Comprehensive Nomination Overview
ExaGrid, the world’s largest independent backup storage vendor, has announced its nomination in 11 different categories for the prestigious Network Computing Awards 2026. This recognition highlights ExaGrid’s leadership in data protection and storage solutions. The announcement was made on April 1, 2026, showcasing the company’s achievements in backup storage technology.
The categories in which ExaGrid has become a finalist include Data Protection Product of the Year, The Return On Investment Award, and Air Gapped Ransomware Recovery Product of the Year. These nominations emphasise ExaGrid’s comprehensive security and AI-powered retention solutions.
ExaGrid is competing for Storage Product of the Year, Hardware Product of the Year, and The Customer Service Award. These categories reflect ExaGrid’s dedication to customer satisfaction and its advanced hardware solutions.
The company is also a finalist for Enterprise Product of the Year, New Product of the Year, and Product of the Year. These nominations showcase ExaGrid’s ability to deliver cutting-edge technology that meets the needs of large enterprise organisations.
A highlight among the nominations is the “Bench Tested Product of the Year” award, determined through an independent product review. This acknowledges the technological advancements of ExaGrid’s Tiered Backup Storage SSD and HDD appliances.
Voting to determine the winners is currently open and will close on May 14, 2026. The results will be revealed at a grand awards ceremony scheduled to take place in London on May 21, 2026. This event is anticipated to attract industry leaders and innovators from around the globe.
Bill Andrews, President and CEO of ExaGrid, expressed his excitement about the nominations, stating, “We are honored to be nominated for the Network Computing Awards 2026, and we look forward to the awards ceremony in May.” ExaGrid remains focused on offering the best backup storage products with features that meet the evolving demands of the market.
ExaGrid’s unique two-tiered backup storage approach, which includes a non-network-facing tier and AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock, offers robust protection against ransomware and ensures data integrity. This method sets ExaGrid apart in the industry.
ExaGrid operates with physical sales and pre-sales systems engineers in multiple countries including Argentina, Australia, and Germany, demonstrating its global reach and influence in the backup storage sector.
Last updated: 4 April 2026, 8:05 pm
