Otava
Track on RadarAcquired by Schurz Communications · 2018 · news
Managed MSP offering multi-cloud infrastructure, security, and data protection services.
- Total raised
- —
- Employees
- 301
- Founded
- 1994
- Momentum
- 22
Stalling
Data updated August 2026
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Otava is a cybersecurity company specializing in Data Protection, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, United States. It employs about 301 people and was acquired by Schurz Communications in 2018.
Otava is a managed cloud and data protection services provider that delivers multi-cloud infrastructure, security, and compliance solutions to businesses across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, software, and supply chain industries. On the infrastructure side, Otava offers private cloud, hybrid cloud, managed public cloud, and managed Azure environments, along with colocation, edge computing, hyperconverged infrastructure, and workload migration services. The company operates its own data centers in Indiana and Michigan and is an authorized Pinnacle Partner for Broadcom VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). In the security and data protection space, Otava provides Security as a Service built around its proprietary S.E.C.U.R.E.™ framework, endpoint protection, and cloud compliance solutions designed to help organizations meet regulatory requirements. Its backup and data protection portfolio includes Otava Cloud Backup, Microsoft 365 Backup (powered by Veeam), Cloud Connect, Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), and backup solutions for edge computing environments. Otava positions itself as a U.S.-based managed service provider (MSP) that handles the operational complexity of multi-cloud environments, allowing client organizations to focus on their core business functions. The company emphasizes compliance-readiness as a core attribute of its cloud and security offerings, making it relevant for regulated industries. Otava was recognized as the 2025 MSP of the Year by Channel Partners.
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When was Otava founded?▾
Otava was founded in 1994.
Where is Otava headquartered?▾
Otava is headquartered in Ann Arbor, United States.
Is Otava public or private?▾
Otava is a privately-held company.
How many employees does Otava have?▾
Otava has approximately 301 employees.
What does Otava do?▾
Otava is a managed cloud and data protection services provider that delivers multi-cloud infrastructure, security, and compliance solutions to businesses across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, software, and supply chain industries. On the infrastructure side, Otava offers private cloud, hybrid…