Case Study: Steel Group achieves compliant, faster backups with ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage

Steel Group cuts backup time by more than 50% with ExaGrid

Steel Group, an Italian integrated specialty steel provider, faced a significant challenge when its existing HPE StoreOnce backup system reached end-of-life. This created security and compliance risks, as the legacy system could not meet the immutable backup requirements mandated by EU and Italian cybersecurity regulations, including the NIS 2 Directive. The company needed a new solution that would integrate seamlessly with its Veeam backup application.

ExaGrid implemented its Tiered Backup Storage with a Veeam-integrated appliance. The solution provided comprehensive security features, including immutable data objects and a Retention Time-Lock to meet regulatory demands. The results were immediate: the backup window was reduced by over 50%, with full backups completing in 5-6 hours instead of a full day. The Steel Group IT team also gained peace of mind from ExaGrid's reliable support and the system's ability to protect their long-term investment.