What Businesses Need to Know About Successful Cloud and Data Protection Strategies

Date: Tuesday, October 22nd at 11am PT / 2pm ET

Contrary to popular belief, not all data backup and recovery has fully transitioned to the cloud. Leading businesses are adopting modern storage and data strategies by utilizing the power of hybrid and private cloud infrastructures alongside high-performance storage and backup solutions. These modernized environments provide enhanced protection against ransomware and other threats, while also improving performance and reducing costs. In contrast, organizations that rely on outdated, slower storage technologies face increased risks of data loss, stifled innovation, and rising costs. By embracing modern storage, data, and backup solutions, businesses can successfully overcome these challenges and unlock substantial benefits.

Join Jeff Collins, Hivelocity Senior Product Manager – Managed Cloud Services/Colocation, and Kirsten Stoner, Veeam Product Strategy Technologist, as they analyze the top pain points and challenges to data infrastructure modernization and data protection strategies. Discover key steps to improve critical data infrastructure and how to best utilize storage technologies for increased resiliency and security.

In this webinar you’ll learn:

  • Overcoming Business Barriers: How Outdated Storage Systems Hinder Innovation, Growth, and Data Protection.
  • Enhancing Resilience, Security, and Compliance with High-Performance Storage and Cloud Backup Solutions.
  • The Road to Success: Modernizing Storage, Cloud, and Data Infrastructure for Future-Ready Businesses

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About the presenters:

Jeff Collins, Hivelocity Senior Product Manager – Managed Cloud Services/Colocation

Driven by a lifelong fascination with computers and technology, Jeff Collins has built a 24-year career in IT that reflects his passion for continuous learning and innovation. He chose this career path because it offers a dynamic environment, always evolving with new advancements and opportunities to enhance the solutions provided to customers. Jeff thrives on integrating cutting-edge technologies into products that improve the efficiency and success of client businesses.

Jeff's professional journey has seen him occupy key roles at industry giants, including AT&T, where he held roles from Hosting Sales Engineer to the Cloud Solutions expert as Lead Product Manager and Architect. Jeff was also Senior Product Manager - Public Cloud at QTS Data Centers, a FinOps, Managed Security, and Cloud Managed Services expert at 2nd Watch, and Senior Technical Product Manager for Managed Cloud Services at Armor.

Throughout his career, Jeff has achieved significant milestones, expanding his expertise into co-location, data centers, and non-traditional public cloud management solutions. His in-depth knowledge of security/compliance and FinOps has empowered clients to operate in secure, cost-effective cloud environments.

In his current role, Jeff's key initiatives include the launch and management of the Hivelocity Private Cloud Solution, optimizing and streamlining the colocation and connectivity business, and ensuring that sales and operations teams are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge for success. His dedication to enhancing cloud solutions continues to drive meaningful progress in the ever-evolving tech landscape.


Kirsten Stoner, Veeam Product Strategy Technologist

Kirsten Stoner is a Technologist on the Product Strategy team at Veeam Software. With 10 years of software experience, Kirsten has a specialized focus in all things data management including storage, cloud, cybersecurity, and analytics. Through her years working at Veeam, she leads the creation of technical content for product demonstrations, webinars and digital written collateral, engaging audiences globally. Kirsten holds the Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) credential with a drive to continuously learn more about customer pain points and the technologies they use to overcome them.

Duration: 1 hour


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