Back to All Partners Objectfirst INVITE Networks is an ObjectFirst backup storage partner, architecting and managing ransomware-proof Ootbi appliances for enterprise and mid-market organizations in Salt Lake City and Phoenix. INVITE handles appliance sizing, Veeam integration, and day-to-day management — so IT teams get immutable backup storage without adding headcount or learning a new platform. TL;DR: ObjectFirst’s Ootbi appliances deliver out-of-the-box immutable backup storage built specifically for Veeam environments, giving organizations a true last line of defense against ransomware. INVITE architects, deploys, and manages Ootbi as part of a broader data protection strategy, pairing it with Veeam backup jobs and INVITE’s cybersecurity services. This page is for IT directors and CISOs evaluating an ObjectFirst partner who can own the deployment and ongoing management of immutable backup storage. What does INVITE Networks deliver as an ObjectFirst partner? ObjectFirst is the immutable backup storage vendor founded by the creators of Veeam, built to close the gap between traditional backup targets and true ransomware resilience. Its Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) appliances use S3 object lock to make backup data immutable the moment it lands — no manual configuration required, and no way for an attacker to encrypt or delete a completed backup. INVITE delivers the full lifecycle: assessing an organization’s current backup environment, sizing the right Ootbi appliance model, integrating it with existing Veeam Backup & Replication jobs, and managing capacity and patching going forward. This work runs through INVITE’s managed services, so backup storage stops being a project and becomes an outcome IT leaders can rely on. That approach matters because immutable storage only protects an organization if it is deployed correctly from day one. A mis-sized appliance, an incomplete Veeam repository configuration, or a retention policy that does not match compliance requirements can leave gaps that surface only during an actual recovery attempt — the worst possible time to discover them. INVITE’s engineers validate each Ootbi deployment against the organization’s actual recovery point and recovery time objectives before calling the project complete. Why do Salt Lake City and Phoenix organizations choose INVITE for ObjectFirst Ootbi storage? Ransomware groups now target backup repositories first, knowing that destroying recovery points forces victims to pay. Immutable storage is the countermeasure, but it only works if it is sized, configured, and monitored correctly — which is where a local partner with hands-on Veeam and ObjectFirst experience matters more than a shrink-wrapped appliance. Ootbi engagements usually replace an aging tape rotation: INVITE sizes and deploys the cluster, integrates it with the existing Veeam environment, and validates recovery objectives against real restores. Immutable, ransomware-proof backup storage also gives auditors a clean answer to the question every assessment now asks — can your backups be encrypted by an attacker? How does INVITE deploy and manage ObjectFirst as part of its managed services? INVITE integrates Ootbi into the same managed backup and disaster recovery framework it uses across its client base: monitoring dashboards for capacity and job health, proactive alerting before storage runs low, firmware and patch management, and periodic recovery testing so backups are verified, not assumed to work. Because ransomware resilience is a cybersecurity outcome as much as a storage one, INVITE also ties Ootbi deployments into its broader cybersecurity services — aligning immutable backup policy with endpoint detection, access controls, and incident response planning so backup is one layer in a coordinated defense, not an isolated tool. INVITE also handles the ongoing operational work that vendors rarely mention: firmware updates that require careful sequencing to avoid interrupting active backup jobs, capacity forecasting so an appliance never fills up mid-retention-cycle, and quarterly recovery drills that prove backups can actually be restored under pressure, not just that a backup job reported success. What ObjectFirst products does INVITE deploy and manage? ObjectFirst’s Ootbi line spans seven appliance models, ranging from smaller single-node configurations for branch offices to scale-out clusters for enterprise-volume backup environments. Every model ships with immutability enabled by default and integrates natively with Veeam Backup & Replication, without the manual object-lock configuration that traditional S3-compatible targets require. INVITE selects, deploys, and manages the model that matches an organization’s data footprint and retention requirements, then scales the deployment as that footprint grows. Looking for an ObjectFirst partner who manages the platform, not just sells it? Contact INVITE to discuss an ObjectFirst engagement for your organization. Frequently Asked Questions: ObjectFirst Backup Storage Is INVITE an authorized ObjectFirst partner? Yes. INVITE partners directly with ObjectFirst to sell, deploy, and support Ootbi appliances, and maintains the Veeam expertise required to integrate them correctly into existing backup environments. Can INVITE manage ObjectFirst Ootbi without an internal backup team? Yes. Most of INVITE’s ObjectFirst clients have no dedicated backup administrator. INVITE’s managed services team handles sizing, deployment, monitoring, patching, and recovery testing, so the organization gets enterprise-grade backup resilience without hiring for it. How is Ootbi different from standard backup storage or cloud object storage? Ootbi ships with immutability enabled out of the box and tuned specifically for Veeam, eliminating the misconfiguration risk that comes with manually enabling object lock on generic S3-compatible storage or cloud buckets. That out-of-the-box design is also what allows INVITE to deploy it quickly and manage it with fewer moving parts. How long does it take to deploy Ootbi with INVITE? A typical single-appliance deployment takes a few days from sizing to production, including Veeam integration and initial backup verification. Multi-node or multi-site deployments take longer depending on data volume and network readiness, but organizations are usually protected in weeks, not months.
