The client is a leading private sector bank in India with a vast customer base and a robust digital infrastructure. As a financial institution, uninterrupted access to data and compliance with strict regulatory standards are critical to its operations. With increasing data volumes, the bank needed a modernized, scalable backup solution to ensure efficiency and reliability. 

As the bank’s operations expanded, so did its data storage needs. However, the existing backup infrastructure presented several challenges: 

• High datacentre footprint – Managing a 2PB backup required 24U of rack space, leading to inefficiencies. 

• Rising power costs – The system consumed 21.5 kW of power, increasing operational expenses. 

• Limited scalability – Legacy appliances maxed out at 2PB, requiring frequent hardware expansion. 

• Performance bottlenecks – Utilization beyond 85% caused slowdowns and impacted efficiency. 

• End-of-life constraints – Backup appliances required replacement every six years, leading to recurring costs. 

• Vendor lock-in – The bank’s solution was limited to Veritas NetBackup, restricting flexibility and future expansion. 

A next-generation backup solution was required to reduce infrastructure costs, improve efficiency, and ensure seamless scalability without compromising performance.