As part of its search for a new data security vendor, Harkins Builders turned to Druva, a leading cloud-based data security and management solution. The company was drawn to Druva's simplicity, reliability, and ability to protect its on-premises and cloud-based data.
"We were using Backup Exec and backing up to tape, which was a terrible way to live," said Chris Thomas, IT Director at Harkins Builders. "Restores were always a pain, and we had to rotate the tapes off-site, which was incredibly inconvenient."
Druva's cloud-native architecture and SaaS delivery model appealed to the Harkins Builders team, as it eliminated the need for on-premises backup infrastructure and the associated maintenance. "I like systems that just do what they're supposed to do without me having to babysit them," Thomas added. "Druva has been great in that regard — it just runs in the background, and I don't have to worry about it."
Additionally, Druva's comprehensive data security capabilities for Microsoft 365, including Exchange, OneDrive, and SharePoint, were a key differentiator. "I had read articles about the importance of backing up Office 365 data, and I realized that Microsoft's native retention policies weren't enough to protect us," Thomas explained. "Druva gave us the peace of mind that our cloud data was fully protected."
Harkins Builders is also utilizing Druva's Accelerated Ransomware Recovery, which significantly enhances their data protection strategy. This solution provides rapid recovery of critical data during a ransomware attack, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
The implementation process was smooth, with Thomas noting it was a "painless" experience. "The Druva team worked closely with us to get everything set up, and the solution was up and running in no time," he said.