Case Study: FONA International achieves faster, more efficient VM backups with ExaGrid

FONA International Chooses ExaGrid for Backup of VMs

FONA International, a global flavor manufacturer based in Geneva, Illinois, faced an urgent backup crisis when its NAS failed on the IT manager’s first day. With 95% of servers virtualized and backups handled by Veeam, the company needed a fast, disk‑based replacement that integrated tightly with Veeam and could be deployed immediately to protect SQL, email and custom applications.

FONA selected a two‑site ExaGrid system for primary backups and disaster recovery; ExaGrid’s seamless Veeam integration, post‑process deduplication and direct‑to‑disk writes delivered faster, more efficient backups and significant storage reduction. The solution was quick to install, easy to manage, supported by responsive customer service, and scalable via ExaGrid’s GRID architecture—giving FONA reliable on‑site and off‑site backups and confidence in rapid recovery.

FONA International

Jeff Zerwer

IT Manager, FONA International