Veeam Buys Kasten: The Ultimate Kubernetes Backup Power‑Up
Veeam Software has just snagged Kasten, the headline‑making Kubernetes backup champ, for a cool $150 million in cash and stock. This isn’t just a shopping spree—it’s a bold move to make sure your data stays safe no matter how fancy your container stack gets.
Why Kubernetes? The Future is Here
- Nearly 75% of companies are already using Kubernetes or plan to in the next two years.
- The micro‑services trend has turned DevOps into a full‑on lifestyle.
- Containers are the backbone of modern apps; Kubernetes is the king of orchestration.
- Everyone wants one data‑protection platform that covers virtual, physical, cloud, and Kubernetes—and Veeam just found the perfect match.
The Big Picture: One Platform, All the Gear
Think of it this way: Veeam’s Cloud Data Management platform will now fuse with Kasten’s K10 Data Management Platform, giving you a single, painless solution for:
- Kubernetes workloads (on‑premises, multi‑cloud)
- Virtual machines, physical servers, SaaS apps
- All backed up with ease, speed, and security.
Quotes That Show the Excitement
Veeam CTO Danny Allan said:
“We’ve always been about top‑tier data protection for every environment. Adding Kasten lets us lock in Kubernetes workloads — a vital piece for anything that wants to keep moving fast and stay resilient.”
Kasten CEO Niraj Tolia echoed the enthusiasm:
“Our innovations in Kubernetes‑native data mgmt pair perfectly with Veeam’s on‑premises and multi‑cloud backup expertise. Together, we’re setting new standards in modern data protection.”
What Happens to Kasten?
- The K10 platform will keep flying solo… but will also sit inside Veeam Backup & Replication for anyone who wants the exhaustive mix.
- Kasten remains a dedicated Kubernetes Business Unit (BU) under Veeam, with founders Niraj Tolia (President & → GM) and Vaibhav Kamra (CTO) steering the ship.
- All teams—sales, marketing, R&D, support—stay intact, just with more hype and funding.
- Veeam will keep championing the Kubernetes community, investing in open‑source projects like Kanister and kopia.
Bottom Line: Your Data is Safer Than Ever
By uniting the best of Veeam and Kasten, enterprises get a single, streamlined platform that secures everything from micro‑services in containers to traditional VMs. It’s a win‑win for anyone who’s tired of juggling multiple backup tools and ready for a future‑proof solution. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning of what’s next in data protection.
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