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          - [Analytics-Driven Automation](https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass/compass-automation-driven-analytics/)
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          - [Data Domain Replacement](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/data-domain/)
          - [Google Cloud Platform](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/backup-for-google-cloud-platform/)
          - [IBM Spectrum Protect](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/enhancing-ibm-spectrum-protect-with-compass-data-protection/)
          - [Microsoft Azure](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/enterprise-backup-for-microsoft-azure/)
          - [MSPs and XSPs](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/compass-data-protection-for-msps-xsps/)
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- Compass 
    - [Compass](https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass/meet-compass/)
    - [Compass for IBM](https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass/about-compass-for-ibm/)
    - [Compass Cirrus](https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass/compass-cirrus/https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass/compass-cirrus/)
    - [Compass Differentiators](https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass/top-5-reasons-to-choose-compass/)
    - Compass Features 
          - [Compass Cyber Shield®](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/cyber-shield-data-security-feature/)
          - [Unrivaled SaaS](https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass/saas/)
          - [Analytics-Driven Automation](https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass/compass-automation-driven-analytics/)
          - [Third-Party Integrations](https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass/compass-integration-modules/)
          - [Virtual Tape Library (VTL)](https://www.cobaltiron.com/compass/compass-virtual-tape-library/)
    - [Compass Savings](https://cobaltiron.valuestoryapp.com/savings-calculator/?mediafly_tco_calculator_conversion_source=hs-main-navigation)
- Solutions 
    - [Ransomware Protection](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/ransomware-protection/)
    - [Simplify Operational Complexity](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/simplify-operational-complexity/)
    - [Protecting Public Clouds](https://www.staging58.cobaltiron.com/solutions/protecting-public-cloud-workloads/)
    - Legacy to Modern Workloads 
          - [Amazon Web Services](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/backup-for-amazon-web-services/)
          - [Data Domain Replacement](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/data-domain/)
          - [Google Cloud Platform](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/backup-for-google-cloud-platform/)
          - [IBM Spectrum Protect](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/enhancing-ibm-spectrum-protect-with-compass-data-protection/)
          - [Microsoft Azure](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/enterprise-backup-for-microsoft-azure/)
          - [MSPs and XSPs](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/compass-data-protection-for-msps-xsps/)
          - [SAP HANA Workloads](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/sap-hana/)
    - Industry Verticals 
          - [Finance](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/verticals/data-protection-for-financial-industry/)
          - [Government Agencies](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/verticals/data-protection-for-government-agencies/)
          - [Healthcare](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/verticals/data-protection-for-healthcare/)
          - [Higher Education](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/verticals/data-protection-for-higher-education/)
    - [Sheltered Harbor](https://www.cobaltiron.com/solutions/compass-for-sheltered-harbor/)
- Partners 
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    - Partner Resources 
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          - [Content Library](https://www.cobaltiron.com/resources/content-library/)
    - [Partner Portal Login](https://www.cobaltiron.com/partner-portal/)
- Resources 
    - [Analyst Reports](https://www.cobaltiron.com/content-library/#analyst-reports)
    - [Blog](https://info.cobaltiron.com/blog)
    - [Case Studies](https://www.cobaltiron.com/content-library/#case-studies)
    - [Free Tools](https://www.cobaltiron.com/resources/free-tools/)
    - [Videos](https://www.cobaltiron.com/videos/)
    - [Webinars](https://www.cobaltiron.com/resources/videos/#webinars)
    - [White Papers](https://www.cobaltiron.com/content-library/#white-papers)
- [Free Tools](https://www.cobaltiron.com/resources/free-tools/)
- Company 
    - [About Cobalt Iron](https://www.cobaltiron.com/company/about-cobalt-iron/)
    - [Leadership](https://www.cobaltiron.com/company/leadership/)
    - [News](https://info.cobaltiron.com/news)
    - [Careers](https://www.cobaltiron.com/company/careers/)
    - [Contact](https://www.cobaltiron.com/company/find-us/)
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# Cobalt Iron Blog

Category

# analytics

## [With Compass, You’ll Always Have the Best Optimization of Cloud and On-Prem Resources for Data Operations](https://info.cobaltiron.com/blog/patent-analytics-based-cloud-brokering-and-compass-will-have-it)

Part of the Cobalt Iron Patents blog series Are you in charge of data security for one of the countless organizations that has made the cloud a part of its operations? Have you figured out the...

March 28, 2024

[Analytics](https://info.cobaltiron.com/blog/tag/analytics), [Cloud Backup](https://info.cobaltiron.com/blog/tag/cloud-backup)

## [Going Way Beyond Reports: How Using Backup Analytics Saves Time and Money](https://info.cobaltiron.com/blog/going-way-beyond-reports-how-using-backup-analytics-saves-time-and-money)

Do you talk about analytics in your backup environment? Just the term "analytics" can mean different things to different people, and its meaning can vary depending on your role. Sometimes, people...

October 2, 2020

[Analytics](https://info.cobaltiron.com/blog/tag/analytics)

## [The Building Blocks of Backup and Recovery Analytics](https://info.cobaltiron.com/blog/the-building-blocks-of-cobalt-iron-compass-backup-and-recovery-analytics)

You may hear the term "backup data analytics" tossed about in the world of backup and recovery solutions but just what analytics are possible and how are they being performed?

August 20, 2020

[Analytics](https://info.cobaltiron.com/blog/tag/analytics)

[All posts](https://info.cobaltiron.com/blog/all)

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