Veeam Launches Data Platform v13, Redefining Data Resilience and Cybersecurity in the AI Era
The new release promises enhanced cyber resilience, intelligent data protection, and unprecedented flexibility for organizations across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
Veeam® Software, the global leader in data resilience, has launched Veeam Data Platform v13, a major evolution of its trusted data platform designed to address the challenges of ransomware, AI-driven workloads, and rapidly transforming IT infrastructures. The new release promises enhanced cyber resilience, intelligent data protection, and unprecedented flexibility for organizations across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
Trusted by over 550,000 customers worldwide, Veeam Data Platform v13 introduces advanced AI-driven ransomware protection, seamless recovery, and a modern platform architecture. Key features include Recon Scanner 3.0, built-in forensic intelligence powered by Coveware, and a Malware Analysis AI Agent that automatically detects, classifies, and reports threats, offering actionable remediation guidance. The platform also features immutable backups by default, centralized SAML-based authentication, and deep integrations with leading security and IT operations platforms such as CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Splunk, and ServiceNow.
Veeam Data Platform v13 strengthens its core capabilities in workload coverage and mobility, supporting cloud adoption, AI-driven modernization, and cyber recovery. Innovations include instant recovery to Microsoft Azure, expanded hypervisor support including Scale Computing HyperCore™, and upcoming features in 2026 such as OpenShift Virtualization support and a universal hypervisor integration API.
The platform also enhances simplicity, openness, and cost efficiency. A new Veeam Software Appliance with High Availability offers turnkey Linux-based deployment without hardware lock-in, while a modern web console provides a user-friendly, browser-based interface for streamlined management.
“With Veeam Data Platform v13, we are resetting the standard for data resilience. We’re giving organizations the intelligence, automation, and flexibility they need to outsmart cyberattacks, eliminate lock-in, and innovate without fear.”
– Anand Eswaran, CEO, Veeam® Software
Veeam Data Platform v13 is available immediately through Veeam’s global network of authorized partners, resellers, and distributors. The platform will be showcased at the VeeamON Global Launch Virtual Event on November 19, where attendees can see live demonstrations of Veeam Recon Scanner 3.0 and explore AI-driven data resilience solutions.
Industry experts have praised the platform for its advanced security and operational simplicity. Ron Westfall of HyperFRAME Research noted that the integration of Recon Scanner 3.0 provides advanced detection and forensic intelligence, helping organizations accelerate recovery with AI-driven automation. Users such as Darktrace highlighted the ease of setup and robust security capabilities, while partners like Scale Computing emphasized the platform’s role in enabling autonomous, modern infrastructure with reliable data protection.
Veeam Data Platform v13 represents a significant leap forward in data resilience, cyber protection, and AI-ready infrastructure, reinforcing Veeam’s position as a leader in securing and managing critical enterprise data.
