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From Backlogged to Backed up: Save Time, Storage Space, and Costs with Barracuda Backup

Company Size

200-1,000

Region

America

Country

United States

Product

Barracuda Backup 390
Barracuda Message Archiver 350
Barracuda Spam Firewall 400
Barracuda Web Filter 410

Tech Stack

Deduplication
256-bit AES encryption
Cloud-based central management

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Cost Savings
Customer Satisfaction
Productivity Improvements

Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Backup & Recovery
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Storage Services

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
System Integration

About The Customer

Healey Brothers is a premier automobile dealership located in the Hudson Valley area of upstate New York. The company operates eight different locations and employs over 400 people throughout the state. As a leading automotive group, Healey Brothers is committed to providing top-notch services to its customers. Network Administrator Bryan Bernstein is responsible for managing the IT operations across all locations, ensuring that the company's email, database, and file servers are protected and running smoothly. With a diverse range of IT responsibilities, Bernstein needed a reliable and efficient backup solution to support the company's operations and safeguard its data.

The Challenge

Healey Brothers faced significant challenges with their existing backup solutions. The tape device they were using was time-consuming and unreliable, leading to frequent issues with data backups. Additionally, the software they were using was cumbersome, making it difficult for the IT team to manage backups efficiently. Network Administrator Bryan Bernstein, responsible for the day-to-day IT operations, needed a more reliable and efficient backup solution to protect the company's email, database, and file servers. The existing Symantec tape backups were not only time-consuming but also failed to provide the reliability needed for the company's operations. Bernstein required a solution that would simplify the backup process, reduce the time spent on managing backups, and ensure data integrity.

The Solution

To address the challenges faced by Healey Brothers, Bryan Bernstein decided to implement Barracuda Backup 390 after receiving a recommendation from another dealership. The Barracuda Backup 390 is designed for simplicity and efficiency, allowing Bernstein to 'set it and forget it.' The advanced deduplication methods of Barracuda Backup 390 significantly reduced the total storage space needed by over 36%. The deployment process was straightforward, taking about two hours to set up, and required less than ten minutes per week to maintain. This allowed Bernstein to reclaim control of the network and focus on other critical IT tasks. In addition to Barracuda Backup 390, Healey Brothers also integrated other Barracuda products, including Barracuda Web Filter, Barracuda Spam Firewall, and Barracuda Message Archiver. The unified suite of Barracuda Networks products simplified the entire IT department's operations, making it easier for Bernstein to manage various aspects of the network. The user-friendly interface and straightforward setup of Barracuda products ensured that Bernstein did not need to be an expert in any specific area, further streamlining the IT management process.

Operational Impact

The implementation of Barracuda Backup 390 significantly reduced the time required to manage backups by over 90%, allowing the IT team to focus on other critical tasks.
The advanced deduplication methods of Barracuda Backup 390 reduced the total storage space needed by over 36%, optimizing storage efficiency.
The unified suite of Barracuda products, including Barracuda Web Filter, Barracuda Spam Firewall, and Barracuda Message Archiver, simplified the IT operations, making it easier for the IT team to manage various aspects of the network.
The user-friendly interface and straightforward setup of Barracuda products ensured that the IT team did not need to be experts in any specific area, further streamlining the IT management process.
The reliable and efficient backup solution provided by Barracuda Backup 390 allowed the IT team to regain control of the network and ensure data integrity.

Quantitative Benefit