Delivering Modern, Automated, and Compliant Backup for Federal Agencies
Federal agencies today face a dual challenge: protecting mission-critical data from increasingly complex cyber threats while operating under tightening budgets and evolving compliance mandates. Recognizing this, Jeskell Systems has partnered with Cobalt Iron to launch Cobalt Iron Backup as a Service (BaaS) provided by Jeskell Systems, the first AI- and analytics-driven private government cloud dedicated to backup and recovery.
Built to simplify and strengthen Federal data protection, this new managed service combines automation, analytics, and cyber resiliency in a U.S.-hosted environment that meets the strictest government security standards. Delivered in conjunction with a Department of Defense (DoD) data center located on a DoD installation, the service gives Federal agencies confidence that their backup infrastructure is secure, efficient, and compliant.
Unlike traditional cloud service providers, Jeskell’s model eliminates billing uncertainty through a predictable, transparent cost structure, which is a critical benefit for Federal procurement and budget planning.
Enterprise-Proven Technology, Federal-Focused Security
At the center of this managed service is Cobalt Iron Compass, a proven enterprise backup and data protection platform deployed across 47 countries and trusted by industries such as financial services, banking, insurance, and healthcare. Compass is built with compliance in mind, supporting frameworks such as GDPR, FIPS, and HIPAA, which makes it ideally suited for the rigorous operational and security requirements of Federal agencies.
Compass brings AI- and analytics-driven automation to the forefront of Federal IT. It proactively manages updates, security, reporting, and ransomware detection, reducing the need for manual oversight and freeing IT teams to focus on mission priorities. With secure, U.S.-hosted operations based in Richardson, Texas, agencies gain full data sovereignty and centralized control through a single management interface.
What Leaders Are Saying
“Federal agencies face the dual challenge of rising cyber threats and constrained resources,” said Clary Davis, EVP & COO of Jeskell Systems. “With this new AI-driven BaaS offering, agencies can achieve operational efficiency, cyber resiliency, and simplified management without the burden of maintaining multiple administrators or complex scheduling. Jeskell’s 35 years of Federal expertise and deep IBM partnership uniquely position us to deliver this first-of-its-kind capability.”
“Cobalt Iron Compass was designed to transform enterprise backup with automation, intelligence, and security,” said Richard Spurlock, CEO and Founder of Cobalt Iron. “This new partnership with Jeskell Systems extends those benefits to the Federal government, bringing a truly modern approach to backup and recovery that is secure, scalable, and purpose-built for U.S. agencies.”
A Partnership Driving Federal Modernization
This collaboration reflects Jeskell’s continued commitment to advancing Federal IT modernization through secure, automated, and high-performance solutions. With top secret facilities clearances and more than three decades of experience supporting Federal agencies, Jeskell Systems combines its deep industry knowledge with Cobalt Iron’s innovation to deliver a managed service that is both powerful and practical.
By bringing automation and AI to backup and recovery, Jeskell and Cobalt Iron are helping Federal agencies strengthen cyber resilience, reduce complexity, and meet the strictest standards for compliance and data governance — all while improving efficiency and predictability across the data lifecycle.
A Trusted Partner in Federal Data Protection
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, Jeskell’s partnership with Cobalt Iron ensures that Federal agencies can rely on a backup architecture designed to evolve with their needs. This offering represents more than a new managed service — it is a forward step in helping government organizations achieve secure, cost-effective, and resilient data protection.
Together, Jeskell and Cobalt Iron are delivering the next generation of AI- and analytics-driven backup for Federal agencies, setting a new benchmark for performance, automation, and trust in mission-critical environments.