Data Deposit Box Announces Engagement With Claranet

Data Deposit Box Inc. (DDB), provider of cloud backup and recovery technology, announces an engagement with UK-headquartered Claranet Limited, a MSP in Europe.

Founded in 1996, Claranet has evolved from a pioneering ISP into an independent MSP in Europe. The company has annualised revenues of circa £165 million (€228 million), 5,500 customers, 1,000 employees, and an international footprint in six countries.

With this engagement, Claranet becomes DDB’s dedicated EMEA-based MSP, providing cloud backup and recovery services to all DDB and Claranet SMB partners and clients. It will also provide MSP cloud storage services for the DDB Smart Storage product line. This agreement with Claranet and its extensive reseller and partner network will provide the company with a local presence in the EMEA region.

Neil Thomas, Claranet’s product director, said: “Businesses are increasingly aware of the damaging effects of data loss and our customers are no exception, which is why we are continuing to build out our DR capabilities. This partnership with Data Deposit Box comes as part of our continued investment in cloud backup and DR, and follows the acquisition of DR experts Techgate, enhancing our ability to support our customers’ data and applications.

“DDB has developed a strong reputation for excellence in North America and we are delighted to be working with them as their first partner as they introduce this service into the EMEA region. We are able to provide our customers with a secure, in-country hosting solution, with 24×7 support, which helps to protect their businesses from risk.“

The partnership marks DDB’s first foray into the European market with a MSP. EMEA-based customers and partners of DDB are able to access cloud storage with confidence their data is held securely with a provider with a local presence in the UK and within the EMEA region. DDB expects a positive European reception having won Best Storage Presentation at the Dallas ChannelPro SMB Forum event and Best Cloud Solution and Best Storage Solution at the Austin ASCII Events IT Summit in North America.

The cost-efficient solution is simple to use and offers a continuous backup model, enabling the simultaneous backup of multiple customer devices where the software is installed. It combines DDB’s portal with customer data that is stored in Claranet’s shared storage environment. Claranet takes the lead in the initial installation, leaving the customer to manage the portal interface. Data can be accessed from any device running the portal software and, in the event of a DR scenario, retrieved instantly.

“This marks a very exciting and significant signing for DDB. We have been focusing on building key, strategic partnerships with regional managed services providers and managed services provider partners. Claranet represents a very strategic EMEA partnership that will allow DDB to grow our end partner network while offering a managed service with one of the region’s largest and fast growing MSPs. This is a great step forward for our company.” Said Tim Jewell, CEO and founder, DDB.

Troy Cheeseman, president and COO, DDB concluded: “We are actively looking to build out our presence in EMEA, which makes Claranet, with a strong footprint in six European markets, financial stability and broad customer base, an ideal strategic partner. Our robust and flexible solution perfectly complements Claranet’s existing portfolio, and we look forward to working closely alongside Claranet and its customers to bring our innovative DR tools to market.“