{"id":524598,"date":"2024-09-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commvault.com\/?p=524598"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:31:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:31:02","slug":"the-challenges-of-data-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commvault.com\/blogs\/the-challenges-of-data-protection","title":{"rendered":"The Challenges of Data Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">In Episode 11 of the Resilience Rundown, host Thomas Bryant from Commvault sat down with Giles Westie, the founder and CEO of DataPivot Technologies, to discuss the evolution and challenges of data protection and cyber resilience in today\u2019s IT landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Data Pivot focuses on enterprise technology solutions, including data protection, data security, data storage, SaaS, and cloud infrastructure. The company has grown significantly, now serving over 150 customers and being recognized as the top Commvault solution provider in the Eastern United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Below is a recap of their conversation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-datapivot-difference\">The DataPivot Difference\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Giles emphasized the unique value proposition of DataPivot Technologies, highlighting their strong technical team, exceptional customer service, and consultative approach. The company prides itself on being a customer service company that provides technology solutions, helping clients navigate the complexities of the IT landscape and offering tailored recommendations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-evolving-landscape-of-data-protection\">The Evolving Landscape of Data Protection\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There have been significant changes in the data protection industry over the past two decades. Giles noted the rise of cloud, SaaS, and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats like ransomware. He explained how DataPivot helps clients manage these complexities by offering unified solutions that simplify data protection and recovery processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-challenges-and-solutions-in-modern-data-protection\">Challenges and Solutions in Modern Data Protection\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Giles discussed the common challenges faced by clients, such as managing multiple point solutions and the growing complexity of data protection requirements. DataPivot, in partnership with Commvault, provides comprehensive solutions that address these challenges, offering a single platform for all data protection needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-importance-of-cyber-resilience\">The Importance of Cyber Resilience\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Cyber resilience is a key focus for DataPivot. Giles discussed how the company helps clients improve their ransomware posture through proactive measures and layered defenses. He highlighted the importance of being prepared for various recovery scenarios, from basic restores to disaster recovery and cyber resilience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-success-metrics-in-data-protection\">Success Metrics in Data Protection\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The episode concluded with a discussion on the success metrics for data protection and cyber resilience. Giles outlined the key criteria for success, including reduction in downtime, faster recovery times, and overall improved resilience against cyber threats. He emphasizes the importance of having a robust data protection strategy to ensure business continuity and customer satisfaction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datapivottech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn more about DataPivot on its website<\/a> or by email <a href=\"mailto:sales@datapivottech.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sales@datapivottech.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Watch the full episode <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SzyY4wWe2x0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DataPivot helps customers navigate a complex IT landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":171,"featured_media":524599,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_custom_css":"","_custom_js_footer":"","_page_background_color":"","_remove_from_search":false,"_dark_mode":false,"_light_footer_mode":false,"_sidebar_form":{"id":"","name":"","cta":"","redirect":""},"_alert_notification_bar":{"show":true,"bg_color":"","content":"","call_to_action_label":"","call_to_action_link":""},"_footer_cta":{"show":false,"title":"","subtitle":"","cta_text":"","cta_link":"","background":{"id":0,"url":""}},"_cmv_customer_logo":{"id":0,"url":""},"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"i18n_hreflangs":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1446,1463,206],"tags":[],"cmv_author":[1460],"class_list":{"0":"post-524598","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cyber-resilience","8":"category-data-protection","9":"category-data-protection-2","10":"cmv_author-jason-meserve","11":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.0 (Yoast SEO v23.0) - 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