Central Technology Spotlight - June 2024 Edition

Hello and welcome back to the Third edition of the Central Technology spotlight newsletter! This is your one stop shop for all things CT, with tech news & insights for modern business too.

What an exciting May we had here at CT! The last time you joined us was at the start of May, and we experienced non-stop bad weather. Now, as you join us in June, the sun has made a few appearances, but we're not quite over the finish line and into summer yet.

Don't let the weather get you down. Let's take a look at some exciting things to come!

Announcing our exciting new partnership with Object First!

We are thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with Object First!

As the official first UK Reseller of Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability), Central Technology is bringing an unparalleled level of backup security to Veeam customers.

In today's digital landscape, where cyberattacks and ransomware pose significant threats, protecting backup data has never been more crucial. Ootbi, purpose-built for Veeam?, offers ransomware-proof backup storage with native immutability, ensuring that your critical data remains secure and tamper-proof. This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing the best solutions for our clients.

The Ootbi device is a game-changer for Veeam customers. It allows you to deploy and scale your backup in just 15 minutes, offering supercharged instant recovery. This means that even in the event of a cyberattack, you can restore your data quickly and efficiently, minimising downtime and ensuring business continuity.

Ootbi stands out with its robust features:

• Ransomware-Proof and Immutable: Ootbi ensures that backup data remains secure and tamper-proof, preventing unauthorized access and modifications.
• Zero Trust Implementation: Built on Zero Trust Data Resilience principles, Ootbi provides peace of mind by establishing resilient security zones and ensuring recovery even if the backup software is breached.
• Seamless Integration with Veeam: Ootbi integrates seamlessly with Veeam Backup and Replication 12 and SOSAPI, streamlining deployment and ensuring optimal performance.
• Rapid Backup and Recovery: With backup ingest speeds of over 4GB/s and Veeam Instant Recovery support for up to 80 VMs simultaneously, Ootbi delivers reliable and efficient backup and recovery capabilities.

We see the Ootbi appliance as the perfect complement to our cloud-based backup services. Our customers demand robust security measures for their backup data, and Ootbi delivers a solution that is secure, simple, and powerful.

To learn more about this exciting new partnership and how Ootbi can enhance your backup security, read our full press release here.

Stay protected with Central Technology and Object First!

Exclusive Webinar with Object First

Join us for an exclusive webinar to learn why Central Technology and Object First have partnered to delivery unparalleled backup security for Veeam customers

Location: Teams Sign Up Link

Time / date: Thu, 27th Jun - 11:00 - 12:00 BST

Special Offer: Be among the first 20 registrants to attend the entire webinar and receive a ￡25 Amazon voucher. Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity!

Secure your spot today and take the first step towards enhanced data security.

As we've reached June, the digital landscape is already witnessing a troubling surge in cyber attacks. In just the first half of the year, two major cyber breaches have targeted large-scale companies and organisations, causing significant disruptions and highlighting vulnerabilities in cybersecurity defences. These incidents highlight the growing sophistication and frequency of cyber threats in today's digital world.

Ticketmaster data breach

Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, confirmed that hackers accessed a third-party cloud database containing user data, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and some payment information of 560 million users. The hacking group ShinyHunters is demanding ￡400,000 to stop selling the data on the dark web. Live Nation is investigating the breach and working with law enforcement and regulatory authorities to mitigate risks. Despite the breach, Live Nation does not expect a significant impact on their business operations or financial condition.

A severe cyber-attack has forced several major London hospitals to declare a critical incident, resulting in the cancellation of operations and the diversion of emergency patients to other facilities.

This disruption primarily affects hospitals affiliated with Synnovis, a key provider of pathology services.

Among the impacted institutions are King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’, the Royal Brompton, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, and various primary care services.

The incident has significantly hindered the delivery of essential services, particularly impacting blood transfusions and the processing of test results.

How can CT help protect your business?

For more details on how to protect your company click here.

And that's all, folks! Thanks for joining us for the third edition of Central Technology Spotlight.

Keep your eyes peeled on our social media – we have some very exciting things happening! Stay tuned for more updates and insights