Ransomware Protection, Data Backup and Disaster Recovery as a Service Awarded for Improving Organizational Security
Albany, NY, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstLight, a leading provider of digital infrastructure services to enterprises and carriers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, today announced Today that TMC, a global integrated media company, has named FirstLight’s Ransomware Protection, Data Backup and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) as the winner of the 2022 Cloud Computing Backup and Disaster Recovery Award, presented by TMC’s Cloud Computing Magazine .
The Cloud Computing Backup and Disaster Recovery Award recognizes technologies and vendors that have created cloud solutions that allow businesses large and small to stay active and productive even in the toughest conditions, minimizing lost business opportunities.
Based in Albany, New York, FirstLight operates a high-speed, low-latency fiber optic network in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic in six states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont . FirstLight has developed its award-winning ransomware protection, data backup and DRaaS solutions, leveraging geo-redundant cloud infrastructure to protect enterprise, government, healthcare and education customers against the ever-looming threat of ransomware attacks and other security breaches.
“FirstLight is honored to be recognized by Cloud Computing Magazine with this award,” said Patrick Coughlin, Chief Development Officer of FirstLight. “FirstLight strives to develop industry-leading disaster recovery solutions for our customers that maximize uptime and improve IT resiliency. With the importance of remote working and the increasing sophistication of hackers, reliable security solutions are essential in today’s market. Ransomware protection, data backup and DRaaS ensure that when customers entrust FirstLight with their cloud and connectivity needs, we help them protect their valuable data and ensure recoverability with uptime. minimum stop.
With Cloud Backup, FirstLight’s cloud sites provide scalable computing and storage that provides an optimal framework for data replication and backup integrating leading technology partners like Veeam and Zerto, allowing customers to seamlessly recover data. cloud workloads while minimizing data loss. In addition to satisfying the 3-2-1 data protection rule (3 copies of data, 2 different storage media, 1 offsite copy), FirstLight enhances ransomware protection with Immutable Backup and Insider Protection, which create an isolated copy of the data that cannot be overwritten or deleted before the scheduled time, protecting these copies from hackers who could have accessed them by other means.
Additionally, FirstLight’s DRaaS protects critical business assets around the clock to prevent downtime with unique and scalable protection solutions that protect against threats such as ransomware. DRaaS enables FirstLight customers to avoid spending excessive time and resources implementing and updating their security solutions with network and cloud capabilities that support substantial data loads.
“Recognizing excellence in the advancement of cloud computing technologies, Cloud Computing Magazine is proud to announce Ransomware Protection, Data Backup and Disaster Recovery as a Service from FirstLight as a recipient of the Cloud Computing Backup and Disaster Recovery award,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “FirstLight is honored for its success in bringing innovation to market, while leveraging the latest technology trends.”
To learn more about FirstLight’s security solutions, visit www.firstlight.net/.
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About FirstLight Fiber, Inc.:
FirstLight, headquartered in Albany, New York, provides fiber optic data, internet, data center, cloud, unified communications and managed services to enterprises and carriers in the Northeast and Central the Atlantic, connecting more than 13,000 sites in service with more than 125,000 locations served by our network of more than 25,000 kilometers. FirstLight offers a robust suite of advanced telecommunications products comprising a comprehensive portfolio of high-bandwidth connectivity solutions, including Ethernet, wavelength and dark fiber services, as well as dedicated Internet access solutions, data centers, cloud and voice services. FirstLight’s customer base includes national mobile and wireline telephone providers and many leading companies, spanning high-tech manufacturing and research, hospitals and healthcare, banking and finance, education high school, colleges and universities, as well as local and state governments.
To learn more about FirstLight, visit www.firstlight.net or follow the company on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Contact FirstLight:
Maura Mahoney
Marketing Director, FirstLight
mmahoney@firstlight.net
About Cloud Computing Magazine:
Cloud Computing Magazine is the industry’s definitive source for all things cloud — from public, community, hybrid, and private clouds to security and business continuity, and everything in between. This online magazine published by TMC assesses the most important developments in cloud computing not only for computing, but also for the business landscape as a whole.
About TMC:
Through education, industry news, live events and social influence, global buyers rely on TMC’s content-driven marketplaces to make buying decisions and navigate markets. As a result, leading technology providers turn to TMC for unparalleled branding, thought leadership, and lead generation opportunities. Our in-person and online events provide unparalleled visibility and sales opportunities to all recipients. Through our personalized lead generation programs, we provide our clients with a continuous stream of leads that turn into sales opportunities and build databases. Additionally, we build brand reputation through millions of impressions from display advertising on our news sites and newsletters. Making TMC a 360 degree marketing solution, we offer full event and roadshow management services and custom content creation with expertly designed blogs, press releases, articles and marketing materials to help to SEO, branding, and overall marketing efforts. For more information about TMC and how we can help you achieve your marketing goals, please visit www.tmcnet.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, @tmcnet.
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Contact TMC:
michelle connolly
Senior Marketing Manager
203-852-6800, ext. 170
mconnolly@tmcnet.com
CONTACT: Molly Sergeant FirstLight 5857494092 msergeant@firstlight.net
