Windlab Enhances Data Resiliency With Wasabi Cloud Backup and Archiving
Windlab uses Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage to safeguard large volumes of backup and archival data through a scalable, compliant, and cost-effective solution that scales with demand.
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On-site multi-tier storage would have been prohibitively expensive, with limited utility. Wasabi allows us to keep data secure and accessible without the overhead.
Paul Perine, Senior Systems Administrator, Windlab
Overview
Windlab is an Australian renewable energy company operating across the full lifecycle of wind and solar projects. The business generates and retains massive volumes of scientific and project-based data, and uses Wasabi’s scalable, compliant cloud storage integrated with Veeam to protect backups and archive historical files while maintaining secure, cost-effective access.
INDUSTRY:
Renewable energy
USE CASE:
Backup & recovery
Active Archiving
Challenges
Windlab’s high-performance computing workloads generate massive data volumes, including critical wind and environmental data used for long-term analysis. The company relied on aging NAS systems with only local backups, making off-site protection difficult and costly. To ensure secure, compliant, and scalable storage, Windlab needed a modern solution for backup and active archiving.
High cloud storage costs
Other cloud providers didn’t offer cost-competitive pricing that aligned with Windlab’s long-term storage.
Data sovereignty requirements
Compliance with Australian data residency laws required local storage options.
Aging infrastructure
Legacy NAS systems were nearing end-of-life and couldn’t scale with growing data volumes.
Limited off-site backup
Reliance on external hard drives constrained disaster recovery capabilities.
Solution
To modernise its back-up and archival infrastructure, Windlab selected Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage for its predictable pricing, native Veeam integration, and Australian data residency. The solution enables daily backups and long-term archiving, reducing reliance on aging NAS systems and costly multi-tier infrastructure.
Veeam integration – Simplified backup workflows and accelerates deployment.
Object lock immutability – Wasabi Object Lock protects against deletion, ransomware, and human error.
Data sovereignty – Wasabi’s Australian storage regions supports regulatory requirements.
Cost predictability – Reserved Capacity pricing and no egress fees help manage long-term costs.
Results
With Wasabi, Windlab now has a secure, sovereign cloud backup and archive solution that integrates with Veeam and meets both cost and compliance requirements. The team has reduced hardware dependency and improved disaster recovery readiness, and confidently maintained critical project data.
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Estimated AU$7,000 in annual savings - Achieved through Reserved Capacity Storage discounts and zero egress fees.
Enhanced cyber resilience – Immutable backups strengthen disaster recovery efforts.
Efficient data archiving – Historical data is readily available without burdening local infrastructure.
Budget flexibility – Freed-up resources support new initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
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