Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of September 5; Updates from Druva, Varonis, Zoom Backup & More

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of September 5, 2025.

Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week in this space. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy storage and data protection news items.

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Top Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of September 5, 2025

Chainguard Expands Zero-CVE Virtual Machine Images for Secure Cloud & On-Prem

Chainguard has expanded its catalog of “zero-CVE” application base VM images for both cloud and on-premises workloads. These hardened, constantly-updated images help organizations enforce security, limit vulnerabilities, and meet compliance requirements for containerized and virtualized deployments, slashing risk as supply chain threats evolve.

Read more → https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/expanding-chainguard-vms-zero-cve-application-base-virtual-machine-images-for-cloud-and-on-prem

Cisco and NVIDIA Expand Secure AI Factory to Accelerate Agentic AI for Enterprises

Cisco, in collaboration with NVIDIA and VAST Data, has announced an expanded Secure AI Factory designed to make enterprise data more accessible, secure, and actionable for agentic AI. The solution leverages the VAST Data InsightEngine, NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design, and Cisco AI PODs with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server GPUs to drastically reduce latency in retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines—from minutes to seconds.

Read more → https://www.channele2e.com/news/cisco-secure-ai-factory-with-nvidia-unlocks-enterprise-data-for-agentic-ai

Cloudsmith Unveils ML Model Registry for Enterprise Governance and Security

Cloudsmith has launched a Machine Learning Model Registry focused on governance, traceability, and secure management of AI models and datasets. Aimed at enterprises, the registry supports compliance and risk reduction while streamlining deployment and lifecycle management for ML assets.

Read more → https://www.bigdatawire.com/this-just-in/cloudsmith-launches-ml-model-registry-to-bring-enterprise-governance-and-security-to-models-and-datasets/

Concentric AI Integrates with OpenAI ChatGPT for Smart Data Security

Concentric AI is now integrating with OpenAI’s ChatGPT to deliver intelligent context-aware data protection capabilities. This partnership enables enterprises to leverage advanced NLP-driven suggestions for sensitive data classification, automated policy enforcement, and proactive risk management in cloud and SaaS environments.

Read more → https://concentric.ai/press-release/concentric-ai-announces-integration-with-openais-chatgpt/

OpenDrives Introduces Astraeus: Cloud-Native Data Services Platform

OpenDrives has announced the launch of Astraeus, a cloud-native data services platform that centralizes management of hybrid storage environments. Astraeus offers scalable, unified control for cloud and on-prem data, enabling media, entertainment, and enterprise teams to optimize performance, automate workflows, and reduce complexity across distributed assets.

Read more → https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/opendrives-introduces-astraeus-cloud-native-data-services-platform

Kiteworks 2025 Security Report Highlights Critical Visibility Gaps Across Enterprises

Kiteworks’ fourth annual Data Security and Compliance Risk Report reveals that 46 percent of organizations cannot accurately report how often they suffer security breaches, exposing a serious “visibility crisis” in enterprise risk management. The report links this visibility gap—across third-party ecosystems, AI data usage, compliance hours, and incident detection speeds.

Read more → https://www.kiteworks.com/company/press-releases/visibility-gaps-multiply-risk-2025-kiteworks-security-report/

Radware Opens Next-Gen Cloud Application Security Centers in Israel and Columbia

Radware has launched two advanced Cloud Application Security Centers in Israel and Columbia, designed to support enterprise customers with 24/7 threat detection, mitigation, and global coverage. The centers offer next-gen security operations, regional expertise, and rapid incident response to strengthen protection of digital applications.

Read more → https://www.radware.com/newsevents/pressreleases/2025/radware-introduces-two-new-next-gen-cloud-application-security-centers-in-israel-and-columbia/

Veeam Launches First Software Appliance for Instant Secure Data Protection

Veeam has released its first-ever software-only appliance, delivering instant, secure, and hardware-agnostic data protection. The new solution offers rapid restore, high availability, and ransomware resilience—without hardware lock-in—allowing enterprises to deploy reliable backup and disaster recovery across hybrid and multicloud environments.

Read more → https://www.veeam.com/company/press-release/veeam-launches-first-ever-software-appliance-instant-secure-data-protection-without-hardware-lock-in.html

Zoom Backup Launches Innovative New Interface for SaaS Backup & Recovery

Zoom Backup has rolled out a redesigned user interface, enhancing the SaaS backup platform’s ease of use, visibility, and control. Key improvements include streamlined compliance management, faster recovery workflows, and improved monitoring for various popular SaaS applications, empowering organizations to mitigate risks and improve operational resilience.

Read more → https://www.wavy.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/845899929/zoom-backup-launches-an-innovative-new-user-interface-for-saas-backup-and-recovery/

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What to Expect at Solutions Review‘s Spotlight with Druva on September 23 – Closing the Gaps: Strengthening Microsoft 365 Security for Cyber Resilience

With the next Spotlight event, the team at Solutions Review has partnered with leading data security cloud SaaS provider Druva. As organizations deepen their dependence on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Dynamics 365, your data becomes increasingly distributed and vulnerable. Without the right protection strategy, growing cloud ecosystems often introduce blind spots that leave you open to data loss, compliance breaches, and operational downtime.

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Now On-Demand: Solutions Review‘s Spotlight with HYCU – SaaS Supply Chains: The Hidden Weak Link in Your Resilience Strategy

Your business runs on a complex web of SaaS applications that drive collaboration, development, and innovation. But every link in that chain, whether it is a trusted vendor, a critical integration, or even your own team, is a potential point of failure. Human error, insider threats, ransomware, vendor outages, and supply chain compromises are not rare, they are inevitable.

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