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Synology Launches ActiveProtect: Simplifying Enterprise Data Protection with Unmatched Security, and Scalability

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David Marshall | Published: January 8, 2025

Synology has announced the release of ActiveProtect, a new line of data
protection appliances designed to provide enterprises a unified backup
solution with unprecedented simplicity, security and scalability.
ActiveProtect integrates backup software, servers, and backup
repositories into a seamless, unified platform. This streamlined
solution enables businesses to secure their data with ease while
minimizing the complexities and costs typically associated with
enterprise backup systems.

“Data protection should not be an obstacle to business success. It should help enable success,” said Jia-Yu Liu,
Executive Vice President at Synology. “ActiveProtect is the culmination
of two decades of experience in hardware and software engineering,
shaped by our ongoing collaboration with businesses worldwide and more
than half of Fortune 500 companies. With ActiveProtect, we’re setting a
new standard for what businesses can expect from their data protection
solutions.”

Key Features of ActiveProtect:

  • Unified, All-in-One Solution: ActiveProtect combines backup,
    recovery, and management into a single appliance. By eliminating the
    need for separate hardware, software, and ongoing maintenance,
    businesses now have a simple, consolidated solution that saves time,
    reduces overhead, and simplifies IT operations.
  • Comprehensive Coverage Across Platforms: ActiveProtect delivers
    robust security for all enterprise workloads, ensuring comprehensive
    data protection. It empowers organizations to implement a reliable
    3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy for PCs, Macs, virtual machines, databases,
    file servers, and Microsoft 365 accounts, guaranteeing that data is both
    secure and easily recoverable. With ActiveProtect’s built-in
    hypervisor, users can test backups at any time, while its intuitive
    interface simplifies management by consolidating all backups into a
    single, unified dashboard.
  • Scalable Management for Global Enterprises: The ActiveProtect Manager (APM)
    console supports up to 150,000 workloads or 2,500 sites, offering
    unparalleled scalability and providing enterprise-grade data visibility
    and control. This centralized dashboard empowers IT teams with the tools
    they need to efficiently monitor and manage data protection at scale.
  • Advanced Security and Protection: ActiveProtect integrates
    advanced features such as immutable backups, air-gap capabilities, and
    regulatory compliance support, providing a robust defense against
    evolving cyber threats.
  • Operational Efficiency at Scale: ActiveProtect optimizes data
    storage and operational costs with global source-side deduplication,
    enabling businesses to perform fast, incremental backups while
    minimizing storage requirements and reducing network load.
  • Transparent and Flexible Pricing Model: Stop paying per workload.
    With ActiveProtect, businesses gain the freedom of a one-time purchase,
    eliminating recurring costs. Once installed, ActiveProtect allows users
    to back up as many workloads as your storage allows. Businesses can
    manage up to three backup servers license-free, with optional CMS
    licenses available for larger, multi-appliance deployments. This
    approach offers predictability and greater control over budget planning.