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From backup to breakthrough, CrashPlan bets on India to drive the future of data resilience | Express Computer

October 30, 2025

When Dan Beer, CEO of CrashPlan, lands in India for the first time, it isn’t just another business trip. “I love it here,” he says, smiling. “The culture is warm and welcoming, it’s tremendous.” Sitting alongside CTO Anand Prahlad in Bengaluru, Beer reflects on what this visit truly represents: a milestone in CrashPlan’s global journey.

In September 2024, CrashPlan acquires Parablu, a homegrown Bengaluru-based data security firm, marking a pivotal moment in its expansion strategy. Over the next two years, CrashPlan’s leaders share an ambitious roadmap to expand its platform. “We’re moving beyond endpoint and Microsoft 365 backups to include Google Workspace, servers, and VMs,” Prahlad says. “That positions us to compete with major players like Commvault, Rubrik, and Veeam.”

Read the full article from Express Computer here: https://www.expresscomputer.in/exclusives/from-backup-to-breakthrough-crashplan-bets-on-india-to-drive-the-future-of-data-resilience/129010