Veeam, which was founded in 2006, has offices in more than 30 countries with over 365 000 customers worldwide, including 81% of the Fortune 500 and 66% of the Global 2 000 companies. A leader in cloud data management, the Veeam platform aims to help companies manage their data, backup and recovery in order to keep their businesses running.

Cheryl Reddy, Eclipse PR's managing director in Johannesburg, says that the agency is "delighted to have been entrusted with the multinational's communications objectives and that the business is equal to the task".

"Collectively, our corporate centre of excellence in Johannesburg enjoys a wealth of experience and knowledge of the industry. In line with our business philosophy of retention and growth of both our clients and employees, we are well-poised to increase Veeam's share of voice and drive their visibility in the local and continental landscape," adds Reddy.

Kate Mollet, Veeam's regional manager for Africa, says that the appointment of Eclipse PR follows the company's intention to enjoy agile, effective communications with the market, their partners and customers.

"Businesses are increasingly reliant on their digital infrastructure and so the need to communicate effectively with them is vital. Along with its reputation for excellence, Eclipse PR has demonstrated a thorough understanding of our business environment and our needs, and so we look forward to a long and satisfying relationship," concludes Mollet.

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