The latest GigaOm Radar for Globally Distributed File Systems is out, and once again, CTERA has earned recognition as both a Leader and a Fast Mover.
We are encouraged by the validation that recognizes our mission to help enterprises modernize their IT strategies, leverage their data for AI deployments, and safeguard their most valuable asset, their data. And we are accomplishing this at a time when the market is undergoing rapid transformation.
GigaOm notes, “The market for globally distributed file systems has entered a new era, shaped by the convergence of AI-driven workloads, hybrid and multicloud adoption, and the imperative for sustainable IT operations. As organizations accelerate digital transformation, the ability to manage and mobilize data securely and efficiently across geographies and platforms is now a competitive differentiator.”
How GigaOm Evaluates the Market
Each year, GigaOm assesses leading vendors based on their ability to meet the technical and business demands of globally distributed file services. The Radar evaluates key features such as:
- Advanced Data Management and Analytics
- Access and Permissions
- Interfaces and Protocols
- Enhanced Security and Compliance
- I/O and Throughput Performance
- Data Capacity and Volume
It also considers emerging technologies, such as computational storage and AI integration, as well as business factors including scalability, flexibility, ease of use, cost, licensing, and ecosystem integration.
Where CTERA Stands Out
GigaOm says that the CTERA Global File System is a secure, scalable, and flexible platform designed to unify unstructured data under a single global namespace. And that’s no easy accomplishment, especially at a time when the amount of data being produced daily is exploding, while malware is also on the rise, particularly in data-rich environments like the healthcare industry.
CTERA’s Key strengths, highlighted by GigaOm, include:
- Access & Permissions – comprehensive access controls, including role-based access control integration, multifactor authentication, and Zero Trust architecture. The platform also supports true multitenancy, offering robust permissions management for complex enterprise environments.
- Enhanced Security & Compliance – end-to-end encryption, AI-driven ransomware protection, immutable snapshots, honeypot technology, dual antivirus scanning, and U.S. Department of Defense certification.
- Interfaces & Protocols – Broad support for SMB, NFS, and S3, plus optimized data transfer with the CTERA Transport Protocol.
GigaOm also notes that our recent platform updates, such as CTERA Vault Object Lock for advanced WORM compliance and granular Global File Locking, further strengthen our ability to ensure security and data integrity, especially in regulated and high-collaboration environments.
Why the Market is Changing
The report also addresses the forces reshaping the globally distributed file system market:
- AI and analytics workloads demand high-throughput, low-latency access to massive datasets.
- Hybrid and multi-cloud strategies are now standard to optimize cost, performance, and resilience.
- Security, compliance, and data sovereignty requirements continue to tighten.
- Operational simplicity is increasingly critical for IT teams managing global infrastructure.
Read the Full Report: The 2025 GigaOm Radar for Globally Distributed File Systems
