Veeam in 2026 with Rick Vanover
In this presentation, Rick Vanover reintroduces Veeam as a global leader that has evolved far beyond its origins in virtual backup. Now clearing over $2 billion in revenue with a workforce of 6,000 employees, the company has secured the top market share spot and expanded its reach into diverse environments ranging from Antarctica to submarines. While still recognized for its foundational backup capabilities, Veeam now stands as the most deployed solution for Microsoft 365 and off-the-shelf Kubernetes backup software, reflecting a strategic shift to meet the modern demands of primary and secondary data management.
The core of the presentation focuses on a new strategic framework designed to address the convergence of compliance, security, and data resilience. Vanover outlines a journey through four key pillars: understanding data, securing data, ensuring resilience, and unleashing data potential. This evolution is driven by the necessity of protecting precious data from sophisticated modern threats, moving past traditional “fire and flood” disasters to combat the complexities of ransomware and the risks inherent in the rapid adoption of agentic AI. To manage this landscape, Veeam is integrating Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) with traditional recovery, utilizing the power of AI to provide the necessary scale and oversight.
During a candid discussion with delegates, the presenters emphasized that digital transformation has fundamentally changed the stakes for global CIOs, who must now balance innovation velocity with high-level security. The “Veeam of today” is presented not just as a recovery tool, but as a comprehensive resilience partner that provides technical proof points for an AI-driven world. By addressing the risks of oversharing and automated data workflows, Veeam aims to maintain its reputation for reliable backup while expanding its toolkit to ensure that organizational data remains safe, compliant, and ready to be leveraged for future growth.
Presented by Rick Vanover, VP of Product Strategy. Recorded live at Tech Field Day Extra at RSAC 2026 in San Francisco on March 23, 2026. Watch the entire presentation at https://techfieldday.com/appearance/veeam-presents-at-tech-field-day-extra-at-rsac-2026/ or visit https://techfieldday.com/event/rsac2026/ or https://Veeam.com for more information.
