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Veeam Data Platform v13 Extends Security, Hypervisor Support and Appliance Simplicity

• By David Ramel
• 11/19/2025

Veeam Software has released Veeam Data Platform v13, a broad update that the company positions as a major step forward in cyber resilience, workload protection and operational simplicity for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The release builds on the company's security-first posture while expanding support for modern hypervisors, AI-driven intelligence and a hardened software appliance deployment model. Veeam described the release as "a groundbreaking release that redefines the standard for cyber resilience, intelligent data protection, and data freedom in the AI era."

In announcing the update, Veeam said it is addressing a landscape shaped by ongoing ransomware activity, rapid infrastructure change and the operational demands of hybrid cloud. According to the company, the platform is designed to secure, recover and manage data across cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS and Kubernetes environments without lock-in. "At Veeam, protecting our customers' data isn't just a promise -- it's our purpose," said Anand Eswaran, CEO of Veeam Software. "With Veeam Data Platform v13, we are resetting the standard for data resilience. We're giving organizations the intelligence, automation, and flexibility they need to outsmart cyberattacks, eliminate lock-in, and innovate without fear. V13 is a defining moment for the future of data and cyber resilience, and it also lays the technical foundation for Veeam's next chapter: a unified data and AI command platform that brings protection, security, governance, and AI trust together in one intelligent experience."

Security and AI-Driven Protection
Veeam attributes several security advancements to the v13 release, including expanded threat detection, deeper integration with security tools and new AI-driven analysis capabilities. According to the company, Recon Scanner 3.0 is now integrated into the platform and is designed to flag malicious behavior, surface findings through a consolidated triage interface and correlate insights with Veeam ONE Threat Center. Veeam said the feature also integrates with Microsoft Sentinel and maps forensic indicators to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

The company noted that its Malware Analysis AI Agent provides AI-based detection, classification and reporting of suspicious activity and is intended to help identify clean restore points during recovery. Additional security elements include least-privilege access controls, SAML-based single sign-on and immutable backups implemented by default. Veeam said integrations with CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Splunk and ServiceNow support connected workflows across security and IT operations.

Appliance Deployment and Management
A significant portion of the v13 update centers on simplifying deployment and ongoing management. Veeam said the Veeam Software Appliance is a hardened, turnkey Linux-based appliance that deploys quickly, self-updates and removes the need for operating system management. The appliance now supports high availability for uninterrupted operations and is positioned as a cost-efficient alternative to proprietary hardware appliances.

The company added that its modern web console--hosted by the customer in their environment--is designed to streamline setup, reduce infrastructure requirements and simplify daily management through an intuitive browser-based interface. The accompanying Veeam Updater handles centralized lifecycle management and automated patching to reduce manual overhead. According to the company's blog post, these design changes are intended to support a "strategic resilience reset" by strengthening the software foundation and minimizing complexity.

AI Intelligence and Operational Insight
The post highlights new AI-driven capabilities designed to improve visibility and operational efficiency. Veeam said its Deep Data Analysis Agent can generate on-demand reports, surface anomalies and support natural-language-based observability. The company also described a Data Resilience Daily Summary email that consolidates job status information, correlates issues with relevant knowledge base articles and recommends actions intended to reduce investigation time.

Hybrid Cloud and Hypervisor Expansion
Veeam is positioning v13 as an update that broadens options for virtualization and cloud modernization. According to the company, Instant Recovery to Microsoft Azure enables "true instant recovery of critical workloads directly into Azure' using a cleanroom validation process. On the virtualization side, support for Scale Computing HyperCore is available now, while additional platforms--including HPE Morpheus VM Essentials, Citrix XenServer and XCP-ng--are listed as coming soon. The company said it also plans to deliver native Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization support and a Universal Hypervisor Integration API in 2026.

In an analyst statement included in the announcement, Ron Westfall, Vice President, Infrastructure and Networking at HyperFRAME Research, said: "Veeam Data Platform v13, with the integrated Recon Scanner 3.0, fundamentally transforms security and resilience for customers by providing advanced detection and forensic intelligence to outsmart cyber threats. This powerful combination enables organizations to accelerate recovery with clean backups and AI-driven automation, ensuring business continuity and compliance. For partners, the new offering creates significant opportunities by delivering an industry-leading, high-value solution that simplifies deployment and provides customers with the confidence and security needed in the digital era."

From the partner ecosystem, Craig Theriac, Vice President of Product Management at Scale Computing, said: "The partnership between Scale Computing and Veeam represents more than integration, it is helping solve for disruption. As organizations move away from legacy hypervisors, they're demanding simpler, more autonomous infrastructure that doesn't compromise resiliency. Together with Veeam, Scale Computing is delivering a modern alternative that combines Scale Computing's self-healing virtualization platform with the industry's most trusted data protection, empowering IT teams to take back control from complexity, cost, and lock-in."

Availability
Veeam said Veeam Data Platform v13 is available now through its global partner and distribution network. The company noted that Recon Scanner 3.0 is included with Veeam Data Platform Premium and will be available to Veeam Cloud & Service Provider partners. Registration for the VeeamON Global Launch Virtual Event is available here.