Druva Announces Winners of North Star Customer Awards

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Druva, a leading provider of data security, today announced the winners of its Druva North Star Awards, an industry distinction honoring exceptional achievements in data security and cyber resilience.

This year’s awards highlight standout achievements in three strategic areas:

• Cloud transformation, where organizations are simplifying, scaling, and securing data across AWS and Azure multi-cloud environments;
• Cyber resilience, where teams are proactively defending against threats while ensuring rapid recovery and compliance; and
• AI-powered operations, where innovators are leveraging AI to surface insights rapidly, simplify decision-making, and act faster across cyber, compliance, and operational workflows.

Druva selected this year’s recipients for their leadership, vision, and measurable impact in achieving significant outcomes. While each award reflects a distinct area of innovation, all winners and honorees share a common commitment to shaping the future of data security.

2025 Druva North Star Award Categories and Honorees

AI Luminary – Advancing Security with AI-Powered Insight
For leveraging DruAI to optimize data security, accelerate insights, and elevate decision-making.
Honorees: ZS Associates, Woh Hup

Cloud Navigator – Excellence in Cloud-Native Innovation
For driving operational excellence and resilience across multi-cloud environments.
Winner: ETS (Educational Testing Service)
Honorees: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Savage Services

Cyber Resilience Trailblazer – Leadership in Cyber Security and Recovery
For implementing advanced data security and cyber recovery strategies aligned with Druva’s Cyber Resilience Maturity Model.
Winner: Clear Channel Outdoor
Honorees: Greater Anglia

“These awards reflect the incredible work our customers are doing every day to protect their businesses, push the boundaries of innovation, and unlock the full potential of their data,” said Madhup Nagpal, senior vice president of global customer services, Druva. “We’re proud to shine a light on the people and teams who are not only embracing transformation, but defining what comes next.”

To hear how other customers are leveraging Druva’s Data Security Cloud to drive innovation in cyber resilience, view on-demand sessions from Druva’s Data Security & AI Virtual Summit.

About Druva

Druva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats. The Druva Data Security Cloud is a fully managed SaaS solution offering air-gapped and immutable data protection across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments. By centralizing data protection, Druva enhances traditional security measures and enables faster incident response, effective cyber remediation, and robust data governance. Trusted by nearly 7,500 customers, including 75 of the Fortune 500, Druva safeguards business data in an increasingly interconnected world. Visit druva.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook.