FalconStor Habanero: Compliant IBM Power Backup Made Simple
▼ Summary
– FalconStor Habanero is a new SaaS offering that provides secure offsite data protection specifically for on-premises IBM Power customers.
– It integrates directly with existing IBM Power workloads and backup processes, eliminating the need for new infrastructure or operational changes.
– The fully managed service offers immutable offsite retention, disaster recovery copies, and archives with predictable, consumption-based pricing.
– It is built on FalconStor’s proprietary technology and leverages IBM Cloud infrastructure, including IBM Power Virtual Server and IBM Cloud Object Storage.
– Habanero is available through the IBM Cloud Catalog and is designed for partner-led delivery, expanding the IBM ecosystem with a cloud-enabled service.
FalconStor Software has introduced a new globally accessible software-as-a-service solution called FalconStor Habanero, specifically crafted to streamline secure offsite data protection for businesses utilizing IBM Power systems. This service directly tackles a widespread issue for these users: the need for robust, compliant, and resilient offsite data copies while their essential applications remain on-premises. Habanero integrates seamlessly with current IBM Power workloads, backup tools, and established operational procedures. This integration allows organizations to achieve enterprise-level offsite protection without the need to invest in new hardware or alter their existing backup workflows.
Available as a fully managed service, Habanero offers secure offsite retention, disaster recovery copies, and long-term archiving. It features straightforward, predictable pricing that aligns with object-storage economics. FalconStor manages all the necessary infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, enabling customers to adopt offsite data protection as a service while sidestepping operational headaches.
The service is constructed on FalconStor’s established, patented data protection technology and utilizes IBM’s robust platforms, including IBM Power Virtual Server and IBM Cloud Object Storage. This foundation delivers globally available, secure offsite retention with hybrid recovery capabilities. Key features include immutable protection to guard against cyber threats, accelerated data transfer, flexible restoration options, and policy-driven retention management, with support for sovereign data storage requirements.
Habanero is accessible through the IBM Cloud Catalog and is structured for delivery through partners. This model allows IBM Business Partners to provide clients with a comprehensive offsite data protection service without handling infrastructure deployment or operations. Partners can also benefit from recurring revenue streams and existing IBM channel programs. By focusing on the extensive on-premises IBM Power customer base, Habanero enriches the IBM ecosystem with a cloud-enabled service that enhances data protection without forcing changes to where or how critical workloads operate.
This launch represents a strategic expansion of FalconStor’s offerings for the IBM Power market, adding a consumption-based SaaS option that complements the company’s broader enterprise data protection platforms. By merging FalconStor’s technological foundation with IBM Cloud services, Habanero not only strengthens FalconStor’s recurring revenue model but also reinforces its strategic alignment with IBM’s hybrid cloud and Power Systems direction. Industry observers note that this service reflects a shift in how enterprises manage data protection, seeking the resilience and compliance benefits of offsite and cloud-based solutions without the unpredictability and burden of building such systems internally.
(Source: NewsAPI Cybersecurity & Enterprise)