Gartner defines backup and data protection platforms as platforms that capture point-in-time copies of enterprise data for multiple use cases. Primarily used for recovering data from multiple data loss scenarios, they enhance data protection initiatives to improve cyberreadiness and risk management, extract new data insights, and expand data access capabilities. These platforms protect enterprise data in hybrid, multicloud and SaaS environments. Backup and data protection platforms are available as software-only, integrated appliances, and vendor-developed and hosted backup as a service (BaaS).
IT Infrastructure and IoT refers to the products and services that support the deployment, management, and optimization of core technology systems and connected devices across enterprise environments. This category includes markets that focus on enabling organizations to build and operate resilient, scalable, and intelligent infrastructure. It encompasses solutions for data center management, network infrastructure, and IoT connectivity—spanning on-premises, cloud, edge, and hybrid models.