Object reports 183% global bookings growth in 2025, driven by demand for ransomware-resistant backup storage.

Object First reported an 183% year-on-year increase in worldwide bookings for 2025, its second consecutive year of triple-digit growth, driven by rising demand for immutable on-premises backup storage to combat ransomware. Bookings rose 515% in EMEA and 125% in the Americas, with six-figure deals up 250%. The company expanded its customer base by 193% and transacting partners by 215%, launching new appliances including the Ootbi Mini for small offices and scaling up to 7PB. Software updates improved data speeds by 10% to 20% and added Honeypot, a ransomware detection feature. A cloud-based Fleet Manager beta enables centralized monitoring. Growth is attributed to heightened awareness of immutability, strong partner collaboration, and rapid deployment, with customers praising ease of use and reliability.