Objective:
Securing systems and data with a reliable third-party solution
Solution:
A cloud-based data backup service
Benefits:
Business continuity, EU regulation compliance, and risk management
Solita is a Finnish IT service company specializing in areas including cloud services, artificial intelligence, software development, and data architecture. Given the complexity of Solita's IT environment, reliable and secure solutions are essential. This requirement has led to a long-standing partnership with Advania.
"We have worked closely with Advania for over seven years. These years have included various projects and system development. In addition, Advania has been our partner in offering and maintaining backup services," says Solita's IT Director Kai Niskanen.
The need for a separate backup solution in cloud environments
When Solita first transitioned to cloud services, it quickly became evident that a separate third-party solution was necessary to manage backups effectively. Unlike native cloud service backups, an independent solution like Keepit ensures that critical information remains accessible even if the cloud service itself experiences issues.
"When the need was identified, we organised a tender process and reviewed various options. Keepit turned out to be a natural choice for us, especially from a risk management perspective. Advania is responsible for the service and its maintenance, so we do not need to manage the backup solution ourselves," explains Niskanen.
Quick recovery and continuity management at the forefront
For Solita, the most crucial factors in terms of security and backups are ensuring business continuity and the ability to quickly recover systems in case of disruptions. Keepit effectively addresses these requirements.
"Keepit is a cost-effective and scalable solution, very competitive in terms of price. For example, if a user accidentally deletes something, the systems are always recoverable. Additionally, all data stays within the European Union, so we do not face any challenges regarding GDPR compliance. With Keepit and Advania, we have successfully minimized business risks," Niskanen adds.
A partnership built on security and predictability
According to Niskanen, the long-term cooperation between Solita and Advania is based on flexible, customer-oriented service and a genuine sense of partnership.
"The continuity of the partnership has brought security to daily operations and enabled more long-term business development. I've always enjoyed working with Advania. Their service is extremely flexible, and help is always available when needed. We are no longer in a traditional supplier-customer relationship but are genuinely partners. The long cooperation has allowed us to plan our activities further into the future."
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