Trustmarque is pleased to announce the successful delivery of a comprehensive digital resilience solution for the University of Kent, achieved in collaboration with Hitachi Vantara. This project highlights Trustmarque’s commitment to supporting higher education institutions in addressing the evolving challenges of legacy infrastructure, cyber security threats, and the imperative for rapid data recovery.
Drawing upon extensive expertise in enterprise storage and data protection, Trustmarque recommended and implemented Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) in conjunction with Veeam Backup & Replication. The project encompassed all phases, from initial design and procurement to implementation and ongoing optimisation, ensuring seamless integration with the university’s existing systems.
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These advancements have enabled the University of Kent to safeguard critical services for its 17,000 students and researchers, while also supporting advanced research initiatives, including genetic sequencing.
Chris Barnes, Account Manager at Trustmarque, remarked:
"I have had the pleasure of working with the University of Kent team for several years and seeing the success of such a critical project is incredibly rewarding. The real-world impact the new solution has given the University is beyond transformative, delivering on every feasible facet and I am sure I speak for everyone involved from a Trustmarque perspective, we are so proud of the fantastic outcome delivered with our strategic partner Hitachi Vantara."
This project demonstrates Trustmarque’s role in advancing innovation within the public sector. By integrating leading-edge technology with expert delivery, Trustmarque continues to assist universities and government organisations in enhancing data security, mitigating risk, and enabling future-focused research and teaching.
Trustmarque enables UK universities to modernise, secure, and scale their digital estates, delivering licensing optimisation, transformation, and cyber resilience with proven public‑sector savings and structured stakeholder advisory.
Trustmarque is a leading technology solutions provider, delivering innovative IT services and solutions that empower organisations to achieve more. In October 2025, Trustmarque merged with Ultima Business Solutions, becoming one of the UK’s largest IT service providers.