More than moving to the cloud, success in the digital era is about how securely and efficiently you manage the transition. Five years ago, Dell Technologies and Druva embarked on a mission to simplify data protection for the modern enterprise. Today, we celebrate a half-decade of partnership that has transformed how organizations protect their most critical assets.

A Milestone of Proven Scale

Since the inception of our partnership, Dell Technologies PowerProtect Backup Services (PPBS), powered by the Druva Data Security Cloud, has become a cornerstone for hybrid enterprise resilience. What started as a vision to provide SaaS-based protection has scaled into a global powerhouse.

The numbers speak to the strength of this collaboration:

• 111 PB+ of data under management.
• 1.49 million end users protected.
• 1,700+ global customers trusting the joint solution.

For IT leaders, the math is simple: traditional on-premises backup stacks often lead to infrastructure sprawl and increased vulnerability. By leveraging a fully managed SaaS model, our customers have seen a massive reduction in complexity, achieving up to a 224% ROI over three years according to Forrester TEI studies.

The Next Frontier: Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Integration

While we celebrate the past five years, we are even more excited about the future. We are officially announcing the integration of the Druva Data Security Cloud with Dell PowerProtect Data Domain.

This is a "best of both worlds" breakthrough. Enterprise IT no longer has to choose between the high-speed local performance of on-premises hardware and the simple, air-gapped security of the cloud. With this new integration, organizations can:

• Keep the Speed: Perform high-speed local restores directly from Data Domain copies for critical, latency-sensitive workloads using the industry-standard DD Boost API.
• Add the Cloud: Automatically secure data in the Druva Data Security Cloud, creating an isolated, immutable copy that is safe from local ransomware attacks, at no additional cost.
• Simplify Management: Manage the entire hybrid environment, on-prem and cloud, through a single, unified SaaS dashboard.

"Cyber resilience is strongest when it fits naturally into the ecosystems customers already trust and operate," says Dan Fitzgibbons, Global Director of Alliances at Druva. "This integration gives partners a powerful way to extend Dell PowerProtect Data Domain environments with cloud-delivered resilience."

Why It Matters: Security in the Age of DruAI

Threats have evolved significantly since 2021. Ransomware is more sophisticated, often targeting the backup data itself. Our partnership has met this challenge head-on by integrating advanced security features like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Data Lock, and Threat Hunting.

Looking forward, we are doubling down on intelligence. With DruAI, we are bringing AI-driven operations to data protection, enabling faster incident response and cleaner recovery points. We are also expanding into Identity Resilience, protecting the very layer — Okta, Entra ID, and AD — that attackers use to gain a foothold in the modern enterprise.

Looking Ahead to the Next Five Years

As we look toward the future, our commitment remains the same: helping you protect what matters most, wherever it lives. From Nutanix AHV and MS SQL to the latest SaaS apps like Salesforce and Microsoft 365, the Dell and Druva partnership is ready for the next wave of digital transformation.

Whether you are looking to reduce your TCO by 40% or simply want the peace of mind that comes with an air-gapped, immutable backup, the Dell PowerProtect and Druva alliance is your bridge to a more secure future.

Join the Celebration: Visit our breakout sessions at Dell Tech World to see the integration in action, or start your 30-day free trial today via the Druva Partner+ Portal.