ExaGrid Expands Cohesity Integration with Version 8.1 Update
Event summary
- ExaGrid released software version 8.1 on July 28, 2026.
- New features include support for Cohesity DataProtect and NFS encryption over the wire.
- Version 8.1 introduces share quota management for Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
- ExaGrid further deduplicates Cohesity deduplicated data, cutting storage footprint in half.
The big picture
ExaGrid's latest update underscores the growing importance of interoperability in backup storage solutions. As enterprises increasingly rely on multi-vendor environments, ExaGrid is positioning itself as a neutral player that enhances existing investments rather than displacing them. The focus on ransomware recovery aligns with rising cybersecurity concerns across industries.
What we're watching
- Integration Strategy
- How ExaGrid's deepening Cohesity partnership will impact its competitive positioning in the backup storage market.
- MSP Adoption
- Whether MSPs will widely adopt the new share quota feature to manage client contracts more efficiently.
- Ransomware Defense
- The pace at which ExaGrid can expand its AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock capabilities to counter evolving ransomware threats.
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