Case Study: The Salvation Army Improves Backup Times and Eliminates Tape with ExaGrid

The Salvation Army cuts backup times by over 60% with ExaGrid

The Salvation Army, serving millions across America, was struggling with inefficient tape backups. Their full backup jobs were taking an entire weekend, leaving no time for system maintenance, and tape management was becoming untenable with data growth. They sought a new solution from ExaGrid, implementing its Tiered Backup Storage system to address these challenges.

ExaGrid implemented a two-site system with data deduplication and disk-based storage, replacing the tape infrastructure. This solution drastically reduced backup windows from all night to just a few hours—a decrease of over 60%—and eliminated tape management. The ExaGrid system's strong deduplication increased retention, allowing weekly backups for four weeks and monthly for six months, while its scalable design allowed for seamless future expansion.

The Salvation Army