11th March 2025 – Redstor, a leading provider of cloud-first data recovery solutions, has announced a partnership with Prodata, a trusted distributor of specialised IT solutions. The partnership will enable businesses across Africa to access fast, secure, and scalable data backup and recovery, helping build greater resilience in a challenging digital landscape.
With over a decade of experience in South Africa and a growing client base in the region, Redstor brings expertise in securing critical data across the Microsoft stack (M365, Azure, Entra ID), Google Workspace, and on-premises environments. These services will ensure that businesses can protect and recover their most valuable assets with confidence.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Prodata as a partner and see this as another milestone in our growth journey”, said Jo Holliday, SVP of Revenue at Redstor. “Prodata’s extensive reach and expertise align perfectly with our ambition for further growth across Africa, enabling more businesses to protect and recover their critical data with ease and strengthen their cyber resilience with our cloud-first solutions”.
For Prodata, the partnership provides an exciting opportunity to enhance its portfolio through Redstor’s powerful backup and recovery solutions, addressing the demands of IT service providers and SMBs.
“Partnering with Redstor is a significant step forward for Prodata and our customers”, said Jay Bradley, Managing Director at Prodata. “Redstor’s innovative approach to data protection and recovery equips businesses to stay resilient in an age of evolving cyber threats. Together, we’re making it easier than ever for resellers and end-users to protect and recover their critical data with confidence.”
Key benefits for customers
Bringing Redstor’s trusted tools and capabilities to Prodata’s clients will deliver a range of benefits, including:
- Proactive threat defence: Redstor’s advanced malware detection identifies and neutralises risks before they escalate, helping businesses stay a step ahead of cyber threats.
- Comprehensive coverage: The collaboration ensures advanced, cloud-first data protection for both modern and traditional IT environments. From safeguarding Microsoft M365 and Azure data to Google Workspace assets or critical on-premises infrastructure, Redstor’s solutions deliver unmatched resilience.
- Centralised management: An easy-to-use, all-in-one platform allows clients to simplify data protection without any hardware. Set up takes under a minute, reducing costs and streamlining operations.
- Instant recovery: Redstor’s InstantData™ technology restores files and databases in seconds, allowing users to access critical systems without waiting for a full recovery.
A partnership built for the future
This collaboration represents a significant milestone in Redstor’s expansion across Africa. Joining forces with Prodata reinforces Redstor’s commitment to innovation, cyber resilience, and delivering industry-leading services to businesses of all sizes across regions.
About Redstor
Redstor is a trusted provider of cloud-first data recovery solutions, empowering IT service providers worldwide. We have been active in South Africa for over a decade. Redstor specialises in protecting the Microsoft stack (M365, Azure, Entra ID), Google Workspace, and on-premises infrastructure, delivering instant, reliable access to critical data with our unique InstantData™ technology. Learn more at redstor.com.
About Prodata
Since 1992, Prodata has been a trusted distributor of specialised IT solutions across Africa and Europe. Renowned for its customer-first approach and expertise, Prodata empowers businesses with advanced hardware and software solutions tailored to their needs. Discover more at prodata.co.za.