Data Protection Gumbo

Govind Rangasamy, Head of Recovery Solutions and VP of Portfolio Marketing at Commvault (via Appranix acquisition), talks about the terrifying reality of ransomware, cyber threats, and the illusion of traditional data protection. With 38,000+ ransomware variants evolving daily, simply backing up data isn’t enough—you need to rebuild, not just recover. Enter Cloud Rewind, a game-changing approach that lets businesses rewind their cloud environments after an attack, restoring not just data, but entire systems in minutes. If you think cyber resilience is just another IT checkbox, think again—your business depends on it.

Gavin Griffiths, Managing Director and Pat Mayock, VP of Sales at Insurgo dives into the hidden risks of tape storage and destruction. They expose shocking real-world security breaches—like school fingerprint records almost being sold—and discuss why traditional shredding and degaussing aren’t enough. Insurgo’s groundbreaking tech ensures data is truly gone. Plus, hear why AI is making old tapes valuable again and why secure tape destruction is an exploding industry. Don’t miss this deep dive into data security nightmares and solutions!

W. Curtis Preston, aka “Mr. Backup,” reveals shocking insights from the world of data recovery. From a million-tape archive stored in a football-field-sized facility to the critical need for reading backup data without vendor lock-in, this conversation uncovers the hidden struggles of IT professionals. We dive into ransomware recovery, AI’s role in backup solutions, and why tape storage is making a surprising comeback. Plus, Curtis introduces Libertas, a free tool that could change the game for legacy data recovery.

Gleb Budman, CEO & co-founder of Backblaze, discusses the future of data storage, cloud cost optimization, and resilience against cyber threats. Gleb shares his journey of bootstrapping Backblaze, competing against AWS, and ultimately taking the company public. We explore rising storage costs, AI-driven data explosion, ransomware defense strategies, and the shift to Cloud 2.0. If you’re serious about future-proofing your data, this episode is a must-listen!

Steven Umbehocker, CEO of OSNEXUS discusses how businesses can protect critical data with object storage, immutability, and AI-powered automation. He dives into cybersecurity strategies, the role of AI in long-term data retention, and why enterprises must rethink storage for modern workloads. Plus, a fascinating look at how NFL teams leverage data storage to analyze game-day decisions and optimize player performance.

Paul Graeve, CEO of The Data Group, discusses the hidden dangers of poor data management. We talk about why CEOs must take charge of their data strategy, how bad data can derail AI initiatives, and why fragmented data is silently draining company resources. Paul offers practical steps for leaders to regain control, unify their data, and turn it into a competitive advantage. Plus, an exclusive preview of his upcoming book, Data Driven Leader!

Jerome Wendt, CEO & Principal Analyst at DCIG, unpacks the latest trends in data protection. We dive into intermittent encryption, a stealthy new ransomware tactic, and how AI-driven anomaly detection is reshaping cybersecurity. Jerome also shares insights on VMware’s licensing shake-up, the rise of multi-hypervisor environments, and why backup solutions are now essential migration tools. Plus, we discuss career shifts in cybersecurity and cloud computing in an evolving job market. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of backup, recovery, and resilience!