Veeam® Software has introduced the industry’s first Data Resilience Maturity Model (DRMM). This comes as cyberattacks and IT outages continue to rise, causing major disruptions and financial losses across industries.

The new DRMM framework helps organizations measure their actual data resilience. It also provides a clear roadmap to improve it. The model is based on joint research with McKinsey & Company and insights from over 500 IT and business leaders.

One key finding shows a serious gap in awareness. While 30% of CIOs think their companies are above average in data resilience, fewer than 10% actually are. This overconfidence increases risk and leads to poor crisis response.

IT downtime now costs Global 2000 companies over $400 billion each year. On average, each company loses $200 million due to data outages and business interruptions.

Anand Eswaran, CEO of Veeam, said most companies are not fully prepared. He added that the DRMM is a practical tool that allows organizations to turn assumptions into action.

The DRMM evaluates resilience across three areas—people, processes, and technology. It also highlights four maturity levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Best-in-Class.

According to the research, 74% of organizations operate at the lowest two levels. However, companies in the top tier recover seven times faster and suffer much less data loss and downtime.

Data resilience is now a top priority for IT leaders. The study found that every $1 spent on resilience brings back $3 to $10 in value. This is due to improved uptime, reduced incident costs, and stronger performance.

Real-world success stories are already emerging. One healthcare system saved $5 million per outage. A global bank saw zero cyber incidents after applying the DRMM with Veeam’s platform.

The model also serves as a decision-making guide for executives. It encourages company-wide involvement in data protection, not just IT departments.

George Westerman from MIT Sloan said outages often reflect deeper issues in IT strategy. The DRMM helps identify these gaps and offers a path forward.

Organizations can begin their data resilience journey with Veeam’s tailored workshops. These sessions help teams assess their current status and take steps toward higher resilience.

With this launch, Veeam is helping businesses stay protected, recover faster, and remain operational—even in the face of rising threats.

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