StarWind Virtual Tape Library and Acronis Cyber Infrastructure compete in the area of data protection and storage solutions. StarWind VTL may have an advantage in terms of pricing and customer support, while Acronis Cyber Infrastructure stands out with its superior feature set.
Features: StarWind VTL provides seamless data deduplication and high compatibility with backup systems, along with reliable tape management virtualization. Acronis Cyber Infrastructure offers high-performance storage, robust security measures, and comprehensive data protection capabilities.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: StarWind VTL presents a straightforward deployment approach with quick integration and responsive support, making troubleshooting simpler. Acronis Cyber Infrastructure, although more complex to deploy, supports scalability with flexible setups and effective support, though it might need more user involvement.
Pricing and ROI: StarWind VTL has lower setup costs, leading to faster ROI, suiting organizations with limited budgets. Acronis Cyber Infrastructure requires a higher initial investment, indicating a slower ROI. However, its capabilities provide valuable long-term benefits for enterprises prioritizing scalability and security.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Acronis Cyber Infrastructure | 1.0% |
| StarWind Virtual Tape Library | 0.8% |
| Other | 98.2% |
The Acronis Cyber Infrastructure Appliance is a ready-to-use cyber protection solution that combines proven and tested hardware and software in one easy to install and operate unit. The Acronis Cyber Infrastructure Appliance is currently available in selected countries.
For SMB and Enterprises, who either look to get rid of backup tapes completely, or are willing to accelerate backup process and add an extra level of protection, our solution is StarWind Virtual Tape Library (VTL). It is an appliance that eliminates the need in physical tape and “pretends” to be a supported tape drive or autoloader, keeping all data on inexpensive, fast and high-capacity spinning disks.
Even with explosive data growth, StarWind VTL fits the backup into backup window by accelerating it, so the process does not overlap with production time. Optionally, it creates additional copy of backup data for better safety. It is also available in a software-only form, as part of StarWind VSAN functionality.
StarWind VTL targets those, who need to replace existing tape backup infrastructure or accelerate it if regulatory requirements prohibit replacement. In case the goal is just virtualizing tape backup or creating a stretched backup infrastructure, StarWind Tape Redirector will come in handy.
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