In an era of constant digital transformation, companies face growing challenges in ensuring their data security. Cyber threats such as ransomware and DDoS attacks are on the rise, exposing Italian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to unprecedented risks. According to recent Gartner studies, traditional backup methods are no longer effective in providing an adequate level of security. Syneto addresses these challenges with advanced solutions that integrate security, ease of management, and technological innovation, offering evolved protection that reduces risks, optimizes recovery times, and ensures business continuity.

Logical Air Gap: The New Frontier in Data Security

The Problem with Traditional Systems

In traditional backup systems, 99% of companies use an architecture where backups and their storage are constantly accessible from the corporate network. This approach inevitably exposes data to potential cyberattacks, as highlighted in ENISA reports. These vulnerabilities are commonly exploited by ransomware, which can encrypt data until a ransom is paid, freezing the entire business operation. For SMEs, this scenario is even more critical due to their limited recovery capacity after an attack, posing a significant threat to business continuity.

The Syneto Solution

Syneto has revolutionized this landscape by introducing the “Logical Air Gap.” This innovative technology creates a logical separation between storage and applications. In practice, backup data remains isolated from the rest of the IT infrastructure. Even if an application in use is compromised, critical data remains intact and inaccessible to attackers. This level of security is comparable to a digital vault protected within the corporate IT infrastructure. TechRepublic articles have positively analyzed this security approach, recognizing Syneto’s innovation as a model for other enterprise backup solutions.

Independent RP Chain: Revolutionizing Backup Structure

The Limits of Traditional Backups

Traditional backup systems operate through sequential chains where data is stored one after another. This method creates dependencies between recovery points (RP). If one element of the chain is corrupted, the entire backup system can become useless, leading to data loss and prolonged downtime. As IDC reports emphasize, managing these backup chains is complex, requiring significant resources for maintenance and causing inefficient and costly workflows.

Syneto’s Innovation

SynetoOS Recovery Points (RP) are designed to always be incremental and independent. This eliminates the need for periodic consolidations or full backups, which are typically time-consuming and resource-intensive. Every snapshot can be used independently for recovery, ensuring reliability and flexibility. IT leaders appreciate this independent incremental system for its improved efficiency and security, as highlighted in Gartner reports. SME executives recognize that such a modular system allows for a faster and more secure disaster response, protecting business operations.

Ultra-Fast Recovery: Minimizing Downtime

The Challenge of Recovery Time in Traditional Systems

Downtime—periods of operational inactivity caused by data loss or recovery—is one of the most costly and critical issues a company can face. In traditional backups, data recovery is often a lengthy and expensive process, influenced by the size and complexity of the data. According to ZDNet, downtime-related costs can be exorbitant, negatively impacting both business productivity and customer perception.

Syneto’s Speed

Syneto addresses these issues with instant recovery solutions. In case of a disaster, local snapshots are quickly accessed, and the system immediately identifies the correct recovery point. This approach enables businesses to resume operations within minutes, significantly minimizing downtime. In a competitive environment, maintaining operational continuity is crucial for business survival and growth.

Simplified Management: Reducing IT Complexity

Complexity in Traditional Systems

Managing IT complexity with traditional methods forces IT managers to operate on multiple fronts, including backups, hypervisors, and networking, risking resource dispersion and inefficiencies. Forbes highlights how this complexity can lead to human errors, potentially causing disasters in corporate infrastructure and increasing operational inefficiencies.

Syneto’s Integrated Approach

Syneto offers a hyper-converged platform that integrates all these elements into a cohesive system. With a unified approach, administrators can manage IT infrastructure more efficiently, focusing on value-added activities. This reduces the IT staff’s workload and enhances overall IT management effectiveness, as discussed in Computerworld articles.

Storage Efficiency: Optimizing Resources

Inefficiencies in Traditional Backups

Traditional backup systems require significant storage space to maintain copies and perform consolidations, making them costly and inefficient. This increases operational expenses and burdens IT infrastructure. Forrester Research discusses these issues in its report on enterprise storage systems.

Syneto’s Optimization

Syneto addresses these inefficiencies by applying advanced real-time compression and deduplication techniques. These techniques allow for up to 1,440 recovery points per day while using only a fraction of the normally required storage space—significantly reducing costs and storage footprint. This resource optimization provides a clear competitive advantage to SMEs, keeping costs under control while maintaining operational efficiency.

Conclusion

Syneto’s innovations represent a significant step forward in data protection for Italian SMEs. Given the increasing cybersecurity threats and the crucial importance of business data, transitioning from traditional backup systems to advanced solutions like those offered by Syneto is essential for business survival and growth. Syneto’s technologies not only enhance backup security and reliability but also provide tangible benefits in operational efficiency and cost reduction. For IT Managers and system administrators, adopting Syneto presents a unique opportunity to transform data protection from a mere obligation into a true strategic business asset.

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