Bryant University Deploys Scalable Cloud for Media Growth

See how Bryant University efficiently secures ever-growing media assets and scales effortlessly with cost-effective disaster recovery and seamless backups using the Wasabi cloud. 

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“We needed a solution that was quick to deploy, easy to manage, and scalable enough to handle unpredictable growth. Wasabi checked all the boxes.”

Andy Binkiwitz, AVP of Infrastructure and Security, Bryant University

Overview

Bryant University is a private institution in Rhode Island featuring programs distinguished by an integration of business and the arts and sciences with a global perspective.  When Bryant needed scalable, secure, and affordable storage for growing stores of marketing video content, Wasabi hit the mark by lowering IT costs and simplifying data management.  

INDUSTRY:
Higher Education 

USE CASE:

  • Backup and recovery

  • Cloud tiering

  • Disaster recovery

Challenges

Bryant University’s marketing and communications team stored essential media files across several external hard-disk drives, a risky and inefficient solution.

Shadow IT risks

Unapproved hard-disk drives exposed the university to data security issues.

Vulnerability to data loss

There was no reliable offsite storage for disaster recovery.

Growing storage needs

Media files from annual events, grew continuously and needed to remain available to the team.

Costly storage estimates

Existing solutions, like Veeam with local storage, were too expensive for video data backups.

“Backing up our media content with Wasabi ensures it’s protected offsite, whether we need it tomorrow or in the distant future.” 


— Andy Binkiwitz

AVP of Infrastructure and Security, Bryant University 

We diversified regions where our data was sitting in case any one area of the country was impacted by something, it wouldn’t prevent us from getting to our data.

— Andy Binkiwitz

AVP of Infrastructure and Security, Bryant University 

No egress fees mean we can access backups without second-guessing costs—a big win for us.

— Andy Binkiwitz

AVP of Infrastructure and Security, Bryant University 

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Solution

Bryant now securely backs up their growing library of video content with Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. The solution ensures scalable storage with predictable pricing thanks to our no egress fees policy, reducing operational complexities and eliminating the risks of shadow IT.

Key Features

Backup & Recovery

Offsite backups ensure data remains safe in case of natural disasters or ransomware attacks.

Seamless Integration

Wasabi integrates with Studio Network Solutions (SNS) and Veeam for efficient backup scheduling and monitoring.

Cost-Effective Scalability

The university can expand storage on demand without excessive upfront investments.

Results

With Wasabi, Bryant University implemented a reliable, scalable, and cost-effective backup solution, ensuring secure, long-term preservation of media content while reducing risks.

  • Cost savings — Affordable storage without egress fees or hidden costs.

  • Improved data control — Offsite backups safeguard essential media against disasters and unauthorized access.

  • Quick deployment — The solution was rapidly implemented, meeting evolving storage needs.

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