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Backup Exec

Driving cyber resilience with Backup Exec

Cognizant is now the exclusive operator for Backup Exec, Desktop Laptop Option and System Recovery—delivering unified data protection for the cognitive era.

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Enterprise-grade data protection for the cognitive era

Securing data across physical, virtual, cloud and SaaS workloads is a critical step in any modern transformation journey. Backup Exec (BE), Desktop Laptop Option (DLO) and System Recovery (SR) deliver proven, enterprise-grade data protection designed to keep your organization's most critical assets safe and recoverable.

As the exclusive operator for Backup Exec, Cognizant is proud to champion this technology, ensuring businesses can deploy a unified defense against operational disruptions and cyber threats.

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Cloud Software Group* has selected Cognizant as the exclusive operator to handle all future sales and renewals of Backup Exec (BE), Desktop Laptop Option (DLO) and System Recovery (SR) in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Western Europe regions.</h3>
<h3 class="h6"><i><span class="small">*Cloud Software Group and any trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos of Cloud Software Group are owned by Cloud Software Group, Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used by Cognizant under license from Cloud Software Group, Inc. Cognizant is a strategic partner of Cloud Software Group, Inc. and is not a corporate subsidiary or agent of Cloud Software Group, Inc. and/or of its affiliates.</span></i></h3>

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AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR

Skyovi is an authorized distributor for Backup Exec.

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CAPABILITIES

A unified strategy for data protection

Backup Exec eliminates tool sprawl by providing a single, comprehensive solution for diverse enterprise environments.

Simple management

Deploy and run with ease. Manage all backups, restores, and SLA statuses from a single intuitive console without adding operational complexity to your day.

Secure and resilient

Built specifically for ransomware and cyber resilience. Strengthen your defenses with AI-powered anomaly detection, role-based access, encryption and immutable restorable data checkpoints.

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COVERAGE

Unified coverage across your entire environment

One platform. Every workload. Complete protection across your hybrid infrastructure.

Microsoft 365 backup

Granular, fast recovery and built-in security for Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams.

Cloud protection

Optimized backup and long-term retention across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and other leading providers.

Virtual and container workloads

Safeguard VMware and Hyper-V with instant VM recovery.

Compliance integration

Meet rigorous governance and retention requirements with consistent policy enforcement and detailed reporting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Backup Exec?

Backup Exec is backup and recovery software for physical, virtual and cloud workloads, including Microsoft 365, managed from a single console. It is designed to help organizations with mixed environments recover from disruptions, including ransomware.

How does Backup Exec work?

A central Backup Exec server protects the servers, virtual machines, cloud workloads and Microsoft 365 data you add to it based on the schedules and retention policies you define. Jobs and restores can be managed from a single console, whether restoring a single file or an entire server.

Does Backup Exec still exist?

Yes. Backup Exec, Desktop Laptop Option and System Recovery are available for purchase and renewal. Cognizant is the exclusive operator of sales and renewals in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Western Europe, as selected by Cloud Software Group (CSG).

Who currently owns Backup Exec?

CSG owns Backup Exec, having acquired Arctera, its previous owner. Cognizant operates sales and renewals and uses the Backup Exec trademarks under license. Cognizant is a strategic partner of CSG, not a subsidiary or agent of CSG.

Is Backup Exec being discontinued or reaching end of life?

No. Backup Exec is not being sunsetted. Cognizant is now the official operator of Backup Exec and the software will continue to be operated and supported under the current agreement through 2031.

Customers can continue using Backup Exec with confidence as Cognizant assumes responsibility for the product’s ongoing operations and support.

What has replaced Backup Exec?

Nothing has replaced Backup Exec. It is the same product, now sold and renewed through Cognizant and its distributor, Skyovi. For customers evaluating options, we are happy to answer questions.

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