Veeam Updates Backup and Kasten Platforms
The company is integrating its data management tools to provide broader cloud support and enhanced ransomware protection.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Veeam has announced major updates to its Backup & Replication and Kasten platforms. These enhancements aim to simplify data management while centralizing security across major public cloud providers.
Why it matters
The updates focus on streamlining operations and providing ransomware protection through immutability. By integrating Kasten K10 into the broader Veeam ecosystem, users can better secure data across diverse cloud environments.
Veeam Backup & Replication v11a and Kasten K10 4.5 add support for Amazon EFS, Azure SQL, and cloud archive storage from AWS, Azure, and Google. The integration also enables native AWS Key Management Service and Azure Key Vault support.
The players
Veeam
This company is a global provider of data protection and ransomware recovery solutions for enterprise customers.
Kasten
Acquired by Veeam in 2020, this entity specializes in data management and backup for Kubernetes-native applications.
The details
Users can now direct Kasten K10 backups directly into a Veeam Backup & Replication repository. This shift allows for centralized management of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud operations from a single console.
Timeline
Veeam acquired Kasten in September 2020.
Kasten launched ransomware protection in April 2021.
The v11a and K10 4.5 updates are scheduled for general availability in October 2026.
The Tech Race
The integration of Kasten K10 into the Veeam repository follows the industry trend of collapsing disparate backup silos into unified data protection frameworks. This move positions the combined platform against legacy hardware-based backup vendors by emphasizing cloud-native agility.
Users can expect a more unified experience when managing backups across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments. This reduces the complexity of maintaining separate security policies for different cloud storage buckets and database services.
The takeaway
Centralizing data management reduces the risk of misconfiguration when handling backups across multiple clouds. Organizations should evaluate their existing immutable storage policies to ensure they align with the latest archival support features.
What happens next
Veeam Backup & Replication v11a and Kasten K10 4.5 are scheduled for general availability in October 2026.
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