Modern Data Protection for Modern Applications and the Future of SaaS Backup with HYCU

HYCU was founded with the fundamental belief there is a better way to protect mission critical data across on-prem, hybrid and public clouds and with the rise of SaaS application usage in companies. Simon shares more on the history of HYCU (Hybrid Cloud Uptime), the company’s roots and what is driving technology innovation to solve the most significant challenge in recent IT history: the proliferation of SaaS application use and the lack of enterprise-class data protection options.

Simon Taylor, CEO and co-founder of HYCU, introduces the company as a modern data protection business named for hybrid cloud uptime, aiming to simplify data management. HYCU is the world’s fastest-growing backup and data protection as a service provider, with over 3,600 customers in 78 countries and $140 million in funding. They have a strong presence in the US government sector, with over 100 agencies as customers. The company boasts a world-class team and board, including industry experts and successful investors. HYCU’s goal is to solve the challenges of the data protection market, including the complexity of multi-cloud environments, the proliferation of data silos, and the lack of protection for SaaS applications. They prioritize customer success, as evidenced by their high Net Promoter Score (NPS) and their commitment to not charging for professional services. HYCU aims to provide comprehensive and unified data protection across on-premises, public cloud, and SaaS platforms. They emphasize the importance of addressing the increasing threat of ransomware attacks and the erosion of trust caused by the lack of data protection. HYCU’s extensible architecture and focus on simplifying the industry position them as a solution to these challenges.