Case Studies > Non-Profit Radio Association Saves Time, Money, and Storage with Barracuda Backup

Non-Profit Radio Association Saves Time, Money, and Storage with Barracuda Backup

Customer Company Size

Large Corporate

Region

America

Country

United States

Product

Barracuda Backup 890

Tech Stack

Cloud-based central management
Inline deduplication

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Cost Savings
Productivity Improvements
Customer Satisfaction

Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Backup & Recovery
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Storage Services

Applicable Industries

Telecommunications
Software

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
System Integration

About The Customer

The Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) is a non-profit organization based in Connecticut, serving as the national association for amateur radio enthusiasts in the United States. With a headquarters staff of 110 users and a membership base of 170,000 individuals, ARRL plays a crucial role in promoting and supporting amateur radio activities. The organization provides resources, education, and advocacy for its members, ensuring the growth and sustainability of amateur radio as a hobby and a means of communication. Given its large membership and extensive data needs, ARRL requires robust IT solutions to manage and protect its data effectively.

The Challenge

The Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) faced significant challenges with their existing backup solutions. The process was tedious, the interface was confusing, and the device was labor-intensive to manage. These issues led to inefficiencies and potential risks in data protection and recovery. The organization needed a more reliable and user-friendly solution to ensure their data was securely backed up and easily recoverable in case of system failures. With over 64 TB of data, conserving storage space was also a critical concern for ARRL.

The Solution

ARRL implemented the Barracuda Backup 890 to address their backup challenges. Barracuda Backup is a comprehensive, cloud-connected data protection solution that integrates backup software, local storage, and remote storage into a single, easy-to-deploy package. The solution offers cloud-based central management, allowing for seamless multisite administration and rapid recovery of data, whether locally or remotely. The Barracuda Backup 890 features efficient inline deduplication, which significantly reduces storage needs by saving only unique blocks of data. This technology enabled ARRL to save more data in a smaller space, reducing their storage requirements by over 50%. The installation process was straightforward, and the system's intuitive interface made it easy to manage and use. The forward restore capability allowed for quick recovery of data, ensuring minimal downtime in case of system failures.

Operational Impact

The implementation of Barracuda Backup 890 resulted in a 90% reduction in backup time, allowing ARRL to complete backups more efficiently and with less manual intervention.
The solution's inline deduplication technology reduced ARRL's data storage needs by 50%, enabling them to store more data in less space and optimize their storage resources.
The reliable backup and recovery capabilities of Barracuda Backup provided ARRL with peace of mind, knowing that their data was securely protected and easily recoverable in case of system failures.
The all-inclusive nature of the Barracuda Backup solution, which requires no third-party software, hardware, or cloud services, simplified the management and maintenance of ARRL's backup infrastructure.
The intuitive web interface and cloud-based central management made it easy for ARRL to administer and monitor their backup processes, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Quantitative Benefit