Cohesity Expands Collaboration with Red Hat to Enhance Data Protection for OpenShift Virtualization

Cohesity and Red Hat Elevate Data Protection in Virtualization

In a significant advancement for enterprise data management, Cohesity has announced an expanded collaboration with Red Hat, the prominent open-source solutions provider, to bolster support for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization. This integration, now available on the Cohesity Data Cloud, aims to enhance data security and protection for virtual machines and containers, safeguarding organizations against cyber threats like ransomware.

With this new functionality, users can streamline their backup and recovery operations, thanks to the synergy between Cohesity DataProtect and NetBackup. Customers can now manage critical workloads and protect vital data sources through existing workflows, drastically increasing efficiency and scalability while simplifying the complexities of data management.

Cohesity’s platform operates on Red Hat OpenShift and is engineered with zero-trust principles, integrating security features such as immutability and strict access controls. This design delivers one of the most robust data resilience platforms available today, offering businesses comprehensive protection against increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks.

Today’s announcement underscores the long-standing partnership between Cohesity and Red Hat, who share a commitment to empowering customers. By adopting Red Hat Enterprise Linux as its foundational operating system, Cohesity positions itself as a key player in enhancing virtualization capabilities.

Matt Hicks, CEO of Red Hat, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting that it provides organizations a streamlined path to modernizing their infrastructures. The integration of Cohesity’s cyber resilience capabilities ensures that businesses can confidently pursue growth and innovation while knowing their IT systems are secure.

Sanjay Poonen, CEO of Cohesity, reiterated the importance of this partnership. He emphasized the enhanced protection measures offered to customers using Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, ensuring the security of their data through cutting-edge technologies. This expanded collaboration paves the way for future advancements in data management and protection, aligning with the evolving needs of enterprises.