How a European Government Agency Modernized Data Protection for Its Cloud-Native Platform
Trilio’s native integration into Red Hat OpenShift provided simplified workflows coupled with granular recovery capabilities—setting it apart from other solutions and satisfying our need for a robust data protection solution. 
Platform Engineering Leader, Government Agency
Scandinavian Agency Secures Critical OpenShift Environments with Trilio
A leading government agency in Scandinavia, responsible for atmospheric research and delivering essential services in weather, air quality, climate, and near space, adopted a container-based strategy using Red Hat OpenShift. To support this transformation, the agency identified the need for a robust disaster recovery and backup solution tailored for Kubernetes.
Trilio was selected to meet this need due to its native integration with OpenShift, modern architecture, and ability to scale with evolving mission requirements.
Building a Modern, Automated Backup Strategy
To ensure reliability and efficiency, the agency sought a cloud-native backup and recovery solution with:
- Seamless OpenShift integration.
- Compatibility with Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management and Ansible.
- Automation, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
After evaluating several vendors, the agency chose Trilio for its forward-looking capabilities, including support for application mobility and dynamic recovery across OpenShift clusters.
Trilio Chosen for Seamless OpenShift Integration and Flexibility
The decision to partner with Trilio was based on:
- A successful Proof of Concept (POC) completed in under 30 days with minimal engineering effort.
- Certified integration with Red Hat OpenShift.
- Flexibility to support future growth, including multi-tenant environments.
- A scalable architecture with low total cost of ownership (TCO).
Streamlined Procurement with Nordicmind Oy
As a public sector organization, the agency had to navigate complex governance, compliance, and procurement protocols. Trilio partnered with Nordicmind Oy, a Scandinavian distributor, to ensure a smooth and compliant acquisition process.
Deploying Trilio for Scalable, Secure OpenShift Protection
Following the successful POC, the agency subscribed to Trilio for OpenShift in February 2022. Deployment proceeded smoothly, and by December 2022, the agency expanded its license to protect additional applications and tenants.
Trilio enabled the agency to:
- Automate backup and recovery across OpenShift clusters.
- Perform granular restores at the namespace, Helm chart, operator, or metadata level.
- Integrate with Red Hat ACM and Ansible for broader automation initiatives.
- Plan for future application mobility across hybrid environments.
Key Factors in Trilio’s Selection
- Strong partnership and roadmap alignment with Red Hat.
- Certified, cloud-native architecture built for OpenShift.
- Flexible and configurable backup and recovery workflows.
- Vendor-neutral backup formats (QCOW2 and JSON).
- Ongoing support and collaboration throughout evaluation and implementation.
A Trusted Partner for Evolving Mission Needs
The partnership between the agency and Trilio highlights a shared commitment to resilience, scalability, and innovation. As the agency continues to scale its OpenShift environment and adopt new cloud-native practices, Trilio remains a trusted partner in delivering reliable, secure data protection.
With Trilio, the agency achieved a modern, automated disaster recovery solution—laying the foundation for continued success in their mission-critical operations.
