Synology Unveils ActiveProtect: A Unified Data Protection Solution

Synology has announced the general availability of ActiveProtect, a new line of data protection appliances designed to simplify complex data management. This integrated solution combines enterprise backup software, server, and backup repository into a single, unified platform, offering comprehensive support, advanced security, and scalability—all with a transparent pricing model.

“Data protection should empower businesses, not be a burden,” said Jia-Yu Liu, Executive Vice President at Synology. “ActiveProtect embodies our expertise in hardware and software engineering, and insights gained from close collaboration with customers. We are confident that ActiveProtect will exceed enterprises’ expectations for data protection.”

Key Features of ActiveProtect:

• Unified Solution: Combines backup, recovery, and management in one appliance, eliminating the need for separate hardware, software, and ongoing maintenance.
• Comprehensive Workload Support: Protects PCs, Macs, file servers, virtual machines, databases, and Microsoft 365 services through an intuitive interface.
• Scalable Management: The ActiveProtect Manager (APM) console supports viewing or monitoring up to 150,000 workloads or 2,500 sites, ensuring enterprise-grade data visibility and control.
• Advanced Protection: Includes immutable backups, air-gap capabilities, and regulatory compliance to safeguard against cyber threats.
• Efficiency at Scale: Offers fast incremental backups with global source-side deduplication, reducing network load by up to 99% and storage needs by 50%.
• Unique Pricing Model: Provides full platform support and advanced protection features with a one-time purchase. No additional subscriptions are required, and managing up to three backup servers is license-free.

“Synology AP Series has proven to be exceptional in both management efficiency and data protection,” said Liao, IT Manager at J-Shine International Logistics. “The installation process is quick and straightforward, and the unified management interface has reduced daily backup server maintenance time by 90%. The 80% deduplication rate has also led to significant cost savings.”

ActiveProtect is now available globally through Synology’s distributor and partner network.