New release strengthens Veeam’s leadership in Kubernetes-native protection and modern virtualization
Veeam Software, the global leader in data resilience, has introduced Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes v7.5, a powerful new release that underscores its commitment to protecting enterprise-grade, cloud-native environments. With enhanced security features, scalability improvements, and expanded support for modern virtualization platforms like Red Hat OpenShift and SUSE, this release marks a significant milestone in Veeam’s mission to deliver resilient, compliant, and future-ready data protection.
Building on its recognition as a Leader and Outperformer for the fifth time in the GigaOm Radar for Kubernetes Protection, Veeam Kasten v7.5 meets the growing demand for unified backup and recovery across containers and VMs—an increasingly critical requirement for today’s hybrid and DevSecOps-driven enterprises.
“Radical resilience means unifying protection across VMs and Kubernetes workloads, while staying ahead of threats and regulations.”
— Gaurav Rishi, VP, Product Management, Veeam
“We anticipate explosive growth in modern virtualization and Kubernetes adoption in 2025,” said Gaurav Rishi, VP of Product Management at Veeam. “With Kasten v7.5, we are enabling enterprises to stay resilient, agile, and secure amid increasing data complexity and cyber threats.”
Highlights of Veeam Kasten v7.5 include:
- Modern Virtualization: Seamless protection for VMs and containers, with native integration for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization and SUSE Virtualization.
- Enterprise-Scale Resilience: Threefold faster backups for volumes with millions of files, meeting the scale demands of large Kubernetes environments.
- Advanced Security & Compliance: FIPS-compliant multi-cluster support, Google Cloud object lock integration, and immutable restore points bolster ransomware defenses and compliance.
Strategic alliances with Infinidat and NetApp further reinforce the platform’s enterprise focus, enabling performant, immutable backup solutions across hybrid environments.
With this launch, Veeam continues to set the benchmark for Kubernetes-native data protection—giving organizations the confidence to innovate, scale, and secure their digital infrastructure.
