About

At Datto, we believe there is no limit to what small and medium businesses can achieve with the right technology.

As the leading global provider of security and cloud-based software solutions purpose-built for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Datto believes there is no limit to what small and medium businesses (SMBs) can achieve with the right technology. Datto’s proven Unified Continuity, Networking, Endpoint Management, and Business Management solutions drive cyber resilience, efficiency, and growth for MSPs. Delivered via an integrated platform, Datto's solutions help its global ecosystem of MSP partners serve over one million businesses around the world. From proactive dynamic detection and prevention to fast, flexible recovery from cyber incidents, Datto’s solutions defend against costly downtime and data loss in servers, virtual machines, cloud applications, or anywhere data resides. Datto has won awards for its rapid growth, product excellence, superior technical support, and for fostering an outstanding workplace.

About

Datto was founded on technical innovation...

Datto creates innovative technology that enables MSPs to protect small and medium businesses against threats and minimize business downtime. In an increasingly complex IT environment, we provide solutions to the challenges MSPs face every day, while creating margins to grow their businesses.

Datto was founded on technical innovation...

then grew into an industry leader and loyal partner...

We’ve spent more than a decade working exclusively with MSPs, and that means more than just building innovative products. We’ve also built genuine relationships with partners across the globe. From our front-line sales teams through our unmatched support, events and partner success teams, supporting our MSP community always comes first.

then grew into an industry leader and loyal partner...

and we’re all-in for the future of our global MSP community.

Since inception, we have tailored our business to meet MSPs’ unique needs. This includes our subscription-based pricing model, policies, success, support, and programs, as well as renowned events like DattoCon. Our entire business model is built on enabling MSP growth

and we’re all-in for the future of our global MSP community.

Datto at a glance

2007
  • Datto was founded by Austin McChord after creating a backup device in his parent’s basement in Connecticut. A LEGO brick was used to complete the first iteration of the product.
2011
  • Datto's cloud surpasses 2PB of securely protected data.
2012
  • Hurricane Sandy in the U.S. sets the company on the path to becoming a leader in the backup and disaster recovery space after employees brave the storm and ensure MSP customer data is protected.
  • Datto surpasses 1,000 MSP partners and 100 employees.
  • Datto adds UK and Australia offices.
2013
  • Datto releases ALTO; hosts its first annual DattoCon partner conference with approximately 200 MSP attendees.
2014
  • Datto acquires Boston-based Backupify, a cloud-to-cloud backup leader, and adds protection of SaaS applications to its product portfolio.
2016
  • Datto releases SIRIS 3 x1 as the world’s first all-flash BCDR product; launches ransomware detection at DattoCon London.
2017
  • Tim Weller joins Datto as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Datto is acquired by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners and merges with Autotask, adding PSA,RMM, Datto Workplace, and Datto File Protection to Datto’s MSP product portfolio.
  • Datto acquires Portland-based Open Mesh (now Datto Networking) to deliver network continuity. It also expands, adding Portland and Amsterdam offices to the company and surpasses 10,000 partners.
2019
  • Tim Weller is appointed CEO of Datto in January.
  • DattoCon and DattoCon EMEA conferences grow to over 2,700 MSP attendees worldwide.
2020
  • Datto surpasses 17,000 MSP partners and 1,600 employees.
  • Datto acquires Australian company Gluh, a real-time procurement platform for MSPs.
  • Datto IPO. Shares begin trading on The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “MSP.”
2021
  • Datto acquires BitDam, Israel-based cyber threat detection company, and introduces security product Datto SaaS Defense to its portfolio.
  • Datto releases Datto Backup for Microsoft Azure, the world's first comprehensive BCDR solution built for MSPs to protect their clients’ data in the public cloud.
2022
  • Datto acquires Infocyte, Texas-based cyber threat detection and response company.
  • Kaseya acquires Datto, promising to boost innovation and lower prices for MSPs.
Year Founded:
2007
Global Locations:
20+
Datto Users:
1 millon +
LEGO Creations
thousands