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Before adopting ÿ�ճԹ�, Geiger’s previous backup system was tied to onsite active directories, which exposed them to security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the outdated backup system was doing 15-minute backup cycles that were unnecessary and costly.

“If we were to have a ransomware attack, a bad actor could access both sites of our backup,” explains Josh Herr, IT Director, Geiger Ready-Mix. “Having an active directory integrated storage frame in two locations with the same logins presented a big vulnerability.”

Geiger needed to determine the best cloud storage match for their evolving needs. Josh spent the last 15 yrs as a storage engineer, and understood that cloud offerings were ideal for fluctuating content loads. He also knew that Geiger's active data sets would be variable in size and appreciated the fact that on-prem was not an ideal solution. The pay as you go approach with ÿ�ճԹ� and its inherent affordability together with high-performance, security and sustainability, was very appealing, allowing him to continuously scale.

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Geiger evaluated cloud storage from Azure and AWS but found ÿ�ճԹ� was an easier, better, more resilient and cost effective solution and ÿ�ճԹ�’s recognition by Veeam with Object-Ready Status gave Geiger additional confidence in choosing ÿ�ճԹ�.

“The biggest benefit we expected was simplicity - not having multiple frames replicating to each other,” says Josh on the benefits of partnering with ÿ�ճԹ�.

Geiger also did more internal operations analysis with an outside consulting firm to examine the efficiencies of switching to ÿ�ճԹ�.

“We were able to analyze investment, costs and value of the ÿ�ճԹ� approach for backup versus our old approach. We are very pleased with the performance, reliability, cost-efficiency and security that ÿ�ճԹ�'s architecture presents inherently in its offering.”

In addition to solving Geiger’s challenges around cost and security, the ÿ�ճԹ� distributed architecture also aligned with Geiger’s sustainability goals. By reducing the need for additional on-premises hardware and lowering energy consumption through its efficient design, ÿ�ճԹ� helped Geiger minimize its environmental footprint.

The ÿ�ճԹ� distributed architecture, ongoing innovation, security, performance, cost-efficiency and environmental benefits solved Geiger’s challenges and strengthened Geiger’s position for the future.