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How Cristie Software Delivered Automated Physical System Recovery for a Global British Bank A British Bank Relies on Cristie Software for Automated Physical System Recovery When a leading UK-based global bank needed to prove its disaster recovery readiness and maintain compliance with strict financial regulations, it selected Cristie Software to implement automated physical system recovery for operational resilience at enterprise scale. The bank’s objective was clear—achieve full operational resilience by reducing the recovery time of more than 8,000 physical servers from days to just hours. The Challenge: Ensuring Rapid System Recovery Across 8,000+ Physical Servers The bank needed to improve and demonstrate its system recovery capabilities to meet industry regulations, across more than 8,000 physical servers, spanning Windows, and Linux platforms. Achieving such a vast recovery of disparate physical systems within a matter of hours, which had previously taken days, presented a significant challenge. Automated System Recovery at Scale for Financial Institutions Financial systems involve complex interdependent server and storage configurations and the recovery of physical systems at scale is difficult due to the need for manual intervention and reinstallation and configuration of systems and application software. Cristie recovery software fully automates the entire process to recover entire systems that comprise both physical and virtual machines. This level of recovery automation is critical in a sector where compliance with regulations such as DORA and SOX are mandatory. Validated Recovery Without Downtime: Meeting Financial Compliance Standards Cristie Software deployed Cristie RBMR for Rubrik to provide the ability to recover thousands of physical systems in parallel. System recoveries can also be verified with zero downtime and no interference with live banking services. Key features of the solution: Fast parallel physical system recovery automation Recovery simulation without impacting production systems Platform-agnostic coverage (Windows, Linux, AIX, Solaris) Audit-ready reporting for compliance   “We helped the customer validate recoverability of over 8,000 systems without any downtime. It was a real testament to Cristie’s scalability and reliability.”— Cristie Project Lead Cristie RBMR: Seamless Integration with Rubrik for Recovery Assurance Cristie recovery software integrates seamlessly with leading backup solutions to facilitate the recovery of operating systems, applications, user configuration and data to any available recovery point in time. No additional infrastructure or management is required, all recovery operations can be configured and controlled through the Cristie VA console. Cristie Recovery seamlessly integrates with backup solutions from Rubrik, Cohesity, IBM and Dell Technologies. Cristie Recovery can also operate as a standalone backup and recovery solution. Results: Regulatory Readiness and Operational Resilience in Banking The successful implementation delivered measurable benefits: Simplified recovery workflow for physical systems Full-scale recovery validation completed without downtime Strengthened compliance posture with audit-ready documentation Proven capability to withstand and recover from catastrophic failures Peace of mind for business continuity across global operations Why Automated Physical Recovery Matters in the Financial Sector In the financial sector, operational resilience is essential. Regulatory frameworks like DORA, SOX, and PRA/FRA demand demonstrable disaster recovery planning. With Cristie, the bank now has a trusted solution to meet both internal risk standards and external compliance audits. Cristie Software: Proven Recovery for Regulated Industries This case demonstrates Cristie’s ability to deliver large-scale, platform-agnostic system recovery and recovery validation seamlessly and securely. For any financial institution or other industry needing operational resilience, Cristie Software delivers verified recovery you can trust. ✅ Is your disaster recovery plan audit-ready? Discover how Cristie’s automated physical system recovery helps financial institutions meet compliance demands and recover with confidence. Explore the Cristie Recovery Suite or contact us for a personalized demo. Contact the Cristie Software team if you are looking to improve system recovery and replication within your organization, or to learn more about system replication and our system recovery integration with leading backup solutions from vendors including IBM, Dell Technologies, Rubrik and Cohesity. Finally, learn how we are helping further companies modernize system recovery in our Use Case pages.

System Recovery Trends: Emerging Technologies and Innovations In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the stakes for data protection and system recovery have never been higher. As organizations face increasing cyber threats, hardware failures, and human errors, the need for robust and automated system recovery solutions has become paramount. But what does the future hold for system recovery, and how is Cristie Software paving the way for innovation? In this article, we’ll explore system recovery trends shaping the future of disaster recovery and highlight how Cristie Software’s cutting-edge solutions are empowering businesses to stay resilient. 1. The Rise of AI and Machine Learning in Automated Recovery Solutions Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming the way recovery solutions operate. By analyzing patterns of failures and predicting potential risks, AI-driven tools can preemptively address vulnerabilities before they lead to downtime. Cristie Software integrates intelligent automation into its solutions, enabling proactive automated system recovery that streamlines complex recovery workflows. This innovation reduces the margin for error and speeds up the recovery process. Key Benefits of AI-Powered Recovery Solutions: Predictive Recovery: Early detection of system anomalies including potential malware. Self-Healing Systems: Automated response protocols to fix issues. Faster Recovery Times: Reduced reliance on manual intervention.   Cristie Software’s Innovation: Cristie Software harnesses AI to enhance its recovery solutions with predictive analytics and intelligent decision-making capabilities. The platform continually learns from historical recovery scenarios, optimizing future processes. By integrating advanced automation tools and ML-driven workflows, Cristie’s solutions not only identify vulnerabilities but also take proactive measures to mitigate potential failures. 2. Cloud-Native and Hybrid Recovery Models The future of system recovery is closely linked to the rise of cloud-native and hybrid environments. Organizations are increasingly adopting hybrid IT strategies to ensure flexibility and scalability. Cristie Software’s solutions support seamless recovery across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures. Whether recovering critical workloads from a private data center or restoring systems in the cloud, Cristie’s technology ensures consistent, secure, and efficient recovery processes. Emerging Trends in Cloud-Based Recovery: Multi-Cloud Resilience: Support for multiple cloud service providers. Cloud Automation: Orchestration tools to automate failover and failback. Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS): Scalable recovery services for greater agility.   Cristie Software’s Innovation: Cristie Software provides cloud-optimized recovery solutions that integrate seamlessly with leading cloud providers, ensuring rapid recovery regardless of the deployment environment. By leveraging advanced orchestration, Cristie’s technology enables smooth transitions between on-premises and cloud resources, allowing organizations to implement hybrid recovery strategies without compromising performance or security. 3. Bare-Metal Recovery for Diverse Platforms As IT environments grow more diverse, encompassing physical, virtual, and cloud-native systems, the demand for platform-agnostic bare-metal recovery solutions is rising. Key Advancements: Support for dissimilar hardware recovery. Integration with containerized and microservices-based environments.    Cristie Software’s Innovation: Cristie Software’s BMR (Bare Machine Recovery) supports full system recovery across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms, ensuring hardware-independent restorations and compatibility with evolving infrastructure. 4. Real-Time System Replication and Continuous Data Protection (CDP) Organizations are moving from traditional backup schedules to continuous data protection (CDP) to minimize Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) and ensure that data loss is virtually eliminated. Key Advancements: Continuous system snapshots to maintain up-to-date replicas. Real-time replication to ensure synchronized recovery points.   Cristie Software’s Innovation: With CloneManager, Cristie enables real-time replication of systems, allowing businesses to maintain consistent recovery points and quickly fail over to backup systems during disruptions. 5. Recovery Solutions Tailored for Compliance and Regulation Regulatory frameworks like GDPR, DORA, SOX, HIPAA, and NIST mandate stringent data protection and recovery practices. As regulations evolve, system recovery solutions must adapt to ensure compliance without sacrificing performance. Cristie Software provides comprehensive audit trails and reporting features to support regulatory compliance. Its automated system recovery solutions are designed to meet the needs of highly regulated industries, ensuring that recovery processes align with legal and industry standards. Key Compliance Features: Automated Documentation: Detailed recovery logs for compliance reporting. Data Sovereignty: Control over where recovery data is stored. Testing and Validation: Regular, automated recovery tests to ensure preparedness.   Cristie Software’s Innovation: Cristie Software’s compliance-focused solutions simplify regulatory adherence by automating recovery documentation and validation processes. Detailed logs and audit trails provide visibility into every recovery event, supporting compliance reporting with minimal effort. Furthermore, Cristie’s solutions include customizable testing schedules to ensure that recovery plans remain effective and compliant. 6. Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) The rise of DRaaS is reshaping how businesses approach disaster recovery. DRaaS offers a cost-effective, subscription-based model that offloads the complexity of maintaining recovery infrastructure. Key Advancements: On-demand system recovery services. Reduced capital expenses and simplified DR operations.   Cristie Software’s Innovation: Cristie’s solutions integrate seamlessly with managed service providers, enabling organizations to leverage DRaaS capabilities for flexible, scalable disaster recovery options. 7. Cybersecurity-Driven Recovery Strategies Cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, have highlighted the importance of recovery solutions that are not just fast but secure. The next wave of innovation in system recovery focuses on integrating robust security protocols directly into recovery plans. Cristie Software’s solutions prioritize cyber-resilient recovery, with secure automated system recovery workflows that ensure minimal risk of reinfection during restoration. By combining encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and tamper-proof recovery points, Cristie helps organizations bounce back from cyber incidents with confidence. Security-Focused Recovery Features: Immutable Backups: Prevent unauthorized changes to backup data. Zero-Trust Architecture: Verify every recovery action to mitigate insider threats. Ransomware Rollback: Rapid recovery to pre-attack states.   Cristie Software’s Innovation: Cristie Software integrates end-to-end security measures into every stage of the recovery process. From encrypted backups to automated validation protocols, Cristie ensures that recovery workflows meet zero-trust standards. Additionally, Cristie’s solutions provide automated ransomware detection features, enabling businesses to recover quickly and securely from even the most sophisticated cyberattacks. 8. Faster Recovery Through Automation and Orchestration The demand for faster recovery times is driving the adoption of advanced automation and orchestration platforms. Manual recovery processes are slow, error-prone, and resource-intensive, making them unsuitable for modern enterprises. Cristie Software has long been at the forefront of automated system recovery, offering solutions that reduce downtime