COVID-19 impact on data backup will continue in 2021

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The growing need for Kubernetes backup also will bring a steep learning curve. Krista Macomber, senior analyst at Evaluator Group, likened Kubernetes backup to the SaaS backup situation. She said there will be an initial need to educate customers who don’t understand why their Kubernetes deployments need protection.

“The real question is: Are customers backing up container and SaaS apps, and how are they doing it? Are they going to be looking for internal capabilities, or will they be looking at third-party solutions?” Macomber said.