Solution Sheets: CTERA for Manufacturing Solution Sheet
Modernize aging NAS file services amid growing unstructured data, managing and sharing data across various locations.
CTERA Expands into Data Intelligence
Engineering & Manufacturing
Ensure Seamless, Secure File Access Across All Manufacturing Sites
Experience unmatched operational efficiency with CTERA’s hybrid cloud data platform, the best choice to help engineering and manufacturing firms cut storage costs, improve global file sharing, and ensure business continuity.
CTERA Helps Engineering and Manufacturing Address Outdated File Storage
Collaborate Globally
Boost productivity of design experts in local and remote locations through secure, efficient multi-site collaboration. Project teams can leverage data from any site when necessary, and share files internally and externally, no VPN required.
Safeguard Your Data Against the Elements
CTERA employs AI-based ransomware detection and robust instant rollback features. Leveraging air-gapped, immutable snapshots, you will have dependable protection against natural disasters and cyber threats.
Access Vital Data over Poor Links
Edge caching capabilities mitigate latency, intermittent connectivity and bandwidth issues, ensuring quick access to vital files and data.
Scale as Your Data Grows
By leveraging object storage, CTERA reduces storage costs by up to 80% and provides immediate scalability as data requirements increase, minimizing the need for local IT staff and costly truck-rolls.
Features Made for Manufacturers
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CTERA Edge Filers
Replaces legacy file servers with a centrally managed, caching-enabled edge solution. This allows better handling of unstructured data growth and enables manufacturers to efficiently manage data generated at edge locations. -
CTERA Drive and CTERA Mobile
Apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android provide secure and accelerated file sync and share to roaming users’ devices. Enables workers to monitor equipment health, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance, minimizing downtime. -
Data Analytics Connector
CTERA’s S3 Connector provides manufacturers with potent APIs for advanced data analytics and processing using the industry-standard S3 protocol.
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Multi-Cloud Data Management
CTERA Cloud Storage Routing provides administrators full control over data storage locations, enabling file replication across multiple clouds with total control over data residency for compliance and data governance. -
Robust Cyber Protections
Deploy on-premises in your datacenter or virtual private cloud with no third-party access to your data - ever. -
Global File Synchronization
File changes are continuously replicated to the chosen cloud, facilitating global file collaboration and ensuring business continuity in case of data loss.
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FAQ
Can CTERA integrate with our existing infrastructure, including legacy systems and third-party platforms?
Yes, our solutions leverage a comprehensive set of APIs, including REST and SOAP, enabling seamless integration with existing infrastructure, legacy NAS systems, and third-party applications. It supports a wide range of protocols, such as NFS, SMB, CIFS, and S3, allowing for direct compatibility with current storage solutions. Additionally, CTERA integrates with enterprise directories (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory), virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and security tools (e.g., SIEM, IAM), ensuring minimal disruptions during deployment.
What is the scalability of CTERA’s hybrid cloud platform in handling growing data demands?
CTERA’s hybrid cloud platform is highly scalable, making it easy for you to expand your storage capacity and services as your business grows.
How does CTERA optimize performance in edge-to-cloud environments for engineering and manufacturing workloads?
Optimized for high-throughput, low-latency performance, we leverage edge caching, data deduplication, and WAN optimization, along with advanced data synchronization protocols and real-time replication to ensure rapid data access across distributed locations. For engineering workloads, including CAD/CAM applications, CTERA optimizes large file transfers and accelerates collaboration by prefetching frequently accessed files to edge gateways, minimizing latency and reducing cloud egress costs.
What makes CTERA’s edge-to-cloud solutions stand out in terms of security for engineering firms?
We provide enterprise-grade security with end-to-end encryption (AES-256) at the file and object level, both in transit and at rest. The platform integrates with enterprise IAM systems to enforce granular access control, while zero-trust architecture ensures that data is protected at every access point. CTERA also offers full audit trails, immutable snapshots, and compliance with industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and FIPS, providing a secure framework for handling sensitive engineering data.
What is the scalability of CTERA’s hybrid cloud platform in handling growing data demands?
Our hybrid cloud data platform enhances productivity by enabling real-time collaboration and version control across multiple engineering sites. Its distributed file system ensures that teams can access and modify files concurrently, with automatic versioning and conflict resolution. The platform also integrates with DevOps pipelines, leveraging RESTful APIs for automated deployment and provisioning of storage resources, reducing manual overhead. CTERA’s edge gateways ensure seamless integration with high-performance computing environments, supporting large-scale simulations and rendering tasks directly from cloud storage.
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