DigiBoxx, India’s first indigenous SaaS-based digital storage and sharing platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Arctera to provide secure cloud backup and recovery services tailored to the needs of SMBs, enterprises, and government institutions. This collaboration aims to transform data protection practices across the country. DigiBoxx will leverage Backup Exec, powered by Megh3, an S3-compatible cloud storage platform designed specifically for Indian businesses. This partnership offers enterprise-grade data protection while meeting local compliance and privacy requirements under laws like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA).
Simon Jelly, General Manager and Vice President of Data Protection at Arctera, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, stating: “Backup and recovery are global needs, but every region has unique compliance challenges. Our partnership with DigiBoxx delivers simple, secure, and unified data protection tailored for Indian SMBs. By combining Backup Exec’s affordability and scalability with Megh3’s local expertise, businesses can ensure resilience against ransomware and meet regulatory demands with ease.”
Key Highlights of the DigiBoxx and Arctera Partnership
This partnership also aligns with DigiBoxx’s mission of empowering SMBs, many of which lack the infrastructure or expertise to manage critical data. With nearly 25 million small and medium businesses in India, the initiative is poised to bridge a significant gap in affordable and reliable data protection. Some of the highlights of the partnership are as follows:
- Tailored data management and compliance services at cost-effective pricing, addressing the challenges faced by smaller organizations without dedicated IT teams.
- Robust tools to ensure immutable data backups, enabling businesses to recover seamlessly in case of cyberattacks.
- With Arctera’s established presence in India, customers can expect faster response times and a personalized support experience.
- A unified approach that combines storage, backup, disaster recovery, and compliance in a single solution.
Speaking about the partnership, Simon Jelly highlighted its relevance, saying: ”This collaboration provides Indian organizations the benefits of enterprise-grade data protection, ensuring they meet privacy and regulation needs. Our tagline—simple, secure, unified—aligns perfectly with DigiBoxx’s mission to offer affordable and accessible data solutions.” He further noted, “The rise of ransomware and the need for data compliance have made secure, immutable cloud storage critical. Megh3 provides a robust foundation for Backup Exec to safeguard data while ensuring affordability and ease of access.”
The collaboration addresses the pressing need for reliable data management among India’s SMBs, many of which lack dedicated IT teams or resources to secure their data effectively. “Most SMBs don’t have CIOs or CISOs to guide their data strategies. They are running businesses like bakeries or health practices, not IT firms. Our partnership with DigiBoxx enables these businesses to access secure data protection at an affordable price, simplifying their operations while ensuring compliance with regulations like the DPDPA,” Jelly remarked
He emphasized the cost-efficiency of the solution, adding, “We are offering a data management solution at one price, eliminating the high costs of traditional system integrators. This is a game-changer for SMBs transitioning from CapEx to OpEx models.” The partnership also focuses on enhancing post-deployment support for Indian customers. “With our engineering and support teams based in India, we can deliver unparalleled customer experiences, ensuring seamless integration and ongoing success,” Jelly affirmed.
About Arctera
Arctera, a newly launched entity spun out from Veritas, brings decades of expertise in data protection and management. The company is spearheading solutions like Backup Exec, designed to deliver enterprise-level data resiliency, disaster recovery as a service, and compliance capabilities, particularly tailored for SMBs and SMEs worldwide.
Simon Jelly expressed enthusiasm about the company’s launch, stating, “We’ve recently separated Arctera from Veritas, with our formal launch earlier this week. This transition allows us to focus on delivering scalable, secure, and affordable backup and recovery solutions to global businesses, while adapting to local regulations.”
