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OTAVA
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About the partner
About OTAVA
S.E.C.U.R.E. Composable Cloud
OTAVA is a US-based IT infrastructure and managed cloud services provider offering DRaaS, Backup-as-a-Service, IaaS, hybrid cloud, and managed security to compliance-driven mid-market and enterprise customers. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, OTAVA delivers PCI- and HIPAA-compliant cloud, dedicated private cloud, ransomware-resilient backup, and DRaaS through 21 global data centers. Strong focus on healthcare, financial services, government, and any organization with compliance requirements.
Why teams choose OTAVA
- Strong compliance vertical depth (HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2)
- 21 global data center locations
- Ransomware-resilient air-gapped backup
- Veeam-powered DRaaS/BaaS
- Hybrid private+public cloud
Capabilities we have validated
- VMware-based private cloud (99.999% uptime guarantee)
- Managed Azure and public cloud
- Veeam-powered M365 backup (SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Teams; 1/3/7-year retention)
- DRaaS with included testing
- Managed Fortinet firewalls
- S.E.C.U.R.E. data-protection framework
- 4 US Midwest data centers, 9 cloud locations US/EU
- First HIPAA-compliant cloud host in the US
Recognition & proof points
- 2025 MSP of the Year
- Veeam VCSP Partner of the Year – USA (2025)
- Cloud Computing Magazine 2024 Backup and Disaster Recovery Award. First HIPAA-compliant cloud host in the US.
AI in the offering
No proprietary AI platform. OTAVA delivers VMware/Veeam-based cloud, DR and backup and positions its immutable/air-gapped backup and DRaaS for resilience against AI-driven cyber threats; it supports customers' AI/VMware workloads. AI is not a core OTAVA product.
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Capabilities
Solutions Delivered by OTAVA
The outcomes this partner is equipped to deliver — drawn from our vetting record, not their marketing deck.
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Disaster Recovery (DRaaS)
OTAVA delivers Veeam-powered DRaaS to compliance-driven mid-market and enterprise customers, including two DR tests per year and ransomware-resilient air-gapped recovery.
Air-gapped recovery — Ransomware-resilient air-gapped backup protects recovery points.
Veeam-powered — DRaaS is built on Veeam for proven data protection.
Compliance depth — Strong HIPAA, PCI, and SOC 2 vertical depth for regulated workloads.
Integrates with VeeamVMware
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Backup as a Service (BaaS)
OTAVA provides Veeam-powered backup, including Microsoft 365 backup for SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and Teams with flexible retention.
Air-gapped backup — Ransomware-resilient air-gapped backup safeguards data.
M365 protection — Veeam-powered M365 backup covers SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and Teams.
Integrates with VeeamMicrosoft 365
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Private Cloud
OTAVA delivers VMware-based dedicated private cloud with a 99.999% uptime guarantee for compliance-driven workloads.
Compliance depth — HIPAA-, PCI-, and SOC 2-compliant private cloud for regulated industries.
Global footprint — Delivered across 21 global data center locations.
Integrates with VMwareFortinet
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Hybrid / Multi-Cloud
OTAVA combines dedicated private cloud with managed public cloud to deliver hybrid environments for regulated mid-market and enterprise customers.
Hybrid private + public — Blends private and public cloud for flexible, compliant deployments.
Compliance depth — Strong HIPAA, PCI, and SOC 2 expertise across hybrid environments.
Integrates with Microsoft AzureVMware
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IaaS / Compute
OTAVA provides IaaS and compute on its VMware-based infrastructure with managed support and compliance-ready configurations.
High availability — VMware-based platform carries a 99.999% uptime guarantee.
Compliance depth — Infrastructure supports HIPAA, PCI, and SOC 2 requirements.
Integrates with VMwareFortinet
Delivery
How We Deliver
Engagement & delivery models we have validated with this partner — where the slide deck ends and the actual work begins.
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Managed Cloud Services
OTAVA delivers fully managed cloud services with in-house support, dedicated project management, and monthly optimization and architecture reviews.
Delivery: Fully managed with 24x7x365 in-house support (no third-party support desks) and executive escalation paths.
In-house support — 24x7x365 support is delivered in-house, not via third-party desks.
Compliance depth — Strong HIPAA, PCI, and SOC 2 vertical expertise.
Integrates with VMwareMicrosoft Azure
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Managed Security Services
OTAVA provides managed security including managed Fortinet firewalls under its S.E.C.U.R.E. data-protection framework.
Delivery: Delivered as fully managed security with 24x7x365 in-house support.
Ransomware resilience — Air-gapped backup and S.E.C.U.R.E. framework harden against ransomware.
Compliance depth — Security aligned to HIPAA, PCI, and SOC 2 mandates.
Integrates with Fortinet
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Cloud Migration
OTAVA delivers professional services for cloud migrations, workload assessments, and placement strategy.
Delivery: Delivered as professional services with dedicated project management and transparent SOWs.
Workload placement — Assessments guide optimal placement across private and public cloud.
Dedicated PM — Migrations run with dedicated project management and transparent SOWs.
Integrates with VMwareMicrosoft Azure
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24/7 Support
OTAVA provides 24x7x365 in-house support with executive escalation paths rather than outsourced support desks.
Delivery: Delivered as continuous in-house 24x7x365 support.
In-house support — No third-party support desks; support comes from OTAVA's own teams.
Executive escalation — Clear executive escalation paths back critical issues.
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Reseller / White-Label
OTAVA runs a white-label private cloud program for MSPs with guaranteed margin, letting partners resell its compliant cloud under their own brand.
Delivery: Delivered as a white-label partner program with guaranteed margin for MSPs.
Guaranteed margin — MSP white-label program offers guaranteed partner margin.
Compliant cloud — Partners resell HIPAA-, PCI-, and SOC 2-capable cloud under their brand.
Integrates with VMware
Proof
Results with this partner
Documented outcomes from real engagements — not testimonial vibes.
OTAVA · Transportation & Logistics
Evans Distribution protects 20 servers with OTAVA cloud and DRaaS
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Documents & collateral
Datasheets, spec sheets, case studies and pricing references collected while vetting OTAVA — 4 documents.
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