What Stage2Data does

Stage2Data is a privately held Canadian Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) founded in 2009 and headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, specializing in disaster recovery, backup, and ransomware-protected data resiliency for mid-market and enterprise customers. The company operates private cloud data centers in Oakville, Phoenix (since 2024), and Vancouver (2025–2026), supporting customer workloads across Canada and the United States with in-country data residency options.

Stage2Data's core product portfolio is built on a multi-vendor technology stack — Cohesity (Cohesity as a Service and Clean Room), Zerto (replication, LTR, EJC), Veeam (Backup & Replication targets), VMware/Broadcom (VCSP Premier partner), plus S3-compatible object storage and MinIO integration. Its flagship offering is Network Recovery as a Service (NRaaS), a proprietary solution providing full WAN/LAN failover with public-facing IP preservation; surrounding it are Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Backup as a Service (BaaS), Cloud Provider Resiliency (CPR), Incident Response, and the Cohesity FortKnox-powered Clean Room for isolated, air-gapped recovery validation. Layered security controls — immutable snapshots, WORM/S3 Object Lock, air-gapped cyber vaults, SOC 2 Type II compliance (two consecutive audits) — anchor the security positioning.

The business model is recurring and subscription-based across all nine identified revenue streams, with quote-based pricing, no data egress charges, and transparent packaging aimed at undercutting hyperscaler economics. Stage2Data sells direct to enterprise customers (notably in healthcare, financial services, legal, manufacturing, and energy) and indirectly through a no-upfront-fee Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner program, plus strategic channel relationships (Carahsoft for US public sector, Mobia for Ontario healthcare, Availien for live cyber-defense). Strategic technology partners — Cohesity, Zerto, Veeam, Microsoft, N-able, MinIO, and Broadcom — anchor the integrated solution stack, with selection as one of only eight Broadcom Advantage VCSP Premier providers in Canada underscoring privileged ecosystem positioning.

Name

Stage2Data

Legal name

Stage2Data

Website

https://stage2data.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stage2Data is a private Canadian Cloud Solutions Provider that delivers subscription-based disaster recovery, backup, and ransomware-protected data resiliency — including its flagship NRaaS and Cohesity FortKnox Cleanroom — to mid-market and enterprise customers across healthcare, financial, legal, manufacturing, energy, and public sector verticals in Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Disaster Recovery Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) (HDABAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity (BCDR) Services (BPAEABAH), Backup & Restore Platforms (Cloud Backup) (HDABAIAB), Continuity for SaaS & Cloud Apps (M365/Salesforce Backup) (HDABAIAK)

Keywords

• Managed disaster recovery
• Backup as a service
• Cloud data protection
• Network failover solutions
• Ransomware recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS): Stage2Data's core managed service offering, replicating customer on-premises systems, data, and applications to Stage2Data's private cloud for recovery during disruptive events. Delivered as a recurring managed service.
2. Backup as a Service (BaaS): Immutable backup, secure retention, and rapid recovery service protecting critical business data from ransomware, deletion, and operational disruption. Offered as a subscription-based managed service.
3. Network Recovery as a Service (NRaaS): Stage2Data's flagship proprietary solution providing complete network failover and recovery including WAN/LAN fail-over with unchanged public IPs. Provided as a managed subscription service.
4. Cohesity as a Service: Delivers Cohesity's full data management platform — backup, disaster recovery, file archiving — through Stage2Data's private cloud. Fully transparent pricing with no hidden costs and no data egress charges.
5. Cloud Provider Resiliency (CPR): Replication and recovery service for public/private cloud data, enabling recovery to an alternative environment when a primary cloud environment becomes unavailable. Offered as a managed service.
6. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Stage2Data provides outsourced hardware solutions for compute, storage, and networking. Customers can run production and test workloads in Stage2Data's private cloud with NVMe-powered infrastructure and predictable monthly cost model.
7. Hyper-V Multi-Tenant on SCVMM: New Windows virtualization service on shared Hyper-V infrastructure managed through System Center Virtual Machine Manager. Fully isolated multi-tenant clusters with role-based access, segmented networking, and policy-driven backup and DR hooks.
8. File Archiving as a Service (FaaS): Offloads archive files and data to Stage2Data's cloud, reducing local storage capacity and infrastructure load. Beat Azure and AWS pricing with no ingress or egress charges.
9. Managed Network and Security Services: Network and security management services bundled with IaaS and DRaaS offerings, providing end-to-end managed solutions for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stage2Data provides managed disaster recovery, backup, network recovery, and cloud data resiliency services from private cloud data centers in Canada and the United States. Its flagship offering is Network Recovery as a Service (NRaaS), which delivers complete LAN/WAN network failover with public-facing IPs preserved, supported by Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Backup as a Service (BaaS), Cohesity as a Service, Cloud Provider Resiliency (CPR), S3-compatible object storage, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and a Clean Room recovery environment powered by Cohesity FortKnox.

Product overview

Stage2Data is a disaster recovery and data resiliency solutions provider offering a portfolio of managed services centered around its flagship Network Recovery as a Service (NRaaS) product. The core offering includes DRaaS, BaaS, and NRaaS delivered primarily through partnerships with Cohesity (Cohesity as a Service platform) and Zerto. Supporting services include Cloud Provider Resiliency (CPR), Incident Response, Data Security, S3 Compatible Object Storage, and Clean Room—a Cohesity FortKnox-powered isolated recovery environment. The company operates private data centers in Canada (Ontario, Vancouver) and the US (Phoenix), offering Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), managed network and security services, with support for Veeam and Zerto replication targets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NRaaS (Network Recovery as a Service): Flagship disaster recovery solution providing complete network failover including LAN/WAN with instant failover and unchanged public-facing IPs.
• DRaaS (Disaster Recovery as a Service)
• BaaS (Backup as a Service)
• Cloud Provider Resiliency (CPR)
• Cohesity as a Service
• Cleanroom
• S3 Compatible Object Storage

Products and services

• Network Recovery as a Service (NRaaS) Stage2Data's flagship DR solution providing complete failover and recovery for the entire network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, with instant network fail-over and all public-facing IPs remaining unchanged. Designed for enterprise and mid-market organizations needing business continuity during disasters and ransomware attacks.
• Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Cloud-based rapid failover and recovery service for critical workloads that replicates on-premises systems, data, and applications to Stage2Data's private cloud, enabling continuity during disruptive events with minimal business impact.
• Backup as a Service (BaaS) Managed cloud backup solution providing immutable backup, secure retention, and rapid recovery designed to protect critical business data from ransomware, deletion, and operational disruption.
• Cohesity as a Service Managed delivery of the Cohesity Data Cloud platform — backup, disaster recovery, file archiving, and multitenant data management — operated on Stage2Data's private cloud with transparent pricing and no egress charges.
• Cloud Provider Resiliency (CPR) Service that securely replicates and stores public and private cloud data to enable recovery from cybersecurity breaches and ransomware attacks. Data can be restored to the original cloud provider malware-free or temporarily restored to an alternative environment.
• S3 Compatible Object Storage Stage2Data's proprietary S3-compatible object storage with no egress charges, immutable snapshots, and object locking (WORM) for ransomware-resistant long-term data retention and archiving.
• Clean Room (Cohesity FortKnox) Isolated, air-gapped cloud recovery environment powered by Cohesity FortKnox that allows IT teams to validate data, run forensic analysis, and confirm a clean recovery before restoring production systems.
• Hyper-V Multi-Tenant on SCVMM Windows virtualization service delivered on shared Hyper-V infrastructure managed via System Center Virtual Machine Manager, providing fully isolated multi-tenant clusters with role-based access, segmented networking, and policy-driven backup and DR hooks.
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Outsourced compute, storage, and networking infrastructure hosted on Stage2Data's private cloud (including NVMe-powered systems) on a predictable monthly cost model. Supports production and test workloads.
• File Archiving as a Service (FaaS) Offloads archive files and data to Stage2Data's cloud, reducing local storage capacity and infrastructure load, with pricing designed to beat Azure and AWS and with no ingress or egress charges.
• Incident Response Documented threat management approach for security incidents that delivers rapid visibility and containment, available as a service add-on to DRaaS and BaaS engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Critical servers restored in approximately 1 hour; full environment within a few hours — no ransom paid
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.

• CohesitycoreTechnology or IntegrationCohesity is Stage2Data's primary technology platform partner. Stage2Data is an accredited Cohesity service provider delivering the full Cohesity Data Cloud platform including backup, disaster recovery, file archiving, and Microsoft 365 protection. Stage2Data also integrates Cohesity FortKnox for Clean Room recovery. Since partnering with Cohesity, Stage2Data reports increased revenue and accelerated customer acquisition.
• ZertocoreTechnology or IntegrationStage2Data is a Zerto partner, utilizing Zerto's software-based replication, Long-Term Retention (LTR), and Extended Journal Copies (EJC) features as part of its DRaaS solution. Zerto supports failover, failback, and rapid VM restoration within Stage2Data's private cloud environment.
• VeeamsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVeeam Backup & Replication is listed as a compatible technology in Stage2Data's product compatibility matrix (version 12.3.2.3617 or later). Stage2Data offers Veeam targets for replication and backup services.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationStage2Data is a Microsoft partner offering Microsoft 365 backup integration through Cohesity. Also supports Windows virtualization workloads and Azure/hybrid cloud integration.
• N-ablesupportingTechnology or IntegrationStage2Data partners with N-able as a technology integration partner, offering N-able DRaaS solutions alongside its own portfolio.
• MinIOsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMinIO is listed as a technology partner providing S3-compatible object storage infrastructure that Stage2Data integrates into its service offerings.
• Broadcom (VMware)coreTechnology or IntegrationStage2Data was selected as one of only 8 Broadcom Advantage VCSP Premier providers in Canada. This enables the company to provide white-label VCSP cloud licenses and support multi-cloud strategies across various platforms. Supports VMware hardware versions 21 and below and vSphere 7 and 8.
• MobiastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStage2Data partnered with Mobia to bring cloud solutions to Ontario Healthcare Providers. The alliance aims to empower healthcare providers with innovative tools and resources to optimize patient outcomes and drive positive change in healthcare.
• CarahsoftstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStage2Data partnered with Carahsoft to provide information, resources, and support for Public Sector organizations. Carahsoft helps public sector entities select and implement IT and cloud solutions at the best value.
• Availien TechnologystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStage2Data joined forces with Availien Technology to prevent breaches and defend against live MIT, DoS, and DDoS attacks, safeguarding over $1 billion in cyber security assets across various sectors. Availien co-presented a webinar with Stage2Data on K-12 DR solutions.
• SterlingsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerStage2Data was a Gold Sponsor at the Sterling Technology Summit 2025 in Sioux City, Iowa. Stage2Data's CRO Stephen Pyott led a session on 'Rethinking Resilience and Performance'.
• A-LIGNsupportingOthersA-LIGN conducted Stage2Data's SOC 2 Type II audit, examining the design and operating effectiveness of the company's controls for its cloud services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Datto (Kaseya): Datto provides BCDR appliances and SIRIS-based DRaaS targeted at SMBs and the MSP channel — the same mid-market segment Stage2Data's MSP partner program addresses. Direct overlap on backup, DR, and MSP-led distribution makes it a primary comparable.
• Acronis: Acronis combines backup, DR, and cybersecurity (anti-ransomware) in a single platform with strong MSP channel presence. Stage2Data's immutable backup and Clean Room compete against Acronis's integrated cyber-protection positioning for the same mid-market and enterprise buyers.
• Cohesity: Cohesity is Stage2Data's primary technology platform (Cohesity Data Cloud, FortKnox Clean Room). Cohesity also sells direct and through other service providers, overlapping with Stage2Data's Cohesity-as-a-Service, BaaS, and DRaaS offerings.
• iland (11:11 Systems): iland (now part of 11:11 Systems) is a dedicated IaaS/DRaaS provider with global data centers, offering DRaaS, BaaS, and managed cloud services — closely mirroring Stage2Data's managed-service portfolio for mid-market and enterprise buyers.
• Zerto (an HPE company): Zerto provides the replication software underpinning much of Stage2Data's DRaaS and NRaaS (LTR, EJC, VPGs). Zerto sells both direct and through MSPs, directly overlapping with Stage2Data's enterprise and channel-led DRaaS motion.
• Veeam Software: Veeam is a leading backup and data management platform that also powers many DRaaS providers. Stage2Data both partners with Veeam (listing it in its compatibility matrix) and competes at the managed-service layer for backup and DR buyers, making it a direct comparable.
• Druva: Druva offers cloud-native SaaS-based backup and data protection (including M365, Salesforce, AWS workloads) with a subscription model. Stage2Data's M365 backup and FaaS offerings overlap directly with Druva's cloud backup portfolio.

Emerging players

• Infrascale: Infrascale is a smaller DRaaS and backup provider targeting SMB and mid-market through direct sales and MSP channels. It competes with Stage2Data on similar product positioning but with a smaller footprint and less proprietary IP, making it a relevant emerging peer.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Azure (Azure Site Recovery / Azure Backup): Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup are native DRaaS/backup services bundled into the Microsoft ecosystem that Stage2Data integrates with and competes against. As a Microsoft partner, Stage2Data both enables and competes with Azure-native recovery.
• AWS (Disaster Recovery / AWS Backup): AWS offers native DR, backup, and storage services at massive scale and is the dominant public cloud incumbent. Stage2Data's CPR (Cloud Provider Resiliency) and no-egress S3 storage are explicitly positioned against AWS's egress economics, making AWS a broad incumbent competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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