Backup Optimization

Backup Target

GridBank compliments existing enterprise backup software, operating as a backup target and applying storage reduction technologies to data volumes while indexing backup content.

Linearly scalable backup storage target with deduplicated nodes storing up to 1PB of logical backups
Reduce backup windows by scaling storage compute resources as data volumes grow
Index & search backed up data for instant self-service information retrieval, supplementing backup software

Backup Optimization

GridBank limits the growth of backup volumes by deduplicating multiple copies of the same data proliferate on multiple backup media.

Distributed deduplication & compression across data estate limits the growth of redundant copies
Remove need to ship tape media offsite through distributed multi-site data replication model
Reduce backup volumes by up to 90% by reducing backup volumes through object deduplication

Governance & Tiering

GridBank provides policy-driven information governance of backup data to meet regulatory mandates for retention and disposal of data.

Data management based on property, custom or full text index content for data centric approach
Migrate unchanging data from primary storage to secondary stores, reducing backup windows & storage costs
Perform tiering based on the media, type, location & value of data for efficient backup optimization

Cloud Backup

GridBank offers both a third party cloud gateway and the facility to run as a private cloud, allowing companies to leverage any form of backup storage hybrid deployment model.

Operate as a storage-as-a-service or go hybrid, public or private to unlock the benefits of the cloud
Integrates with leading public cloud providers as a cloud storage gateway for greater redundancy
Delivers fully featured REST API for data management & an S3-compatible API for cloud provisioning