Enhance and extend IBM Spectrum Protect

360-degree backup and recovery with the combination of
IBM Spectrum Protect and Compass

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Never login to a backup server again

Replace tedious, complex backup administration with Compass intelligent automation

Enhance and Extend IBM Technologies

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Compass integrates directly into your Spectrum Protect and FlashSystems investments to enhance and extend IBM’s battle-tested data protection technologies.

Eliminate Hundreds of Spectrum Protect Tasks

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Compass automates hundreds of Spectrum Protect tasks and analyzes rich metadata to self-optimize and avoid backup failures.

Automate Software Versioning and Patches

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Through automated updates and patches, Compass ensures you are always on the latest version of IBM Spectrum Protect. No more detailed audits or annual maintenance fees.

We see things others don’t

Enhance analytics for pristine, surgical disaster recovery

Compass provides detailed analytics not available in IBM Spectrum Protect, or any other data protection solution.

Our patented analytics continuously monitor for granular changes in backup data at the object and file level. We apply learnings from across our customer base and take actions to halt insider threats and ransomware attacks.

As a result, healthy backups are instantly accessible for disaster recovery. Validated recovery points get you back to business right away and eliminate risk of reinfection.

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Containment by design

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Containment by design

Our unique architecture creates a sealed barrier around your backup infrastructure that eliminates the need for direct access and blocks intrusion.

Native cloud snapshots

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Native cloud snapshots

Compass supports digital transformation and your migration to the cloud.

Faster backup processing

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Faster backup processing

Got petabytes of data? No problem. Compass is designed for complex global enterprises. Our capacity starts where others stop.

SaaS management console

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SaaS management console

Compass wrangles diverse backup silos into an integrated environment with a unified view, comprehensive dashboards, and audit-ready reports.

Backup cyber resiliency

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Backup cyber resiliency

Unique and patented approach to ransomware protection, ensuring enterprises are recovery-ready and are proactively battling against cyber-attack events.

Automated deployment

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Automated deployment

Compass automates installation and upgrades, without the dreaded long-tail of professional services.

See how Compass removes the complexity of Spectrum Protect

“Cobalt Iron supported the management of on and off premises workloads thru a single pane of glass. And the key feature available that sealed the decision was the self-service capabilities the platform delivers.”

— Niemeyer Souza Barbosa, Lead Architect, CIO Storage Solutions, IBM

Many enterprise data custodians don’t have the technical skills or time to take full advantage of Spectrum Protect. With intelligent data protection, it’s possible to overcome those challenges.

WHITEPAPER: An objective look at Spectrum Protect

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Whitepaper: What it Takes to Simplify Enterprise Backup and Get More From Your IBM Sepctrum Protect Investment

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