud Backup to 300,000 Customers
Noida, New Delhi – Royal Ekutir Technology Ltd. (RETL), has begun offering Securstore’s world leading Cloud Backup and Recovery services to its entire user base of around 300,000. The launch followed Securstore’s training visit to RETL’s Indian office.
For the majority of RETL customers, Securstore’s solution will be deployed using the DS-Mobile (laptop) client for Windows and Mac users. Enterprise customers have the option to implement the full DS-Client which offers greater functionality, including support for every major operating system, email systems like Exchange, virtual environments, Oracle, SQL, Linux and more.
RETL aims to be a complete provider for enterprise IT and has pursued an array of IT solutions and hardware and software partnerships to achieve its aim. RETL has created its ECARD initiative, a service that provides customers with the hardware and IT services they require with simple billing and dedicated account management. Customers receive a single point of contact and avoid product / support fragmentation.
Chander Shekhar, CEO & MD of RETL said, “Firstly, we would like to thank Securstore for visiting India to train our new dedicated Cloud Backup teams. Both companies share mutual goals in customer support; our mission is to offer a perfect service to our client base, irrespective of their size, location or number of staff. As cost effectiveness is equally important, we didn’t choose the lowest cost backup solution. Our credibility in the industry is maintained with a proven solution and reputable partner. We’re excited for the long term opportunity offered by Securstore Cloud Backup.”
With Securstore as its backup provider, RETL customers are given peace of mind through Securstore’s excellent security measures, international compliance and data recovery speeds. With 24/7 support available, and a provider that understands the due diligence required for data backup, including market leading knowledge about the necessary encryption, infrastructure support and independent certification, customers are fully protected and provided the features necessary for secure cloud backup.
Saaher Muzafer, CSO of Securstore, said, “Our unique, long running relationship with Asigra allows us to share our expertise of Cloud Backup with a new territory. Providing a long term, credible solution to RETL for its customers shows our commitment to the partnership; a fact cemented by our visit to RETL for systems and sales training.”
About RETL
Royal Ekutir Technology Ltd. (Formerly known as E-Kutir Technology & Extension Management (p) Ltd.), is a professionally managed, fast growing Indian IT / Communication system integration company. Its corporate headquarters are located in Noida, New Delhi, India.
RETL believes self-satisfaction is client satisfaction. And satisfaction comes from success, which is achieved by designing, defining, mapping a process and by adopting standardised process engineering methodology. RETL ensures client satisfaction by working closely with the client and by delivering products and services of high quality on time, while striving to improve employee productivity and employee satisfaction.
In-house domain knowledge, understanding of the service Industry & optimum utilisation of resources gives us an edge over others. RETL solutions prove to be a genuine business advantage to our customers that is to provide a true value for money solution geared to the customer needs.
March 27th, 2012
Private Custodial & Security Organisation GEO Group UK Implements Securstore Cloud Backup
London, UK – GEO Group UK Ltd, a leading private custodial and detention management firm, has chosen to protect its mission critical data with Securstore Cloud Backup and Recovery. As a wholly owned subsidiary of GEO Group, Inc, which operates over 100 custodial facilities across Europe, America, Australia, and South Africa, the UK group manages prisons, Immigration Removal Centres and Escorting services for the UK government. Supporting the public sector means the company needs a robust, flexible backup and recovery solution.
Securstore’s Cloud Backup solution Powered by Asigra ensures GEO Group UK’s entire enterprise digital footprint (storage, servers, desktops, and laptops on the enterprise LAN, as well as remote tablets, smart phones, and laptops) is fully protected. The agentless solution supports every major operating system, service platform and network application. This scalability is critical for GEO Group UK with its broad infrastructure and data security requirements.
Russell Sayer, IT Infrastructure Manager at GEO Group UK, said,, “We needed a solution that could support our multiple sites and data types whilst meeting our stringent security requirements. We need to know that our data is safe, as well as being easily and rapidly recoverable. Securstore’s cloud solution lets our IT department focus its time and attention on supporting the business rather than managing and troubleshooting a complex in-house backup system.”
Sayer continued, “Security is critical to our business, so the value of having a solution that meets all of these requirements cannot be overstated. Securstore ticked every box and we are more than happy for them to manage our data backup long term”.
GEO Group UK is fully utilising Securstore’s unique multi-tier solution with critical and non-critical data predefined over 2 tiers of storage. By default, data resides in the primary tier (online). However, retention rules can be applied to move older non-changing data to the secondary tier (Backup Lifecycle Management – BLM).
This protection is crucial in a disaster situation as GEO Group UK is able to restore its critical data immediately. For data with less importance, it can be restored at a more time-effective rate. If it was restoring all its data in a single restore, it would be time consuming and hinder business continuity. BLM also allows the creation of historical snapshots at weekly, monthly or yearly intervals. These data copies are stored in the BLM vault for any predefined period of time.
Saaher Muzafer, CSO of Securstore, said, “We are happy to have GEO Group UK as a new customer and are looking forward to providing them a long term cloud backup solution. As the solution supports multiple sites and can be managed centrally, this will prove to be a great asset and help GEO Group UK save resources that can be focused on other projects.”
About GEO Group UK
The GEO Group UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of GEO Group, Inc. Its operations make it the largest group operating internationally in the field of custody, care and control. GEO Group has worked in partnership with UK organisations for the past 10 years managing Prisons, Immigration Removal Centres, and Escorting services.
February 29th, 2012
SecurStore Provides Cloud Backup for Enterprise Customer in Panama, Central America
London, UK – PanAmerica Capital Group, Inc, a leading financial investment and advisory firm based in Southern Central America has, in collaboration with its IT partner Manzilain Ltd, implemented SecurStore’s Cloud Backup and Recovery service to protect its business critical data.
With its headquarters in Panama City, Panama, and a philosophy centred on customer care and financial security, PanAmerica Capital provides a secure and diverse investment platform to a worldwide client base. PanAmerica utilises state-of-the-art financial infrastructure for custody and to clear securities for its geographically diverse clients, catering to their unique settlement demands in multiple jurisdictions and currencies.
Patrick Abraham, CEO of PanAmerica Group, commented, “We are continually searching for market leading data protection products and services that prove to be more robust and secure than standard solutions typically found in our industry. Using our trusted partner Manzilain IT Support we were able to identify a comprehensive solution crafted for our specific requirements. Manzilain IT Support also provided an inclusive implementation solution and organisation-wide level of support that simply could not be found elsewhere. We are more than happy to use both parties for our ongoing IT support and backup procedures.”
Compliance is a key factor with secure data protection and international compliance and regulations must be followed to ensure no risk is taken with the safety of highly sensitive customer information. Furthermore, a backup and recovery solution must have the flexibility and scalability to meet individual infrastructure requirements.
SecurStore’s main focus is meeting these regulatory directives whilst providing a solution that supports every major Operating System, Application, Virtual Environment and IT concern. There are no licences to purchase and unlike conventional pay per user / server billing models, customers are in full control, only paying for what is stored once their data has been compressed across a multi-tier storage platform with maximum encryption methods in place.
SecurStore is a 3D Hybrid Asigra Backup & Recovery Partner with over 20 years experience protecting businesses. The company has worked with Asigra since 2004 and it currently sits on the Asigra European Partner Advisory Council providing industry insight and actionable advice on the trends affecting enterprises around the world. The partnership ensures all SecurStore customers receive a lower total cost of ownership, excellent data reliability and recovery speeds, and market leading security methods protecting their mission critical data.
Saaher Muzafer, CSO of SecurStore, said, “Expanding further into the Central America region showcases how our solution can be implemented in any worldwide location, irrespective of the number of sites or users. Protecting financial information is a key mission of ours, therefore tough security and the appropriate encryption methods should not be substituted for cheaper cost. It is all about having the extra added value for service, and by working closely with Manzilain IT Support we aim to provide a secure and sustainable solution for PanAmerica Capital Group for many years to come.”
About PanAmerica Group
Founded in 1998, PanAmerica Capital Group has developed into one of the largest and most respected independent financial services firms in the region. To provide maximum security and safety for its proprietary and client investments, PanAmerica has formed alliances with some of the most respected financial services firms in the world. PanAmerica uses the services of RBC Correspondent Services as a primary custodian and transaction agent for its client accounts.
About Manzilain Ltd
Founded in 2006, Manzilain Ltd provides IT Infrastructure Services to clients across several industries and domains.Manzilain’s portfolio of service offering includes Proactive Infrastructure Monitoring, 24/7 IT Support, Service Desk facility and Cloud Based solutions with a prime focus in Messaging, Collaboration, Backup and Disaster Recovery Technologies.
January 30th, 2012
SecurStore – Shaping the Future of Cloud Backup alongside Asigra
SecurStore is pleased to provide its insight following the Asigra European Partner Advisory Council conference in Amsterdam. The meeting helped showcase the incredible power of Asigra Cloud Backup™ & Recovery for enterprise users.
With more than 2 decades of experience, Asigra is the industry’s leading Cloud Backup & Recovery solution. Catering for all IT environments regardless of their complexity, it supports every major operating system and storage application – this flexibility is paramount for SecurStore when formulising a bespoke backup strategy for its customers.
The software’s functionality is evolving to enable it to cope with the changing face of backup and cloud computing.
“Working with progressive partners like SecurStore is very rewarding as they realise the full potential of our aligned business models and the value of our partnership. Their participation in our Partner Advisory Council and market insights are key to keeping us in front of trends and customer requirements that affect our entire ecosystem, enabling us to provide our partners with the needed resources to support their efforts to increase their total addressable market,” said Tracy Staniland, Senior Director Corporate Marketing, Asigra.
Being a 3D Hybrid Asigra Partner, SecurStore provides Cloud Backup to customers around the world. It is in a unique position with 3 global data centre facilities in 3 different countries, allowing it to offer secure, sustainable backup across a range of continents.
Its offices are based in the UK, USA and Iceland, therefore providing a worldwide footprint for reaching organisations in any territory. Example areas where SecurStore and/or its partners have implemented its Cloud Backup service include Latin America, the Middle East, Australia and India.
Agentless backup, security and recoverability are all key features of Asigra Cloud Backup. IT Managers want streamlined processes that can help them save time when managing systems, as well as providing the reassurance that effective solutions are in place to function without causing unnecessary hindrance.
Alexander Eiriksson, COO of SecurStore, said, “Having been aligned with Asigra since 2004 and on the board of the Partner Advisory Council, it is clear the value of having a robust solution should not be jeopardized for the sake of lower cost and false promises. Data is the lifeblood of every business; we cannot predict disasters, but what we can do is make sure we are giving our customers the confidence that all processes are certified and regulated. This equips users to solve their data issues quickly and efficiently.”
January 9th, 2012
SecurStore 2011 Review – Global Footprint Extended, PcPro Recommended, US Data Centre Launched and Further Support & New Features for Cloud Backup Solution Released
After a vibrant and pulsating 2011, SecurStore, one of the leading worldwide Cloud Backup specialists is pleased to showcase some of the key highlights of the past 12 months and plans for the upcoming year.
During the start of the year SecurStore were approached by the UK’s Premier IT Publication, PcPro, to carry out a review of its Cloud Backup Solution. Features, software support, and technical response times were some of the items thoroughly analysed. As a result PcPro Recommended SecurStore to its enterprise audience and as such became the only Asigra provider to gain this recognition.
On other review sites, SecurStore are ranked top UK Cloud Backup Provider by Enterprise Features as well as being consistently in the Top 3 Global rankings via Backup Review.
Alexander Eiriksson COO of SecurStore says, “It’s been a great 12 months and we continue to capitalize on providing excellent support and innovative solutions for our customers to help them have a sustained method of protecting their critical and non-critical data. Building long term partnerships is important in this market and customers do appreciate the efforts and that “extra” mile that we sometimes have to do. We look forward to 2012 especially during the Olympic year and hope you join us on our journey”.
Version 11 of the software brought about new enhancements including a revised web portal access called the DS-NOC and continual support for new versions of OS and Applications. Windows, Linux, Mac, VMware and Laptops can all be backed up meaning companies can consolidate and have a single solution for their needs despite the number of offices, locations or IT environment.
The rise of customers from across the Atlantic meant opening up US Data Centre facilities, this now gives SecurStore the ability to store customer’s data from the US and other regions locally. In total the Data Centre facilities now reside in 3 different countries therefore giving a diverse storage network.
New territories which the solution had been setup include West Indies, Panama, China and New Zealand with Australia to follow shortly. A landmark partnership was secured with RETL Limited in India, one of New Delhi’s main IT Support Companies for SecurStore Cloud Backup to be deployed to businesses across India.
Looking ahead to 2012, Cloud Storage and Cloud DR Services will be introduced along with the opening of a US office. The idea behind having these extra services is to give customers the ability to have choice, flexibility, budget control and most importantly a secure and reliable Cloud Backup, Recovery and Storage platform.
December 13th, 2011
SecurStore & Royal Ekutir Technology Form Global Partnership to Offer Asigra Cloud Backup to Businesses Across India
London, UK & New Delhi, India – 12 December 2011 – SecurStore UK Ltd, one of the world’s leading providers of Enterprise Cloud Backup & Recovery Solutions, has today announced its new partnership with Royal Ekutir Technology Ltd (RETL), one of the largest IT companies in New Delhi, to sell its Cloud Services to the Indian marketplace.
RETL provides a wide range of IT services which specifically focus on offering long-term IT value to clients. Like SecurStore, RETL is a customer centric IT company that focuses on bespoke IT solutions which match the exact IT needs of the client. The partnership means customers of both companies now enjoy improved global reach and full control when guaranteeing the continuity of their businesses.
Alexander Eiriksson, COO of SecurStore, said, “With existing operations in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand, SecurStore has always been keen to bring its unique services to the Indian marketplace. We needed an IT partner which shared our goal of offering businesses a long term, sustainable business strategy. RETL approached us, immediately demonstrating a shared vision of how IT services should support businesses. We are very excited RETL is now our main partner for selling SecurStore Cloud Services to the whole of India.”
With both organisations’ head offices in the capital cities of their respective countries, and a combined client base of nearly 2,000 customers strong, the opportunity has helped strengthen the market position of both companies. For SecurStore, the expansion into the Indian landscape market has matched RETL’s ability to deliver enterprise based backup perfectly.
The Asigra Cloud Backup solution supports every major operating system in a unique agentless environment, including, Windows, OS X, Linux, VMware, Hyper V, Exchange, Lotus, GroupWise, SQL, and others. Businesses with laptop users and remote offices are catered for with full military grade encryption which adheres to strict compliance regulations.
It offers the ability to recover files quickly and efficiently. Data is compressed and securely encrypted before it leaves the customer firewall and it is stored in four off-site locations for extensive disaster recovery protection. Bare Metal Backups/Restores, Continuous Data Protection, Brick Level Backups/Restores of emails, and an innovative Multi-Tier storage model, are just some of its enhanced features.
Chander Shekhar, CEO & MD of RETL, concluded, “We wanted a more robust cloud backup solution that could support all major operating systems and environments, therefore providing the ability to offer improved choice and flexibility for our loyal customers. When our New Delhi location is combined with SecurStore’s market leading enterprise Cloud Backup, it strengthens both companies’ businesses models. The customer wins with a globally recognised product and service which offers true IT value.”
October 26th, 2011
Financial Firm Takes No Chances on Data Backup
Moreton Smith, an award-winning credit management agency renowned for its powerful Credit Management Solution, has chosen to back up its business critical data with SecurStore, the trusted and specialist provider of Cloud Services. Supporting customers worldwide and founded in 1994, Moreton Smith manages over £10 billion of client receivables through its service and software offerings annually. It supports just under a fifth of all FTSE 100 companies and serves over 640 clients across 36 industries in 123 countries. For this reason, data has to be securely protected without any impact on IT resources and management.
David King, Network Manager at Moreton Smith said, “In the 21st Century, technology is constantly changing and we as a company need to ensure we are not left behind. Data is the backbone of our business and without adequate protection of our clients’ data, our reputation and financial stability would suffer. We can’t afford to be complacent with our backup procedures. SecurStore addresses all our backup concerns and has given us peace of mind that our business continuity strategy is fully protecting our clients’ data, as well as our company’s future.”
Enterprise Technology and High Security
Moreton Smith now has full data protection with SecurStore’s enterprise-grade technology. Its agentless backup utilises military-strength encryption and includes support for every IT configuration, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, Novell, VMware, Hyper-V, XenSource, MS-SharePoint, MS-Exchange, MS-SQL, SAP, Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL, Lotus Notes & Domino, GroupWise and MySQL. Laptops, and data residing on remote devices like tablets and smartphones, can also be backed up with SecurStore’s Lite client.
Moreton Smith now has full data protection with SecurStore’s enterprise-grade technology. Its agentless backup utilises military-strength encryption and includes support for every IT configuration, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, Novell, VMware, Hyper-V, XenSource, MS-SharePoint, MS-Exchange, MS-SQL, SAP, Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL, Lotus Notes & Domino, GroupWise and MySQL. Laptops, and data residing on remote devices like tablets and smartphones, can also be backed up with SecurStore’s Lite client.
Employing strong security measures and passing data compliance audits are all data protection benefits that Moreton Smith now enjoys. SecurStore is regularly audited and re-certified for ISO 27001 accreditation – this guarantees SecurStore’s working practices and data centres match the stringent data protection standards expected by the British Standards Institute. It also meets the terms of the Information Security Standard, as well as providing dedicated 24/7 technical support.
Unique Multi-Tier Storage Model
The final concern Moreton Smith faced was data scalability and future growth. SecurStore’s backup solution allows Moreton Smith to utilise different storage layers to ensure its backup requirements are fully met and costs are sustained. SecurStore offers a cloud solution that utilises two backup tiers – critical data is stored on fibre channel disks for fast recovery and less critical data on SATA disks for recovery within 24 hours. It also includes local copy functionality for creating onsite copies on any device if required. This means recovery can occur at LAN network speeds should the need arise.
The availability of an onsite software license means Moreton Smith enjoys three tiers of protection, as well as extra protection from local data copies. In the near future the company will be able to take advantage of SecurStore’s upcoming offsite green tier. This will help Moreton Smith to reduce its carbon footprint, employ greater social responsibility and finally, allow the use of a truly unique and innovative solution.
David King continued, “We realised that implementing an enterprise class solution wasn’t enough. SecurStore’s extensive support, technical expertise and simple implementation helped us choose them for our cloud based backup model. Finally, their independent recognition, high level of customer satisfaction and the fact they meet global security standards was crucial in our decision. We are more than happy with SecurStore and look forward to a long relationship with them.”
September 25th, 2011
SecurStore Expands With Localised US Data Systems
SecurStore, the trusted and specialist provider of enterprise Cloud Backup, today announced the completion of its US rollout. Powered by Asigra’s market leading Backup & Recovery solution, SecurStore now has local infrastructure support for its unique DS-System in three countries across two continents. With clients spread throughout the world, this development allows SecurStore to address the global data challenges facing its multinational customers.
Alexander Eiríksson, COO at SecurStore, said, “Opening this functionality in the US was a logical step for us. We already protect a substantial amount of customer data from the US, so this development enables us to store it locally to increase data performance and comply with stringent data laws. There is also the added advantage of being able to replicate data to another data centre offshore if required by the client. We are excited to bring our unique storage model to the US which offers customers a secure and long term solution for their backup strategy.”
Customer demand for local US data stores prompted SecurStore to pursue the new data infrastructure which lets users store their data remotely on US soil. This local support gives businesses the confidence needed to implement complex data strategies. As SecurStore fulfils most internationally recognised compliance and governmental regulations associated with data storage, it is strongly positioned to support companies that are spread across multiple territories. By utilising strong encryption methods to guarantee full data security and offering 24/7 support regardless of country, SecurStore can boast a complete data solution.
Its innovative technology caters for all infrastructures / virtualised platforms and supports every major operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux), as well as Exchange and SharePoint. Finally, SecurStore’s agentless system allows backup on a granular level with a three tier storage model that guarantees businesses receive a truly sustainable backup solution.
SecurStore’s cloud storage is certified by the British Standards Institute for ISO 27001 and fully accredited by ANAB.
September 10th, 2011
SecurStore Named As A Top 3 Enterprise Cloud Backup Provider By Backup Review
SecurStore was today recognised by leading independent website Backup Review (www.backupreview.info) as one of the top three providers offering enterprise grade cloud backup.
Alexander Eiríksson, COO at SecurStore said, “We are delighted to be recognised as one of the top three cloud backup providers servicing the enterprise sector. This, and our recent review from PC Pro, formally recognises SecurStore as the only global Asigra Cloud Backup provider to fully protect businesses. With ISO 27001 certification and 24/7 technical support, we are committed to providing customers long term cloud solutions for many years to come.”
SecurStore offers an agentless Cloud Backup solution using market leading technology from Asigra. It supports public, private and hybrid cloud models and protects every organisation type. With SecurStore backing up data from Hong Kong, China and Panama, as well as every other major territory, customers benefit from a globally centralised managed solution for their backups, irrespective of location or number of offices.
SecurStore’s technology caters for every IT environment and can backup any number of applications. Coupled with support for laptops, tablets, handheld devices and virtual platforms, SecurStore guarantees full protection, no matter how complex the IT environment is.
SecurStore’s cloud storage is certified by the British Standards Institute for ISO 27001 and fully accredited by ANAB.
