MNC Finance Protecting Sensitive Financial Data with Synology

MNC Finance faced several challenges with its previous data backup solution, including limited storage capacity and rising, fluctuating subscription costs. These issues made data management increasingly complex. In addition, due to the limited number of VM licenses and the lack of granular file recovery, MNC Finance was unable to back up all of its virtual machines, which added further complexity to their IT operations.

MNC Finance has a multi-site infrastructure with three data centers spread across Indonesia, one of which functions as a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Data replication between these locations is crucial to maintain operational resilience and meet stringent regulatory standards. However, the previous system was unable to support cross-site replication efficiently, especially for VM data, making it difficult to keep data synchronized and up to date across data centers. MNC Finance needed a secure and reliable solution for replicating data across all locations, ensuring effective incident mitigation and regulatory compliance in managing sensitive financial data.

After discussing with other business units within the MNC Group that have successfully implemented Synology solutions, MNC Finance chose Synology as the primary solution for data management and backup. Initially used only for data storage, the solution was later expanded as MNC Finance began leveraging more of  Synology's built-in features to enhance its data management strategy. MNC Finance implemented Synology's RackStation as the primary data repository and for cross-location replication in the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). This created a centralized and flexible data management system that ensures data protection across all locations and supports the company's growing data needs, both now and in the future.

MNC Finance uses Active Backup for Business (ABB) from Synology, an integrated and cost-effective solution for cross-platform backup. ABB supports the backup of more than 50 VMware virtual machines and 3 physical servers, centralizing data protection  on a single platform. With a one-time purchase, ABB eliminates the recurring subscription fees that previously strained the company's budget. ABB's deduplication technology also reduced storage requirements by up to 61%, from 20.4 TB down to only 7.8 TB. This increased efficiency not only optimizes resource usage but is also in line with the company's growth strategy.

Virtual machine replication plays a critical role in ensuring consistent data protection across MNC Finance’s three data centers. With Synology’s Snapshot Replication, the company can maintain consistent virtual machine versions across multiple locations. Flexible replication schedules minimize the risk of data loss and enhance recoverability by ensuring data in the primary data center, DRC, and additional backup locations stays in sync and up to date. By enabling replication every 5 minutes, MNC Finance meets industry regulations for data continuity and disaster recovery, while creating a reliable redundancy system.

To support internal collaboration, MNC Finance implemented Synology Drive as their private cloud solution. This solution enables centralized file sharing, and ensures sensitive data security that meets financial industry standards. When paired with Synology Office Suite, employees across departments can work together efficiently on the same document. This streamlined workflow not only increases productivity but also ensures compliance with relevant security regulations.

With Synology's comprehensive solution, MNC Finance has overcome various data management challenges and estsablished a scalable, efficient infrastructure. The solution provides reliable performance that supports business growth and meets the strict regulatory requirements of the financial sector.