Company: SIOS Technology
Company Description: SIOS Technology Corp. high availability and disaster recovery solutions ensure availability and eliminate data loss for critical Windows and Linux applications operating across physical, virtual, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. Founded in 1999, SIOS Technology Corp. is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices worldwide.
Nomination Category: New Product & Service Categories - Technology Solutions
Nomination Sub Category: Business Technology - Other
 Nomination Title: SIOS Tecnology's LifeKeeper
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the nominated new or new-version product or service, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
Written answers to the questions
- If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: If this is a brand-new product, state the date on which it was released. If this is a new version of an existing product, state the date on which the update was released:
SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux 9.9.0 was released on September 24, 2024
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Describe the features, functions, and benefits of the nominated product or service (up to 360 words):
Total 291 words used.
SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux v9.9.0 is a high-availability (HA) clustering solution designed to ensure continuous operation of critical applications in Linux environments. By providing automated failovers, disaster recovery, and advanced resource protection, this release sets new standards in reliability, ease of use, and flexibility for IT environments.
Key Features and Benefits
- Automated Regional Disaster Recovery - LifeKeeper automates failovers across local, sitewide, or regional disasters, eliminating error-prone manual scripting and reducing downtime. Its three levels of replication ensure HA and disaster recovery are aligned with vendor best practices, minimizing time, costs, and risks.
- The perfect mix of synchronous and asynchronous data mirroring coupled with optimized performance in distributed environments ensures fast recovery and real-time data consistency where it matters most.
- Improved Web-Based User Interface - The newly redesigned management console offers real-time monitoring, customizable dashboards, and centralized log viewing, as well as in-product guidance, simplifying cluster visualization and resource management.
- Streamlined Cluster Management - A user-friendly interface enables easy configuration of failover policies, resource monitoring, and troubleshooting, reducing administrative effort.
- Enhanced Resource Protection - Advanced monitoring and faster failover processes maintain HA protection in the event of primary server failure, protecting mission-critical applications, ensuring uninterrupted operations even in complex IT environments.
- Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Capabilities - Integrated support for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud enables efficient HA cluster management across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
- Seamless Data Replication - Integration with SIOS DataKeeper provides synchronous or asynchronous replication, ensuring consistent, up-to-date data across multiple locations.
- Improved Security and Installation - Enhanced security features, streamlined licensing, and faster installation processes ensure compliance, quicker deployments, and robust cybersecurity.
SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux v9.9.0 delivers industry-leading HA and disaster recovery capabilities, empowering businesses to safeguard critical operations with confidence.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Outline the market performance, critical reception, and customer satisfaction with the product or service to date. State monetary or unit sales figures to date, if possible, and how they compare to expectations or past performance. Provide links to laudatory product or service reviews. Include some customer testimonials, if applicable (up to 360 words):
Total 238 words used.
SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux v9.9.0 continues to solidify its reputation as a trusted high-availability (HA) clustering solution across diverse industries. Its versatility in ensuring continuous uptime for critical applications has driven adoption in financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux has consistently exceeded customer expectations, with strong uptake in industries where downtime is costly. Enhanced disaster recovery, Linux distribution support, and ease of deployment in v9.9.0 have driven increased demand, reflecting its alignment with enterprise needs.
The solution has garnered positive reviews for its innovative approach to HA and disaster recovery. Industry analysts and IT professionals commend its intuitive web-based interface and integration with SIOS DataKeeper for seamless replication. The inclusion of advanced security and hybrid cloud capabilities has also received praise.
Customer Testimonials
- Financial Services Customer: “With SIOS LifeKeeper, our transaction systems operate uninterrupted, even during maintenance or unexpected outages. Its failover capabilities have been a game-changer for our uptime goals.”
- Healthcare Organization: “SIOS ensures our EHR systems are always available, safeguarding patient data and enabling seamless care delivery.”
- Retail Business: “LifeKeeper’s ability to protect our POS and inventory systems gives us peace of mind, especially during peak seasons.”
SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux v9.9.0 is a critical enabler of business continuity, offering unmatched reliability, scalability, and ease of use. Its positive reception and adoption across industries highlight its value as a leading HA solution.
- You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):
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