Case Study: Wayne ARC achieves faster, simpler and more reliable backups with ExaGrid

Wayne ARC Achieves Simplicity, Flexibility, and Reliability with ExaGrid Disk-Based Backup

Wayne ARC, a not‑for‑profit serving individuals with developmental disabilities and supporting over 600 employees, was struggling with an unsustainable tape‑based backup environment. Tape sprawl required daily manual management, consumed space and labor, and made retention policies difficult to enforce, prompting the IT team to seek a streamlined, reliable alternative.

They deployed an ExaGrid disk‑based backup appliance (with plans for a second unit) integrated with Symantec Backup Exec, replacing tape and eliminating much of the manual overhead. The solution delivered faster backups at disk speeds, post‑process deduplication (reported ratios up to 36:1), reduced storage needs and shorter backup windows, and freed IT staff to focus on higher‑value projects while providing dependable, easily maintained data protection.

Wayne ARC

Stephen Burke

IT Coordinator