https://www.catalogicsoftware.com/blog/tags/backup-migration/Recent content in Backup Migration on Catalogic SoftwareHugoen-usWed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.catalogicsoftware.com/blog/cohesity-acquire-veritas-migration/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.catalogicsoftware.com/blog/cohesity-acquire-veritas-migration/<p>Veritas’ NetBackup is among the most renowned backup software in the industry, and just a few weeks ago, SoftBank-backed Cohesity Inc. boldly announced its intention to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/softbank-backed-cohesity-3-bln-deal-veritas-data-protection-unit-2024-02-08/">acquire Veritas</a> Technologies LLC’s data protection business for $3 billion.</p> <h2 id="netbackups-turbulent-history">Netbackup’s Turbulent History</h2> <p>As one of the most successful backup software, NetBackup’s journey has seen many changes. Originally developed by Control Data Corporation, it was acquired and renamed by Tolerant Systems in 1989. In 1993, OpenVision Technologies acquired the software, which was then bought by Veritas Software Corporation in 1997. The 2005 merger of Symantec Corporation and Veritas brought NetBackup under Symantec’s umbrella. In 2014, Symantec announced its spin-off, leading to the establishment of Veritas Technologies LLC in 2015, which has managed NetBackup ever since.</p>