A global healthcare organization faced growing complexity in managing data protection across a diverse and hybrid IT environment. As their operations scaled, so did the volume and sensitivity of the data they managed - ranging from internal operational systems to cloud-hosted applications and user-facing platforms. With increasing regulatory pressure and internal demands for faster recovery times, the organization recognized the need for a more modern and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity and disaster recovery.
The organization began exploring alternatives to its legacy data protection solutions, which had been built around traditional disaster recovery models. These older platforms were increasingly unable to support the recovery time objectives (RTOs) required for critical workloads. Fragmented toolsets and limited visibility into data exposure also presented growing risk in the face of rising cyber threats.
After a thorough review of available solutions, the organization selected Arctiq and Rubrik as their long-term partners. A major factor in the decision was the ability of Arctiq and Rubrik to offer a unified solution that addressed not just backup and recovery, but also integrated cyber resiliency and data security posture management (DSPM). The competing solutions - spanning legacy vendors and native cloud tools - lacked the cohesive architecture and risk management capabilities the organization required.
Rubrik’s DSPM solution played a pivotal role in the decision, offering deep visibility into where sensitive data lives, who has access, and how it’s being used - even across cloud, SaaS, and hybrid environments. This helped the organization surface previously unknown risks and proactively mitigate potential exposure before it could lead to business or regulatory consequences.
Complementing Rubrik’s platform, Arctiq brought extensive cybersecurity expertise to the engagement. With a full portfolio of security services - including architecture reviews, identity and access management, threat monitoring, and managed detection and response - Arctiq was able to guide the client through strategic decisions and ensure the new solution aligned with broader risk management goals.
The decision to move forward with Rubrik’s enterprise-grade platform was further supported by Arctiq’s ability to simplify procurement and accelerate deployment. The entire transaction was completed through the Google Cloud Marketplace, enabling the organization to draw down committed cloud spend while streamlining approval cycles. Arctiq’s established relationships with Google and its marketplace experience helped ensure a seamless process from selection through onboarding.
The initial deployment focused on protecting the organization’s on-premises workloads, with enterprise backup and replication capabilities forming the foundation. From there, the project quickly expanded to include orchestrated disaster recovery, Microsoft 365 protection, and identity recovery features. As cloud adoption continued to grow, native protection for Azure environments was also implemented, ensuring consistent policies across hybrid infrastructure.
Crucially, DSPM was deployed across the environment to provide visibility into where sensitive data resides, how it is accessed, and what potential exposures might exist. This added layer of intelligence allowed the organization to not only reduce its risk footprint but also improve its internal governance and compliance reporting.
Within weeks of implementation, the organization saw dramatic improvements in its ability to respond to incidents and reduce operational risk. One key metric: a mission-critical database that previously required 40 minutes to recover could now be restored in under three minutes - a 400x improvement in RTO.
In addition to performance gains, the organization was able to eliminate significant risk by identifying sensitive data that had been previously untracked or stored in non-compliant locations. This visibility and control translated to a potential risk mitigation valued at over $30 million, based on internal models that assess the cost of data exposure and downtime.
The success of the initiative stemmed from a few key differentiators. On the technical side, Rubrik’s integrated approach to backup, recovery, and cyber posture was a game-changer. It provided a single platform that could handle the organization’s complex environment with speed, automation, and security at its core.
On the business side, Arctiq’s flexibility in deal structuring, marketplace expertise, and deep understanding of the client's goals made them a trusted advisor throughout the process. The client saw not only a technical win but also financial ROI and long-term strategic value.