Vembu Technologies recently launched the latest release of BDRSuite, version 7.0.0. To find out more, VMblog spoke with Nagarajan Chandrasekaran, Vice President of Product Success at Vembu Technologies.
VMblog: Let’s dive into the latest release of BDRSuite, v7.0.0. Can you share your insights on what customers and prospects will find most valuable in this release?
Nagarajan: In this release, our primary focus was on staying ahead of market trends and incorporating features highly sought after by our customers, as well as considering valuable user feedback. We’ve significantly expanded platform support to encompass KVM, Azure, AWS, File Shares, and PostgreSQL, ensuring that users can seamlessly integrate and protect their data across a diverse array of environments. The introduction of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) reflects our commitment to elevating the security standards of our solution, providing users with an extra layer of protection. Moreover, we’ve prioritized the user experience by refining recovery options and introducing centralized management for application-level backup. These improvements empower users with a more efficient and streamlined approach to data recover.
VMblog: Impressive! What are the main focus areas of improvement in this latest release?
Nagarajan: In BDRSuite v7.0.0, we prioritized technological advancements by introducing seamless support for new platforms, ensuring our solution stays ahead of industry trends. Simultaneously, we committed to simplifying backup management with centralization, providing users with an intuitive and efficient experience. Our goal is not just to meet but exceed industry expectations, adapting to the ever-changing demands.
VMblog: How do these new features and enhancements align with the evolving backup and recovery needs of businesses?
Nagarajan: In BDRSuite v7.0.0, we meticulously designed features to align seamlessly with evolving business backup and recovery needs. As businesses navigate dynamic environments with diverse platforms and growing data volumes, our latest release provides a strategic response. With expanded multi-platform support, centralized management, and an optimized user experience, BDRSuite empowers businesses to fortify data protection strategies efficiently and adapt to contemporary demands for robust, streamlined, and versatile backup solutions.
VMblog: That sounds promising. In a competitive backup and recovery market, what sets BDRSuite v7.0.0 apart from the rest?
Nagarajan: BDRSuite v7.0.0 distinguishes itself through its comprehensive support for diverse scenarios: Backup Any Workload, Deploy on Any Platform, Store on Any Storage Targets, Defend against any Ransomware threat, and offers Cost-Effective Pricing that surpasses other vendors in the market.
We cover a wide spectrum of workloads, whether virtual, physical, cloud, or SaaS applications and Endpoints. Our flexible storage options include local disk, NAS, SAN, various cloud storage solutions like S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, S3 compatible storage like Wasabi, MinIO, etc and BDRCloud, providing users with unparalleled versatility. BDRSuite is deployable on various platforms, including Windows, Linux, Docker, containers, and private/public clouds.
Moreover, our commitment to affordability sets us apart, making BDRSuite the most cost-effective choice in the market.
VMblog: Are there any specific pricing changes or adjustments that customers should be aware of with the release of v7.0.0?
Nagarajan: We’ve maintained our commitment to transparent and straightforward pricing. Customers will be pleased to know that we’ve kept pricing consistent while adding new features and options. Our product is one of the most cost-effective backup solutions on the market, offering features and functionalities comparable to industry leaders like Veeam. With prices starting as low as $1.80 VM or Server workload/month, $0.45 Endpoint/month, and $0.40 Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace User/month, switching to BDRSuite can result in significant savings, up to 70% on backup costs.
VMblog: Speaking of pricing, could you provide more details on the pricing and discounts for MSPs and Channel Partners?
Nagarajan: Certainly. BDRSuite offers competitive pricing and attractive discounts for MSPs & Channel Partners, making it an appealing choice for delivering reliable backup and recovery services. Our pricing and licensing are designed to be flexible, catering to the specific demands of channel partners and MSPs.
VMblog: It seems like BDRSuite has had a promising year, and the user community is growing. What can users expect from BDRSuite by the end of this year?
Nagarajan: This year, we’ve rolled out multiple updates, starting from v5.6.0 to 7.0.0, incorporating sought-after features, market trends and addressing user feedback. With the release of BDRSuite v7.0.0, users now have a well-rounded and feature-rich backup and recovery solution. Moving forward, our focus is on enhancing ransomware defense with features specifically designed to strengthen protection against ransomware.
VMblog: That’s great to hear. Is there a specific message you’d like to convey to the BDRSuite user community and enthusiasts regarding this latest release?
Nagarajan: To our user community and enthusiasts, I express our gratitude for your support. BDRSuite v7.0.0 underscores our commitment to meeting your backup and recovery needs. We eagerly await your feedback and continued collaboration to further enhance our solution.
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