HYCU Recognized as Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm Sonar for Cloud-Native Data Protection Report

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Don Jennings
Published on
October 18, 2024
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We are thrilled to announce that HYCU has been named a Leader and Fast Mover in the prestigious GigaOm Sonar for Cloud-native Data Protection Report. This recognition underscores HYCU’s commitment to innovation and excellence in cloud-native data protection solutions.

GigaOm Sonar Report: A Benchmark for Cloud-native Data Protection

The new GigaOm Sonar Report is a comprehensive analysis of vendors in the cloud-native data protection space. It evaluates companies based on their technical capabilities, innovation, and market position. Being recognized as both a Leader and Fast Mover in this report is a testament to HYCU's rapid advancement and strong market presence since the company was founded in 2018 and follows on recent recognition where HYCU was named a Visionary in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions.

HYCU's Strengths Highlighted

GigaOm analyst Chester Conforte highlighted several key strengths that contributed to HYCU's Leader and Fast Mover positioning:

  1. Comprehensive Cloud Coverage: HYCU offers robust protection across major public cloud platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, as well as on-premises environments.
  1. SaaS Protection: HYCU extends beyond infrastructure, providing comprehensive protection for critical SaaS applications like Microsoft 365 and Salesforce.
  1. Innovative R-Score: HYCU's Ransomware Recovery Score (R-Score) was noted as a standout feature, helping organizations assess and improve their ransomware readiness.
  1. Ease of Use: HYCU's user-friendly interface and streamlined operations was noted, making complex data protection tasks accessible to a wider range of IT professionals.
  1. Scalability: HYCU was praised for its ability to scale efficiently, meeting the needs of both small businesses and large enterprises.

Analyst Insights

Chester Conforte, the lead analyst for the report, concluded:

"HYCU's rapid ascent to a leadership position in the cloud-native data protection market is impressive. Their comprehensive coverage across cloud platforms, coupled with innovative features like the R-Score, positions them as a strong contender in this competitive space. HYCU's focus on user experience and scalability makes them particularly appealing to organizations looking for powerful yet accessible data protection solutions."

Looking Ahead

At HYCU, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of cloud-native data protection. The work our talented team of engineers has done and continues to do is impressive. As the team invests in research and development to enhance our offerings and provide ways to bring solutions to market quicker for customers, especially for customers that have no way to protect critical SaaS application data, we take our leadership and fast mover position seriously. It’s what drives us as a customer-centric company.

As cloud adoption continues and data protection becomes increasingly more critical, HYCU remains dedicated to empowering organizations with the solutions they need to secure and manage their data across complex, multi-cloud environments.

A huge thanks goes out to our customers, partners, and all of us at #TeamPurple for their continued support and trust. This latest recognition is a shared success, and we look forward to continuing our journey as a leader and fast mover.

To learn more about HYCU R-Cloud and how we address protecting data across cloud, on-premises and SaaS, visit our website or contact our sales team for a personalized demo.

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Senior Director of Global Communications and PR

Don Jennings, Senior Director of Global Communications and PR at HYCU, Inc., is a seasoned communications executive with a career rooted in the enterprise IT space. Formerly a tech lead at an award-winning PR agency, Don excels at driving results and building strong relationships without resorting to games or annoying stakeholders. Passionate about storage, cloud, and data protection, and maintains robust connections with storage, IT, and enterprise software media and influencers.

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