The text discusses the improvements made to Backup and Snapshots for Droplets on DigitalOcean. The revamped capability now allows for faster backups, with a significant reduction in time required, making it easier to protect critical data without disrupting ongoing operations. This has been achieved through investments in software and storage hardware, including more efficient tracking of changed blocks on disk and the use of CPU-backed compression algorithms. Another key enhancement is the introduction of daily backup scheduling options, which will be available soon. The new system also features a distributed queuing system for setting individual timers for each backup schedule, reducing backend database load and enhancing scalability. Additionally, improved monitoring and alerting systems have been implemented to track and respond to missed backups more efficiently. The changes aim to provide customers with more control over their backups, including the ability to customize scheduling options and implement a date-based image retention logic. The new Backup and Snapshots capability is currently being rolled out across all global data centers, ensuring that customers worldwide can benefit from these improvements.