Datto
Datto provides business continuity and disaster recovery solutions with instant virtualization capabilities for small to medium-sized businesses and managed service providers.
About
Datto operates as a leading provider of business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) solutions designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses and managed service providers. The company specializes in integrated backup, recovery, and business continuity technologies that combine local and cloud-based protection.
The platform's core offering centers around its SIRIS (Server Image and Restore Information System) appliances, which provide comprehensive data protection through continuous data replication and instant virtualization capabilities. These solutions enable organizations to maintain business operations during system failures by instantly spinning up virtual machines from backup images. The technology supports both local recovery for rapid restoration and cloud-based recovery for extended outages.
Datto's instant virtualization technology distinguishes the platform from traditional backup solutions by allowing businesses to run critical applications directly from backup appliances within minutes of a failure. The system performs automated screenshot verification to ensure backup integrity and provides ransomware detection capabilities. Additional features include file-level recovery, bare metal restore options, and automated offsite replication to Datto's secure cloud infrastructure.
The solution primarily serves managed service providers (MSPs) who deliver BCDR services to their client base, as well as direct enterprise customers seeking comprehensive data protection. Organizations across industries including healthcare, legal, financial services, and manufacturing rely on Datto's technology to meet regulatory compliance requirements and maintain operational continuity. The platform particularly appeals to businesses that cannot afford extended downtime and require rapid recovery capabilities.
Within the broader cybersecurity and business resilience landscape, Datto positions itself as a comprehensive BCDR specialist that bridges the gap between traditional backup solutions and full disaster recovery services. The company's focus on SMB and MSP markets addresses a critical need for enterprise-grade protection technologies that remain accessible and manageable for smaller organizations. Through its combination of hardware appliances, cloud services, and management software, Datto provides a unified approach to data protection that spans backup, recovery, and business continuity planning.