Slide Launches Next-Gen BCDR Solution Purpose-Built for MSPs

Slide launches a security-first Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR) solution purpose-built for MSPs.

Backed by industry veterans, Slide is transforming BCDR by addressing critical gaps left by outdated technology, inflexible pricing models, and subpar support. Co-founded by Austin McChord, founder and former CEO, Datto, and Michael Fass, former general counsel and chief people officer, Datto, Slide is setting a backup solutions for MSPs with a focus on security, product innovation, and exceptional support.

“BCDR for MSPs has been long overdue for reinvention. At Slide, we’ve built a modern solution from scratch – free of legacy constraints – giving MSPs the security, performance, and pricing flexibility they need to grow their business into the future,” said Austin McChord, co-founder and chairman, Slide.

The solution sets a standard in BCDR for MSPs by building on 4 foundational pillars to set it apart from legacy backup providers.

Product-First Company
Slide was designed from scratch from a clean-room code base and zero legacy technical debt. Every dollar earned is reinvested into continuous product development and improvement of Slide’s technology platform – one that MSPs can rely on for the next decade and beyond.

Security-First Architecture
Data security isn’t an afterthought. It is built into the company’s DNA. In an era of rising cyber threats, Slide is a BCDR provider that offers native data encryption by default both in transit and at rest with no data storage penalty. Encryption is a critical component in protecting end customers’ data from ransomware, breaches, and insider threats.

Unmatched Direct-to-Tech Support
Support is at the core of Slide. Direct-to-tech support ensures MSPs have immediate access to engineers via phone, chat, and email. From white-glove onboarding to concierge support, Slide has your back when it matters most.

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Channel-First Business Model
Slide is 100% channel-focused. Exclusively committed to the MSP community and ecosystem, ensuring MSP partners have a solution they can trust – without conflicts of interest. This mindset translates all the way through to a no commitment pricing model to give MSPs maximum flexibility.

“MSPs deserve a BCDR solution that is snappy, modern, powerful and easy to use along with world class support and flexible pricing. Slide was built for MSPs, and we’re a backup company at our core. We started with the hardest problem to solve – a robust, appliance-based backup solution to back up on-prem workloads. But this is just the beginning, more products are on the way,” said Michael Fass, co-founder and CEO, Slide.

“We’re thrilled to be a Slide launch partner. It has handled our toughest backup and recovery scenarios with ease. The user-friendly interface is fast and intuitive, saving our technicians valuable time. The Slide Z1 is compact yet incredibly powerful, outperforming all our existing backup devices. We’re excited to bring Slide to our customers and elevate our service offerings,” said Brendan Cosgrove, COO, TeamLogic IT.

Slide Z1 appliance is engineered for simplicity and reliability, offering:

• Modern architecture – Built from scratch with a clean-room code base and no legacy technical debt.
• Performance – NVMe based appliance and cloud servers to deliver unprecedented speed and efficiency.
• Security – Mandatory, native encryption with no data storage penalty, ensuring data protection without sacrificing performance or space.
• Recovery options – Instant virtualization, block-level backups, file restores, and image exports.

“Slide has already proven its value across multiple clients. With a recent client’s file server failure, their world-class support had us connected to an expert within minutes. We quickly restored operations with a local VM on the Z1, and over the next 72 hours, Slide stayed in close contact to ensure a seamless redeployment. From start to finish, they had our back – we knew we had a partner we could count on,” said Charles Love, head, operations, ShowTech Solutions.

At launch, Slide delivers a robust feature set designed to maximize efficiency and security. An industry-first feature, Active Reclaim, which optimizes storage by automatically identifying and reclaiming unused space, delivers significant space savings to client backups. Additionally, Slide is committed to deep integrations with industry-leading platforms, ensuring seamless workflows for MSPs. Key partnerships include ScalePad’s Backup Radar, enabling automated backup monitoring and compliance, and Timus Networks, a next-gen Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) provider, strengthening MSPs’ cybersecurity offerings.

“At ScalePad, we’re thrilled to partner with Slide as one of the first integrations they’ve chosen. Integrating Backup Radar with Slide presents a unique opportunity to push BCDR automation to the next level, giving MSPs the insight they need to ensure every backup is monitored, secure and recoverable when it matters most. Slide’s open API provides deep access to a wide range of functions, allowing us to create the most advanced Backup Radar integration yet. The result is a seamless, intuitive experience that MSPs can trust to reduce risk and increase efficiency – for you and your customers. We’re excited about the partnership and the opportunity it offers for MSPs,” said Chris Day, CEO, ScalePad.

“The MSP community matters so much to me, and I couldn’t be more excited to be back with a new BCDR solution that should raise the bar for everyone. With Slide, we’re delivering a fresh, modern, secure BCDR, designed for MSPs to thrive for the next decade and beyond. The most fun part is that this is just the beginning. I can’t wait to be a part of Slide’s impact of empowering MSPs to grow and succeed,” said McChord.

The Slide Z1 appliance is available in capacities ranging from 1 to 16TB and the Slide R1 rackmount appliance configurable up to 64TB.