Unlocking Protection: Discover the 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-Hypervisor Backup Solutions

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Unlocking Protection: Discover the 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-Hypervisor Backup Solutions

2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions Report Now Available

July 31, 2025 — DCIG has officially released its much-anticipated 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions Report, providing enterprises with critical guidance on the best backup solutions to safeguard their complex multi-hypervisor environments. The report is available for a limited time and can be downloaded at no cost with registration via the DCIG website.

The Growing Importance of Multi-hypervisor Backup

The enterprise virtualization landscape is evolving rapidly. Broadcom's recent software licensing and pricing changes after acquiring VMware have led many organizations to reconsider their hypervisor strategies. Although VMware vSphere remains widely used, surveys indicate that up to 70 percent of enterprises may be operating multi-hypervisor environments in the near future.

This trend introduces significant implications. Organizations are forced to reconsider their server hardware platforms, cloud integration, IT staff training, and crucially, their data protection methodologies. As the diversity of hypervisors grows, so does the complexity of managing reliable backup solutions that can protect all platforms effectively.

From Convenience to Requirement

Historically, backup solutions were predominantly selected based on their ability to protect VMware vSphere environments due to the platform's widespread adoption and mature Storage APIs for Data Protection (VADP). While many products supported other hypervisors like Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, or various Linux KVM platforms, the ability to back up these environments was often considered secondary.

The 2025-26 report highlights an important shift: backing up multiple hypervisors is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Enterprises must adjust their expectations since other hypervisors typically offer fewer data protection APIs, posing new challenges for backup software developers and users alike.

Fortunately, established data protection providers have already adapted. Leading backup companies have introduced mature products that protect virtualized environments across multiple hypervisors by utilizing VMware’s VADP where applicable and progressively integrating emerging APIs from other platforms. These solutions allow enterprises to extend their data protection without starting from scratch.

Rigorous Evaluation of Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions

For this edition, DCIG thoroughly evaluated thirteen standout multi-hypervisor backup solutions out of more than thirty products available for VMware backup alone. Despite a narrower selection, the thirteen chosen products represent mature, enterprise-ready options that reflect the priorities and challenges organizations face today.

Each backup solution was assessed on hundreds of features organized into the following nine categories:

  • Backup Administration
  • Configuration, Licensing, and Pricing
  • General Data Protection Capabilities
  • Linux KVM Backup
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Backup
  • Nutanix AHV Backup
  • Recovery and Restore
  • Service and Support
  • VMware vSphere Backup

The 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions

Based on these comprehensive criteria, DCIG identified five solutions that earned the prestigious TOP 5 ranking for enterprise multi-hypervisor backup capability. In alphabetical order, these top-ranked solutions are:

  • Arcserve Unified Data Protection
  • Cohesity DataProtect
  • Cohesity NetBackup
  • Commvault Cloud Backup and Recovery
  • OpenText Data Protector

These solutions stood out due to their robust feature sets, multi-platform support, ease of administration, and responsiveness to the evolving needs of enterprises managing complex virtual environments.

Report Access and Additional Insights

The full 2025-26 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-hypervisor Backup Solutions Report is currently available for download on DCIG's website. Enterprise IT professionals are encouraged to register to access this valuable resource while the report remains free for a limited time.

Readers can expect to find:

  • Detailed analysis and side-by-side comparisons of all thirteen evaluated solutions
  • In-depth discussion on the current state and future trends of multi-hypervisor backup
  • Insights into vendor strategies addressing multi-API environments
  • Guidance for aligning backup strategies with evolving virtualization infrastructures

To download the report and gain expert insights on securing your multi-hypervisor environments, visit DCIG’s official site and register today.

About DCIG:
DCIG is a leading independent technology analyst firm specializing in data storage, data protection, and virtualization solutions. The firm’s expert reports guide IT decision-makers in selecting technology aligned with their strategic objectives.

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