On February 25, 2025, Microsoft announced an equity investment in Veeam Software, a leading provider of data backup and recovery solutions. This strategic partnership aims to develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) products that enhance data protection and recovery capabilities. Veeam’s software specializes in rapid data restoration following cybersecurity incidents, such as ransomware attacks or accidental data loss, with features like immutable backups to prevent unauthorized data modifications. The collaboration will focus on integrating Microsoft’s AI services into Veeam’s offerings, emphasizing joint research and development efforts. This move builds upon their existing relationship, including a five-year partnership established in March 2024 to innovate data protection solutions for Microsoft 365 and Azure users. Veeam serves over 550,000 customers globally, including major corporations like Deloitte and Canon.