Pernod Ricard Opts for Backup Technology and Asigra

Backup Technology Limited (BTL), a part of iomart Group plc, which specialises in online backup & DR services for enterprises, has helped Pernod Ricard centralise its previously ad hoc approach to data protection in EMEA.

The wines and spirits leader operates in 42 markets across EMEA. Previously each location had its own individual approach to protecting its data.

Pernod Ricard EMEA turned to backup specialist BTL which implemented Asigra cloud Backup, an industry software platform for online backup. BTL now protects in excess of 350TB of data for Pernod Ricard EMEA.

Simon Bennett, information systems director, Pernod Ricard EMEA, said: “I know that the critical systems and business data across the region are protected and there is a recovery solution which is tested each year. This allows me to focus on enhancing the sales and marketing systems which is where the key business opportunities lie.“

Pernod Ricard has consistent cloud backup across EMEA. The Asigra software’s ability to run incremental forever backups means remote sites like Kazakhstan and Morocco can backup data quickly to BTL’s secure data vaults in the UK.

Rob Mackle, sales and service director, BTL, said: “Pernod Ricard’s goal of centralising its backup and DR strategy across EMEA has been achieved, transforming it into a single highly effective backup solution with defined Recovery Time and Recovery Point objectives.“

Eran Farajun, EVP, Asigra, said: “End-to-end data protection remains a focus for larger enterprises seeking to reduce the risk and complexity of backup throughout diverse IT environments. Asigra cloud Backup provides an all-in-one platform to accomplish this with centralised data recovery for physical, virtual, cloud and mobile computing platforms. The assurance in knowing that data on every device and across every network can be recovered provides peace of mind.“

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