Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # CTERA Industry-leading cloud data platform from edge to core to cloud. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.ctera.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.ctera.com/blog/) - The CTERA Blog features knowledgeable insights from experts in edge-to-cloud file services and data infrastructure modernization. - [The Great Secret (The Storyteller)](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-great-secret-the-storyteller/) - Our CTO Aron Brand explores the story of cybersecurity as told by the Storyteller, an 80s icon and children's favorite, who expounds on the tale of Sarah.. - [Introducing CTERA Data Intelligence](https://www.ctera.com/blog/introducing-ctera-data-intelligence/) - Meet CTERA Data Intelligence, the infrastructure that transforms your live, unstructured data into a semantically indexed knowledge base for your AI models. - [Building on Success: A Vision for CTERA in 2025](https://www.ctera.com/blog/building-on-success-a-vision-for-ctera-in-2025/) - As we close out the year, I’m excited to share that I’ve joined the CTERA team as SVP of Marketing. I’m impressed by everything the organization has achieved in 2024, from introducing better proactive data management to solutions that drive more efficient generative AI. It is a privilege to step into this role. My days - [The Future of Knowledge? Keeping It Private](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-future-of-knowledge-keeping-it-private/) - Ben Thompson’s Deep Research and Knowledge Value is an insightful read on the fundamental shifts AI is driving in knowledge work - most intriguingly, to me, the rising value of secrecy in an era of increasing transparency. It’s a paradox, isn’t it? The more AI makes knowledge instantly accessible, the more valuable the information it - [CTERA on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace: A New Era of Cloud File Services](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-on-the-microsoft-azure-marketplace-a-new-era-of-cloud-file-services/) - Unlock Seamless, Scalable, and Secure File Data Management with CTERA’s Edge-to-Cloud Platform on Microsoft Azure - [What the Rebel Alliance Teaches Us about Data Exfiltration](https://www.ctera.com/blog/what-the-rebel-alliance-teaches-us-about-data-exfiltration/) - It's Star Wars Day! As a Star Wars fan, I always enjoy May the 4th. But my nerdiness may have peaked this year. After recently introducing my 12-year-old to the franchise, I found myself analyzing it through the lens of data protection. Whether it’s stolen Death Star plans or sensitive business intelligence, data theft Explore how data exfiltration in Star Wars offers today's enterprises lessons in cybersecurity and protection against data theft and breaches. - [How MCP Is Finally Solving Enterprise AI Integration Headaches](https://www.ctera.com/blog/how-mcp-is-finally-solving-enterprise-ai-integration-headaches/) - Revolutionize secure AI integration with MCP - no complex APIs, just fast, compliant innovation powered by CTERA’s Intelligent Data Platform. - [The Art of File Locking in Distributed Systems](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-art-of-file-locking-in-distributed-systems/) - Explore the challenges and solutions of global file locking, how balancing consistency and performance ensures collaboration across distributed file systems. - [Precision Without Penalty: Rethinking File Locking for Distributed Systems](https://www.ctera.com/blog/precision-without-penalty-rethinking-file-locking-for-distributed-systems/) - Secure global file access with CTERA's advanced file locking. Prevent conflicts, protect data, and ensure real-time collaboration across distributed teams. - [Lessons from the Field: Keys to a Successful Cloud Cutover](https://www.ctera.com/blog/lessons-from-the-field-keys-to-a-successful-cloud-cutover/) - Navigate cloud storage cutovers smoothly with strategic coordination and planning. Discover lessons in avoiding disruptions and ensuring successful migrations. - [The Future of Enterprise GenAI Is Hybrid](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-future-of-enterprise-genai-is-hybrid/) - Discover why the future of GenAI is Hybrid — uncover enterprise adoption trends, scaling challenges, and how hybrid cloud drives secure, scalable innovation. - [Cloud Marketplaces Are the Future of Software Buying](https://www.ctera.com/blog/cloud-marketplaces-are-the-future-of-software-buying/) - Explore the rise of cloud marketplaces and their impact on software procurement. Learn why they're the future for customers, partners, and digital-first buyers. - [AI May Have Momentum, But Security and Cost Remain Top Priorities — For Now](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ai-may-have-momentum-but-security-and-cost-remain-top-priorities-for-now/) - In meetings with customers, peers, and industry experts over the last several months, it's apparent that the industry is in the midst of another seismic shift. In an effort to better understand what keeps leaders up at night, and make sense of hype versus reality, we surveyed 300 senior IT and security leaders across global - [CTERA Achieves 'In Process' Status for FedRAMP Authorization](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-achieves-in-process-status-for-fedramp-authorization/) - CTERA moves toward full FedRAMP authorization, ensuring secure, compliant data management for U.S. federal agencies with innovative solutions and protection. - [AI in the Enterprise: The Security Risks Hiding in Plain Sight](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ai-in-the-enterprise-the-security-risks-hiding-in-plain-sight/) - Discover hidden security risks of AI in enterprise IT and learn how to protect data from threats introduced by generative AI and shadow AI use from CTERA. - [CTERA and Cloudian Partner to deliver Unified Data Fabric](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-and-cloudian-partner-to-deliver-unified-data-fabric/) - 95% of AI pilots fail due to fragmented data. Discover how CTERA and Cloudian unify unstructured data to accelerate AI success, security, and ROI - [95% of AI Pilots Fail, This Is How We Fix It](https://www.ctera.com/blog/95-of-ai-pilots-fail-this-is-how-we-fix-it/) - 95% of AI pilots fail. It’s not the model, it’s the data. Learn how to build the solid data foundation your AI needs to deliver real business value. - [Why Active Directory Health Matters More Than You Think](https://www.ctera.com/blog/why-active-directory-health-matters-more-than-you-think/) - Unhealthy Active Directory can slow file access and create security risks. Uncover why AD health is crucial for performance and modernization | CTERA - [The Silent Footsteps You’re Missing: Ransomware’s 5-Day Window of Doom](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-silent-footsteps-youre-missing-ransomwares-5-day-window-of-doom/) - Ransomware attackers execute attacks in just 5 days, but your defenses are too slow. Learn why scanners fail and how to win the race against modern attacks. - [Giving Thanks for the Gift of Time](https://www.ctera.com/blog/giving-thanks-for-the-gift-of-time/) - Learn how centralized management of file services with the CTERA Portal reduces complexity, ensures consistency, and saves valuable time for your IT teams. - [That Spinning Wheel is Costing You Money: Why Your Cloud Storage Feels Slow and How to Fix It](https://www.ctera.com/blog/that-spinning-wheel-is-costing-you-money-why-your-cloud-storage-feels-slow-and-how-to-fix-it/) - CTERA’s edge caching eliminates hybrid cloud latency. Get instant file access, enhanced resilience, and turn your infrastructure into a competitive advantage. - [CTERA vs. the World’s Most Dangerous Ransomware Families: Inside a Live, Real-World Attack Evaluation](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-vs-the-worlds-most-dangerous-ransomware-families-inside-a-live-real-world-attack-evaluation/) - CTERA's AI faced live attacks from LockBit, REvil & more. See the real-world test results and how behavior-based detection stops today's top ransomware. - [Secure File Collection with Upload-Only Links: 9 Powerful Wins](https://www.ctera.com/blog/secure-file-collection-with-upload-only-links-9-powerful-wins/) - Securely collect sensitive files with CTERA's upload-only links. Enhance data privacy and simplify management for RFPs, patient data, and internal audits. - [We’re Confiding in Machines. That Should Make Us Pause](https://www.ctera.com/blog/were-confiding-in-machines-that-should-make-us-pause/) - AI chat isn’t ephemeral—it’s corporate data. Use governance, data residency, logging, and deletion to prevent prompt leaks and improve cyber resilience. - [CTERA Named as a File Storage Leader for Third Consecutive Year by Coldago Research](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-named-as-a-file-storage-leader-for-third-consecutive-year-by-coldago-research/) - CTERA named a 2025 Coldago file storage leader for the 3rd year, validating its global file system, zero-trust ransomware resilience, and AI-ready data. - [Is Your Data Ready for a New Job?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/is-your-data-ready-for-a-new-job/) - Most organizations want AI results but aren't data-ready. Learn why the future belongs to enterprises that understand and activate their data—not just store it. - [Stop Paying SSD Prices for Cold Data](https://www.ctera.com/blog/stop-paying-ssd-prices-for-cold-data/) - SSD costs up 257% and climbing. Smart enterprises are moving cold data to object storage with CTERA's Global File System. Reduce storage costs up to 80%. - [Enterprise AI Integration: What We Learned Embedding MCP Into CTERA's Platform](https://www.ctera.com/blog/enterprise-ai-integration-what-we-learned-embedding-mcp-into-cteras-platform/) - AI-ready" isn't enough for security. True AI readiness means embedding it into your core architecture to enforce identity, permissions, and governance. - [Lessons from the Field: The Value of a Technical Account Manager](https://www.ctera.com/blog/lessons-from-the-field-the-value-of-a-technical-account-manager/) - Go beyond support. Discover a TAM's true value in providing continuity, context, and proactive alignment that creates a long-term strategic advantage. - [File and Object Storage Convergence: The Missing Foundation for Enterprise AI](https://www.ctera.com/blog/file-and-object-storage-convergence-the-missing-foundation-for-enterprise-ai/) - The split between file & object storage is throttling your AI. Learn how a unified data fabric eliminates data copies for zero latency & max performance. - [Federated Architecture: The Key to a Unified Data Fabric and AI Workloads](https://www.ctera.com/blog/federated-architecture-the-key-to-a-unified-data-fabric-and-ai-workloads/) - Don't let legacy data architecture stifle your AI. Learn how a federated approach unifies file & object data for max performance without compromise. - [The Gap Between Ransomware Protection and Disaster Recovery](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-gap-between-ransomware-protection-and-disaster-recovery/) - CTERA combines ransomware protection (TTD/TTP) with disaster recovery (RTO/RPO) in one platform. Security built in, not bolted on, to cover all bases. - [I Thought Hybrid Cloud Storage Was a Solved Problem. GenAI Proves It Is Not.](https://www.ctera.com/blog/hybridcloudstoragestillaproblem/) - I thought hybrid cloud storage was a solved problem. I was wrong. GenAI has a messy data problem that most enterprises are unprepared to solve. Here's why. - [From Data Overload to Data Intelligence: Why We Built CTERA InsightAI](https://www.ctera.com/blog/from-data-overload-to-data-intelligence-why-we-built-ctera-insightai/) - CTERA InsightAI turns data overload into intelligence. Ask questions in natural language for instant security and operational insights. - [From the Tactical Edge to AI Advantage: The Case for a Unified Data Fabric in Defense Organizations](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-case-for-a-unified-data-fabric-in-defense-organizations/) - Solving data for the disconnected operator is key to mission-critical AI. A unified data fabric connects the tactical edge to the strategic AI advantage. - [CTERA InsightAI: AI-Powered Data Management Through Natural Language](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-insightai-ai-powered-data-management-through-natural-language/) - CTERA InsightAI brings conversational AI to enterprise data management. Ask your storage questions in plain English and get instant, actionable insights. - [Who Needs Direct Access to Their Data?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/who-needs-direct-access-to-their-data/) - CTERA solves remote work's biggest problem: data access. Edge caching and global file locking eliminate latency, saving employers $11K per employee yearly. - [Your Data Shouldn't Live in Two Places: Unified File and Object Storage for AI](https://www.ctera.com/blog/unified-file-and-object-storage-for-ai/) - File or object storage? At AI scale you need both. How a converged architecture serves file and object from one dataset—no copying, no sync jobs. - [CTERA Recognized as a 2025 Strong Performer for Hybrid Cloud Storage on Gartner® Peer Insights™](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-recognized-as-a-2025-strong-performer-for-hybrid-cloud-storage-on-gartner-peer-insights/) - Discover why CTERA was named a 2025 Strong Performer for Hybrid Cloud Storage by Gartner® Peer Insights™, a distinction based entirely on customer feedback. - [Secure by Design: A Shared Mission with CTERA to Redefine Data Protection](https://www.ctera.com/blog/secure-by-design-a-shared-mission-with-ctera-to-redefine-data-protection/) - CTERA SVP Tal Sarfaty on why secure-by-design, zero-trust architecture makes storage the last line of defense for enterprise data. - [The 2026 Storage Squeeze Is Real. Most Enterprises Are Still Solving the Wrong Problem](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-2026-storage-squeeze-is-real-most-enterprises-are-still-solving-the-wrong-problem/) - Western Digital has sold out 2026 HDDs and AI is driving the squeeze. But for most enterprises, the real issue isn't disk capacity — it's dark data. - [Lessons from the Field: The Hidden Complexity Behind Enterprise Data Migrations](https://www.ctera.com/blog/enterprise-data-migration-hidden-complexity/) - Enterprise data migrations usually fail for operational reasons, not technical ones. See why discovery and stakeholder alignment decide whether yours succeeds. - [How CTERA and n8n Enable Content-Aware Enterprise File Automation](https://www.ctera.com/blog/how-ctera-and-n8n-enable-content-aware-enterprise-file-automation/) - CTERA+N8N Content Aware Automation | CTERA and N8N enable powerful, content-aware AI automation for the modern enterprise. - [Multi-Cloud Resilience: Why Cloud Outages Are a Data Strategy Problem, Not a Provider Problem](https://www.ctera.com/blog/multi-cloud-resilience-why-cloud-outages-are-a-data-strategy-problem-not-a-provider-problem/) - Cloud outages are inevitable. Learn why multi-cloud resilience and data independence are crucial for your business continuity and disaster recovery strategy. - [A New Frontier in Data Security: Unveiling CTERA Vault](https://www.ctera.com/blog/a-new-frontier-in-data-security-unveiling-ctera-vault/) - Today, we're excited to share that CTERA is launching CTERA Vault – our Write Once, Read Many (WORM) protection technology. As the latest addition to CTERA’s security suite, CTERA Vault protects against risks related to data tampering. In simple terms, CTERA Vault allows data to be written to a storage system once and then prevents - [How Product Documentation Drives Customer Success: The CTERA Knowledge Base Approach](https://www.ctera.com/blog/how-product-documentation-drives-customer-success-the-ctera-knowledge-base-approach/) - Uncover why the CTERA Knowledge Base is more than a support tool. See how documentation acts as a growth-lever to accelerate adoption and ensure your success. - [CTERA Cloud Campus: The Keystone of Continued Growth and Value](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-cloud-campus-the-keystone-of-continued-growth-and-value/) - Uncover how CTERA Cloud Campus drives growth, enhances value, and empowers partners with advanced cloud storage and collaboration solutions. - [Navigating the NAS Maze: A Path to Modernization](https://www.ctera.com/blog/navigating-the-nas-maze-a-path-to-modernization/) - Modernize NAS with hybrid cloud to boost agility, secure distributed data, cut costs, and power growth in today’s digital business landscape. - [From Liability to Leverage: Why Modernizing Storage Is a Strategic Business Imperative](https://www.ctera.com/blog/from-liability-to-leverage-why-modernizing-storage-is-a-strategic-business-imperative/) - Discover why 73% of enterprises struggle with NAS systems. Learn how CTERA GFSA eliminate AI bottlenecks, improve security, & accelerate digital transformation. - [Embarking on a Data-First AI Odyssey](https://www.ctera.com/blog/embarking-on-a-data-first-ai-odyssey/) - How a Data-First Strategy is the True Foundation for Your AI Ambitions. - [Why Healthcare IT Needs a New Approach to Storage](https://www.ctera.com/blog/why-healthcare-it-needs-a-new-approach-to-storage/) - Legacy NAS is failing healthcare's data demands and exposing you to ransomware. Learn how to modernize your storage for security, resilience, and innovation. - [A Routine Day at a Hospital and the Hidden Start of a Ransomware Chain](https://www.ctera.com/blog/a-routine-day-at-a-hospital-and-the-hidden-start-of-a-ransomware-chain/) - A hospital ransomware attack reveals the true cybersecurity vulnerability: human attention. Learn how to build security that works with people not against them. - [CTERA Intelligent Data Platform Now Available in AWS Marketplace](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-intelligent-data-platform-now-available-in-aws-marketplace/) - CTERA is now in the AWS Marketplace. Choose from hosted or private data services to unify, protect, and manage your hybrid cloud data. Your cloud, your way. - [CTERA Drive Connect Version 5.0: Bridging the Gap in Remote Data Accessibility](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-drive-connect-version-5-0-bridging-the-gap-in-remote-data-accessibility/) - Discover CTERA Drive Connect v5: Boost remote productivity with seamless cloud integration, enhanced user experience, and uninterrupted workflows from anywhere - [Frost & Sullivan Recognizes CTERA's Leadership Role in Hybrid Cloud Storage](https://www.ctera.com/blog/frost-sullivan-recognizes-cteras-leadership-role-in-hybrid-cloud-storage/) - CTERA named Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Company of the Year in Hybrid Cloud Storage, recognized for innovation, growth, and AI-driven security. - [Leading the Pack: How CTERA Stands Out in GigaOm’s 2025 Radar](https://www.ctera.com/blog/leading-the-pack-how-ctera-stands-out-in-gigaoms-2025-radar/) - CTERA earns Leader & Fast Mover recognition in GigaOm's 2025 Radar for Globally Distributed File Systems with AI-driven security & Zero Trust. - [The Power to Pivot and Why Flexibility and Control Matter in File Services](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-power-to-pivot-and-why-flexibility-and-control-matter-in-file-services/) - Explore CTERA's file services for flexibility and control. Learn how to optimize costs, efficiency, and eliminate vendor lock-in in our NAS series finale. - [In IT, Your Reputation Is Your Resiliency](https://www.ctera.com/blog/in-it-your-reputation-is-your-resiliency/) - See how CTERA's hybrid cloud file services enhance IT infrastructure resiliency, eliminate NAS single points of failure, and protect against ransomware attacks. - [NAS - Status Quo, a Budgetary Uh-Oh?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/nas-status-quo-a-budgetary-uh-oh/) - Struggling with growing storage costs? Caching and a global file system transformed my data service and put money back in my budget by ending my NAS dependency. - [Empowering the Future of Engineering - From Edge to Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/blog/empowering-the-future-of-engineering-from-edge-to-cloud/) - CTERA enables the future of engineering with secure edge-to-cloud file services, enhancing collaboration, data access, and productivity across teams. - [Harnessing the Data Revolution in Manufacturing with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/blog/harnessing-the-data-revolution-in-manufacturing-with-ctera/) - Discover and learn how CTERA empowers manufacturers to harness data, boost efficiency, and enable secure, cloud-driven digital transformation across operations. - [The Impact of Digital Changes on the Future of the Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industries](https://www.ctera.com/blog/digital-transformation-oil-gas-and-chemical/) - Learn how CTERA's digital transformation is reshaping the oil, gas, and chemical industries with secure data solutions and edge-to-cloud infrastructure. - [CTERA Vault's Object Lock Ensures Enhanced End-to-End Protection](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-vault-s3-object-lock-immutability/) - Enhance data immutability with CTERA Vault's Object Lock for S3—end-to-end WORM protection to meet compliance and secure your global file system. - [Ransomware: How AI turns Victim to Victor](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ransomware-how-ai-turns-victim-to-victor/) - How the shift from reaction and recovery to AI-powered proaction is making organizations safer from cyber-attack. Crush risk with CTERA Ransom Protect. - [Integrating CTERA with Microsoft Sentinel ](https://www.ctera.com/blog/integrating-ctera-with-microsoft-sentinel/) - Read CTERA Product Manager, Robert Elias's story about his journey from concept to execution when integrating Microsoft Sentinel into CTERA's offering. - [Propelling Forward: Celebrating CTERA’s Milestones and Innovations of 2024](https://www.ctera.com/blog/propelling-forward-celebrating-cteras-milestones-and-innovations-of-2024/) - 2024 has been a transformative year for CTERA. As we wrap up an outstanding year, I'm incredibly proud of our team, our customers, and the groundbreaking innovation that has driven us to new levels. I'm thrilled to share some of the milestones and breakthroughs that have defined our journey this year and laid the foundation - [CTERA Named a Cloud File Storage Leader Again by Coldago Research](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-named-a-cloud-file-storage-leader-again-by-coldago-research/) - 2025 is off to a great start for CTERA! On the heels of our recognition by GigaOm as a leader in the Radar for Cloud-Native Globally Distributed File Systems for the fourth consecutive year in October, Coldago Research has named CTERA the leader in its Research Map 2024 for Cloud File Storage, for the second - [From Challenges to Transformation: How CTERA Powers Innovation](https://www.ctera.com/blog/from-challenges-to-transformation-how-ctera-powers-innovation/) - Read the story of how CTERA empowered a leading consulting firm in the architectural, engineering, and surveying industry with over 900 employees. - [Are you ready for the NIS2 Directive?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-the-nis2-directive/) - The NIS-2 Directive is already in place. Do you know what it will take for your company to fully align. We provide all the answers in our latest blog post. - [A Product Manager's Journey: How We’re Turning Complexity into Clarity with CTERA Insight](https://www.ctera.com/blog/a-product-managers-journey-how-were-turning-complexity-into-clarity-with-ctera-insight/) - Our Product Manager explains how she took on the challenge of evolving our CTERA Insight product, as well as the ideas, research and help she got along the way. - [Ransom Protect Now Features Data Exfiltration Prevention](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ransom-protect-data-exfiltration-prevention/) - Last year, the cyber-threat landscape witnessed a disturbing escalation in ransomware attacks, with cybercriminals employing double extortion tactics that coupled encryption with the insidious threat of data exfiltration. At CTERA, we comprehend the severe ramifications of such attacks, where sensitive data, including personal and confidential information, is not only held hostage but also potentially leaked - [Exploring Deployment Models for Enterprise File Storage Systems ](https://www.ctera.com/blog/deployment-models-for-enterprise-file-storage/) - Best Practice Recommendations for Enterprises Organizations are being confronted with one of the most crucial decisions they’ll ever have to make when setting up their cloud file storage: what’s the right deployment model to use? Why crucial? Choosing the right deployment model ensures resources are allocated efficiently, minimizing unnecessary costs and maximizing return on investment. - [Open Source Project Strategy: The More You Give, the More You Gain](https://www.ctera.com/blog/open-source-project-strategy-the-more-you-give-the-more-you-gain/) - For over a decade CTERA has contributed to some of the world's largest open source projects, including Linux Kernel and Samba. In this collaborative spirit, I'd like to share some valuable lessons we've learned in working with the open source community on some of the toughest OS challenges. Different open source strategies exist. As we - [Oops, We Did It Again!](https://www.ctera.com/blog/oops-we-did-it-again/) - We're delighted to announce that GigaOm, a top analyst platform, has again recognized CTERA. Explore the full article for details. - [Revolutionizing Predictive Maintenance with Data: CTERA's Journey](https://www.ctera.com/blog/revolutionizing-predictive-maintenance-with-data-cteras-journey/) - Today, I want to discuss an exciting realm we are fervently working on - predictive maintenance. This sector stands at the crossroads of real-time data, advanced analytics, and IoT-enabled assets. But why does it matter? Because when combined effectively, these elements can prevent equipment failures, optimize maintenance processes, and dramatically minimize downtime. Deconstructing the Challenges - [Convergence of Past and Future: IT and Cloud Transformation](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-convergence-of-past-and-future-enterprise-it-and-cloud-transformation/) - CTERA combines enterprise IT and cloud transformation by embracing past innovations and future technologies, enabling seamless transitions and scalability. - [Ransomware Detection Using Machine Learning: Strengthening Cybersecurity](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ransomware-detection-using-machine-learning/) - CTERA leverages machine learning for ransomware detection by identifying anomalies, patterns, and behaviors to proactively strengthen cybersecurity. - [Servant Leadership = Service Excellence](https://www.ctera.com/blog/servant-leadership-service-excellence/) - CTERA emphasizes servant leadership as a core value, promoting service excellence through empathy, empowerment, & collaboration fosters innovation and success. - [Unveiling CTERA Fusion](https://www.ctera.com/blog/unveiling-ctera-fusion/) - CTERA unveils Fusion, a cloud service that enhances data accessibility, scalability, and security across multi-cloud environments for seamless integration. - [What is S3 Object Storage?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/what-is-s3-object-storage/) - AWS S3 object storage is a scalable architecture including data lakes, backup, and IoT. CTERA enhances S3 with caching, security, and cost savings. - [Top 5 most exciting CTERA features, present and future](https://www.ctera.com/blog/top-5-most-exciting-ctera-features-present-and-future/) - I often enjoy a thoughtfully written article rating products or features that pertain to my interests. So, why not share my opinions on what's already here and upcoming in the CTERA platform that I get to watch transform customer file storage, protection, and presentation? Since joining CTERA almost 2 years ago, it's safe to say - [Benefits of Cloud Storage](https://www.ctera.com/blog/advantages-of-cloud-storage/) - Discover cloud storage benefits with CTERA, including scalable data management, improved collaboration, strong security, and seamless access for businesses. - [How to Ensure Business Continuity with CTERA's Rapid Recovery](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-rapid-recovery/) - CTERA’s Rapid Recovery ensures business continuity with instant data access and quick recovery from disruptions, minimizing downtime and operational risks. - [Another 3peat! CTERA Named in DCIG's Top 5 Again Among Other Notable Awards](https://www.ctera.com/blog/another-3peat-ctera-awards-q1-2024/) - CTERA wins again, including DCIG's 2024-25 Top 5 Enterprise Hybrid Cloud SDS NAS and Cloud Computing Product of the Year, marking a third consecutive success. - [Navigating the Edge: Our Webinar with Hitachi Vantara](https://www.ctera.com/blog/navigating-the-edge/) - CTERA shares expert advice on building cyber-resilient infrastructure, focusing on proactive security, ransomware protection, and data recovery strategies. - [AI for Good: Breaking Down the EU's AI Act and Its Prohibited Uses](https://www.ctera.com/blog/eu-ai-act/) - EU AI Act bans manipulative practices, social scoring, unauthorized facial recognition, and predictive policing to protect privacy. Read about CTERA on AI - [Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with AI](https://www.ctera.com/blog/revolutionizing-cybersecurity-with-ai/) - CTERA's Ransom Protect: A Journey Towards a Safer Digital Future As the CTO of CTERA and someone who has been with the company since day one, I couldn't be more proud to witness our remarkable journey unfold. Looking back over the last 15 years, our mission has been clear - to provide a cyber-resilient, globally - [GigaOm Leader - Three times in a row!](https://www.ctera.com/blog/gigaom-leader-three-times-in-a-row/) - Three times in a row! CTERA has cemented its reputation as the foundation of modern enterprise with another year leading the pack, as recognized by GigaOm in the latest Distributed Cloud File Storage Radar. Let’s pause to reflect on what it means to be a leader, not just once, but three times over. Your competitors - [Safeguarding Digital Assets: Essential Ransomware Protection Strategies](https://www.ctera.com/blog/protection-against-ransomware/) - Learn more about protection against ransomware, including practical steps and tips. Understand how ransomware works, the consequences of ransomware attacks, and what you can do to safeguard your organization’s data. With ransomware attacks having caused over $32 billion in downtime since 2018, and still increasing, effective protection against ransomware could be the most important investment - [Your Guide to NAS Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-nas-from-ransomware/) - It was only a matter of time before ransomware attackers started targeting NAS devices, popular edge appliances used by enterprises and consumers alike for critical file and backup storage. The NAS attacks began in June 2019 and focused mostly on QNAP devices, and then shifted gears toward Synology appliances in July, targeting a flaw in - [CCPA: Data Privacy, California-Style. Is Your Company Ready?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ccpa-data-privacy-california-style-is-your-company-ready/) - The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which went into effect on January 1, 2020, gives Californians more control over the information businesses collect on them and imposes new penalties on businesses that don’t comply. Similar in many respects to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that was implemented in the European Union in 2018, the - [The Earth is Flat (When WFH)](https://www.ctera.com/blog/earth-is-flat-when-wfh/) - The confusion and fear of the coronavirus pandemic have triggered some wacky theories. So just to set the record straight: COVID-19 is not caused by the roll-out of 5G networks, and the earth is absolutely, positively not flat. But, in a sense, you could say that COVID-19 is making the world a bit flatter - - [Protect Data from Ransomware with Edge-to-Cloud Strategy](https://www.ctera.com/blog/protect-your-data-against-ransomware-with-a-secure-edge-to-cloud-strategy/) - Defining Ransomware in the Cloud Ransomware in the cloud refers to ransomware attacks that target organizations’ cloud-based resources. Such attacks seek to compromise cloud services, applications, and storage systems, including servers, databases, file storage, and others. If attackers are successful, they can render cloud-based resources inaccessible, potentially causing major interruption or even shutting an organization - [CTERA Customer Video: McDonald's, JWT, and more](https://www.ctera.com/blog/customer-video-mcdonalds-jwt-and-more/) - Today we're happy to announce the results of another record year of growth for CTERA. In 2017 we more than doubled our enterprise subscription revenue, and you can learn all about it in our press release here. But it's our customers who tell the story better than we can. And so today we're also excited to - [CTERA: 2nd Year as Official Distributed Cloud File Storage Leader](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-is-officially-the-distributed-cloud-file-storage-leader-for-the-second-year-running/) - CTERA has been named by prestigious analysts GigaOm as the #1 vendor in the Distributed Cloud File Storage Market, for the second year running! This is a massive independent validation for CTERA’s technology and architecture, as well as a valuable attestation for current and future CTERA clients who can confirm that they are getting the - [The Pillars of the Multi-Cloud Global File System](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-pillars-of-the-multi-cloud-global-file-system/) - Today we’re excited to take the wraps off CTER A 7.0, the latest version of our Enterprise File Services Platform. Read our press release here and learn more about CTERA 7.0 here. The 7.0 launch represents years of unrelenting engineering and product focus on four technological pillars that we believe underpin the multi-cloud global file - [A Cybersecurity Leap: CTERA's Achievement of DoDIN APL Certification](https://www.ctera.com/blog/cteras-achievement-dodin-apl-certification/) - It might start like the beginning of a well-worn joke: Four individuals log in to a meeting, each in a different corner of the world, from a breezy lanai in Hawaii to a cozy home office in Israel. This wasn't a setup for a punchline but rather the unfolding of a significant chapter in CTERA's - [Financial Services Leader Chooses CTERA for Collaboration](https://www.ctera.com/blog/breaking-financial-services-leader-chooses-ctera-content-collaboration/) - Because we don’t publicize the names of all of our customers, the widespread deployment of the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform can be underappreciated, especially when today there are more than 50,000 global locations and 2 million users running on CTERA. All that anonymity ends today. Just kidding. While we can’t name names, we can - [CTERA Sets the Pace Again as a Leader in Cloud File Storage](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-leader-in-cloud-file-storage/) - In the last few months, CTERA has amassed several accolades - from our confirmation as a Top Leader on GigaOm’s Radar for the third year in a row to Michael Amselem being named a 2024 CRN® Channel Chief. And there’s one more achievement we’re proudly adding to the list. In its Map 2023 for File - [CTERA Confirmed as Cloud File Storage Industry Leader](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-cloud-file-storage-industry-leader-another-independent-report/) - In its recently released “Map 2022 for File Storage,” Coldago Research named CTERA the industry leader for Cloud File Storage. This comes after another independent research firm, GigaOm, confirmed CTERA as a Top Leader on its GigaOm Radar – for the second year in a row. What do these awards mean for CTERA as a - [Thrive With The All-New 7.5](https://www.ctera.com/blog/thrive-with-the-new-7-5/) - CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform 7.5 I am proud to present Version 7.5 of CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform, featuring Intelligent Cloud Storage Routing. To understand the significance of this release, I’ve summarized its main elements, as well as the key advantages and rival-beating features that have ensured that CTERA was named a leader in - [CTERA Enhances Data Security Through Collaboration with Concentric AI](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-adds-additional-data-security-functionality-through-partnership-with-concentric-ai/) - The sheer volume of data that organizations generate and use, as well as the distributed nature of the modern workforce, has led to a number of critical challenges when it comes to managing data. These challenges include performance, security, cost, and compliance. CTERA addresses all of these challenges in one powerful, elegant solution. It enables - [What is Ransomware?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/what-is-ransomware/) - Ransomware is arguably the number one cyber threat to organizations today. The threat itself is evolving constantly, so it’s critical to understand ransomware, its latest forms, and how best to protect yourself. Here we’ll present everything you need to know about ransomware. Understanding the Surge in Ransomware Attacks Recently, there has been a tremendous increase - [Harnessing CTERA Ransom Protect: A Game-Changer in Cybersecurity](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-ransom-protect-a-game-changer-in-cybersecurity-recognized-by-gigaom/) - Today, I'm filled with a profound sense of pride as CTERA has been recognized by one of the most prestigious independent analyst firms, GigaOm, in their 2023 Sonar Report for File-Based Storage Ransomware Protection. You can read the full report here and press release here. Being named a “Leader” and a “Fast Mover” in this - [A Brave New World](https://www.ctera.com/blog/a-brave-new-world/) - Almost 100 years ago Aldous Huxley wrote his famous dystopian novel Brave New World, where society revolved around science and efficiency at the expense of humanity. Over 50 years ago Arthur C. Clark wrote 2001: A Space Odyssey, where the super-computer HAL 9000 controlled things the way it wanted and not the way “his” human - [Ransomware Mitigation: The Ins And Outs Of Modern Attacks](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ransomware-mitigation-best-practices/) - Photo by FLY:D on Unsplash Ransomware attacks have changed significantly recently, in a number of crucial ways. These changes include the methods used by the attackers, as well as the scope and severity of such attacks. We’ll look at how these attackers operate, and what ransomware mitigation options are available. Techniques ransomware attackers are using - [CTERA DevOps SDK: Automating File Services for Cloud-Native Enterprises](https://www.ctera.com/blog/introducing-ctera-devops-sdk/) - We are excited to announce the availability of the CTERA DevOps SDK, which enables DevOps orchestration to automate enterprise file services on a global scale. Designed to enhance business agility for distributed enterprises, the new SDK for Python helps you automate IT processes, develop apps faster and reduce the complexity and cost of software development/testing. - [To FIPS or Not to FIPS?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/to-fips-or-not-to-fips/) - As I was preparing to write this post, I took a nostalgic look at CTERA's debut announcement from 2009, where we announced the world’s first cloud storage gateway at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The gateway back then was a cute plug-like gadget (see image to the right) designed for small businesses and - [CTERA Achieves DoDIN APL Certification](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-achieves-dodin-apl-certification/) - We are very pleased today to announce that the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform has been certified for inclusion on the U.S. Department of Defense Information Network Approved Products List (DoDIN APL). DoDIN APL-approved status provides further validation of the CTERA platform as a cyber-hardened and military-grade global file system, and enables DoD agencies to - [CTERA: Secure Enterprise File Services Leader - Channel-First Approach](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-leading-the-way-in-secure-enterprise-file-services-with-a-channel-first-approach/) - For over 13 years, CTERA has been a trailblazer in secure enterprise file services, providing an innovative multi-cloud data services platform for data-driven enterprises. As a company, we have embraced a 100% indirect, channel-based business model, supporting hundreds of partners Worldwide. Our decision to focus on value-added reseller Partners and System Integrators was driven by - [NEW! CTERA has just released our Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Tool](https://www.ctera.com/blog/new-ctera-total-cost-of-ownership/) - One of the hardest tasks in IT has always been accurately calculating the total costs associated with technology investments. This complexity goes beyond just adding up the prices of hardware and software; it involves a deep dive into the comprehensive impact these investments have on organizations from the easily quantifiable direct expenses to the often-overlooked - [CTERA and Varonis Partner to Protect Files from Edge to Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-varonis-partner-protect-files-edge-cloud/) - Today I am pleased to announce a new CTERA-Varonis partnership that enables the CTERA platform to integrate industry-leading data security and threat protection. Please feel free to read today's press release and to register for our joint webinar in a few weeks. This is an exciting new alliance for many reasons, but perhaps above all because - [Announcing CTERA's Partneship With Wasabi Technolgies](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-wasabi-strategic-partnership-offering/) - Last week, we announced our strategic partnership with Wasabi Technologies. I am very excited about this partnership because we continue to get more and more demand to bring our award-winning Enterprise File Cloud Services to the broader mid-market. This market segment is looking to move to more modern, secure, and easier to manage hybrid file - [How to Protect your Backups from Ransomware](https://www.ctera.com/blog/protect-backups-from-ransomware/) - Photo by Jason Dent on Unsplash Ransomware continues to be among the most serious cyber threats businesses face today. Increasingly, ransomware attacks target backups, which if compromised, can spell disaster – with recovery becoming exceedingly complex, if not impossible. We’ll look at how to protect backups from ransomware, and other best practices to keep your - [Safeguarding Data from Ransomware Attacks with Software Air Gaps](https://www.ctera.com/blog/safeguarding-data-from-ransomware-attacks-with-software-air-gaps/) - No Breach, No Foul: Exploring the World of Software Air Gaps In today's fast-paced digital world, protecting sensitive data from cyber threats has become a paramount concern for organizations. One of the most effective defense mechanisms against attacks like ransomware is the implementation of software air gaps. Software air gaps involve creating a logical or physical - [Live Environment Ecosystem at CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/blog/live-environment-ecosystem-at-ctera/) - Trust is at the heart of everything we do at CTERA. We understand that our customers rely on our products to safeguard their critical data and enable their business operations. That's why we are committed to delivering storage solutions that you can trust to operate reliably, with consistent performance, and at scale. In this article, - [Exploring Hybrid Cloud Storage](https://www.ctera.com/blog/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions/) - Hybrid cloud storage offers multiple benefits, including lower costs, more flexibility, and increased speed, security, and control over data. Here, we dive deeper into Hybrid Cloud Storage to understand the various options available, as well as features, benefits, use cases, common pitfalls, and more. What is Hybrid Cloud Storage? Hybrid Cloud Storage is the combination - [CTERA Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification: Our Commitment to Your Data Security](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-achieves-soc-2/) - Data security has always been at the forefront of our work at CTERA. It's ingrained into our software development lifecycle (SDLC) from the very beginning, which is why I’m proud to announce that we have once again achieved our SOC 2 Type II certification. The rigorous independent audit conducted by one of the "Big Four" - [Immutable File Systems: CTERA's Practical Guide to WORM Storage](https://www.ctera.com/blog/immutable-file-systems-ctera-worm-storage/) - Immutable. Timeless. Unaltering. Immutable file systems are digital time capsules; their Write Once, Read Many (WORM) capabilities ensuring that once data is stored, it becomes an unalterable, trustworthy record. These file systems are designed to offer robust WORM (Write Once Read Many) storage capabilities for selected files or folders, guaranteeing that once files are written - [The Cloud Is Shaping a Sustainable Future](https://www.ctera.com/blog/cloud-sustainable-future/) - “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it”, said Robert Swan, and this has never been more relevant than in early 2024, as the world increasingly acknowledges the urgency of climate change. Following the momentum of the COP26, COP27, and COP28 Climate Summits, sustainability has been thrust into - [How does the CRA impact cloud storage now and in the future?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/cyber-resilience-act/) - The Cyber Resilience Act is a significant legislative step forward in the fight to ensure digital products and services security. At CTERA, we’ve been monitoring the progression of cyber threats and can say without hesitation that they’ve become more sophisticated than ever. The CRA could be a crucial framework heading these threats off at the - [The Future of File Storage - Our Webinar with GigaOm](https://www.ctera.com/blog/future-of-file-storage-webinar/) - 5 Game-changing Insights Shaping the World of File Storage The world of data storage is evolving at breakneck speed, and keeping up with the latest trends can feel like trying to catch a bullet train. But fear not, intrepid data traveler! We've distilled the wisdom of industry experts into a digestible countdown of the top - [Empower MS Teams Collaboration with CTERA’s Enterprise Global File System](https://www.ctera.com/blog/empower-ms-teams-collaboration-with-ctera/) - Communication Is Key to Success in Any Organization While face-to-face human interaction is irreplaceable, our daily workflows often lack the time or feasibility for such interactions. To bridge this gap, companies utilize applications for collaboration, question-and-answer exchanges, and data sharing. One of the most popular of these applications is MS Teams, which comes bundled with - [Redefining NAS from Edge to Core to Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/blog/redefining-nas-from-edge-to-core-to-cloud/) - In the face of an unstructured data explosion worldwide, enterprises are re-evaluating traditional NAS infrastructure – both at the core (data center) and at the edge (remote sites). The reasons for this shift in thinking are usually boiled down to cost, capacity, and complexity, all of which become magnified at scale at distributed organizations with - [Taking File Services to the Edge with HPE SimpliVity](https://www.ctera.com/blog/taking-file-services-edge-hpe-simplivity/) - It is a special pleasure for me to unveil today a new chapter of our HPE partnership that brings the power of CTERA edge-to-cloud file services to the HPE SimpliVity community. Available today through a simple, no-cost software download, CTERA File for HPE SimpliVity integrates fast data access and unlimited scale into hyperconverged infrastructure. HPE - [The Differences Between Cold, Warm, and Hot Storage](https://www.ctera.com/blog/differences-hot-warm-cold-file-storage/) - *Updated November 2023 Hot Storage vs Cold Storage: Choosing the Right Tier for Your Data The cloud has changed the way we think about data storage. No longer are we limited by the physical space in our office or data center. But with this newfound freedom comes some challenges. How do we decide what data - [CTERA Patents Namespace Management, Introduces Team Projects](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-awarded-patent-for-multi-level-namespace-management-introduces-team-projects/) - We’ve recently been informed that our newest patent application has been approved, and we wanted to share the good news with you. Filed under the name “Multi-level namespace management system” (U.S. patent 10,296,595), this CTERA patent conceptualizes a storage system that includes a “personal” space for personal folders, wherein each end user may create their - [Alexa, Edge Computing, and the Future of Enterprise IT](https://www.ctera.com/blog/alexa-edge-computing-and-the-future-of-enterprise-it/) - While we're entrenched more than ever in the cloud computing era, the first-generation model of centralized enterprise cloud storage and computing has pretty much run its course. Though it may sound strange, most of the new opportunities for the cloud reside at the edge. As 75% of enterprise data is created in branch offices, on - [5 Reasons to Move Your Secondary Datacenter to the Cloud: Part 1](https://www.ctera.com/blog/five-reasons-why-you-should-move-your-secondary-datacenter-to-the-cloud-part-1/) - If your company hasn't yet encountered an IT disaster, it’s probably only a matter of time before it does. Whether it’s a faulty network card, natural disaster or cyber-attack, companies of all sizes need to formulate cloud disaster recovery plans (DRP) that will ensure business continuity when disaster strikes. The traditional approach to disaster recovery - [5 Reasons to Move Your Secondary Datacenter to the Cloud: Part 2](https://www.ctera.com/blog/five-reasons-why-you-should-move-your-secondary-datacenter-to-the-cloud-part-2/) - This is Part 2 in a series about cloud-based disaster recovery. Read Part 1 to learn more about why enterprises are moving their DR sites to the cloud. In my previous post, I outlined five key reasons why enterprises are migrating their secondary data center (aka DR site) to the cloud. An effective DR strategy, - [3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Building Your Hybrid Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/blog/3-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-building-your-hybrid-cloud/) - Hybrid cloud is a computing environment that uses a mix of private cloud and public cloud services with orchestration between the platforms. According to RightScale's 2019 State of the Cloud Report, 69 percent of enterprises are opting for a hybrid cloud strategy. Hybrid clouds enable enterprises to easily and cost-effectively respond to fluctuations in IT - [The Work from Home Dilemma: VDI or Laptop?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/work-from-home-dilemma-vdi-or-laptop/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency of enabling employee productivity from any location and any device. To ensure business continuity, enterprises are transitioning employees to work from home (WFH). This shift is much more than a passing trend, and remote work will remain in force long after the health crisis subsides. Smaller offices and - [OVH Datacenter Meltdown: Why a Single Cloud Provider is Not Enough](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ovh-datacenter-meltdown-why-a-single-cloud-provider-is-not-enough-for-business-continuity/) - The catastrophic March 10 fire at the OVH datacenter facility in Strasbourg, France, which caused irreparable damage to multiple datacenters and servers, was a devastating reminder that disasters can and will happen anywhere, anytime and to any type of company. OVH founder Octave Klaba warned it could take weeks for the firm to fully recover - [Distributed File Systems and Object Storage: Differences and Benefits](https://www.ctera.com/blog/distributed-file-systems-and-object-storage-understanding-the-differences/) - What is a Distributed File System? Gartner defines distributed file systems as follows: "Distributed file system storage uses a single parallel file system to cluster multiple storage nodes together, presenting a single namespace and storage pool to provide high bandwidth for multiple hosts in parallel. Data is distributed over multiple nodes in the cluster to handle - [Zero Trust: Treat Your Remote Workers Like First-Class Citizens](https://www.ctera.com/blog/zero-trust-treat-your-remote-workers-like-first-class-citizens/) - The facts on the ground are unequivocal - remote work is here to stay. Over the past eight months, enterprises have transitioned employees to work from home, as well as shifting work to less affected regions. These changes, which accelerated trends that began almost a decade ago, have irreversibly transformed the way companies work. Shopify, - [Supply Chain Attacks: What They Are and How to Avoid Them](https://www.ctera.com/blog/supply-chain-attacks-what-they-are-how-avoid-them/) - What are supply chain attacks? Supply chain attacks to damage victim organizations by targeting less secure elements in their supply chain; for example, by injecting a trojan horse in a software or hardware component that is produced by one of their suppliers. Once within the target organizations’ network, the trojan often pivots, spreading laterally to - [Cloud Caching vs. Tiering: Know the Difference](https://www.ctera.com/blog/cloud-caching-vs-tiering/) - It’s time to set the record straight: cloud caching and tiering are not the same. Given the uptick in hybrid cloud deployments, it’s more important than ever for IT admins to understand the differences between the two technologies. Tiering and caching are two often-misconstrued methods for data management, each of which combines the benefits of - [Reduce Your S3 Storage Costs: Find the Right Storage Class for the Job](https://www.ctera.com/blog/reducing-s3-storage-costs/) - This blog post was updated to reflect S3 price model changes announced on AWS Storage Day 2021. Amazon S3 is a cloud storage service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS), designed for storing objects such as images, audio, videos, documents, and backups. S3 offers a range of storage classes that you can choose from based - [CTERA CEO Liran Eshel on The French Storage Podcast](https://www.ctera.com/blog/liran-eshel-the-french-storage-podcast/) - Liran Eshel, CTERA's CEO and Co-Founder, joined The French Storage Podcast last week and was interviewed by Philippe Nicolas. In April, Philippe visited our corporate headquarters as part of the 43rd IT Press Tour in Israel. Listen to this podcast to hear Liran talk about the company's background, current status, and product information. In particular, - [CTERA Hybrid File Services For HPE Nimble Storage dHCI](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-hybrid-file-services-come-to-dhci/) - It was a little less than a year ago that we announced the availability of CTERA file storage solutions for HPE SimpliVity, and today we are excited to announce the next phase of our partnership with HPE, extending the power of the CTERA global file system to HPE Nimble Storage dHCI users. Nimble Storage dHCI - [CTERA and Seagate Collaborate to Simplify Edge to Cloud Deployments](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-and-seagate-collaborate-to-simplify-edge-to-cloud-deployments/) - I am pleased to announce that CTERA has signed a global agreement with Seagate Technology, the world’s leader in mass data storage infrastructure solutions. Seagate has recently launched a new cloud storage service called Lyve™ Cloud from Seagate® Technology. Lyve Cloud is a simple, trusted, and efficient storage as a service offering. Long-term cost predictability - [The Evolution from NAS to the Cloud for SMBs](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-evolution-from-nas-to-the-cloud-for-small-to-medium-sized-businesses/) - In the early days of storing unstructured data, organizations invested in Network Attached Storage (NAS) to provide a centralized location to manage and protect the data. This was relatively easy to manage and back up as a single system. Over time however, the amount of data being stored both in size and volume increased dramatically - [CTERA and Backblaze Partner to Deliver Top Enterprise Cloud Solution](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-and-backblaze-partner-to-deliver-fast-simple-cost-effective-enterprise-cloud-solution/) - Last week an announcement was made about CTERA’s partnership with BackBlaze, a leading storage cloud platform, to deliver a fast, simple, cost-effective solution that is ideally suited to replace aging on-premises NAS devices. With the joint solution, our customers can eliminate the many tedious tasks, costs, and hardware traditionally required to manage file servers, backup, - [How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks: Best Practices for Enterprises](https://www.ctera.com/blog/how-to-prevent-ransomware-attacks/) - Ransomware attacks have been grabbing headlines recently, with the scale and frequency of such attacks only increasing. For enterprises, what are the best ways to prevent ransomware? We’ll look at this critical question and several others as we dive into ransomware attacks and the best practices in terms of how they can be prevented. Table of - [Lip Sync Battles & Permanent Deletion](https://www.ctera.com/blog/lip-sync-battles-permanent-deletion/) - It was during my third year at the company that we celebrated my Mom’s 70th birthday, with a family Lip Sync battle. We put so much effort into it, wearing ridiculous costumes, dancing, and lip-syncing to hits from the nineties. We filmed everything of course, to have a souvenir for the years to come, and - [Egg-ceptional CTERA Easter Adventure: How to Secure Your Data 'Eggs'](https://www.ctera.com/blog/an-egg-ceptional-easter-adventure-with-ctera-securing-your-data-eggs-and-a-fun-word-hunt/) - Introduction Happy Easter, dear readers! Today, we're bringing you a special blog post to celebrate the joys of Easter, and at CTERA, we're all about securing and caring for your precious "eggs." In this case, your eggs are your valuable data and business assets. As you gather around with friends and family, sharing laughter and - [Finding Job Satisfaction Beyond the Salary: My Experience with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/blog/finding-job-satisfaction-beyond-the-salary-my-experience-with-ctera/) - “I’ve been two years in this job, it’s time for a change.” “The only way to progress in my field is by changing where I work.” “I want more pay, so I have to look for another job.” All of the above familiar quotes ignore one critical element: job satisfaction. If you analyze Maslow’s hierarchy - [CTERA Expands Technology Partnership with Hitachi Vantara](https://www.ctera.com/blog/ctera-expands-technology-partnership-with-hitachi-vantara/) - In March of this year, I assumed the role of VP of Alliances at CTERA. Over the past 12 years, I have had the pleasure of working with our headquarters in Israel as well as our New York office where I was most recently North America Field CTO overseeing technical operations and pre-sales. I’ve always - [CTERA Data Services Platform: Storage Innovation for Media Agencies](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-ctera-data-services-platform-a-symphony-of-storage-innovation-for-media-agencies/) - Few things have flexed the creative muscles of IT teams supporting media agencies as much as file storage platforms. For more than twenty years, I've had the pleasure of tailoring technologies to tackle the challenges of: Collaboration (how can creative and client service teams work together in a centralized folder structure?) Data Protection (how can - [Choosing Innovation For A Continuous Evolution Journey with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/blog/a-journey-of-continuous-evolution-with-ctera/) - “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.” Stewart Brand, Writer As a long-time technology decision-maker for a cutting-edge digital agency, hardware and platform refreshes were always an exciting time to evaluate research and discuss with colleagues how industries like storage were providing more - [Controlling and Protecting Your Data with CTERA Zones](https://www.ctera.com/blog/controlling-and-protecting-your-data-with-ctera-zones/) - In today's digital age, global availability of data is crucial for organizations operating on a global scale. Having access to data from different locations enables businesses to make informed decisions quickly and efficiently. However, with the benefits of global data availability come significant risks. Internal data leaks and non-compliance with data sovereignty regulations can result - [Does your File Storage have Ransomware Attack Protection?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/is-your-file-storage-ready-for-the-next-ransomware-attack/) - Ransomware. It’s a top-of-mind topic in every organization today and rightfully so. Recent market studies indicate that a staggering 85% of organizations have experienced a ransomware attack. Why is this continually growing as an issue? The Rise of Ransomware: A Growing Threat Landscape Criminals today can fleece any organization in the world, with a relatively - [Embracing the Future: CTERA’s Cloud Streaming Technology](https://www.ctera.com/blog/embrace-the-future-of-creative-workflows-with-cteras-cloud-streaming-technology/) - Meet the New Paradigm: Seamless Cloud-Based Editing, No Downloading Required Video editors and creative professionals, it’s time to bid farewell to the tedium of waiting. Waiting for enormous media files to download. Waiting for remote storage access. Waiting for collaborative projects to finally kick-off. Here at CTERA, we proudly say, the waiting game ends now. - [The AI Revolution: Unfolding the Future with 7 Tech Predictions](https://www.ctera.com/blog/the-ai-revolution-unfolding-the-future-with-7-tech-predictions/) - In the last year, AI has transcended our wildest expectations. Today, Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI technologies are achieving feats that we once considered the realm of sci-fi. This ongoing revolution is set to reshape our future in ways we are only beginning to grasp. To help visualize these groundbreaking changes, I've prepared - [The Complete Guide for Businesses: Multi-Cloud Data Management](https://www.ctera.com/blog/multi-cloud-data-management-a-guide-for-businesses/) - Introduction Businesses across the spectrum have embraced the mainstream trend of cloud computing, lured by its myriad advantages. Cloud computing promises a dynamic, scalable environment that enhances operational efficiency and is friendly to the bottom line. Yet, it's not without its fair share of complexities. Companies grapple with issues such as data integration, security, and - [What is Cloud File Storage and is it Secure?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/what-is-cloud-file-storage-and-is-it-secure/) - As the world moves towards a more connected future, every aspect of doing business is evolving. For example, in the past, companies would have implemented on-premises software solutions for critical business processes that were often custom-built and resource intensive. Today however, Software-as-a-Service, or SaaS, is changing the way that companies relate to software; they can - [Oded Nagel, CTERA CEO Featured on The French Storage Podcast](https://www.ctera.com/blog/oded-nagel-the-french-storage-podcast/) - Oded Nagel, CTERA's CEO, joined The French Storage Podcast and was interviewed by Philippe Nicolas. In March, CTERA hosted the 49th edition of The IT Press Tour in Israel where we provided exclusive news about the new executive team led by Oded Nagel being promoted to CEO, Liran Eshel, moving to Executive Chairman, and a - [What is Object Storage?](https://www.ctera.com/blog/what-is-object-storage/) - In this piece we summarize what object storage is, and delve into how object storage works. We look at the differences between object storage, file storage, and block storage – as well as the architectural principles underpinning object storage systems, its benefits and limitations, use cases, and finally we look at CTERA’s object storage solutions - [CTERA Powers Hitachi Vantara's HCP Anywhere Enterprise Solution](https://www.ctera.com/blog/revolutionizing-data-management-ctera-powers-hitachi-vantaras-hcp-anywhere-enterprise-solution/) - In today's world, the old saying "information is power" has transformed into "data is power". We live in a time where data is everywhere, it is the heartbeat of businesses of every size, in every industry. The way we leverage this vast ocean of data can be our greatest strength, but the sheer volume, diversity, - [Cloud Bursting: A Hybrid Cloud Solution for Peak Demand](https://www.ctera.com/blog/cloud-bursting-a-hybrid-cloud-solution-for-peak-demand/) - Cloud computing has revolutionized the way organizations manage their IT resources and applications. However, not all workloads are suitable for the public cloud, and some organizations prefer to keep their data and applications in their own private cloud or data center. How can they benefit from the scalability and flexibility of the public cloud without - [From DevOps to DataOps](https://www.ctera.com/blog/from-devops-to-dataops/) - "Data is the new oil." - Clive Humby. Introduction: Recognizing the Significance of Data Management In an era dominated by data, the ability to organize and use it effectively is the key to gaining a competitive advantage. As leaders in information technology (IT), the transition from manual data processes to Data Operations (DataOps) is imperative. - [Revolutionizing Healthcare with Data](https://www.ctera.com/blog/revolutionizing-healthcare-with-data/) - Modern healthcare is overflowing with data. It's consuming a staggering 30% of the world's data, and it's growing at an astronomical pace. While this wealth of information holds immense potential, it comes bundled with a unique set of challenges. At CTERA, we are proud to tackle these head-on and offer solutions that not only address - [Understanding the Differences between Block Storage and Object Storage](https://www.ctera.com/blog/understanding-the-differences-between-block-storage-and-object-storage/) - Block storage and object storage are two common ways of storing data. Each one has its unique advantages, drawbacks, and use cases. We’ll take a deeper look at the differences between block storage and object storage, as well as alternatives that provide many of the benefits of these storage methods, without the disadvantages. The amount - [Storage Field Day 22: Distributed File Services at the Far Edge](https://www.ctera.com/blog/storage-field-day-recap/) - CTERA had the opportunity last month to appear live at Storage Field Day (SFD) 22, where my colleagues and I shared our insights on distributed cloud file services with independent thought leaders and influencers in the IT storage space. Beyond presenting our company vision, sharing customer stories and conducting short product demos, #SFD22 also allowed - [CTERA: Cutting Costs and Enabling Remote Users for Four Global Firms](https://www.ctera.com/blog/how-ctera-helped-four-global-organizations-reduce-infrastructure-costs-and-enable-remote-users/) - In today's uncertain economic times, the need for cost-effective file storage and data management solutions has never been more urgent. The constant surge in enterprise storage volumes (and their associated costs), together with the COVID-accelerated adoption of remote work models, are driving enterprises to transition from legacy hardware-based storage architecture (NAS) to modern, cloud-enabled global - [What You Need to Know About Latency](https://www.ctera.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-latency/) - Why proximity matters – About latency and the speed of light Latency is today the least understood but most important factor in application performance. Network performance is measured by two totally independent parameters: bandwidth (measured in megabytes per second) and round trip latency (measured in milliseconds). While the average layman is more aware of - [Carlyle Group's Secure Cloud Transition with CTERA and AWS](https://www.ctera.com/blog/carlyle-group-file-services-ctera-aws/) - Late last month we had the pleasure of co-hosting a webinar with our friends at AWS that focused on our joint deployment with The Carlyle Group. Carlyle, one of the world's largest private equity firms, uses CTERA and AWS for secure cloud-enabled file sharing and collaboration across offices and users, as well as for business - [AWS S3 Infrequent Access vs Azure Cool Blob Storage Comparison](https://www.ctera.com/blog/aws-s3-ia-vs-azure-cool-blob-comparison/) - Examining lower-frequency-access cloud storage tiers A new tier of object storage that is particularly useful for data protection is now available on both AWS and Azure: AWS S3 Infrequent Access (“S3-IA”) and Azure Cool Blob Storage (“CBS”). Since CTERA backs-up cloud servers, on-prem servers, and other endpoints to object storage as a native target, we are offering up a comparison of ## Pages - [Homepage](https://www.ctera.com/) - Manage unstructured data from files to Al agents and modernize legacy NAS with CTERA's hybrid cloud file platform. Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, On-Premises Zero-Trust. - [SharePoint Archiving](https://www.ctera.com/challenge/sharepoint-archiving/) - SharePoint Archiving Do You Know What Your Inactive Data Is Costing You? Most SharePoint Online environments carry numerous files that no one has opened in years. When you exceed included storage limits, Microsoft charges the same per-GB rate for idle content as it does for active collaboration files. Without a lifecycle layer, those costs compound - [CTERA Demo](https://www.ctera.com/demo/) - Book a live, personalized CTERA demo. See how the Intelligent Data Platform unifies and protects your unstructured data, and get answers to your questions. - [Contact](https://www.ctera.com/company/contact-ctera/) - CTERA helps you unify and protect unstructured data through a secure, scalable data fabric creating an AI-ready foundation for you to simplify operations. - [Fusion Direct](https://www.ctera.com/fusion-direct/) - CTERA Fusion Direct unifies file and object storage in a single global namespace, so enterprise teams can put all their data to work for analytics and AI. - [Experts](https://www.ctera.com/enterprise-content-ai-services/experts/) - CTERA Experts runs RAG-powered AI agents on your live private data — no data copying, no hallucinations. Works with Copilot, Gemini, Azure OpenAI & more. - [Search](https://www.ctera.com/enterprise-content-ai-services/search/) - CTERA Search indexes full file content — including scanned docs, images & audio — with ACL-enforced security. Find answers across your entire file system. - [Classify](https://www.ctera.com/enterprise-content-ai-services/classify/) - CTERA Classify uses AI & LLMs to auto-tag PII, financial data & sensitive files in real time — enforcing GDPR, HIPAA & CCPA compliance at enterprise scale. - [Solutions By Use Case: AI & Analytics Readiness](https://www.ctera.com/challenge/ai-analytics-readiness/) - CTERA runs AI & analytics on governed unstructured data in place — no copying, no control gaps. Preserve access, residency & trust across hybrid environments. - [Intelligent Data Platform](https://www.ctera.com/intelligent-data-platform/) - Secure, scalable & high-performance platform for distributed enterprise data. Unified global file system, ransomware defense & hybrid cloud support. - [Leadership Team](https://www.ctera.com/company/leadership-team/) - Leadership Team Get to Know CTERA’s Leaders We’re a dynamic, seasoned team with a proven history of scaling high-growth technology startups. Backed by world-leading investors, the CTERA team is pushing the boundaries of traditional IT, driving innovation to empower secure and forward-thinking enterprises as they transition to the cloud. Talk With Us OUR TEAM Liran - [CTERA Partner Certification](https://www.ctera.com/ctera-partner-certification/) - Training CTERA Partner Certification CTERA Partner Certification enables you to present CTERA solutions to clients looking to modernize their unstructured file infrastructure. With CTERA, organizations can use any cloud, private or public, to provide infinitely scalable, secure, and cost-effective file storage.The CTERA Partner Certification currently contains two tracks – Product Overview Track and TechnologyIn the - [CTERA InsightAI](https://www.ctera.com/enterprise-data-services/ctera-insightai/) - Agentic AI for enterprise data. CTERA InsightAI answers plain-language questions to cut storage costs, surface security risks, and simplify compliance. - [About CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/company/about-ctera/) - Learn how CTERA's Intelligent Data Platform unifies edge-to-cloud storage, powers AI workflows, and stops ransomware. Trusted by leading global enterprises. - [Cyber Protection](https://www.ctera.com/enterprise-data-services/cyber-protection/) - CTERA Cyber Protection uses AI-driven behavioral analytics to detect & block ransomware in real time, with FIPS 140-3 & DoD STIG compliance built in. - [Enterprise Data Services](https://www.ctera.com/enterprise-data-services/) - CTERA Enterprise Data Services deliver integrated ransomware defense, global file analytics, and distributed file locking — built into your data fabric. - [CTERA Deployment Training](https://www.ctera.com/ctera-deployment-training/) - Training CTERA Deployment Training CTERA Deployment Training guides you from the initial design and sizing stages through to a full production deployment. It will also equip you with troubleshooting and best practice essentials. A nominal fee applies. 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While most were able to recover from - [Frost & Sullivan: Don’t Sabotage Your AI Strategy by Storing Data in a Shoebox](https://www.ctera.com/frost-sullivan-dont-sabotage-your-ai-strategy-by-storing-data-in-a-shoebox/) - Analyst Report Frost & Sullivan: Don’t Sabotage Your AI Strategy by Storing Data in a Shoebox Get the Report Please enable marketing cookies to view this form. Accept All Cookies Is your data storage secretly sabotaging your business? Many organizations are unknowingly limiting their potential by relying on traditional NAS systems—an approach akin to keeping - [Why Legacy NAS Is Failing Healthcare](https://www.ctera.com/why-legacy-nas-is-failing-healthcare/) - eBook Why Legacy NAS Is Failing Healthcare Get the eBook Please enable marketing cookies to view this form. Accept All Cookies A Guide for Healthcare IT Leaders Healthcare IT teams are under pressure from exploding data volumes, rising ransomware threats, and the demand for AI adoption. But outdated NAS systems can’t keep up. This guide - [Replace NAS to Promote Growth, Security, and Compliance](https://www.ctera.com/ebook-replace-nas-to-promote-growth-security-and-compliance/) - eBook NAS Modernization for Financial Services Get the eBook Please enable marketing cookies to view this form. Accept All Cookies Traditional file storage is holding back your organization. Here's how to move forward. Rising regulatory demands. Global expansion. Ransomware risk. AI-driven initiatives. The pace and complexity of modern finance are making legacy NAS a costly - [Frost & Sullivan recognizes CTERA as the 2025 Global Company of the Year in hybrid cloud storage](https://www.ctera.com/frost-sullivan-recognizes-ctera-as-the-2025-global-company-of-the-year-in-hybrid-cloud-storage/) - CTERA wins Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Company of the Year Award for hybrid cloud storage excellence. Discover military-grade security & innovation. - [Synergy7 Ransomware Test Report for CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/synergy7-ransomware-test-report-for-ctera/) - Analyst Report Synergy7 Ransomware Test Report for CTERA Get the Report Please enable marketing cookies to view this form. Accept All Cookies The modern threat landscape demands a security posture that is proactive, not reactive. In the face of advanced, file-based ransomware, the speed of detection is the most critical factor in mitigating operational disruption - [Legal & Privacy](https://www.ctera.com/legal/) - Legal & Privacy Our customers' trust is our top priority. Below, you'll find comprehensive resources outlining our legal terms and privacy policy. Privacy Policy Read the CTERA Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data. Learn about your rights and our commitment to your privacy. 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CTERA - [Financial Services](https://www.ctera.com/industries/financial-services/) - CTERA helps financial firms replace legacy NAS with centralized, audit-ready file storage — SOX, FINRA & GDPR compliance built in, with ransomware protection. - [Healthcare](https://www.ctera.com/industries/healthcare/) - CTERA helps hospitals & health systems modernize file storage with HIPAA-compliant, ransomware-protected, AI-ready infrastructure. Trusted by the U.S. VA. - [White Paper: Inside the Fusion Direct Architecture](https://www.ctera.com/white-paper-inside-the-fusion-direct-architecture/) - The Holy Grail of AI Infrastructure: Unifying File and Object Storage Enterprises are generating massive volumes of unstructured data, but much of it remains divided between file systems built for human collaboration and object storage built for analytics and AI. Download the White Paper Please enable marketing cookies to view this form. 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Discover how to enhance data security and collaboration for your business. - [For IT Leaders](https://www.ctera.com/role/it-leaders/) - CTERA helps IT teams streamline file infrastructure, centralize control & reduce risk — fast deployment, simplified oversight & lower TCO in hybrid environments - [For Security Teams](https://www.ctera.com/role/security-teams/) - CTERA helps security teams reduce ransomware risk, enforce consistent data governance & achieve audit readiness — with FIPS 140-3 & DoDIN APL compliance. - [Solutions for For Data Leaders](https://www.ctera.com/role/data-leaders/) - CTERA gives data teams governed, AI-ready unstructured data — automated classification, in-place AI access & consistent governance across hybrid environments. - [For Cloud Leaders](https://www.ctera.com/role/cloud-leaders/) - CTERA helps cloud teams unify unstructured data across hybrid & multi-cloud — cut storage costs, reduce governance risk & eliminate vendor lock-in. - [Government and Defense](https://www.ctera.com/industries/government-and-defense/) - CTERA delivers DoDIN APL-certified, FIPS 140-compliant file services for govt & defense — Zero-Trust architecture, on-premise deployment & U.S. VA validated. - [Architecture, Engineering, And Construction](https://www.ctera.com/industries/aec/) - CTERA helps AEC firms manage CAD, BIM & project files across offices and job sites — with global file locking, ransomware protection & central governance. - [Solutions By Use Case: Data Classification and Visibility](https://www.ctera.com/challenge/data-classification-and-visibility/) - CTERA Classify auto-tags PII, sensitive files & business data with durable metadata — giving teams visibility for governance, compliance & AI readiness. - [Solutions By Use Case: Compliance and Governance](https://www.ctera.com/challenge/compliance-and-governance/) - CTERA enforces centralized governance across distributed data — WORM retention, audit-ready visibility, data residency controls & GDPR/HIPAA/FINRA compliance. - [Solutions By Use Case: Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/challenge/ransomware-protection/) - CTERA stops ransomware with AI detection, immutable snapshots & rapid recovery — built into your file platform. Validated: 100% detection rate. - [Solutions By Use Case: Remote Workforce Enablement](https://www.ctera.com/challenge/remote-workforce-enablement/) - CTERA delivers fast, secure file access for remote & distributed teams — centralized governance, no VPN dependency, consistent policies across every location. - [Solutions By Use Case - NAS Modernization](https://www.ctera.com/challenge/nas-modernization/) - Replace aging NAS with CTERA's software-defined platform — centralized control, hybrid cloud flexibility, built-in resilience & 80% lower TCO. No disruption. - [Solutions by Role](https://www.ctera.com/role/) - CTERA delivers tailored data management solutions for IT, Security, Cloud, & Data teams — modernize infrastructure, reduce risk, and accelerate AI initiatives. - [Insight](https://www.ctera.com/enterprise-data-services/insight/) - CTERA Insight delivers 360° visibility into your global file estate — optimize storage costs, audit user activity, and meet GDPR, HIPAA & SOX compliance. - [Global File Locking](https://www.ctera.com/enterprise-data-services/global-file-locking/) - Prevent version conflicts across distributed teams. CTERA Global File Locking delivers private, low-latency file locking for AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe & more. - [Solutions](https://www.ctera.com/solutions/) - Solutions Overview A Strategic Foundation for Modern Data Services Modernize how data is managed across teams responsible for infrastructure, security, cloud, and analytics. Talk With Us THE GROWING COMPLEXITY OF ENTERPRISE DATA Unstructured data now sits at the center of operations, risk management, cloud strategy, and AI initiatives. As data volumes grow across sites, clouds, - [Demo Thank You](https://www.ctera.com/demo-old/thank-you/) - CTERA Demo Thank you page text Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. You might be interested in… [kmdg-rc-recent-posts count='4' posts='12981, 15936, 16455, 1689'] See More Resources - [Enterprise Content & AI Services](https://www.ctera.com/enterprise-content-ai-services/) - CTERA Enterprise Content & AI Services Make Unstructured Data Searchable, Governed, and AI-Ready Talk With Us Enterprise Content & AI Services The CTERA Intelligent Data Platform is engineered to be more than a storage foundation; it is an extensible framework for activating enterprise data. CTERA Content Services turn unstructured data into a governed, searchable, and - [Manufacturing](https://www.ctera.com/industries/manufacturing/) - Manufacturing Keep Production Moving. Protect IP. Scale Globally. Modernize manufacturing data services across plants and engineering teams without disrupting operations. Talk to an Expert Manufacturing Data Services Face New Pressure Modern manufacturing runs across plants, engineering teams, and supplier ecosystems that need to work from the same data, even when connectivity is limited. As Industry - [Oil & Gas](https://www.ctera.com/industries/oil-gas/) - Oil and Gas Keep Critical Data Available Across Distributed, High-Risk Operations Modernize legal data services so attorneys and staff can work quickly across offices and devices, while IT and security maintain consistent governance, resilience, and compliance. Talk With Us Why Oil & Gas Needs a New Approach Exploration, production, and downstream operations depend on timely - [Solutions by Industry Other](https://www.ctera.com/industries/other/) - Other Industries Supporting Data-Intensive Industries That Require Scalability Today’s organizations face rapid unstructured data growth, increasingly distributed teams, and rising expectations for security and reliability. Keeping data accessible, governed, and resilient across environments has become a business requirement, not just an IT challenge. Talk With Us CTERA helps organizations modernize how unstructured data is managed - [Challenge](https://www.ctera.com/challenge/) - Solutions by Challenge Solve High-Impact Data Challenges Without Creating New Risk Organizations face mounting pressure to modernize infrastructure, support distributed work, reduce security exposure, meet regulatory obligations, and prepare data for analytics and AI. When these challenges are addressed separately, complexity increases and progress in one area can introduce risk in another.CTERA helps organizations address - [Legal Services](https://www.ctera.com/industries/legal-services/) - Legal Services Protect Privileged Data. Prove Control. Enable Secure Collaboration. Modernize legal data services so attorneys and staff can work quickly across offices and devices, while IT and security maintain consistent governance, resilience, and compliance. Talk With Us Sensitive legal data needs stronger control Law firms and legal departments manage growing volumes of confidential content, - [Solutions by Industry](https://www.ctera.com/solutions-by-industry/) - Discover CTERA solutions for every industry. Empower your sector with secure cloud storage, seamless data management, and advanced collaboration tools. - [Solutions by Use Case Overview - archive](https://www.ctera.com/solutions-by-use-case-overview-archive/) - [Media and Advertising](https://www.ctera.com/industries/media-and-advertising/) - Streamline content management and protect creative assets for media and advertising agencies with CTERA’s secure cloud solutions. - [Secure File Sharing](https://www.ctera.com/solutions/secure-file-sharing/) - Enterprise secure file sharing and content collaboration alternatives to consumer cloud applications. EFSS across devices and offices for anywhere, anytime. - [Products](https://www.ctera.com/products/) - CTERA is a leader in distributed file systems, offering cloud file storage and enterprise file sharing for distributed locations and millions of devices. - [CTERA Edge Filer](https://www.ctera.com/products/edge-filer/) - Secure & streamline your data with CTERA Edge Filer: cloud-enabled collaboration, enterprise-wide backups, centralized access, and lower TCO. - [CTERA Portal](https://www.ctera.com/products/portal/) - CTERA Portal: Superior Edge-to-Cloud File Services with Top-Tier Security & Performance for Enterprises. Elevate Your Data Strategy. - [Military Grade Private Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/solutions/military-grade-private-cloud/) - Secure your data with CTERA’s military-grade private cloud solutions. Get unmatched security, control, and compliance for sensitive information. - [Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/solutions/ransomware-protection/) - Discover seamless ransomware protection and mitigation with our global file system, preventing ransomware that goes beyond data security or backup products. - [CTERA Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/products/ransomware-protection/) - Discover seamless ransomware protection and mitigation with our global file system, preventing ransomware that goes beyond data security or backup products. - [Why you should choose CTERA - Nasuni](https://www.ctera.com/why-you-should-choose-ctera-nasuni/) - CTERA vs. Nasuni See Why CTERA is the Secure, Scalable Choice for Modern Enterprises Download the Competitive Kit or register for a Demo Please enable marketing cookies to view this form. Accept All Cookies Selecting the right cloud service provider is crucial as it brings the benefits of improved security, the ability to to scale - [Why you should choose CTERA - Panzura](https://www.ctera.com/why-you-should-choose-ctera-panzura/) - CTERA vs. Panzura See Why CTERA is the Secure, Scalable Choice for Modern Enterprises Download the Competitive Kit or register for a Demo Please enable marketing cookies to view this form. Accept All Cookies Selecting the right cloud service provider is crucial as it brings the benefits of improved security, the ability to to scale - [Futurum: Building a Data-First AI Playbook](https://www.ctera.com/futurum-building-a-data-first-ai-playbook/) - How to build a data-first AI strategy with CTERA and Futurum, focusing on secure, scalable, and intelligent enterprise data solutions. - [Can Your NAS Be Accessed](https://www.ctera.com/can-your-nas-be-accessed/) - CAN YOUR NAS be accessed anywhere, any time, on any device. Download Solution Sheet Break free from the limits of legacy NAS. Is your current NAS slowing your company down? It’s time for a smarter approach to storage. CTERA empowers your workforce to work more efficiently with secure, anytime-anywhere access, without roadblocks or limitations. Our - [CTERA End User License and Services Agreement](https://www.ctera.com/eula/) - Review the CTERA End User License Agreement (EULA) to understand the terms of software usage, licensing rights, and your obligations as a user. - [Gartner IOCS 2025](https://www.ctera.com/industries/gartner-iocs-2025/) - Thank you for visiting with us at Gartner IOCS We have compiled a list of resources for you to review or book a demo with us. Let's Talk Learn more about what we do. Relevant Resources Analyst Report GigaOm Radar for Globally Distributed File Systems Download Analyst Report 2025 Frost & Sullivan Company of the - [Microsoft Ignite 2025](https://www.ctera.com/industries/microsoft-ignite-2025/) - Thank you for visiting with us at Microsoft Ignite We have compiled a list of resources for you to review or book a demo with us. Let's Talk Learn more about what we do. Relevant Resources Solution Brief CTERA Azure Marketplace Solution Brief Learn More Press Release CTERA Edge-to-Cloud File Services Now Available in Microsoft - [Cloudian](https://www.ctera.com/partners/cloudian/) - Alliance Partner Cloudian and CTERA The CTERA Intelligent Data Platform, powered by Cloudian HyperStore Data Platform, delivers a unified data fabric that allows enterprises to gain control over rapidly growing file estates, improve corporate resiliency, boost user and team productivity, and reduce infrastructure costs while creating a single data foundation that enables seamless application integration. - [CTERA Administrator Training](https://www.ctera.com/ctera-administrator-training/) - Gain hands-on skills to manage CTERA solutions with expert-led training designed for IT admins to ensure secure, efficient cloud file services. - [CTERA Training](https://www.ctera.com/ctera-training/) - Get hands-on, on-demand training with CTERA. Empower yourself with the skills to manage secure file services and enhance cloud storage with practical courses. - [CTERA Alliance Partners](https://www.ctera.com/ctera-partners/alliance-partners/) - CTERA Alliance Partners combine the best technology in the industry with world-class partners for best in-class edge to cloud data protection. - [Enterprise Strategy Group: Modernizing Legacy NAS With CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/enterprise-strategy-group-modernizing-legacy-nas-with-ctera/) - Analyst Report Enterprise Strategy Group: Modernizing Legacy NAS With CTERA View the ESG Report Please enable marketing cookies to view this form. Accept All Cookies The Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) report, Modernizing Legacy NAS with CTERA provides an in-depth, independent analysis of how organizations can benefit from using the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform to address and - [Hitachi](https://www.ctera.com/partners/hitachi/) - Alliance Partner Hitachi Vantara and CTERA The CTERA and Hitachi Vantara partnership further advances secure, multi-cloud unstructured data services, and offers seamless data management from edge-to-core-to-cloud utilizing the market-leading Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) as the centralized object storage system. The collaborated solution is offered as Hitachi Content Platform Anywhere Enterprise (HCP Anywhere Enterprise) and provides - [Amazon Web Services](https://www.ctera.com/partners/amazon-web-services/) - Alliance Partner AWS and CTERA AWS and CTERA enable enterprises to modernize file data services across edge, core, and cloud. By combining CTERA’s Intelligent Data Platform with AWS’s industry leading cloud infrastructure, organizations can unify, protect, and manage petabytes of distributed unstructured data, enhance disaster recovery and business continuity, enable real time access to data - [Amazon Web Services](https://www.ctera.com/partners/amazon-web-services-old/) - Alliance Partner AWS and CTERA CTERA and AWS enable enterprises to connect distributed sites and users to a global file system. The solution allows customers to enjoy the benefits of cloud without compromising performance or privacy of file data. The CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform leverages a wide range of AWS products, including AWS S3, - [Microsoft Alliance Partner](https://www.ctera.com/partners/microsoft-alliance-partner/) - Alliance Partner Microsoft and CTERA Optimize the management and protection of distributed file data assets, scale seamlessly with elastic cloud infrastructure, and ensure seamless operational resilience. 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The integrated IBM-CTERA solution is available worldwide through IBM Passport Advantage and IBM Global Technology Services. Customer Benefits Deploy on your choice of IBM - [Churchill Simplifies Data Management and Reduces IT Costs with CTERA Global File System](https://www.ctera.com/churchill-simplifies-data-management-and-reduces-it-costs-with-ctera-global-file-system/) - Case Study Churchill Optimizes Data Management, Reducing IT Costs with CTERA Leverages modern cloud-based storage infrastructure to reduce TCO and support rapid data growthEases IT burden by simplifying file storage management and backupEnables seamless move to WFH file access during COVID-19 pandemicMaximize business continuity and productivity with automatic cloud failover “COVID-19 has made remote workforce - [Service Providers](https://www.ctera.com/solutions/service-providers/) - Empower your service offerings with CTERA’s cloud solutions. 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Louis Construction uses CTERA to eliminate ransomware threats and ensure business continuitySaves millions of dollars of current and former company contracts and dataModernizes office storage and backup processes with hybrid cloud strategy managed by Earthbend Technology “If it weren’t for CTERA technology and - [Irish Prison Service](https://www.ctera.com/irish-prison-service/) - Case Study Irish Prison Service modernizes Video surveillance Storage with CTERA “Using intelligent data storage solutions from HPE, Scality, and CTERA, Irish Prison Service securely and reliably preserves high-definition surveillance video for incident investigation, which is critical to ensuring the safety of staff and prisoners.” The Irish Prison Service, responsible for the safety and security - [Texas DSHS](https://www.ctera.com/texas-dshs/) - Case Study Texas DSHS: CTERA’s Enterprise File Services for 75% TCO Reduction Replaced Windows Storage servers and expensive offsite backup service with an all-in-one Cloud Storage Services PlatformAdopted IT-as-a-Service delivery model thanks to automated, scalable delivery toolLeveraged AWS Cloud for secure disaster recovery and central file servicesFacilitated secure file synchronization and sharing, consumer-grade ease-of-use with - [Festo Achieves Cloud Transformation Goals Worldwide](https://www.ctera.com/festo-achieves-cloud-transformation-goals-worldwide/) - Case Study Festo’s Global Cloud Transformation Success with CTERA “CTERA helped us transform from local on premise infrastructure to scalable cloud based services reducing costs and TCO.” Marcus Masching, Head of IT Computing Services Reduce Your Risk of Attack Explore CTERA’s zero-trust solutions and strengthen your cybersecurity posture; talk to our team. Book a Demo - [Fortis Chooses CTERA: Modernizing File Storage, Accelerating Workflows](https://www.ctera.com/fortis-chooses-ctera-modernizing-file-storage-accelerating-workflows/) - Case Study Fortis Chooses CTERA: Modernizing File Storage, Accelerating Workflows Dramatically faster performance for access, transfer and storage of media files across the WANInfinite cloud storage capacity to support rapid data growthImproved productivity for nation-wide creative teams with a local user experienceFully managed SaaS solution eased IT burden and lowered entry barrier to cloud-based file - [Global Creative Agency Modernizes Data Storage within Branches](https://www.ctera.com/global-creative-agency-modernizes-data-storage-within-branches/) - Case Study Global creative agency modernizes data storage within branches “CTERA’s H Series edge filers are the ideal solution for scalable file storage and cross-site collaboration across our globally distributed locations.” Ewan McSween, IT Business Partner & Enterprise Architect, J. Walter Thompson London Reduce Your Risk of Attack Explore CTERA’s zero-trust solutions and strengthen your - [Wellcom Worldwide Helps Remote Workers Collaborate with CTERA Global File System on AWS](https://www.ctera.com/wellcom-worldwide-helps-remote-workers-collaborate-with-ctera-global-file-system-on-aws/) - Case Study Wellcom Worldwide Boosts Workers Remote Collaboration with CTERA on AWS Download the Case Study Giving remote employees more reliable file access and storageImplementing the CTERA global file system on AWSEnabling easy, reliable access to large project filesSimplifying internal and external collaborationBoosting data protection “Using CTERA on AWS, our customer’s remote designers can access - [CTERA WORM Compliance](https://www.ctera.com/products/worm-compliance/) - Discover how CTERA's immutable file systems and WORM storage ensure data integrity and protection against unauthorized changes and ransomware attacks. - [CTERA Architecture](https://www.ctera.com/products/architecture/) - CTERA: Secure, Next-Gen Cloud File System for Enterprises. Connect remote sites & users without sacrificing security or performance. - [CTERA Technology](https://www.ctera.com/products/technology/) - CTERA's Global File System enables LAN-speed access, multi-site collaboration, and data protection for users worldwide. Enjoy boundless storage capacity, modern collaboration, and centralized control. - [Santander](https://www.ctera.com/santander/) - Case Study Santander chooses CTERA: File Services With Data Security And Control Leading global banking group and Fortune Global #67 company selects the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform to enhance user productivity and IT control Deployment provides secure enterprise file sync and share services and endpoint backuxSpain and Latin America Santander uses CTERA’s automated service - [EMC Alliance Partner](https://www.ctera.com/partners/emc-alliance-partner/) - Alliance Partner Dell EMC and CTERA Store, share, and protect files anywhere with CTERA and Dell EMC software-defined and object storage solutions. CTERA integrates with Dell EMC Elastic Cloud Storage (ECS) to provide enterprises and service providers a secure file services platform that delivers storage, data protection and collaboration capabilities in a single, cost-effective solution. - [CTERA Virtual Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/products/virtual-private-cloud/) - CTERA Secure Enterprise File Services enables instant failover of remote office file servers, ensuring uninterrupted operations and user productivity. - [Company](https://www.ctera.com/company/) - CTERA is the edge-to-cloud file services leader, enabling enterprise organizations to modernize legacy NAS infrastructure. - [CTERA Partners](https://www.ctera.com/ctera-partners/) - CTERA’s is 100% partner-focused as they drive our growth being our extended sales and delivery teams, allowing us to reach and service our customers globally. - [CTERA Accessibility Statement](https://www.ctera.com/accessibility-statement/) - Read the CTERA Accessibility Statement to learn how we ensure our website is inclusive, accessible, and user-friendly for all individuals. - [Liverpool John Moores University](https://www.ctera.com/liverpool-john-moores-university/) - Case Study Liverpool John Moores University Modernizes with CTERA & Scality Scalable solution with unlimited edge capacitySimple data recovery and previous version restoreUsers access same network drive as previously architectedModern file storage and collaboration for 1,000 faculty and studentsLocal performance with elastic scaleLegacy NAS consolidation, TCO reductionCost-effective archive on-prem CTERA enables a seamless migration from - [International Manufacturing Company Modernizes Data Management Across Remote Sites with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/international-manufacturing-company-modernizes-data-management-across-remote-sites-with-ctera/) - Case Study Global Manufacturer Modernizes Remote Data Management with CTERA “Gore has partnered with CTERA to simplify our ROBO sites and move data from remote file servers to the cloud. CTERA 7.0 has been a game-changer for us, offering an automated migration utility that has made it easier and faster for us to migrate data - [Media Agency Consolidates Legacy Systems and Enables Remote File- Services](https://www.ctera.com/media-agency-consolidates-legacy-systems-and-enables-remote-file-services/) - Case Study Media agency consolidates legacy systems & enables remote file services “CTERA was a key reason that remote work went smoothly when employees stopped coming into the office in 2020. Having all of our file services resources consolidated into the CTERA platform, with complete remote access, was a great benefit.” Matt Mascarich, EVP, Chief - [CTERA Events](https://www.ctera.com/company/events/) - Join CTERA at industry events and webinars to explore cutting-edge cloud storage solutions. Stay informed and connect with our cloud security experts today. - [CTERA Customers](https://www.ctera.com/company/customers/) - Discover how global enterprises trust CTERA for secure cloud storage solutions. Explore our customer success stories and see how we can empower your business. ## Partners - [Cheops Technology](https://www.ctera.com/partner/cheops-technology-2/) - [DRAI Consult](https://www.ctera.com/partner/drai-consult/) - [Technologent](https://www.ctera.com/partner/technologent/) - [TLine Technology](https://www.ctera.com/partner/tline-technology/) - [Backblaze](https://www.ctera.com/partner/backblaze/) - Backblaze makes it astonishingly easy to store, use, and protect data. The Backblaze Storage Cloud provides a foundation for businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals to build applications, host content, manage media, back up and archive data, and more. - [Iron Bow Technologies](https://www.ctera.com/partner/iron-bow-technologies/) - [MTI](https://www.ctera.com/partner/mti/) - [Insight](https://www.ctera.com/partner/insight/) - [Jeskell](https://www.ctera.com/partner/jeskell/) - [Koesio](https://www.ctera.com/partner/koesio/) - [Mainline](https://www.ctera.com/partner/mainline/) - [Matrix](https://www.ctera.com/partner/matrix/) - [Micro Logic](https://www.ctera.com/partner/micro-logic/) - [Infoser](https://www.ctera.com/partner/infoser/) - [IT Access](https://www.ctera.com/partner/it-access/) - [Misco](https://www.ctera.com/partner/misco/) - [Scality](https://www.ctera.com/partner/scality/) - CTERA has integrated with Scality RING and ARTESCA to provide customers with an on-premises option for software-defined storage that enables scale, agility, and cost-efficiency for enterprise file services delivery. - [Wasabi](https://www.ctera.com/partner/wasabi/) - The CTERA file services platform connects the cloud with on-premises locations and roaming users over a single namespace using edge filers and endpoint agents that provide local caching and end-to-end encryption. By unifying local file services with cloud-based object storage service powered by Wasabi, the solution allows businesses to modernize every aspect of their distributed - [Cloudian](https://www.ctera.com/partner/cloudian/) - The CTERA Intelligent Data Platform, powered by Cloudian HyperStore Data Platform, delivers a unified data fabric that allows enterprises to gain control over rapidly growing file estates, improve corporate resiliency, boost user and team productivity, and reduce infrastructure costs while creating a single data foundation that enables seamless application integration. - [NetApp](https://www.ctera.com/partner/netapp/) - [Microsoft](https://www.ctera.com/partner/microsoft-2/) - [Nec](https://www.ctera.com/partner/nec/) - [McAfee](https://www.ctera.com/partner/mcafee/) - [IPDS](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ipds/) - [IaaS365](https://www.ctera.com/partner/iaas365/) - [Infonet Solutions](https://www.ctera.com/partner/infonet-solutions-2/) - [AWS](https://www.ctera.com/partner/aws/) - AWS and CTERA enable enterprises to modernize file data services across edge, core, and cloud. By combining CTERA’s Intelligent Data Platform with AWS’s industry leading cloud infrastructure, organizations can unify, protect, and manage petabytes of distributed unstructured data, enhance disaster recovery and business continuity, enable real time access to data from anywhere, and slash total - [Microsoft](https://www.ctera.com/partner/microsoft/) - Optimize the management and protection of distributed file data assets, scale seamlessly with elastic cloud infrastructure, and ensure seamless operational resilience. With CTERA’s Hybrid Cloud Data Platform, organizations can address the growing cost and complexity of scaling primary and secondary file storage workloads, protect against modern cyber threats, and streamline disaster recovery procedures to ensure - [Hitachi Vantara](https://www.ctera.com/partner/hitachi-vantara/) - The CTERA and Hitachi Vantara partnership further advances secure, multi-cloud unstructured data services, and offers seamless data management from edge-to-core-to-cloud utilizing the market-leading Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) as the centralized object storage system. - [Dell EMC](https://www.ctera.com/partner/dell-emc/) - CTERA transforms Dell EMC Elastic Cloud Storage (ECS) Appliance object storage into a wide variety of enterprise file services that enable organizations to store, sync, share, protect and govern data across endpoints, remote offices and servers. CTERA is an EMC Technology Connect business partner. - [HPE](https://www.ctera.com/partner/hpe/) - Deploy modern file storage, collaboration, and backup solutions from your choice of HPE hyperconverged and hybrid cloud solutions. CTERA is an HPE Complete partner. - [IBM](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ibm/) - CTERA partners with IBM to provide products and services to enterprise customers looking to deploy enterprise file services from their datacenter or from an IBM cloud. CTERA is integrated with IBM Cloud and IBM Cloud Object Storage to provide customers their choice of IBM cloud infrastructure. - [Hewlett Packard Enterprise](https://www.ctera.com/partner/hewlett-packard-enterprise/) - [IBM Cloud Object Storage](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ibm-cload/) - [Hitachi](https://www.ctera.com/partner/hitachi/) - [IBM Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ibm-cloud/) - [OSC Korea](https://www.ctera.com/partner/osc-korea/) - [Danoffice IT](https://www.ctera.com/partner/danoffice-it/) - [Econocom](https://www.ctera.com/partner/econocom/) - [Ecko](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ecko/) - [Splunk](https://www.ctera.com/partner/splunk/) - [ManCom](https://www.ctera.com/partner/mancom/) - [SCAI Solution Group](https://www.ctera.com/partner/scai-solution-group/) - [Ivanti](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ivanti/) - [Cloudian](https://www.ctera.com/partner/cloudian-2/) - [Kramer and Crew](https://www.ctera.com/partner/kramer-and-crew/) - [Pellera](https://www.ctera.com/partner/pellera/) - [IT Power Services](https://www.ctera.com/partner/it-power-services/) - [BlackBerry](https://www.ctera.com/partner/blackberry/) - [Citrix](https://www.ctera.com/partner/citrix/) - [Bitdefender](https://www.ctera.com/partner/bitdefender/) - [Atende](https://www.ctera.com/partner/atende/) - [Google Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/partner/google-cloud/) - [Fastweb](https://www.ctera.com/partner/fastweb/) - [GHA Technologies](https://www.ctera.com/partner/gha-technologies/) - [F3 Technology Partners](https://www.ctera.com/partner/f3-technology-partners/) - [Flywheel Data](https://www.ctera.com/partner/flywheel-data/) - [F5](https://www.ctera.com/partner/f5/) - [ESET](https://www.ctera.com/partner/eset/) - [ePlus](https://www.ctera.com/partner/eplus/) - [CDI](https://www.ctera.com/partner/cdi/) - [Connection](https://www.ctera.com/partner/connection/) - [Cambridge Computer](https://www.ctera.com/partner/cambridge-computer/) - [Computacenter](https://www.ctera.com/partner/computacenter/) - [Concat](https://www.ctera.com/partner/concat/) - [ConRes](https://www.ctera.com/partner/conres/) - [Converge](https://www.ctera.com/partner/converge/) - [Eagle](https://www.ctera.com/partner/eagle/) - [Bytes](https://www.ctera.com/partner/bytes/) - [Capital Data](https://www.ctera.com/partner/capital-data/) - [CDW](https://www.ctera.com/partner/cdw/) - [CuroTec](https://www.ctera.com/partner/curotec/) - [Datum01](https://www.ctera.com/partner/datum01-2/) - [DTP Group](https://www.ctera.com/partner/dtp-group/) - [Dustin](https://www.ctera.com/partner/dustin/) - [DDN Storage](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ddn-storage/) - [DellEMC (Color)](https://www.ctera.com/partner/dellemc-color/) - [CA Technologies](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ca-technologies/) - [Chef](https://www.ctera.com/partner/chef/) - [Antemeta](https://www.ctera.com/partner/antemeta-2/) - [Assistra](https://www.ctera.com/partner/assistra/) - [Ahead](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ahead/) - [Altice](https://www.ctera.com/partner/altice/) - [Bezeq](https://www.ctera.com/partner/bezeq/) - [Bezeq International](https://www.ctera.com/partner/bezeq-international/) - [BrennanIT](https://www.ctera.com/partner/brennanit/) - [Bynet](https://www.ctera.com/partner/bynet/) - [Blue Ocean Technologies](https://www.ctera.com/partner/blue-ocean-technologies/) - [Verinext](https://www.ctera.com/partner/verinext/) - [Ygen](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ygen/) - [ACP](https://www.ctera.com/partner/acp/) - [Atlantica](https://www.ctera.com/partner/atlantica/) - [Be TakeOff](https://www.ctera.com/partner/be-takeoff/) - [Telefonica Tech](https://www.ctera.com/partner/telefonica-tech/) - [Tesserent](https://www.ctera.com/partner/tesserent/) - [Thales](https://www.ctera.com/partner/thales/) - Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies’ CipherTrust Manager integrates with CTERA Edge Filers to secure and manage the cryptographic keys used in native CTERA encryption. - [Varonis](https://www.ctera.com/partner/varonis/) - CTERA integrates Varonis data classification, security analytics, and auditing capabilities to streamline security in its global file system. - [Azure](https://www.ctera.com/partner/azure/) - [AWS (Color)](https://www.ctera.com/partner/aws-color/) - [Ansible](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ansible/) - [Varonis](https://www.ctera.com/partner/varonis-2/) - [Telecom Italia](https://www.ctera.com/partner/telecom-italia/) - [Tech Data](https://www.ctera.com/partner/tech-data/) - [WWT](https://www.ctera.com/partner/wwt-2/) - [Tectrade](https://www.ctera.com/partner/tectrade/) - [Whalley Computer Associates](https://www.ctera.com/partner/whalley-computer-associates/) - [Wildflower](https://www.ctera.com/partner/wildflower/) - [Presidio](https://www.ctera.com/partner/presidio/) - [Seidor](https://www.ctera.com/partner/seidor/) - [SHI](https://www.ctera.com/partner/shi/) - [Orange Business](https://www.ctera.com/partner/orange-business/) - [Peraton](https://www.ctera.com/partner/peraton/) - [q beyond](https://www.ctera.com/partner/q-beyond/) - [Red River](https://www.ctera.com/partner/red-river/) - [Securnet](https://www.ctera.com/partner/securnet/) - [SelecTech](https://www.ctera.com/partner/selectech/) - [Servintek](https://www.ctera.com/partner/servintek-2/) - [Sirius](https://www.ctera.com/partner/sirius/) - [PKA](https://www.ctera.com/partner/pka/) - [Savenet](https://www.ctera.com/partner/savenet/) - [SCAI](https://www.ctera.com/partner/scai/) - [Storage Architects](https://www.ctera.com/partner/storage-architects-2/) - [Storage One](https://www.ctera.com/partner/storage-one/) - [SVA](https://www.ctera.com/partner/sva-2/) - [System Solutions](https://www.ctera.com/partner/system-solutions/) - [Warpcom](https://www.ctera.com/partner/warpcom-2/) - [Scality](https://www.ctera.com/partner/scality-2/) - [Wasabi](https://www.ctera.com/partner/wasabi-2/) - [Verizon](https://www.ctera.com/partner/verizon/) - [Ping Identity](https://www.ctera.com/partner/ping-identity/) - [Sophos](https://www.ctera.com/partner/sophos/) - [SwiftStack](https://www.ctera.com/partner/swiftstack/) - [PureStorage](https://www.ctera.com/partner/purestorage/) - [Omega](https://www.ctera.com/partner/omega/) - [NiteFlite](https://www.ctera.com/partner/niteflite/) - [Nexstor](https://www.ctera.com/partner/nexstor/) - [Oper8](https://www.ctera.com/partner/oper8/) - [Opus Interactive](https://www.ctera.com/partner/opus-interactive/) - [Nutanix](https://www.ctera.com/partner/nutanix/) - CTERA and Nutanix partner to deliver a secure, hyperconverged platform for file services that enables enterprise organizations to enjoy dramatic ROBO IT infrastructure consolidation of office storage/NAS, collaboration, networking, and virtualization – with no compromise on security or performance. - [Netwrix](https://www.ctera.com/partner/netwrix/) - CTERA integrates with Netwrix Auditor to provide comprehensive visibility into changes and data access on the CTERA platform, enabling customers to better protect their data, streamline compliance and improve operational efficiency. - [Nutanix (Color)](https://www.ctera.com/partner/nutanix-color/) - [Oracle](https://www.ctera.com/partner/oracle/) - [Okta](https://www.ctera.com/partner/okta/) - [OneLogin](https://www.ctera.com/partner/onelogin/) - [Norton](https://www.ctera.com/partner/norton/) ## Resources - [SharePoint Archiving](https://www.ctera.com/resources/sharepoint-archiving/) - [GigaOm Radar for Globally Distributed File Systems 2025](https://www.ctera.com/gigaom-radar-for-globally-distributed-file-systems-2025/) - [Frost & Sullivan Frost Radar: Hybrid Cloud Storage, 2025](https://www.ctera.com/frost-radar-hybrid-cloud-storage-2025/) - [Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Report 2025](https://www.ctera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Frost-and-Sullivan_CTERA-Company-of-the-Year-2025.pdf) - [Frost & Sullivan: Don’t Sabotage Your AI Strategy by Storing Data in a Shoebox](https://www.ctera.com/frost-sullivan-dont-sabotage-your-ai-strategy-by-storing-data-in-a-shoebox/) - [Synergy7 Ransomware Test Report for CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/synergy7-ransomware-test-report-for-ctera/) - [CTERA Global File Locking Data Service](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-global-file-locking-data-service/) - In a distributed enterprise, unstructured data is constantly being created and modified by users across multiple locations. While the CTERA Global File System provides unified access, collaborative workflows introduce the risk of version conflict. CTERA Global File Locking Data Service is a core service of the platform that solves this challenge by providing an authoritative, - [CTERA Experts Content Service](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-experts-content-service/) - Generative AI promises to revolutionize the enterprise, but its power creates a critical risk: connecting AI tools to your data often means copying sensitive files into ungoverned environments. CTERA Experts eliminates this dilemma by providing a secure, trustworthy framework for agentic AI. As a core component of the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform, it allows you - [CTERA Search Content Service](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-search-content-service/) - In a data-driven world, the inability to find information is a critical business failure. Traditional search tools are blind to the content locked inside files, forcing employees to waste time recreating work that already exists and limiting AI systems to incomplete or poorly structured data. CTERA Search transforms your entire file system into a responsive, - [CTERA Cyber Protection Data Service](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-cyber-protection-data-service/) - Threats are everywhere, ever growing, ever evolving. In this landscape, a reactive security posture is a losing strategy. CTERA Cyber Protection Data Service shifts the paradigm, moving your defense from reactive to proactive. It offers a comprehensive suite of security features designed to safeguard your critical file data from evolving cyber risks. As a native - [CTERA Intelligent Data Platform](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-intelligent-data-platform/) - Your data is your most valuable asset. But is it a strategic advantage or a complex liability? The CTERA Intelligent Data Platform transforms your scattered files into a unified, high-performance data fabric, securely spanning from the edge to the cloud. The CTERA Intelligent Data Platform is engineered to drive operational efficiency, delivering greater agility through - [CTERA Overview](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-overview/) - The greatest opportunity for innovation isn’t somewhere out there. It’s locked inside your organization, scattered across clouds, sites, and edge devices. For most enterprise leaders, this explosion of unstructured data has become their greatest challenge at a time when it needs to be their greatest asset. CTERA unifies it all into an intelligent data fabric. - [CTERA Fusion Direct](https://www.ctera.com/resources/fusion-direct-feature-brief/) - Enterprises typically operate separate storage environments for file and object workloads. File systems support collaboration and application compatibility. Object storage supports analytics, scale, and increasingly AI-driven workloads. As organizations expand AI initiatives, this architectural divide becomes a constraint. Bridging file and object environments often requires gateways, duplication, or translation layers that increase cost, add latency, - [The Holy Grail of AI Infrastructure: Unifying File and Object Storage](https://www.ctera.com/white-paper-inside-the-fusion-direct-architecture/) - [Overview: Unifying File and Object for the AI Era](https://www.ctera.com/resources/overview-unifying-file-and-object-for-the-ai-era/) - The modern enterprise is navigating a profound architectural transition, driven by the exponential growth of unstructured data and the insatiable demands of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. This has created a costly and inefficient dichotomy in data infrastructure. On one side, traditional file systems (NAS) provide the rich, POSIX-compliant semantics required for human-centric, collaborative workflows. On - [CTERA Classify Content Service](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-classify-content-service/) - In an age of explosive data growth, you cannot govern, protect, or operationalize what you do not understand. Manual data classification is slow, inconsistent, and impossible to scale, leaving organizations exposed to compliance risks and limiting the effectiveness of AI initiatives. CTERA Classify delivers an automated, intelligent framework that understands, tags, and structures unstructured data - [Unifying File and Object Storage for the AI Era](https://www.ctera.com/fusion-direct/) - [Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026](https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/infrastructure-operations-cloud-us) - [CTERA for Retail Banking Solution Brief](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-retail-banking-solution-brief-march-2026/) - Across the financial services industry, organizations are modernizing how they manage unstructured data to support digital services, regulatory oversight, and data-driven innovation. In retail banking environments, these pressures are amplified by large branch networks and the need to securely manage customer onboarding records, loan documentation, and compliance files across distributed branch operations. - [CTERA Named a 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Strong Performer for Hybrid Cloud Storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-named-a-2025-gartner-peer-insights-strong-performer-for-hybrid-cloud-storage/) - [CTERA for Investment Banking Solution Brief](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-investment-banking-solution-brief/) - Your investment banking operation runs on tight collaboration between analysts, advisors, and deal teams working across offices and time zones. These teams require fast access to financial models, transaction documentation, and research data to support complex, time-sensitive deals. As firms expand globally, deal data is growing rapidly, too. The challenge is ensuring it remains accessible, - [Activate Proactive Ransomware Defense](https://www.ctera.com/activate-proactive-ransomware-defense-thank-you/) - [Best Practices: Supercharging Your Hybrid Cloud Environment](https://events.actualtechmedia.com/register-now/2643/best-practices-supercharging-your-hybrid-cloud-environment/?pr=3412) - [CTERA InsightAI](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-insightai/) - [CTERA n8n Workflows Integration](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-n8n-workflows-integration/) - [CTERA Solution Sheet for Federal and Defense](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-solution-sheet-for-federal-and-defense/) - A Military-Grade Global File System Connecting Remote Sites and Users. - [Executive White Paper: Unlocking the Power of a Global File System](https://www.ctera.com/resources/executive-white-paper-unlocking-the-power-of-a-global-file-system/) - As IT leaders look to modernize legacy infrastructure, unify hybrid environments, and safeguard enterprise data, the traditional file storage no longer meets the scale, speed, or security needs of today’s organizations and their globally distributed workforce. Data is the foundation of digital operations in modern enterprises, but legacy storage systems offer fragmented environments, latency, and - [White Paper: CTERA Global File System](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-global-file-system/) - CTERA Global File System - the leading enterprise data management solution for distributed organizations. Learn features, benefits, & implementation strategies. - [CTERA Amazon Web Services Solution Brief](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-amazon-web-services-solution-brief/) - Whether you are a medium-sized business looking to optimize costs or a large enterprise aiming to provide access to petabytes of globally distributed file data securely, CTERA and AWS offer unparalleled flexibility to meet your needs. CTERA accelerates the consolidation of traditional NAS and provides a globally accessible file infrastructure that enables seamless disaster recovery, - [Why Legacy NAS Is Failing Healthcare](https://www.ctera.com/why-legacy-nas-is-failing-healthcare/) - [Replace NAS to Promote Growth, Security, and Compliance](https://www.ctera.com/ebook-replace-nas-to-promote-growth-security-and-compliance/) - [Replace NAS to Promote Growth, Security, and Compliance](https://www.ctera.com/resources/replace-nas-to-promote-growth-security-and-compliance/) - Financial institutions hold some of the most sensitive and regulated data in the world. Managing that data effectively requires systems that promote secure, efficient access while reducing the total cost of ownership. However, reliance on outdated NAS makes confidentiality, compliance, and security increasingly difficult to maintain as data volumes continue to surge. Factors including transaction - [CTERA Global File Locking](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-global-file-lock/) - In today's distributed enterprises, the challenge of multiple users editing the same file simultaneously often results in version conflicts. Traditional file systems struggle with real-time global collaboration, but CTERA's global file locking offers a solution by providing precise control over file access. When a file is locked in one location, it is instantly locked everywhere, - [Why Legacy NAS Is Failing Healthcare](https://www.ctera.com/resources/why-legacy-nas-is-failing-healthcare/) - Healthcare is experiencing a data explosion. The digitization of imaging and patient records in combination with systems that produce large amounts of unstructured data, has created an environment where data volumes are growing at unprecedented rates. Estimates suggest that modern healthcare generates as much as 30% of the world’s data volume. All this data is - [CTERA Erases the Boundary Between File and Object to Deliver A Unified Enterprise Data Foundation for the AI Era](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-erases-the-boundary-between-file-and-object-to-deliver-a-unified-enterprise-data-foundation-for-the-ai-era/) - [CTERA for Life Sciences R&D](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-life-sciences-rd/) - The race to develop new therapies, diagnostics, and drugs requires many moving parts. At the center of it all is a strong data foundation. As research organizations scale across global sites and partners, storage infrastructure often struggles to keep pace. Exploding volumes of genomic, imaging, and experimental data are overwhelming legacy NAS systems, ultimately slowing - [Ensure Data Integrity, Immutability, and Regulatory Compliance with CTERA Vault](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ensure-data-integrity-immutability-and-regulatory-compliance-with-ctera-vault/) - CTERA's Write Once, Ready Many (WORM) tamper-proof protection technology fortifies data resilience while enabling strict compliance with industry regulations. - [CTERA Cloud Enabled File Services with IBM Storage](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-cloud-enabled-file-services-ibm-storage/) - CTERA integrates with IBM Storage to provide secure, cloud-enabled file services, enhancing scalability, data management, and enterprise collaboration. - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: Caching Filer](https://www.ctera.com/resources/caching-filer-video-walkthrough-video/) - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: Caching Agent](https://www.ctera.com/resources/caching-agent-video-walkthrough-video/) - CTERA walkthrough video shows how the Caching Agent optimizes file access, ensuring fast, secure data retrieval and seamless collaboration across locations. - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: 1st Time Admin Gateway](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-walkthrough-video-1st-time-admin-gateway/) - Watch the CTERA walkthrough video to learn the first-time admin gateway setup. Simplify deployment, manage cloud storage, and enhance data security effortlessly. - [CTERA & IBM at IBC](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-ibm-ibc-2018/) - Discover how CTERA and IBM showcased secure, scalable cloud file storage solutions at IBC 2018, empowering enterprises with seamless data management. - [CTERA Networks & HPE OEM Solutions: Secure Edge-to-Cloud File Services](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-networks-hpe-oem-solutions-secure-edge-to-cloud-file-services/) - Discover how CTERA and HPE OEM solutions deliver secure, edge-to-cloud file services for enterprises, ensuring data protection, scalability, and seamless collaboration. - [CTERA Deployment in IBM Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-deployment-in-ibm-cloud/) - Learn to streamline IBM Cloud management using CTERA enterprise data management, secure, scalable file services, ensuring seamless cloud integration. - [CTERA Edge Filer Fast Deployment](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-edge-filer-fast-deployment/) - Deploy CTERA Edge Filer quickly for seamless, secure, and scalable enterprise file storage, ensuring fast access, compliance, and cloud integration. - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: Global Admin Portal](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-walkthrough-video-global-admin-portal-training/) - See admin screens and configuration options available to setup a global portal, including devices, versions and all critical info needed for data management. - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: Admin Virtual Portal](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-walkthrough-video-admin-virtual-portal-training/) - Learn how to set up & manage the admin virtual portal for secure, efficient cloud storage and data management in CTERA's walkthrough video on admin management. - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: CTERA Edge Filers with DFS](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-walkthrough-video-ctera-edge-filers-with-dfs/) - CTERA's secure cloud storage service presentation covers solutions for protecting data, enabling collaboration, and optimizing storage infrastructure with zero-trust security and multi-cloud flexibility. - [JWT, a WPP Company, Presents Their Storage-as-a-Service Initiatives With CTERA and AWS](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-secure-cloud-storage-service-customer-presentation/) - JWT chose CTERA to solve data storage and security needs for one of the largest media companies with operations across 150 countries. Learn about the solutions. - [Savenet and CTERA Cloud Based Managed Services](https://www.ctera.com/resources/savenet-ctera-partner/) - Hear why Savenet partners with CTERA to provide cloud managed services, ensuring secure data management, scalability, and efficient collaboration solutions. - [CTERA File Sync and Share Solution deployed by Thermodial](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-file-sync-share-solution-deployed-thermodial/) - Thermodial deployed CTERA’s file sync and share solution for secure, efficient cloud storage and seamless team collaboration. Hear & learn from their director. - [CTERA Customer Testimonial Video](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-customer-video/) - Hear why The Carlyle Group chose CTERA because a focus on security and data management to leverage cloud solutions to streamline data management. - [WPP's Presentation at IBM Think](https://www.ctera.com/resources/wpps-presentation-at-ibm-think-2018/) - WPP is a mega media company. See presentation at IBM Think 2018 on leveraging CTERA's secure, scalable cloud file storage and collaboration tools. - [CTERA Customer: WPP Cloud Transformation](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-customer-wpp-cloud-transformation/) - WPP leverages CTERA's cloud solutions to modernize data management, enhancing security, scalability, and collaboration across global operations. - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: End User Cache Gateway First Steps](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-walkthrough-video-end-user-cache-gateway-first-steps/) - Watch the CTERA walkthrough video to learn the steps for end-user cache gateway setup. Simplify cloud file access and boost efficiency effortlessly. - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: End User Outlook Plugin Training](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-walkthrough-video-end-user-outlook-plugin-training/) - Watch the CTERA walkthrough video to learn how to use the end-user Outlook plugin for secure file sharing and seamless email integration. Hear & see it work. - [JWT Automates Branch Office Data Protection](https://www.ctera.com/resources/jwt-global-transformation/) - See how JWT implemented CTERA's solutions to automate data protection across branch offices, ensuring secure, streamlined operations and enhanced collaboration. - [Introducing CTERA: Your Files Your Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-your-files-your-cloud/) - See how CTERA puts you in control of your data with secure, scalable tools, delivering seamless collaboration, and enhanced flexibility from edge-to-cloud. - [CTERA and Scality CEO Jerome Lecat](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-and-scality-ceo-jerome-lecat/) - Learn about the collaboration between CTERA and Scality's CEO Jérôme Lecat, focusing on advanced cloud storage solutions and resilient data management strategies. - [CTERA for the Healthcare Industry](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-the-healthcare-industry/) - Learn how CTERA helps healthcare organizations with secure cloud file storage, data protection, and HIPAA-compliant solutions for seamless collaboration. - [British Council modernizes data management for branches](https://www.ctera.com/resources/british-council-modernizes-data-management-for-branches-2/) - The British Council leverages CTERA cloud solutions to modernize branch data management, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient operations worldwide. - [Festo Achieves Global Cloud Transformation Success with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/resources/festo-achieves-cloud-transformation-goals-worldwide/) - Festo achieved seamless cloud transformation with CTERA, enhancing global file access, security, and IT efficiency across all locations. CTERA Portal at Work. - [Why Glenn Davis Group Chose CTERA and HPE SimpliVity](https://www.ctera.com/resources/why-glenn-davis-group-chose-ctera-and-hpe-simplivity-2/) - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: CTERA Migrate - Migration](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-walkthrough-video-ctera-migrate-migration/) - Discover how CTERA’s secure cloud storage service enhances data protection, scalability, and collaboration for enterprises with innovative storage solutions. - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: CTERA Migrate - Discovery](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-walkthrough-video-ctera-migrate-discovery/) - Watch the CTERA Migrate video focused on the Discovery features to learn how to streamline data migration and optimize cloud storage for your enterprise. - [CTERA Walkthrough Video: CTERA Zones](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-walkthrough-video-ctera-zones/) - Securely manage and scale enterprise data across multiple clouds with CTERA Zones, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and seamless access anywhere. - [CTERA Multi-Cloud Data Management Solution Brief](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-multi-cloud-data-management-solution-brief/) - The ultimate platform for flexibility, cost-efficiency, business continuity, compliance, and security. - [CTERA Global File System for Cloud VDI](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-global-file-system-for-cloud-vdi/) - Seamless File Services for Distributed Users and Sites in a Post-COVID World. - [CTERA Varonis Webinar](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-varonis-webinar/) - CTERA delivers global file system solutions that support distributed file systems and multi-cloud and remote worker enablement. Learn how CTERA protects data. - [CTERA and GigaOm - Data Storage for Ever Changing Business Needs](https://www.ctera.com/resources/data-storage-for-ever-changing-business-needs/) - Hear Aron Brand and Enrico Signoretti discuss the ever evolving challenges in cloud-based data protection. Get news, updates and insights. - [CTERA for macOS Solution Brief](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-macos-solution-brief/) - CTERA is the leading provider of edge-to-cloud file services and offers advanced macOS compatibility to support Mac-heavy organizations. - [CTERA ROBO Branch Storage Modernization](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-robo-branch-storage-modernization/) - All-in-One Remote Office Storage, File Collaboration, and Backup Solution. - [CTERA GDPR Compliance Sheet](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-gdpr-compliance-sheet/) - How CTERA Helps You Meet GDPR Requirements. - [CTERA Caching Technology Solution Brief](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-caching-technology-solution-brief/) - Distributed caching and global namespace technologies enable infinite, high speed, secure file services from any endpoint device or branch storage gateway. - [CTERA Cloud Storage Platform For The Service Provider](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-cloud-storage-platform-for-the-service-provider/) - Enabling service providers to create, provision and manage cloud storage services — including file sync & share, backup and mobile collaboration — the CTERA Cloud Storage Platform uses a hybrid cloud & on-premises architecture to deliver an all-in-one solution for SMBs and enterprise branch offices / remote offices. - [CTERA Drive Share File Sync & Share for the Enterprise](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-drive-share-file-sync-share-for-the-enterprise/) - Modern File Collaboration from the Cloud of Your Choice. - [5 Ways to Prevent Ransomware Attacks on Network File Shares](https://www.ctera.com/resources/5-ways-to-prevent-ransomware-attacks-on-network-file-shares/) - Learn 5 key strategies to prevent ransomware attacks on network file shares and enhance cyber resilience with CTERA's Field CTO, Saimon Michelson. - [Unlocking Collaboration CTERA Drive Connect](https://www.ctera.com/resources/unlocking-collaboration-ctera-drive-connect/) - Cloud Access for Branch Office and Work from Home Users. - [Top 5 Insights on File Storage Evolution with CTERA and GigaOm](https://www.ctera.com/resources/top-5-insights-on-file-storage-evolution-with-ctera-and-gigaom/) - Discover the top 5 insights on file storage evolution with CTERA and Gigaom, transforming cloud storage and enterprise data management. - [Why Glenn Davis Group Chose CTERA and HPE SimpliVity](https://www.ctera.com/resources/why-glenn-davis-group-chose-ctera-and-hpe-simplivity/) - Featuring: Kyle Edsall, VP IT, Glenn Davis Group | Oded Nagel, Chief Strategy Officer, CTERA | Phil Sailer, Sr. Director, HPE SimpliVity Learn about the CTERA Leadership Team >> Step into the future with an intelligent, hyper-efficient HCI solution that’s optimized for your edge, VDI, and general virtualization workloads. - [[DEV] Test RC Item](https://www.ctera.com/resources/dev-test-rc-item/) - [Telecom Italia’s Business Cloud Storage Services Powered By CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/telecom-italias-business-cloud-storage-services-powered-by-ctera/) - [Secure Document Storage for Legal and Law Firms](https://www.ctera.com/resources/secure-document-storage-for-legal-and-law-firms/) - CTERA's platform offers a range of features designed to meet the unique requirements of the legal industry. CTERA offers legal firms a modern edge-to-cloud file services platform purpose-built to address these challenges. - [The Korte Company’s Success Story with CTERA: Secure Storage Solutions](https://www.ctera.com/the-korte-company/) - [Say Goodbye to On-Prem Headaches with Backblaze + CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/resources/say-goodbye-to-on-prem-headaches-with-backblaze-ctera/) - CTERA and Backblaze solve the challenges of managing and protecting data on-site and across multi-cloud environments. Learn how easy it is to get protected. - [Simplify Your File Services Journey to the Cloud with CTERA & Wasabi](https://www.ctera.com/resources/simplify-your-file-services-journey-to-the-cloud-with-ctera-wasabi/) - CTERA and Wasabi partner to offer secure cloud file services to mid-market with integrated file and object SaaS offering. Watch the webinar. - [Secure and Cost-Effective NAS Migrations to the Cloud with CTERA & Wasabi](https://www.ctera.com/resources/secure-and-cost-effective-nas-migrations-to-the-cloud-with-ctera-wasabi/) - Join CTERA & Wasabi to learn how our joint offerings provide a secure, cost-effective enterprise file services platform that eases NAS migrations to the cloud. - [Ready to Deploy Enterprise File Services in a Private Cloud?](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ready-to-deploy-enterprise-file-services-in-a-private-cloud/) - Featuring: Moti Oxman, Director of Sales Israel at CTERA and Ran Ben-Ishai, General Manager Israel at Matrix innercloud See how to deploy enterprise file service solutions within your organization >> Get to know more about Matrix >> - [See Why CTERA is #1 in Distributed Cloud File Storage](https://www.ctera.com/resources/see-why-ctera-is-1-in-distributed-cloud-file-storage/) - CTERA leads the global market in enterprise Cloud Storage Solutions. Watch webinar video to learn how you can streamline operations and protect data assets. - [Navigating the Edge: Challenges Building a Cyber Resilient Infrastructure](https://www.ctera.com/resources/navigating-the-edge-challenges-building-a-cyber-resilient-infrastructure/) - Learn about CTERA proactively protects data from edge-to-cloud with ransomware resilient storage solutions in multi-cloud environments. - [Hyperconverged Edge-to-Cloud File Services](https://www.ctera.com/resources/hyperconverged-edge-to-cloud-file-services/) - Edge Computing Unified with Cloud File Storage, Access, and Collaboration. - [Swisscom Creates Cloud Storage and Backup Services](https://www.ctera.com/swisscom-creates-cloud-storage-and-backup-services/) - [Storebox – A Secure Cloud-based Mobile File Collaboration With CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/storebox-a-secure-cloud-based-mobile-file-collaboration-with-ctera/) - [Israel’s Largest Telco Protects SMB Data with CTERA Cloud Gateways](https://www.ctera.com/israels-largest-telco-protects-smb-data-with-ctera-cloud-gateways/) - [US Combat Support Agency of the Department of Defense (DOD)](https://www.ctera.com/us-combat-support-agency-of-the-department-of-defense-dod/) - [Hybrid Cloud-Powered Manufacturing: Strategies for Storage and Success](https://www.ctera.com/resources/hybrid-cloud-powered-manufacturing/) - Choosing the right cloud storage provider is paramount to meeting manufacturing challenges in 2024 and beyond. Use the below criteria to effectively evaluate your list before making your final selection: Clarify Your Unique Requirements Prioritize Security Assess Dependability and Availability Download our eBook now to learn more! - [Festo’s Global Cloud Transformation Success with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/festo-achieves-cloud-transformation-goals-worldwide/) - [Churchill Optimizes Data Management, Reducing IT Costs with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/churchill-simplifies-data-management-and-reduces-it-costs-with-ctera-global-file-system/) - [Construction Firm Recovers from Ransomware with CTERA and EarthBend](https://www.ctera.com/construction-firm-recovers-from-ransomware-ctera-earthbend/) - [How To Load The Bases Of Your Media Storage Strategy](https://www.ctera.com/resources/how-to-load-the-bases-of-your-media-storage-strategy/) - Protecting client data and digital assets can't be compromised. CTERA delivers comprehensive solutions for cloud environments that span edge-to-cloud. - [British Council modernizes data management for branches](https://www.ctera.com/british-council-modernizes-data-management-for-branches/) - [Texas DSHS: CTERA’s Enterprise File Services for 75% TCO Reduction](https://www.ctera.com/texas-dshs/) - [Irish Prison Service modernizes Video surveillance Storage with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/irish-prison-service/) - [Bynet Launches Managed File Services Based On CTERA and NetApp Storage](https://www.ctera.com/bynet-launches-managed-file-services-based-on-ctera-and-netapp-storage/) - [Global defense company modernizes remote file storage](https://www.ctera.com/global-defense-company-modernizes-remote-file-storage/) - [Fortune 100 Firm Consolidates Storage With CTERA Cloud Storage Gateways](https://www.ctera.com/fortune-100-firm-consolidates-storage-with-ctera-cloud-storage-gateways/) - [Bandwidth Solves Unstructured Data Management Challenges with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/bandwidth-solves-unstructured-data-management-challenges-with-ctera/) - [Global creative agency modernizes data storage within branches](https://www.ctera.com/global-creative-agency-modernizes-data-storage-within-branches/) - [CTERA Powering AET With Multi Cloud Global File systems](https://www.ctera.com/american-engineering-testing-company-provides-secure-file-services/) - Learn how CTERA's hybrid cloud edge filers helped AET to improve file-sharing capabilities and overall performance across its 20 regional locations. - [Bezeq reduces storage costs and improves user performance with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/bezeq-reduces-storage-costs-improves-user-performance-with-ctera/) - [US Department of VA: CTERA for Secure Storage Modernization Project](https://www.ctera.com/us-department-of-va-ctera-for-secure-storage-modernization-project/) - [Global Manufacturer Modernizes Remote Data Management with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/global-manufacturer-modernizes-remote-data-management-with-ctera/) - [Driving Digital Transformation at WPP](https://www.ctera.com/wpp/) - [Integrated Branding Agency Transforms Legacy Infrastructure with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/integrated-branding-agency-transforms-legacy-infrastructure-with-ctera-global-file-system/) - [Wellcom Worldwide Boosts Workers Remote Collaboration with CTERA on AWS](https://www.ctera.com/wellcom-worldwide-helps-remote-workers-collaborate-with-ctera-global-file-system-on-aws/) - [Storage Field Day 26 - Cloud-Native Global File Systems, Data Services, and Cyber Resiliency from CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/resources/storage-field-day-26-cloud-native-global-file-systems-data-services-and-cyber-resiliency-from-ctera/) - CTERA delivers a cloud-native global file system over public or private object storage, with a rich data services ecosystem that enables enterprises to gain full control of their data environment, for optimal edge performance, granular security, data insight, and governance. In this presentation, CTERA’s CEO Oded Nagel provides a company introduction and business landscape overview. - [Storage Field Day 26 - How CTERA Uses AI to Solve Ransomware Challenges](https://www.ctera.com/resources/storage-field-day-26-how-ctera-uses-ai-to-solve-ransomware-challenges/) - Ransomware protection is moving from a defensive posture utilizing legacy backup methods to an offensive approach utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to thwart attacks before they infiltrate networks. CTERA’s CTO Aron Brand and Saimon Michelson, VP Alliances, will review CTERA’s state-of-the-art cyber storage capabilities, including the recently launched AI-based CTERA Ransom Protect technology that - [Storage Field Day 26 - Empowering Cloud Data with CTERA Data Services](https://www.ctera.com/resources/storage-field-day-26-how-ctera-uses-ai-to-solve-ransomware-challenges-2/) - With a global file system, unstructured data can now be seamlessly stored in private, public, or hybrid clouds. With data in a central repository, businesses now have powerful access to this data lake. CTERA’s CTO Aron Brand and Saimon Michelson, VP Alliances, will provide real-life examples of customers using the CTERA Data Services to create - [CTERA for Oil & Gas Solution Sheet](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-oil-gas-solution-sheet/) - The oil and gas industry operates in a highly distributed and challenging global environment, with political, economic, environmental, and social factors contributing to significant risks throughout the supply chain. The growing demand for sophisticated modeling, vast seismic data interpretation, and collaboration across remote locations necessitates efficient data management storage solutions. CTERA's edge-to-cloud global file system - [CTERA Removes Data Storage Constraints for Murphy Geospatial](https://www.ctera.com/ctera-removes-data-storage-constraints-for-murphy-geospatial/) - Murphy Geospatial captures, collates, verifies and governs geospatial data, providing critical surveys and data their clients need to work with confidence, and maximize efficiencies across the project lifecycle. - [CTERA for Predictive Maintenance Solution Sheet](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-predictive-maintenance-solution-sheet/) - The primary goal of Predictive Maintenance is to prevent failures, minimize downtime, and optimize maintenance processes. - [CTERA for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-architecture-engineering-construction-solution-sheet/) - The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry faces unique challenges in managing projects and unstructured data across multiple sites, with professionals needing to store, access, and collaborate on large files daily. - [Bowman and Brooke LLP Boosts Cloud Storage and Enhances UX with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/bowman-and-brooke-llp-increased-cloud-storage-capacity-and-enhanced-user-experience-with-ctera/) - [CTERA for Media and Advertising Solution Sheet](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-media-and-advertising-solution-sheet/) - Future-proof against data growth, improve user productivity, and simplify remote file services infrastructure. - [CTERA for Healthcare Solution Sheet](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-healthcare-solution-sheet/) - Modern File Collaboration and Data Protection to Power Healthcare’s Digital Transformation. - [CTERA Solution Sheet for Financial Services](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-solution-sheet-for-financial-services/) - Unified File Collaboration and Data Protection Solutions to Power Digital Transformation Initiatives. - [Integrating Microsoft Purview Information Protection with CTERA Solutions](https://www.ctera.com/resources/integrating-microsoft-purview-information-protection-with-ctera-solutions/) - Using the CTERA solution with Microsoft Purview Information Protection will enhance your security while still providing you the capability to globally store, access, and share your data securely. - [CTERA Embracing Zero Trust in a Global File System Whitepaper](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-embracing-zero-trust-in-a-global-file-system-whitepaper/) - Never Trust Your Filers: Embracing Zero Trust in a Global File System - [Edge-to-Cloud File Services for Media and Advertising](https://www.ctera.com/resources/edge-to-cloud-file-services-for-media-and-advertising/) - The media and advertising industry is being impacted by many file storage challenges, such as unlimited growth in creative content, the need to support content collaboration around the world, and the criticality of protecting files, assets, and data from ransomware and other data loss events. - [White Paper: Achieving GDPR Compliance](https://www.ctera.com/resources/white-paper-achieving-gdpr-compliance/) - Providing an overview of relevant parts of the GDPR and explains how CTERA helps customers meet them. - [White Paper: CTERA Security Architecture](https://www.ctera.com/resources/white-paper-ctera-security-architecture/) - Integrating security into an enterprise-wide cloud-based file services platform. - [CTERA For Healthcare Imaging](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-healthcare-imaging/) - Medical imaging is one of the fastest-growing sources of data in the healthcare industry. Fields like digital pathology and radiology are generating huge volumes of unstructured image data. Those digital images must often be stored for several years to support follow-up care and meet regulatory retention requirements. This ballooning data, paired with the outdated infrastructure - [CTERA File Streaming](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-file-streaming/) - Imagine editing enormous cloud-based files without having to download them fully. Empowering your team to work seamlessly from any location, just as if you were sharing the same office space. With CTERA's technology, you can have direct read/write access from the cloud, allowing desktop and server applications to handle large files effortlessly, without the need - [CTERA for Adobe Illustrator](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-adobe-illustrator/) - Enhance Adobe Illustrator workflows with CTERA’s secure cloud storage, enabling seamless collaboration and efficient access to design assets anytime. - [CTERA for Adobe InDesign](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-adobe-indesign/) - Streamline Adobe InDesign workflows with CTERA’s secure cloud file storage, enabling real-time collaboration and faster creative project delivery. - [CTERA for Adobe Photoshop](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-adobe-photoshop/) - Boost Adobe Photoshop productivity with CTERA’s secure cloud storage, enabling real-time collaboration and instant access to high-res design files. - [CTERA for Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-adobe-premiere-pro/) - Accelerate Adobe Premiere Pro editing with CTERA’s cloud storage, enabling fast access to media files and smooth collaboration across creative teams. - [CTERA Vault](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-vault/) - In this video, we demonstrate CTERA Vault, our Write Once, Read Many, also known as WORM, protection technology. As the latest addition to CTERA’s security suite, CTERA Vault protects against risks related to data tampering. - [CTERA Fusion](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-fusion/) - In this video, we will demonstrate CTERA Fusion, our unified file, and object data access. CTERA Fusion allows cloud applications to connect directly with enterprise file repositories, using the S3 Protocol. - [CTERA Rapid Recovery](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-rapid-recovery/) - CTERA Rapid Recovery delivers instant data restoration and ransomware resilience, ensuring business continuity & fast recovery from disruptions or cyberattacks. - [CTERA Ransom Protect](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-ransom-protect/) - In this video, learn about CTERA Ransom Protect, an AI-based ransomware detection and protection service that allows organizations to detect, enforce, and remediate attacks in seconds. We'll present two methods for detecting ransomware attacks in real-time. A behavioral method based on artificial intelligence, and a second method using decoy files to trap hackers called "honeypots." - [CTERA for Microsoft Teams](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-microsoft-teams/) - In this video, we will demonstrate the integration of the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform with Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams has quickly become one of the de facto collaboration platforms for businesses. It has enabled distributed workforces to effectively work together whether they are in an office, at home, or on the go. With the - [CTERA Ransomware Protection Solution Sheet](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-ransomware-protection-solution-sheet/) - CTERA’s global file system features Ransom Protect, a state-of-the art AI-driven ransomware defense mechanism that identifies and halts ransomware attacks in real time. - [CTERA for Manufacturing Solution Sheet](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-for-manufacturing-solution-sheet/) - Modernize aging NAS file services amid growing unstructured data, managing and sharing data across various locations. - [CTERA Announces Expansion into AI with a New Data Intelligence Offering for Smart Storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-announces-expansion-into-ai-with-a-new-data-intelligence-offering-for-smart-storage/) - [CTERA Partner Certification](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-partner-certification/) - CTERA Partner Certification enables you to present CTERA solutions to clients looking to modernize their unstructured file infrastructure. - [CTERA Administrator Training](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-administrator-training/) - The CTERA Administrator Training is designed to equip you with an understanding and essential skills to effectively initiate and manage CTERA solutions, - [CTERA Deployment Training](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-deployment-training/) - CTERA Deployment Training guides you from the initial design and sizing stages through to a full production deployment and will also equip you with troubleshooting and best practice essentials (a nominal fee applies). - [2024-25 DCIG Top 5 Enterprise Multi-Site File Collaboration](https://www.ctera.com/resources/2024-25-dcig-top-5-enterprise-multi-site-file-collaboration/) - CTERA Solution Profile - [CTERA’s Innovations in Data Intelligence and Cybersecurity](https://futurumgroup.com/insights/cteras-innovations-in-data-intelligence-and-cybersecurity/) - [CTERA SDK for Python’s Documentation](https://ctera-python-sdk.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) - [CTERA SDK for Python](https://pypi.org/project/cterasdk) - [CTERA Named a Leader in GigaOm Radar for Cloud-Native Globally Distributed File Systems](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-named-a-leader-in-gigaom-radar-for-cloud-native-globally-distributed-file-systems/) - [CTERA Ansible Collection](https://galaxy.ansible.com/ctera/ctera) - [CTERA Delivers Next-Generation Data Observability with CTERA Insight Service](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-delivers-next-generation-data-observability-with-ctera-insight-service/) - [Meeting the Requirements of DORA with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/preparing-for-dora-compliance-made-simple-lp/) - [CTERA Microsoft Sentinel Integration](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-microsoft-sentinel-integration/) - In this video, we will demonstrate CTERA’s integration with Microsoft Sentinel. Our goal at CTERA has always been to provide secure, scalable, and efficient solutions for managing unstructured data at the edge. As the threat landscape continues to evolve, we have extended our platform’s capabilities to integrate with powerful security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel. - [CTERA Edge-to-Cloud File Services Now Available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-edge-to-cloud-file-services-now-available-in-microsoft-azure-marketplace/) - [Discover CTERA Multi-Cloud Capabilities](https://www.ctera.com/resources/discover-ctera-multi-cloud-capabilities/) - Featuring: Kyle Edsall, Technical Product Marketing Manager, CTERA As organizations adopt multiple cloud providers to optimize performance, reduce costs, and enhance flexibility, managing these environments efficiently becomes increasingly complex. Ensuring security, compliance, and seamless integration across diverse platforms requires a well-structured approach. This session provides IT professionals and managers with actionable strategies for optimizing resource - [CTERA NAS Modernization](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-nas-modernization/) - With the end of life approaching on so many NetApp and Dell EMC Isilon devices, there has never been a better time to modernize your organization’s legacy file services infrastructure by taking a step forward into a modern hybrid cloud architecture. - [Supercharging Your Hybrid Cloud Environment](https://www.ctera.com/resources/supercharging-your-hybrid-cloud-environment/) - Featuring: Kyle Edsall, Technical Product Marketing Manager, CTERA Optimizing hybrid cloud environments is key to enhancing operational efficiency and agility. This webinar explores best practices for integrating on-premises and cloud resources to supercharge performance. Discover how to leverage cloud management strategies, streamline operations, and optimize costs in hybrid setups. Learn more about CTERA's hybrid cloud solution.>> - [NAS Modernization](https://www.ctera.com/resources/nas-modernization/) - The video highlights the challenges posed by outdated legacy systems in remote offices, which hinder collaboration and drain resources. CTERA emerges as a solution, streamlining infrastructure and enhancing productivity through hybrid cloud architecture. This approach not only reduces costs but also increases agility, allowing businesses to adapt and scale effectively. With built-in resilience, CTERA ensures - [CTERA Global File Locking for Media & Advertising](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-global-file-locking-for-media-advertising/) - In media and advertising, timing is everything and so is version control. One misstep, like simultaneous edits, can disrupt the creative flow or worse, cause deadline delays. CTERA Global File Locking ensures that when one user opens a file, it's instantly locked across the entire organization. - [CTERA Celebrates Record Growth with Breakthroughs in Data Intelligence and Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-celebrates-record-growth-with-breakthroughs-in-data-intelligence-and-ransomware-protection/) - [CTERA Azure Marketplace Solution Brief](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-azure-marketplace-solution-brief/) - Whether you are a medium-sized business looking to optimize costs or a large enterprise aiming to provide access to petabytes of globally distributed file data securely, CTERA and Microsoft Azure offer unparalleled flexibility to meet your needs. - [CTERA Becomes First in Hybrid Cloud Storage to Support the Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-becomes-first-in-hybrid-cloud-storage-to-support-the-model-context-protocol-mcp/) - [CTERA Reaffirms Its Position as a Market Leader in AI-Driven Hybrid Cloud File Services](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-reaffirms-its-position-as-a-market-leader-in-ai-driven-hybrid-cloud-file-services/) - [CTERA Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Company of the Year Award for Excellence in Hybrid Cloud Storage Leadership](https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/ctera-receives-frost-sullivans-2025-global-company-of-the-year-award-for-excellence-in-hybrid-cloud-storage-leadership/) - [AI Infrastructure Field Day 3: CTERA Enterprise Intelligence: Unify & Activate Your Private Data for Faster & Smarter Outcomes](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ai-infrastructure-field-day-3-ctera-enterprise-intelligence-unify-activate-your-private-data-for-faster-smarter-outcomes/) - This session offers insight into the seamless integration of AI within the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform. Embedded AI and analytic Enterprise Data Services are explored, along with the underlying data fabric that facilitates secure, global data connectivity and ensures high-performance access. Additionally, the session demonstrates how agentic AI advances productivity, enabling virtual employees to interact - [AI Infrastructure Field Day 3: Unlocking Enterprise Intelligence with CTERA MCP](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ai-infrastructure-field-day-3-unlocking-enterprise-intelligence-with-ctera-mcp/) - In this session, learn how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) tackles the challenges of utilizing unstructured data by providing seamless, permission-aware integration for AI models and data sources, eliminating the need for intricate custom connectors. Discover how this ‘USB for AI’ enables enterprise-wide data interaction and management, offering a reliable and future-proof architecture. CTERA addresses - [AI Infrastructure Field Day 3: From Storage to Enterprise Intelligence, Unlock AI Value from Private Unstructured Data with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ai-infrastructure-field-day-3-from-storage-to-enterprise-intelligence-unlock-ai-value-from-private-unstructured-data-with-ctera/) - Discover the obstacles that hinder AI adoption. What matters most? Data quality or quantity? Understand the strategy CTERA uses for curating data to create trustworthy, AI-ready datasets that overcome silos and security challenges, translating raw data into meaningful and actionable insights. CTERA's presentation at AI Infrastructure Field Day 3 focused on the transition from traditional - [CTERA Cloudian Solution Brief](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-cloudian-solution-brief/) - The CTERA Intelligent Data Platform, powered by Cloudian HyperStore Data Platform, delivers a unified data fabric that allows enterprises to gain control over rapidly growing file estates, improve corporate resiliency, boost user and team productivity, and reduce infrastructure costs while creating a single data foundation that enables seamless application integration. - [CTERA Reaffirms Its Position as a Market Leader in AI-Driven Hybrid Cloud File Services](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-reaffirms-its-position-as-a-market-leader-in-ai-driven-hybrid-cloud-file-services/) - [CTERA Survey Finds Cybersecurity and Cost Take Priority in 2025, as AI Ambitions Outpace Readiness](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-survey-finds-cybersecurity-and-cost-take-priority-in-2025-as-ai-ambitions-outpace-readiness/) - [AI Infrastructure Field Day 3: CTERA Intelligent Data Management from Edge to Core](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ai-infrastructure-field-day-3-ctera-intelligent-data-management-from-edge-to-core/) - Discover how CTERA addresses the complexities of hybrid cloud storage by enhancing operational efficiency and security, advocating a unified platform that extends from edge to cloud to manage increasing data demands. Practical use cases across various industries demonstrate how CTERA leverages AI-powered tools, automated workflows, and an intelligent data platform to improve data insights, security, - [CTERA Launches the Availability of CTERA Intelligent Data Platform in AWS Marketplace](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-the-availability-of-ctera-intelligent-data-platform-in-aws-marketplace/) - [CTERA vs Windows Server Competitive Comparison](https://www.ctera.com/resources/ctera-vs-windows-server-competitive-comparison/) - Windows Server has dutifully served the rudimentary file serving needs of organizations for decades, but is it time to modernize your file services infrastructure to reduce risk, control costs, enhance collaboration, and protect your most valuable assets from attack? With Windows Server 2019 reaching end of life (EOL) as of 2024 and Windows Server 2022 ## News - [CTERA Adds Integration for n8n to Enable Agentic Automation with Trusted and Organized File Data](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-adds-integration-for-n8n-to-enable-agentic-automation-with-trusted-and-organized-file-data/) - New integration enables organizations to build intelligent, content-aware workflows and agentic automation using trusted enterprise file data NEW YORK, NY – June 10, 2026 – CTERA, a leader in intelligent data management, today announced a new integration with n8n, the popular agentic workflow automation platform. This extends the reach of the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform - [CTERA Appoints Tal Sarfaty to Lead Cybersecurity Strategy, as Gartner Identifies Growing Gap in Enterprise Resilience with The Gartner Market Guide for Cyberstorage](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-appoints-tal-sarfaty-to-lead-cybersecurity-strategy-as-gartner-identifies-growing-gap-in-enterprise-resilience-with-the-gartner-market-guide-for-cyberstorage/) - Former Citi senior cybersecurity executive to lead CTERA's cyber strategy, as enterprises shift toward next-gen storage-layer cyber resilience NEW YORK, NY – May 27, 2026 – CTERA, a leading provider of intelligent data management, today announced the appointment of Tal Sarfaty as SVP of Cybersecurity, alongside the launch of a broader cyberstorage leadership initiative aimed - [CTERA Reinforces Leadership in Enterprise Data Innovation with Launch of CTERA InsightAI](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-reinforces-leadership-in-enterprise-data-innovation-with-launch-of-insightai/) - CTERA’s new Agentic AI intelligence layer revolutionizes unstructured data management with natural language interaction, anomaly detection, compliance and operational insights NEW YORK, NY – May 20, 2026 – CTERA, a leader in intelligent data management, today announced the launch of CTERA InsightAI, a new Agentic AI intelligence layer for the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform. Designed - [CTERA Named a 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Strong Performer for Hybrid Cloud Storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-named-a-2025-gartner-peer-insights-strong-performer-for-hybrid-cloud-storage/) - NEW YORK, NY – March 24, 2026 – CTERA, a leader in intelligent data management, today announced it has been named a Strong Performer in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights “Voice of the Customer” for Hybrid Cloud Storage. This distinction is based entirely on feedback and ratings from end-user professionals with experience purchasing, implementing, and/or using - [CTERA Erases the Boundary Between File and Object to Deliver A Unified Enterprise Data Foundation for the AI Era](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-erases-the-boundary-between-file-and-object-to-deliver-a-unified-enterprise-data-foundation-for-the-ai-era/) - Unifies file and object storage into a unified data fabric, eliminating the trade-offs in performance, cost, and complexity and paving the way for faster AI-readiness. NEW YORK, NY – March 11, 2026 – CTERA, a leader in intelligent data management, today announced the availability of CTERA Fusion Direct, a transformative federated data architecture that eliminates - [CTERA Ransom Protect Achieves 100% Detection Across Leading Ransomware Families, Stopping Attacks in Seconds](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-ransom-protect-achieves-100-detection-across-leading-ransomware-families-stopping-attacks-in-seconds/) - New independent evaluation confirms CTERA’s AI-driven ransomware prevention dramatically reduces file encryption and operational impact New York, NY – December 9, 2025 - CTERA, a leader in intelligent data management, today announced the results of an independent evaluation of its Ransom Protect feature available as part of its CTERA Cyber Protection Data Service, demonstrating rapid - [CTERA Launches the Availability of CTERA Intelligent Data Platform in AWS Marketplace](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-the-availability-of-ctera-intelligent-data-platform-in-aws-marketplace/) - New York, NY, - October 15, 2025 - CTERA, a leader in intelligent data management, today announced that the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform is now available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog that helps you find, buy, deploy, and manage software, data products, and professional services from thousands of vendors. The CTERA Data Intelligent Platform - [CTERA Announces IntelliVerse 2025: A Free Virtual Forum on Data Readiness and AI in Digital Transformation](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-announces-intelliverse-2025-a-free-virtual-forum-on-data-readiness-and-ai-in-digital-transformation/) - CTERA Intelliverse 2025 is a virtual forum on data readiness and AI's impact on digital transformation across modern enterprises. Hear from industry experts. - [CTERA Survey Finds Cybersecurity and Cost Take Priority in 2025, as AI Ambitions Outpace Readiness](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-survey-finds-cybersecurity-and-cost-take-priority-in-2025-as-ai-ambitions-outpace-readiness/) - IT leaders prioritize cybersecurity, with 80% focused on robust strategies to tackle ransomware, while AI continues to gain momentum as organizations explore innovative integration opportunities. New York, NY - August 28, 2025 - CTERA, the leader in Integrated Data Intelligence, today unveiled insights from its 2025 State of Data and Cloud Strategy Survey Report. The - [CTERA Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Company of the Year Award for Excellence in Hybrid Cloud Storage Leadership](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-receives-frost-sullivans-2025-global-company-of-the-year-award-for-excellence-in-hybrid-cloud-storage-leadership/) - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that CTERA has been awarded the 2025 Global Company of the Year Award in the Hybrid Cloud Storage market for the strength of its global file system platform, its industry-leading security capabilities, and its commitment to launching innovative product enhancements and creating a growth-oriented business. Frost & Sullivan - [CTERA Reaffirms Its Position as a Market Leader in AI-Driven Hybrid Cloud File Services](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-reaffirms-its-position-as-a-market-leader-in-ai-driven-hybrid-cloud-file-services/) - Recognized for Unmatched Security, Scalability, and Innovation in the 2025 GigaOm and Frost & Sullivan Radars New York, NY, August 13, 2025 - CTERA, the leader in Integrated Data Intelligence, today announced it has once again been named a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm Radar for Globally Distributed File Systems, marking the - [CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform v7.5 released with new cloud routing function](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-enterprise-file-services-platform-v7-5-released-with-new-cloud-routing-function/) - Zur Ankündigung: CTERA hat die Veröffentlichung der Version 7.5 seiner CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform jetzt offiziell bekannt gegeben. (1) Das Angebot beinhaltet laut Entwickler die patentierte Routing-Technologie für die Cloud-Speicherung von CTERA sowie zahlreiche Verbesserungen in den Bereichen Datenmanagement, -deduplikation und -sicherheit. Mit dem umfangreichen Update auf v7.5 - [CTERA Expands Executive Team to Capitalize on Cloud File Market](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-expands-executive-team-to-capitalize-on-cloud-file-market/) - Analyst Take: CTERA’s expansion of its executive team and CEO change comes at an interesting time for the global file system market. The product space is one to watch as unstructured file data continues to grow rapidly. CTERA competes with other private companies such as Nasuni, Panzura, LucidLink, and Hammerspace, as well - [Tools for the enterprise: Inside the CTO's toolbox](https://www.ctera.com/news/tools-for-the-enterprise-inside-the-ctos-toolbox/) - One of the key responsibilities of a chief technology officer (CTO) is to help define an organization's technology strategy. This includes identifying tools and services that can deliver benefits in a cost-effective manner, and help organizations remain innovative and competitive. I recently asked five CTOs to identify the technology areas that are particularly - [Next-Generation Ransomware Protection for the Cloud](https://www.ctera.com/news/next-generation-ransomware-cloud/) - Have you heard the story of the LockBit gang? If not, consider yourself lucky. The LockBit gang is known for its widespread ransomware attacks targeting organisations around the world and in early 2024, became a focal point for the UK and the FBI due to its prolific and disruptive activities. By - [Strong Demand for Ransomware Protection Drives a Record 2023 for CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/news/demand-ransomware-protection-2023-ctera/) - New York City – January 30, 2024 - CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services today announced record results for 2023, driven by strong demand for its new AI-based ransomware protection. CTERA Ransom Protect, which was awarded a leadership position by GigaOm, provides zero-day protection against the wide-spreading attacks that were estimated to have inflicted - [CTERA Sets the Bar for the Multi-Cloud Global File System](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-sets-the-bar-for-the-multi-cloud-global-file-system/) - CTERA’s New 7.0 Version Delivers Unprecedented Levels of Performance, Secure Geo-Segmentation, and Easy Migration from Traditional NAS New York City – October 20, 2020 – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, today released version 7.0 of its Enterprise File Services Platform, delivering ultra-fast edge-to-cloud synchronization, secure geo-segmentation, embedded antivirus, and built-in data discovery and migration from legacy - [Data Storage and Analytics Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-storage-and-analytics-trends-and-predictions-2025-from-industry-insiders/) - Get ahead on 2025’s top data storage and analytics trends with expert insights on cloud, edge, AI, and the future of enterprise data infrastructure. - [7 top cybersecurity projects for 2025](https://www.ctera.com/news/7-top-cybersecurity-projects-for-2025/) - Get ahead of the top 7 cybersecurity projects for 2025 to strengthen data protection, ensure compliance, and secure enterprise infrastructure from threats. - [CTERA Becomes First in Hybrid Cloud Storage to Support the Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-becomes-first-in-hybrid-cloud-storage-to-support-the-model-context-protocol-mcp/) - New AI Integration Enables Secure, Real-Time Access to Enterprise Data for LLMs and Agentic Workflows - [CTERA Selected to Support Major U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs File Storage Modernization Contract](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-selected-to-support-major-u-s-department-of-veteran-affairs-file-storage-modernization-contract-3/) - "Federal agencies are consolidating aging systems and transitioning to consumption-based cloud storage using industry best practices," said Sandy Carter, Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector Partners and Programs for Amazon Web Services (AWS). "AWS and our Partners are helping the VA and the Public Sector at large extract value from their unstructured data once in - [CTERA Selected to Support Major U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs File Storage Modernization Contract](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-selected-to-support-major-u-s-department-of-veteran-affairs-file-storage-modernization-contract-2/) - CTERA chosen by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to modernize file storage with secure, scalable, and efficient cloud-based data solutions. - [All about the AI](https://www.ctera.com/news/all-about-the-ai-3/) - Our regular annual round-up of crystal ball gazing sees a diverse selection of industry experts who - for a change - all seem to have one thing on their minds It has become a regular feature of our first issue of the year to include insights and comments from a range of - [All about the AI](https://www.ctera.com/news/all-about-the-ai-2/) - Our regular annual round-up of crystal ball gazing sees a diverse selection of industry experts who - for a change - all seem to have one thing on their minds It has become a regular feature of our first issue of the year to include insights and comments - [All about the AI](https://www.ctera.com/news/all-about-the-ai/) - Our regular annual round-up of crystal ball gazing sees a diverse selection of industry experts who - for a change - all seem to have one thing on their minds It has become a regular feature of our first issue of the year to include insights and comments from a - [Data Storage Trends to Watch Out For in 2022](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-storage-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2022/) - Discover key data storage trends for 2022, including cloud adoption, edge computing, and enhanced cybersecurity strategies | Intelligent SM - [Data storage trends to watch out for in 2022](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-storage-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2022-3/) - Discover key data storage trends for 2022, including cloud adoption, edge computing, and enhanced cybersecurity strategies | Intelligent CIO - [Data storage trends to watch out for in 2022](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-storage-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2022-2/) - Discover key data storage trends for 2022, including cloud adoption, edge computing, and enhanced cybersecurity strategies | Intelligent Data Centers - [The CTO As A Storyteller: Making Technology Understandable And Relatable](https://www.ctera.com/news/the-cto-as-a-storyteller-making-technology-understandable-and-relatable/) - I believe that technology companies need to become better storytellers. And I believe that the chief technology officer (CTO) is the best person to lead this effort. When you think of a CTO, what do you think of? The first image that pops into your mind may be of a scientist, an inventor or a - [The State of Data Privacy: Tools and Practice](https://www.ctera.com/news/the-state-of-data-privacy-tools-and-practice/) - Solutions Review is proud to present the 4th annual INSIGHT JAM, a week-long celebration of enterprise technology. Throughout the week of December 12 – 16th, 2022 we'll host live roundtable discussions, post video advice submitted by industry experts, share company press-releases, publish our buyer's guides for 2023, and more - available for free - [16 Tech Leaders Share Why (And How) They Encourage Devs To Have Side Projects](https://www.ctera.com/news/16-tech-leaders-share-why-and-how-they-encourage-devs-to-have-side-projects/) - When a company brings on a talented new team member, it’s primarily with the company’s needs and objectives in mind. However, it’s wise to also focus on facilitating that team member’s personal and professional growth—not only does it lead to a happier, more engaged employee, but it also can pay dividends - [16 Strategies To Help Tech Leaders Resolve Conflicting Product Design Priorities](https://www.ctera.com/news/16-strategies-to-help-tech-leaders-resolve-conflicting-product-design-priorities/) - The launch of a new tech product is an exciting time for a business. There are many stakeholders in its success, from the leadership group to the design team to the end users. Sometimes, these different stakeholders focus on different priorities when it comes to the new product, and everyone likely - [CTERA Edge-to-Cloud File Services Now Available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-edge-to-cloud-file-services-now-available-in-microsoft-azure-marketplace/) - Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to CTERA to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to drive application development and shape business strategies. NEW YORK, NY, U. S. – March 19, 2025 – CTERA, a hybrid cloud data platform leader, today announced the availability of CTERA Edge-to-Cloud File Services in - [CTERA Celebrates Record Growth with Breakthroughs in Data Intelligence and Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-celebrates-record-growth-with-breakthroughs-in-data-intelligence-and-ransomware-protection/) - Fast growth and strategic investment drive global expansion and hybrid cloud leadership NEW YORK, NY – February 19, 2025 – CTERA, a hybrid cloud data platform leader, today announced a record-breaking year marked by accelerated international growth, key executive hires, and groundbreaking innovations in cyber storage and AI. Capping off the year, the company secured - [2025 Channel Chiefs](https://www.ctera.com/news/2025-channel-chiefs/) - 2025 Channel Chiefs: The 50 Most Influential The channel plays a critical role in the sales and go-to-market strategies for many IT vendors. While the channel’s traditional function of extending a company’s sales and distribution reach still holds true, channel partners today provide much more, from technical skills for IT - [The best enterprise data storage products of 2024](https://www.ctera.com/news/the-best-enterprise-data-storage-products-of-2024/) - Backup, cloud, disk and storage system vendors vied for top honors in the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year competition. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze. Driven in part by a rise in AI workloads, enterprise data storage must deal with heavy and ever-increasing volumes. Storage products must handle - [8 biggest cybersecurity threats manufacturers face](https://www.ctera.com/news/8-biggest-cybersecurity-threats-manufacturers-face/) - The manufacturing sector remains a prominent target for cybercriminals, due to complex supply chains, legacy industry control and IoT systems, and a lack of appetite for downtime. The manufacturing sector’s rapid digital transformation, complex supply chains, and reliance on third-party vendors make for a challenging cyber threat environment for CISOs. Manufacturers — often prime targets - [Editor’s Question: How should CIOs balance the opportunities and risks of GenAI?](https://www.ctera.com/news/editors-question-how-should-cios-balance-the-opportunities-and-risks-of-genai/) - How can CIOs balance the opportunities and risks of integrating Generative AI into their organisations while ensuring security, compliance and business value? Generative AI has taken the technology landscape by storm, offering organisations a powerful tool for innovation, efficiency and personalised customer experiences. 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Based on client case studies, the Cloud Computing Excellence Award, presented by Cloud Computing magazine, honors vendors that have most effectively leveraged cloud computing in their - [CTERA Delivers Next-Generation Data Observability with CTERA Insight Service](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-delivers-next-generation-data-observability-with-ctera-insight-service/) - Launched Powerful Visualization and Analytics Service for CTERA Global File System NEW YORK, NY – November 12, 2024 – CTERA, a hybrid cloud data platform leader, today launched the next generation of CTERA Insight, a powerful visualization and analytics service designed to provide granular visibility into the content, usage, and security for data stored in - [CTERA’s Innovations in Data Intelligence and Cybersecurity](https://www.ctera.com/news/cteras-innovations-in-data-intelligence-and-cybersecurity/) - On October 8, 2024, CTERA held their virtual conference headlining capabilities for AI deployments and cybersecurity to protect data in a global environment. 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Learn more. - [CTERA's Data Intelligence Enhances GenAI with File Data](https://www.ctera.com/news/33521/) - CTERA's new Data Intelligence offering enhances RAG by linking cloud data to GenAI models, delivering real-time insights with full data privacy. - [CTERA Unveils Cutting-Edge AI Solutions for Modern Storage Needs Investors Hangout](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-unveils-cutting-edge-ai-solutions-for-modern-storage-needs-investors-hangout/) - CTERA introduces a cutting-edge AI data intelligence solution, connecting enterprise file storage to AI platforms for real-time insights. - [Easing the Malware Angst](https://www.ctera.com/news/easing-the-malware-angst-3/) - CTERA CTO Aron Brand urges companies to adopt advanced solutions against evolving ransomware attacks. Discover why traditional defenses aren't enough. - [AI agents a new focus for backup and storage vendors](https://www.ctera.com/news/ai-agents-a-new-focus-for-backup-and-storage-vendors/) - Discover how storage vendors like CTERA are tapping into AI agents to create AI-driven solutions using data from file and object gateways. - [CTERA Named a Leader in GigaOm Radar for Cloud-Native Globally Distributed File Systems](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-named-a-leader-in-gigaom-radar-for-cloud-native-globally-distributed-file-systems/) - CTERA recognized as a 2024 GigaOm Radar Leader for cloud-native globally distributed file systems, excelling in data management, analytics, & enhanced security. - [CTERA Takes the Gold in 2021 American Business Awards](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-takes-gold-2021-american-business-awards/) - New York City – May 5, 2021 – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Cloud Storage & Backup Solution category in the 19th Annual American Business Awards®. The award recognizes CTERA’s breakthrough global file system technology that enables users to enjoy HQ-grade data access - [GigaOm Names CTERA the Leader in Distributed Cloud File Storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/gigaom-names-ctera-leader-distributed-cloud-file-storage/) - CTERA Achieves Outstanding Ratings in GigaOm Radar Report, Designated “Leader” and “Outperformer” New York City – September 7, 2021 – CTERA today announced it has been named the leader in the GigaOm 2021 Radar Report for Distributed Cloud File Storage. CTERA received outstanding scores from the GigaOm analyst team against well-defined criteria to become the - [CTERA Announces $80m Growth Investment from PSG Equity](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-announces-80m-growth-investment-from-psg-equity/) - Doubles Down on Hybrid Cloud Data Platform and Expands into Data Intelligence NEW YORK, NY – July 17, 2024 – CTERA, a leader in hybrid cloud data management, today announced that it has raised $80 million in primary and secondary funding from PSG Equity, a leading growth equity firm focused on software and technology-enabled services - [CTERA Adds Data Exfiltration Prevention to Ransom Protect](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-exfiltration-active-prevention/) - CTERA enhanced Ransom Protect, with active protection vs. data exfiltration using honeypot techniques. This addition bolsters enterprises’ defenses vs. insider threats and the latest extortion tactics employed by ransomware perpetrators. Double extortion, a tactic that combines data exfiltration and encryption, has become a widespread method used by cybercriminals in ransomware attacks. Threat actors first exfiltrate sensitive information - [CTERA data exfiltration prevention](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-data-exfiltration-prevention/) - On April 16th, CTERA announced the enhancement of its award-winning ransomware protection engine, CTERA Ransom Protect, with active protection against data exfiltration using honeypot decoy techniques. CTERA Ransom Protect is an AI-powered cyber defense engine integrated into the CTERA global file system, providing zero-day protection against widespread ransomware attacks. Read More... - [CTERA Named a Leader by GigaOm in the Sonar Report for File-Based Primary Storage Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-named-a-leader-by-gigaom-in-the-sonar-report-for-file-based-primary-storage-ransomware-protection/) - CTERA Ransom Protect propels company into leadership position New York, NY —August 23, 2023 — CTERA today announced it has been named a Leader and a Fast Mover in the GigaOm 2023 Sonar Report for File-Based Primary Storage Ransomware Protection. CTERA makes the largest jump compared to last year’s report primarily due to the release - [CTERA Adds Data Exfiltration Prevention to CTERA Ransom Protect](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-adds-data-exfiltration-prevention/) - CTERA launches honeypot decoy capabilities to address data extortion and insider threats NEW YORK, NY - April 16, 2024 – CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services, today announced the enhancement of its award-winning ransomware protection engine, CTERA Ransom Protect, with active protection against data exfiltration using honeypot techniques. This addition bolsters enterprises' defenses against - [CTERA’s Growth Accelerates in 2019 Amid Soaring Enterprise Demand for Edge-to-Cloud File Services](https://www.ctera.com/news/cteras-growth-accelerates-in-2019-amid-soaring-enterprise-demand-for-edge-to-cloud-file-services/) - New York City – March 10, 2020 – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, today announced strong growth in 2019 driven by the continued demand for its enterprise file services platform. CTERA enters 2020 having realized a 60 percent year-over-year annual recurring revenue increase in its edge-to-cloud solutions, which today power more than 50,000 enterprise - [CTERA Earns DoDIN APL Certification](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-earns-dodin-apl-certification/) - CTERA the First Global File System to be Certified for DoDIN Approved Products List New York City – October 8, 2019 – CTERA, the global leader in edge-to-cloud file services, today announced its platform has been certified for the United States Department of Defense Information Network Approved Products List (DoDIN APL). This designation allows U.S. - [CTERA Continues Sharp Growth Trajectory in 2021 as Organizations Transition to the Cloud while Accelerating Data Management at the Edge](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-continues-sharp-growth-trajectory-in-2021/) - CTERA increases footprint with major U.S. Federal Government wins and global expansions New York, NY – February 15, 2022 – CTERA, the distributed cloud file storage leader, today announced record results for 2021, led by increasing demand for its multi-cloud global file system. CTERA grew the annual recurring revenue for its edge-to-cloud solutions by 43% - [CTERA Reports Rapid Growth in 2020 Amid Increased Demand for the Multi-Cloud Global File System](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-reports-rapid-growth-2020/) - Enterprises Prioritizing Remote Work Solutions Delivering HQ-Grade Experiences Anywhere New York City – March 3, 2021 – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, today announced strong growth in 2020 driven by continued demand for its multi-cloud global file system. CTERA enters 2020 having realized a 47 percent year-over-year annual recurring revenue increase in its edge-to-cloud - [CTERA launches Data Intelligence to link file data to AI models](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-data-intelligence-to-link-file-data-to-ai-models/) - CTERA’s new Data Intelligence bridges enterprise file data with AI models, unlocking smarter insights and seamless integration with top AI tools. - [CTERA Adds AI Smarts to Object File System](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-adds-ai-smarts-to-object-file-system/) - Meet CTERA Data Intelligence, a new platform feature that connects unstructured enterprise data with AI models like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft. - [CTERA Announces Expansion into AI with a New Data Intelligence Offering for Smart Storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-announces-expansion-into-ai-with-a-new-data-intelligence-offering-for-smart-storage/) - See the official press release in which CTERA unveils its new Data Intelligence offering, an expansion into the world of AI. - [Easing the malware angst](https://www.ctera.com/news/easing-the-malware-angst/) - Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 research team has been sharing some of the current trends in malware and the evolving threat landscape - and the picture the company presents is a worrying one. 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Previously, the company had raised over $100 million across five funding rounds. Founded in 2008, the New York-based file storage and sharing firm provides a rich data services ecosystem in - [אחרי הפסקה של 6 שנים, הסטארטאפ הזה גייס 80 מיליון דולר](https://www.ctera.com/news/אחרי-הפסקה-של-6-שנים-הסטארטאפ-הזה-גייס-80-מ/) - מתברר שלא כל חברות הסטארטאפ גייסו בטרפת של תור הזהב של ההייטק הישראלי. חלק בחרו דווקא שלא להתפתות לעסקאות המהירות. "התשובה הפשוטה היא שפשוט לא היינו צריכים לגייס", מספר לירן אשל, מייסד וי"ר הדירקטוריון של CTERA. "אני שמח שלא התפתנו להרפתקאות פיננסיות בתקופת הריבית האפסית. הקמנו את החברה ב-2008 באמצע המשבר הכלכלי. כך שאנחנו מבינים שמה - [$80 Million Growth Investment for CTERA from PSG Equity](https://www.ctera.com/news/80-million-growth-investment-for-ctera-from-psg-equity/) - CTERA Networks Ltd., provider in hybrid cloud data management, raised $80 million in primary and secondary funding from PSG Equity, a leading growth equity firm focused on software and technology-enabled services companies. As part of the transaction, Ronen Nir, MD, PSG, has joined CTERA’s board of directors alongside existing shareholders Benchmark, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Red Dot - [CTERA Secures $80 Million Investment to Fuel AI-driven Expansion and Acquisitions](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-secures-80-million-investment-to-fuel-ai-driven-expansion-and-acquisitions/) - CTERA, a prominent player in cloud file services, has bolstered its growth strategy with an impressive $80 million funding round led by PSG Equity. This investment, comprising both primary and secondary funding, underscores CTERA’s commitment to scaling operations and enhancing its hybrid data platform capabilities. Founded and chaired by Liran Eshel, CTERA aims to redefine - [גיוס ראשון מאז 2018: מי השקיע 80 מיליון דולר בחברת ההייטק הוותיקה?](https://www.ctera.com/news/גיוס-ראשון-מאז-2018-מי-השקיע-80-מיליון-דולר-ב/) - קרן PSG האמריקאית, שמשקיעה בחברות צמיחה בוגרות בשוק הטכנולוגיה, מובילה סיבוב ענק בחברת מחשוב הענן הוותיקה סיטרה (CTERA), בהיקף של 80 מיליון דולר. את ההשקעה מבצעת הקרן לבדה, במסגרת סיבוב בו היא רוכשת, על פי הערכה, כמה עשרות אחוזים ממניות החברה, ומאפשרת למשקיעות ותיקות לממש את מניותיהם ולייצר החזר למשקיעים שלהן. חלק מקרנות אלה - - [CTERA Chairman On New $80M Growth Funding, Plans For AI Intelligence In File Services](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-chairman-on-new-80m-growth-funding-plans-for-ai-intelligence-in-file-services/) - Expanding The Distributed File System Ctera, a developer of distributed file systems for cloud file storage and enterprise file sharing across millions of devices, Wednesday unveiled a new $80 million growth investment round from private equity firm PSG. 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W czasie konferencji z cyklu IT Press Tour, organizowanej w Rzymie, firmy przedstawiały rozwiązania pozwalające uporać się z tym problemem. Ostatnie lata przyniosły istotne zmiany w zakresie zarządzania i udostępniania danych. W znacznym stopniu przyczyniło się do tego - [VMblog Expert Interview with CTERA CTO Aron Brand](https://www.ctera.com/news/vmblog-expert-interview/) - In a recent interview with VMblog, Aron Brand, CTO of CTERA, discussed the company's ambitious plans to become a leader in "cyberstorage" – an approach that deeply integrates cybersecurity into storage solutions. Brand explained how CTERA's Ransom Protect suite uses deception technology, honeypots, and AI-powered detection to combat double extortion ransomware tactics, which not only encrypt - [Stockage : Ctera verrouille en écriture les données... de production](https://www.ctera.com/news/stockage-ctera/) - « Nous voulons devenir le numéro 1 du cyberstockage ! » Telle est la déclaration lancée par Oded Nagel, le PDG de l’éditeur israélien Ctera pour illustrer les nouvelles possibilités de sécurité de son système de stockage, dévoilées à la presse lors d’un récent événement IT Press Tour. Le cyberstockage est ici le diminutif d’une appellation nouvelle, le stockage cyberrésilient, - [Cteras honeypot ska förhindra utpressningsattacker och insiderhot](https://www.ctera.com/news/cteras-honeypot/) - Det är produkten Ctera Ransom Protect som fått sig ett ansiktslyft i form av ett aktivt skydd mot dataexfiltrering, något som stärker företagens försvar mot såväl insiderhot som mot de senaste ransomware-metoderna. Ctera Ransom Protect är en AI-driven cybersäkerhetsmotor som ligger integrerad i Cteras globala fildelningssystem och kan därmed ge ett direkt skydd mot utbredda - [Protecting OT Data Under Persistent Threat From Ransomware](https://www.ctera.com/news/protecting-ot-data-under-persistent-threat-from-ransomware/) - A worrying statistic the State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2023 confirms what IT and cybersecurity professionals already know: Manufacturing, with its wide use of operational technology, is a prime target for cybercriminals. The report reveals a staggering fact: More than half of manufacturing organizations—56%—were hit by ransomware from 2022 to 2023 alone. Ransomware targeting industrial - [CTERA stellt Data Intelligence Plattform vor – CTERA Introduces Data Intelligence Platform](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-stellt-data-intelligence-plattform-vor-ctera-introduces-data-intelligence-platform/) - At the IT Press Tour, Israeli storage provider CTERA presented its Data Intelligence Platform, which is designed to revolutionize the use of artificial intelligence in the enterprise. A global file system meets a secure AI retrieval layer for accelerated knowledge work. The visionary Data Intelligence Platform provides enterprises with a comprehensive solution for securely connecting generative AI capabilities - [CTERA öffnet Honigtopf – CTERA opens honeypot](https://www.ctera.com/news/israeli-storage-provider-ctera-is-now-offering-its-ransomware-protection-with-new-honeypot-features/) - CTERA is an Israeli start-up company headquartered in Petach Tikvah, Israel, with an office in Germany. Oded Nagel, CEO of CTERA, said at the IT Press Tour: „We started with ransomware protection last year and are now continuing to expand our position.“ Certification by the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. Department of Defense also helps CTERA - [Ctera fait la chasse aux cybermenaces avec Ransom Protect](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-fait-la-chasse-aux-cybermenaces/) - Avec l'arrivée de Ransom Protect et de Vault 2.0, Ctera renforce sa plateforme de stockage globale avec des outils capables de contrer la majorité des attaques malveillantes, ransomwares en tête. La plateforme de services de fichiers Ctera, déployable en mode cloud public, privé ou hybride, assure un contrôle total des accès dans un espace global - [CTERA gaat actief honingpotten gebruiken voor ransomware bescherming](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-gaat-actief-honingpotten-gebruiken/) - CTERA levert geografisch gedistribueerde cloudservices voor bestands- en objectopslag, waardoor gebruikers overal toegang hebben tot gedeelde en gesynchroniseerde ongestructureerde gegevens. De Ransom Protect-functie van de service maakt gebruik van machine learning (AI/ML)-modellen om afwijkend gedrag van gebruikers en/of toepassingen (applicaties) te detecteren. Ransomware aanvallen, waarbij geprobeerd wordt om data te versleutelen, wordt gedetecteerd en onmiddellijk - [Cyber-resilient storage a final defense against ransomware](https://www.ctera.com/news/cyber-resilient-storage-against-ransomware/) - Storage vendors are adding more cybersecurity features called cyber resilience into their offerings, providing a small but still valuable layer of defense against ransomware or other disasters. Cyber resilience in storage, also called cyberstorage, protects the storage platform, system and software from malware and viruses, which are often spread through ransomware, said Mitch Lewis, an - [Avec Vault et Ransom Protect, CTERA assure une protection native contre les ransomwares](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-assure-une-protection-native-contre-les-ransomwares/) - La plateforme de services de fichiers CTERA, déployable en mode cloud public, privé ou hybride, assure un contrôle total des accès dans un espace global afin de déterminer qui peut accéder aux données dans une entreprise. Les administrateurs peuvent superviser les terminaux, les utilisateurs, les déploiements et les data stores dans le monde entier par - [CTERA unveils improved security assets for partners](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-unveils-improved-security-assets/) - File management services vendor CTERA has introduced a number of updates to its software, that will potentially help its growing channel win sales in a competitive market. First, it has extended its ransomware protection engine Ransom Protect, with active protection against data exfiltration using “honeypot” techniques. CTERA Ransom Protect is an AI-powered cyber defence engine - [CTERA's new service: data exfiltration prevention](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-new-service/) - CTERA, a leader in edge-to-cloud file services, has launched during The IT Press Tour in Rome last week its new iteration of its ransomware data protection solution set. The company has clear ambitions in the domain wishing to become #1 in cyber-storage area. Read More... - [CTERA unveils Vault 2](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-unveils-vault-2/) - CTERA, the leader in Distributed File Storage for the enterprise, participated to the 55th edition of The IT Press Tour 2 days ago Rome. It was the opportunity to get an update on the company and product strategy with Oded Nagel, CEO, Aron Brand, CTO and Saimon Mickelson, VP Alliances. 2023 was an incredible year with new - [CTERA adds data theft honeypot decoy](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-honeypot-data-exfiltration/) - CTERA has added a decoy file and attack detection facility to its Ransom Protect offering. The enterprise developer provides geo-distributed global cloud file and object data services, enabling distributed users to access shared and synchronized unstructured data. Its Ransom Protect feature uses machine learning (ML) models to detect anomalous user or app behavior – such as a - [CTERA goes on the offensive to drive further growth](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-further-growth/) - Cloud file storage vendor CTERA has made a number of enhancements to its offering as it reports consistent growth for the year. At this week’s IT Press Tour in Rome, CEO Oded Nagel said CTERA “doubled” new business in 2023, and saw a 30 percent increase in its annual recurring revenue (ARR). Read More... - [CTERA receives recertification for use by the U.S. Department of Defense](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-receives-recertification-for-use-by-the-u-s-department-of-defense/) - CTERA, a leader in distributed cloud file services, announced its successful recertification on the U.S. Department of Defense Information Network Approved Product List (DoDIN APL). “This recertification underscores CTERA's dedication to providing secure and reliable data management solutions to military and government organizations,” said Emil Velasquez, vice president of federal sales, CTERA. “CTERA's products have undergone - [CTERA is Recertified by U.S. Department of Defense Approved Product List](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-is-recertified-by-u-s-department-of-defense-approved-product-list/) - CTERA retains its status on list reinforcing its commitment to state-of-the-art governmental cybersecurity CTERA, the leader in distributed cloud file services, announced its successful recertification on the U.S. Department of Defense Information Network Approved Product List (DoDIN APL). This designation continues CTERA’s esteemed status as the only global file system vendor on this prestigious list. - [International Women's Day 2024: Tech leaders across the industry share their insights and expertise](https://www.ctera.com/news/international-womens-day-2024-tech-leaders-across-the-industry-share-their-insights-and-expertise/) - Today is International Women's Day 2024, a global day to celebrate the historic achievements of women in culture, technology, and society at large. And as such, it's important to take a moment to reflect on the progress that has been made in the fight for gender equality, as well as the challenges that still lie - [Reflections on Women's History Month 2024.](https://www.ctera.com/news/reflections-on-womens-history-month-2024/) - Just as we started off the month celebrating International Women's Day with our Thoughts on International Women's Day 2024 article, we are topping off March with this Reflections on Women's History Month piece sharing quotes from women in the industry offering advice and words of wisdom. Please enjoy these words from women in our industry as we - [Top 5 Enterprise Hybrid Cloud SDS NAS Solutions](https://www.ctera.com/news/top-5-hybrid-cloud-solutions/) - An outcome of DCIG’s research in SDS for file storage, this report provides guidance on its Top 5 enterprise SDS NAS solutions for unifying on-premises and cloud storage under a single management plane. 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The Cloud Computing Product of the Year Award honors vendors with the most innovative, useful, - [Storage news ticker – March 15](https://www.ctera.com/news/storage-news-ticker-march-15/) - Coldago Map 2023 for File Storage segment Analyst firm Coldago has produced its Coldago Map 2023 for File Storage segmented into 3 categories: enterprise, high performance and cloud file storage. There are 29 active distinct vendors selected, listed per segment in alphabetic order; Enterprise File Storage (EFS): DDN, Dell, Huawei, IBM, iXsystems, Microsoft, - [Women’s Day 2024: Inclusion In Tech To Accelerate Progress](https://www.ctera.com/news/womens-day-2024-inclusion-in-tech-to-accelerate-progress/) - March 8th is celebrated worldwide as International Women’s Day. This day honors the achievements of women and seeks to enlighten people about creating a gender-equal society. Here, tech leaders discuss the growing role of inclusion in breaking barriers in 2024. ... 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Such services have a cloud-based object storage vault storing files, which are served to accessing customers’ distributed datacenters, remote sites and end-points – typically with local caching to speed access. The central cloud repository synchronizes - [Shielding Your File Servers: An Essential Guide](https://www.ctera.com/news/shielding-your-file-servers-an-essential-guide/) - Aron Brand, CTO of CTERA, reminds us that the key lesson to learn from ransomware threats is that it is never a good idea to pay the ransom Ransomware has been a significant hazard in the digital world for a number of years, impacting various industries with devastating effects. Manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and financial services - [Predictably Unpredictable](https://www.ctera.com/news/predictably-unpredictable/) - The start of a new year brings another thought-provoking selection of suggestions, predictions and trends from our experts across the industry Our regular start-of-year roundup of predictions from across the sector usually ends up being something of a 'shopping' list of ideas around most of the emerging technology or business trends of the time. To - [Data Privacy Week 2024: The Definitive Roundup of Expert Quotes](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-privacy-week-2024-the-definitive-roundup-of-expert-quotes/) - It’s Data Privacy Week 2024! For Data Privacy Week 2024, it’s essential to spotlight the evolving landscape of digital rights and personal data protection. This year’s theme underscores the critical balance between leveraging technology for advancement and ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of individual data. As we navigate through waves of technological innovation, from AI-driven - [Tech Experts Reflect on Data Privacy Day 2024](https://www.ctera.com/news/tech-experts-reflect-on-data-privacy-day-2024/) - Data Privacy Day, an international "holiday" that occurs each year on January 28, was created to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices. Data Privacy Day began in the United States and Canada in January of 2008. It is an extension of Data Protection Day in Europe, which commemorates the - [How will North America continue its data centre evolution in 2024 and what outcomes can we expect to see?](https://www.ctera.com/news/how-will-north-america-continue-its-data-centre-evolution-in-2024-and-what-outcomes-can-we-expect-to-see-2/) - In the dynamic realm of North America's data centre landscape, 2023 witnessed unprecedented transformation, setting the stage for a compelling narrative for the upcoming year. 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Organizations will be leaning more heavily than ever on data—and the teams that manage it—for success with their customers, markets, and operations. The world of data is changing rapidly, and with it, its role in the business, - [Digital Storage And Memory Projections For 2024, Part 3](https://www.ctera.com/news/digital-storage-and-memory-projections-for-2024-part-3/) - This is my third and last blog on digital storage and memory projections for 2024. The last two articles focused on digital storage and memory devices including magnetic tape, HDDs, SSDs as well as NAND, DRAM and emerging memories. We also covered developments in shared storage and memory networking. 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At the end of the year, however, the editors are often delighted by unsolicited and intriguing predictions for the upcoming year from the technology industry – and honestly, some - [How will North America continue its data centre evolution in 2024 and what outcomes can we expect to see?](https://www.ctera.com/news/how-will-north-america-continue-its-data-centre-evolution-in-2024-and-what-outcomes-can-we-expect-to-see/) - In the dynamic realm of North America’s data centre landscape, 2023 witnessed unprecedented transformation, setting the stage for a compelling narrative for the upcoming year. Although it is only the start of 2024, it’s clear that there is a new wave of growth gearing up to propel the region into new heights. A common theme - [Managing in the Year Ahead: Tackling Enterprise Data Technology Issues](https://www.ctera.com/news/managing-in-the-year-ahead-tackling-enterprise-data-technology-issues/) - Data, the potent fuel powering the AI-driven enterprise, is always on the move, as are the tools, technologies, and techniques being employed to manage and deliver it. With the intense emphasis on AI and machine learning these days, it’s urgent to ensure that data is available, timely, accurate, and relevant. That means no letup with - [From Faster Horses to AI-driven Enterprises: How AI will revolutionize business in 2024](https://www.ctera.com/news/from-faster-horses-to-ai-driven-enterprises-how-ai-will-revolutionize-business-in-2024/) - "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." This quote, often attributed to Henry Ford, underscores the human tendency to think within the constraints of current realities. However, as we approach 2024, the enterprise IT landscape is poised for a transformation not just of degree, but of kind, thanks - [TMC Announces Recipients of the 2023 Cloud Computing Excellence Awards](https://www.ctera.com/news/tmc-announces-recipients-of-the-2023-cloud-computing-excellence-awards/) - TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, today announced the winners of the 2023 Cloud Computing Excellence Award. Based on client case studies, the Cloud Computing Excellence Awards, presented by Cloud Computing magazine, honor vendors that have most effectively leveraged cloud computing in their efforts to bring new, - [Top 5 Enterprise Cloud-Based NAS Consolidation Solutions](https://www.ctera.com/news/top-5-enterprise-cloud-based-nas-consolidation-solutions/) - 2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Cloud-Based NAS Consolidation Solutions Report Now Available This report provides guidance on the top 5 providers organizations should consider to gain the benefits of consolidating file data in the cloud. Cloud-based NAS consolidation benefits In a recent article Cloud-based NAS Consolidation Solves Enterprise Data Sprawl, we discussed - [Keys to effective cybersecurity threat monitoring](https://www.ctera.com/news/keys-to-effective-cybersecurity-threat-monitoring/) - Monitoring threats is an ongoing, mountainous battle rife with evolving challenges for security teams. With human threat actors and malicious bots adapting attack tactics to get round protection measures, the need for proactive, 24/7 cybersecurity threat monitoring is higher than ever. Read More... - [Large language models in cybersecurity](https://www.ctera.com/news/large-language-models-in-cybersecurity/) - Large language models powered operating generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities have seen substantial investment in recent times, capturing the imagination of nearly all business and tech departments across the organisation. However, cybersecurity teams have had to take rising usage of large language models by threat actors into account when optimising their strategies, as well as - [Types of social engineering attacks to watch out for](https://www.ctera.com/news/types-of-social-engineering-attacks-to-watch-out-for/) - Social engineering attacks remain among the most prominent and threatening types of cyber attacks to organisations and their networks, with threat actors consistently evolving their techniques at scale. Gradually, rogue messages into corporate communication networks including email, LinkedIn and SMS are becoming more authentic-looking with the goal of catching recipients out - and attackers aren't - [CTERA Fusion offers unified file and object access for the enterprise](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-fusion-offers-unified-file-and-object-access-for-the-enterprise/) - CTERA, a provider of distributed cloud file services, is introducing CTERA Fusion, a new capability built into the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform the provides unified file and object data access. According to the company, CTERA is the first to introduce to the marketplace a global file system with simultaneous SMB, NFS, - [Cracking Down on Ransomware With the New AI-Based CTERA Ransom Protect](https://www.ctera.com/news/cracking-down-on-ransomware-with-the-new-ai-based-ctera-ransom-protect/) - Ransomware breach is an inevitable risk to entities with information technology. It has compelled users to devise innovative ways to save and secure private data, taking up their personal time. But the stress and pressure felt at the enterprise level is on a whole other level. Read More... - [RESEARCH NOTE CTERA Unifies File and Object Access With CTERA Fusion](https://www.ctera.com/news/research-note-ctera-unifies-file-and-object-access-with-ctera-fusion/) - The News: CTERA announced a new capability, CTERA Fusion, that provides unified block and file services to the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform. CTERA Fusion provides direct read and writes via S3 and a unified global namespace between file and object data. Read more about CTERA Fusion in the press release on the CTERA - [CTERA Launches Fusion To Provide Unified File And Object Data Access](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-fusion-to-provide-unified-file-and-object-data-access/) - CTERA – a leader in distributed cloud file services – recently announced CTERA Fusion, a new capability built into the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform – providing unified file and object data access. CTERA is the first to introduce a global file system to the marketplace with simultaneous SMB, NFS, and S3 access - [Immutable WORM protection takes center stage in CTERA’s newly released vault](https://www.ctera.com/news/immutable-worm-protection-takes-center-stage-in-cteras-newly-released-vault/) - CTERA, an edge-to-cloud file service provider, has introduced CTERA Vault, a Write Once, Read Many (WORM) protection technology for the CTERA Enterprise Files Services Platform. CTERA says the technology ensures data preservation, tamper-proofing and compliance with enterprise regulations. CTERA further notes that its Enterprise File Services Platform empowers a global file system, - [Securing the distributed enterprise](https://www.ctera.com/news/securing-the-distributed-enterprise/) - Securing the distributed enterprise Is zero trust the answer? The digital landscape of the modern enterprise bears almost no resemblance to the traditional corporate settings of yesteryears. With employees working from dispersed locations and applications hosted on cloud services rather than on-prem data centers, the challenge of security has evolved. In an age - [Announcing Ctera Fusion: Unified File and Object Access for Data-Driven Enterprise](https://www.ctera.com/news/announcing-ctera-fusion-unified-file-and-object-access-for-data-driven-enterprise/) - Ctera Networks, Ltd. announced Fusion, a new capability built into its Enterprise File Services Platform, providing unified file and object data access. It is the first to introduce to the marketplace a global file system with simultaneous SMB, NFS, and S3 access to the same data set. Fusion allows cloud applications to connect - [CTERA fuses file and object access to data](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-fuses-file-and-object-access-to-data/) - CTERA cloud file system users now have access to both file and object data through a single Fusion interface. The company provides a global file system which can be hosted on a public cloud or on-premises object store, and accessed from a datacenter or remote site using an edge caching device to speed - [Infosec products of the month: September 2023](https://www.ctera.com/news/infosec-products-of-the-month-september-2023/) - Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1Password, Armis, AlphaSOC, Baffle, Ciphertex Data Security, Cisco, ComplyCube, CTERA, CyberSaint, Dig Security, Fortinet, Ghost Security, Hornetsecurity, Immersive Labs, Kingston, Laiyer.ai, MixMode,... Read More... - [CTERA Vault Bolsters Cyber Resiliency and Compliance](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-vault-bolsters-cyber-resiliency-and-compliance/) - The News: CTERA announced the launch of a new cyber resiliency functionality called CTERA Vault. The Vault feature adds Write Once Read Many (WORM) functionality to provide immutable data. More information can be found in the Press Release available on the CTERA website. CTERA Vault Bolsters Cyber Resiliency and Compliance Analyst Take: - [Ctera Vault WORM Protection Technology Provides Regulatory Compliant Storage for Enterprise Files Services Platform](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-vault-worm-protection-technology-provides-regulatory-compliant-storage-for-enterprise-files-services-platform/) - Ctera Networks Ltd. unveiled Ctera Vault, WORM protection technology which provides regulatory compliant storage for the company’s Enterprise Files Services platform. Ctera Vault aids enterprises in guaranteeing the preservation and tamperproofing of their data, while also ensuring compliance with data regulations through strict enforcement. Many industries need WORM-compliant storage driven by - [CTERA Vault features WORM protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-vault-features-worm-protection/) - CTERA has unveiled CTERA Vault, Write Once, Ready Many (WORM) protection technology which provides regulatory compliant storage for the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform. CTERA Vault aids enterprises in guaranteeing the preservation and tamperproofing of their data, while also ensuring compliance with data regulations through strict enforcement. Many industries need WORM-compliant storage driven by the - [Why You Should Shift to a Cloud-Based Storage Platform with CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/news/why-you-should-shift-to-a-cloud-based-storage-platform-with-ctera/) - The digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented rate, with data storage and security becoming paramount for businesses worldwide. Before the pandemic, 43% of IT companies didn't plan to migrate to the cloud, according to a 2020 survey published by Centrify (now Delinea). However, the sudden shift to remote work turned the tide for - [Ctera Vault locks up critical data with WORM tech](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-vault-locks-up-critical-data-with-worm-tech/) - Ctera Network's latest feature locks customer data in place by applying write once, read many technology to object storage. Ctera Vault, available today, will add new cybersecurity and data protection features to the vendor's file gateway technology in the coming months, according to the company. The platform caches business-critical data on - [CTERA Vault safeguards against risk related to data tampering](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-vault-safeguards-against-risk-related-to-data-tampering/) - CTERA unveiled CTERA Vault, Write Once, Ready Many (WORM) protection technology which provides regulatory compliant storage for the CTERA Enterprise Services Platform. CTERA Vault aids enterprises in guaranteeing the preservation and tamperproofing of their data, while also ensuring compliance with data regulations through strict enforcement. Many industries need WORM-compliant storage - [CTERA launches Vault WORM for better data compliance](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-vault-worm-for-better-data-compliance/) - Edge-to-cloud file services provider CTERA has today taken the wraps off its Vault WORM (write once, read many) protection technology. The Vault offering provides regulatory compliant storage for the CTERA Enterprise Files Services Platform. CTERA Vault aids enterprises in guaranteeing the preservation and tamper-proofing of their data, while also ensuring compliance - [File-Based Primary Storage Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/file-based-primary-storage-ransomware-protection/) - Fast movers being Ctera, RackTop, Infinidat, Cohesity, and NetApp Ransomware is a specific type of malware that encrypts data assets on primary storage systems – including file shares, databases, disk partitions, data volumes, backup systems, and repositories – making them inaccessible unless the victim pays an extortion fee. Ransomware is highly - [KMWorld Trend-Setting Products of 2023](https://www.ctera.com/news/kmworld-trend-setting-products-of-2023/) - When we first started thinking about trend-setting products for 2023, it was hard to contemplate any technology other than generative AI as qualifying for “trend-setting.” Upon greater reflection, however, we concluded that generative AI is not the only technology that is driving trend-setting organizations. Trend-setting products, we decided, can refer to cutting-edge - [5 CTOs on the collaboration tools they use most](https://www.ctera.com/news/5-ctos-on-the-collaboration-tools-they-use-most/) - Chief technology officers (CTOs) are charged with discovering technology solutions that can help their organizations gain a competitive edge. These leaders also keep an eye out for tools that can help them and their teams work more efficiently and achieve great results. I asked CTOs about the products and services they're using - [Data dominance: the weapon of the future](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-dominance-the-weapon-of-the-future/) - In the theater of modern warfare, data reigns supreme. The ability to swiftly acquire, process, and act on information transforms the battlefield into a dynamic digital landscape where data is the new strategic resource. Recognizing this, defense organizations are making substantial investments in data dominance platforms. These platforms harness the potential - [CTERA signs strategic sourcing agreement with Hitachi Vantara](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-signs-strategic-sourcing-agreement-with-hitachi-vantara/) - CTERA has formed a strategic sourcing agreement with Hitachi Vantara where CTERA offerings will be sold under the Hitachi brand. This expanded partnership will further advance secure, multi-cloud unstructured data services, and offers seamless data management from edge-to-core-to-cloud utilizing the market-leading Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) as the centralized object storage system. Read More... - [Hitachi Vantara taps CTERA’s cloudy file services](https://www.ctera.com/news/hitachi-vantara-taps-cteras-cloudy-file-services/) - Hitachi Vantara has entered an OEM deal with CTERA for file and data management services with the Hitachi Content Platform storing the data. CTERA provides edge-to-core-to-cloud global file system and management services that can be based in the public cloud or use an on-premises object store for its data. Accessing users in - [Ctera Ransom Protect Integrated Zero-Day Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-ransom-protect-integrated-zero-day-ransomware-protection/) - Using activity sensors built into the file system that are feeding a ML algorithm trained on an extensive dataset of attack flows, Ransom Protect is able to detect and block attacks within seconds and provides tools for immediate mitigation and instant recovery. Ransomware attacks are an escalating security concern for organizations WW, - [CTERA Introduces New Global Partner Program](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-introduces-new-global-partner-program/) - CTERA, a leader in edge-to-cloud file services, announced its new global partner program, designed to empower resellers, managed service providers and system integrators to become trusted advisors in secure multi-cloud data management. The CTERA Partner Program educates, rewards and recognizes skilled channel partners based on their level of activities. The program is comprised - [Data Moves Closer to the Edge, And it's a Good Thing](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-moves-closer-to-the-edge-and-its-a-good-thing/) - The technology pendulum has long been swinging between centralization versus decentralization. Is it better to have a mainframe or distributed systems and data across Windows, Linux, and Unix platforms? Is it better to have these server farms or consolidate things with a cloud provider? Now, the action is moving away from the - [Ctera Global Partner Program](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-global-partner-program/) - Ctera Networks Ltd. announced its global partner program, designed to empower resellers, MSPs and system integrators to become trusted advisors in secure multi-cloud data management. The Ctera Partner Program educates, rewards and recognizes skilled channel partners based on their level of activities. The program is comprised of 3 tiers: Elite, Premier and Select, all designed to guarantee - [Ctera CEO: Cyber-resilient Storage Key As Security ‘Not Good Enough’](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-ceo-cyber-resilient-storage-key-as-security-not-good-enough/) - Last Line Of Defense Storage vendors led by Cohesity and Rubrik have over the last couple years moved to add ransomware protection to nearly all their primary and secondary storage technology, whether hardware-based or software-based. The move is driven by concerns that ransomware, driven in part by users accidently allowing ransomware to enter - [CTERA the latest file systems crew to add ransomware detection](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-the-latest-file-systems-crew-to-add-ransomware-detection/) - CTERA’s latest software claims to be able to detect ransomware attacks against the file system as they happen and stop them in their tracks. The idea is to monitor write activity in CTERA’s global file system using ML models to detect anomalous behavior, such as a spike in encrypted writes. CTERA - [New: Zero-day ransomware protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/new-zero-day-ransomware-protection/) - Edge-to-cloud file services provider, CTERA, today introduced CTERA Ransom Protect, a new proprietary AI-powered cyber protection engine natively integrated with CTERA's global file system. Using activity sensors built into the file system and feeding an advanced machine learning algorithm trained on an extensive dataset of attack flows, CTERA Ransom Protect can detect - [Ctera's Ransom Protect update helps guard file system](https://www.ctera.com/news/cteras-ransom-protect-update-helps-guard-file-system/) - The latest update to Ctera’s global file system, AI-based ransomware protection ensures that ransomware barbarians at the enterprise gates stay far away from data and backup systems. The new Ctera Ransom Protect update will add new security features to customer file systems, including behavioral anomaly detection, recovery with snapshots, and a management - [CTERA reworks channel program to better prepare partners for changing cloud file services market.](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-reworks-channel-program-to-better-prepare-partners-for-changing-cloud-file-services-market/) - CTERA has added a third tier to their channel program to better differentiate and reward their most productive channel partners, and added new support to make them more efficient sellers. CTERA, a major player in the edge-to-cloud file services market, has announced a major restructuring of their global channel program. It sees - [Israel in the light of new technologies](https://www.ctera.com/news/israel-in-the-light-of-new-technologies-2/) - Israel is invariably a breeding ground for technological innovations, and local IT companies regularly introduce a number of solutions to the global market that can confidently compete with the products of global IT giants. In Israel, there are about 1,000 inhabitants of this country per one startup, and no other country - [How The Tech Industry Can Prepare For When AI Becomes The Adversary](https://www.ctera.com/news/how-the-tech-industry-can-prepare-for-when-ai-becomes-the-adversary/) - In the age of rapidly advancing AI technology, large language models like GPT-4 from OpenAI have transformed what was once science fiction into reality. The immense potential of AI for humanity is undeniable, as it promises to revolutionize various industries, increase human productivity and solve complex problems. AI has the potential - [How the ILOVEYOU worm exposed human beings as the Achilles Heel of cybersecurity](https://www.ctera.com/news/how-the-iloveyou-worm-exposed-human-beings-as-the-achilles-heel-of-cybersecurity/) - Twenty-three years ago, the digital world witnessed a cyberattack that would forever change our approach to cybersecurity. On May 5, 2000, the ILOVEYOU worm, also known as the Love Bug or Love Letter For You, infected more than 10 million Windows personal computers within days. Major enterprises such as Ford Motor - [Cloud storage: Ctera adds analytics and cybersecurity to its NAS access](https://www.ctera.com/news/cloud-storage-ctera-adds-analytics-and-cybersecurity-to-its-nas-access/) - The Israeli startup multiplies the functions around its cloud storage sharing system in the form of a NAS. Data becomes searchable in S3, can be copied between regions and benefits from dedicated protection. Ctera, one such startup that offers to share cloud storage space in the form of a NAS accessible to all - [Storage news ticker – May 12](https://www.ctera.com/news/storage-news-ticker-may-12/) - CTERA has expanded its relationship with Hitachi Vantara. This concerns Hitachi’s announcement of Hitachi Data Ingestor (HDI) reaching end-of-life. CTERA provides a migration path by introducing CTERA Migrate for HDI, a turnkey solution that replaces HDI and preserves the existing storage repository investment. It’s part of the CTERA Enterprise Files Services platform. There’s more - [GigaOm has fresh rankings for infrastructure unstructured data management market](https://www.ctera.com/news/gigaom-has-fresh-rankings-for-infrastructure-unstructured-data-management-market/) - GigaOm puts out two unstructured data management (UDM) reports, this one focused on infrastructure UDM and the second looking at business-oriented UDM. Business UDM products look at compliance, security, data governance, big data analytics, e-discovery and the like. Infrastructure UDM feature automatic tiering and basic information lifecycle management, data copy management, analytics, index, - [Interview with Oded Nagel, CEO, CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/news/interview-with-oded-nagel-ceo-ctera/) - Philippe Nicolas interviews CTERA CEO, Oded Nagel. Listen here... - [Gartner: Begun the cloud file services wars have](https://www.ctera.com/news/gartner-begun-the-cloud-file-services-wars-have/) - A report put out at the end of February titled “Modernize Your File Storage and Data Services for the Hybrid Cloud Future” by Gartner research VP Julia Palmer pulls a lot into focus about the cloud file services marketing war – which B&F has written about in the past. Palmer starts from more - [Modernize Your File Storage and Data Services for Hybrid Cloud Future](https://www.ctera.com/news/modernize-your-file-storage-and-data-services-for-hybrid-cloud-future/) - By 2026, large enterprises will triple their unstructured data capacity across their on-premises, edge and public cloud locations, compared to 2023. This report, published on February 28, 2023, was written by Julia Palmer, research VP, Gartner, Inc. Modernize Your File Storage and Data Services for the Hybrid Cloud Future I&O leaders struggle with - [Industry Experts Share Insights and Reflections on Earth Day 2023: Celebrating Our Planet](https://www.ctera.com/news/industry-experts-share-insights-and-reflections-on-earth-day-2023-celebrating-our-planet/) - Happy Earth Day everyone! Today, on April 22, the world unites to support environmental protection, and industries worldwide are stepping up to do their part, including the tech sector. With data, AI, and cloud computing at the forefront of business operations, companies have a unique opportunity to take control of their sustainability efforts. However, - [9 characteristics of successful CTOs](https://www.ctera.com/news/9-characteristics-of-successful-ctos/) - The chief technology officer (CTO) is responsible for setting a company's technology strategy and managing the technology teams. The position is similar to that of CIO (Chief Information Officer), but CTOs have a specific focus on exploring new and existing technologies that are strategically important to the business. Read - [Ctera changes CEO and focuses on data governance](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-changes-ceo-and-focuses-on-data-governance/) - Game of musical chairs at Ctera with the arrival of Oled Nagel to the general management of the Israeli company specializing in data storage in multi cloud mode (local and hybrid). Read more... - [Recap of 49th IT Press Tour in Israel](https://www.ctera.com/news/recap-of-49th-it-press-tour-in-israel/) - This article was written by Philippe Nicolas, organizer of the event. The 49th edition of The IT Press Tour happened recently in Israel and it was the opportunity to meet and visit a few innovators that lead some market segments or shake some established positions with their new approach playing in - [CTERA Networks renews management and portfolio](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-networks-renews-management-and-portfolio/) - (Translated to English) The American / Israeli company CTERA Networks is no stranger and has achieved a lot in its 15 years of existence. Time for innovation, the management thinks. Hence a changing of the guard. Current CEO and founder Liran Eshel steps back and is succeeded by former CTO and co-founder Oded - [The 50 Coolest Software-Defined Storage Vendors: The 2023 Storage 100](https://www.ctera.com/news/the-50-coolest-software-defined-storage-vendors-the-2023-storage-100/) - Ctera Networks Oded Nagel CEO The Ctera Enterprise File Service Platform centrally manages a businesss’ file storage, control and governance requirements. The platform includes a cloud-native global file system that unifies endpoint, branch office and cloud file services to enable file storage, collaboration, data protection and disaster recovery. Read more... - [Israel in the light of new technologies](https://www.ctera.com/news/israel-in-the-light-of-new-technologies/) - Israel in the light of new technologies With less than 10 million inhabitants, it is a breeding ground for technological innovations. Local IT companies introduce many innovative solutions to the global market, which competitors from Silicon Valley would be proud of. ... CTERA: billions of files under control Unstructured data environments - [CTERA ready for a future full of DataOps](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-ready-for-a-future-full-of-dataops/) - CTERA has spent years developing its global file system. Now there is a platform that is ready for the increasingly important DataOps. We were guests at CTERA's Israeli office during the recent IT Press Tour. We couldn't wish for a better time to learn more about the company. According to the company, the entire industry is - [New Ctera CEO sees future in data lakes, data protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/new-ctera-ceo-sees-future-in-data-lakes-data-protection/) - A leadership shift at Ctera has one of the company's longest tenured employees taking the CEO's chair. Oded Nagel, a Ctera employee for 15 years, most recently as the chief strategy officer, was promoted to CEO this week alongside senior leaders shifting into new roles. Liran Eshel, Ctera co-founder, relinquishes the CEO - [45 World Backup Day Quotes from 32 Experts for 2023](https://www.ctera.com/news/45-world-backup-day-quotes-from-32-experts-for-2023/) - As part of Solutions Review’s ongoing coverage of the enterprise storage, data protection, and backup and disaster recovery markets, lead editor Tim King offers this nearly 7,000-word resource. The World Backup Day quotes listed below come from the most on-trend executives in the industry, and its Solutions Review’s aim to connect enterprise technologists - [World Backup Day Is A Reminder To Back Up Your World](https://www.ctera.com/news/world-backup-day-is-a-reminder-to-back-up-your-world/) - I have been writing about World Backup Day on March 31 for several years. This day promotes backing up and saving your data. This year I had a reason to be glad that I make efforts to back up my data, because I had to recover from a computer failure, but - [Time to Celebrate World Backup Day 2023 - Hear From Industry Experts](https://www.ctera.com/news/time-to-celebrate-world-backup-day-2023-hear-from-industry-experts/) - Today is "World Backup Day," an annual event celebrated every year on March 31st, to remind individuals and businesses around the world of the importance of backing up their digital data. In today's digital age, data loss can happen due to various reasons such as hardware failure, cyberattacks, accidental deletion, natural disasters, and - [Oded Nagel CEO, Ctera](https://www.ctera.com/news/oded-nagel-ceo-ctera/) - Ctera Networks Ltd. announced the promotion of Oded Nagel to CEO, Michael Amselem to CRO and Saimon Michelson to VP of alliances. All 3 executives are veterans of company’s management team. Former CEO and co-founder Liran Eshel will serve as executive COB, a role from which he will continue to work - [CTERA makes big management changes](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-makes-big-management-changes/) - CTERA, the edge-to-cloud data services vendor, has a new partner alliances head following a senior management rejig at the firm. Oded Nagel (pictured) has been promoted to chief executive officer, Michael Amselem has been promoted to chief revenue officer, and Saimon Michelson has stepped up to vice president of alliances. All three executives - [New Ctera CEO Oded Nagel: ‘We Will Focus On Partners, Partners, Partners’](https://www.ctera.com/news/new-ctera-ceo-oded-nagel-we-will-focus-on-partners-partners-partners/) - ‘We believe that the best way, and let’s say the most scalable way, [to compete] is to go full channel. And we’re going to invest more in channel building. We are going to launch a new partner program where we’re extending and expanding our partnership with our strategic partners,’ says Oded Nagel, - [CTERA appoints new CEO, adopts data governance business model](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-appoints-new-ceo-adopts-data-governance-business-model/) - The founding CEO at CTERA is moving upstairs to the boardroom as part of a reshuffle of senior personnel and a company shift to focus more data governance. Co-founder Liran Eshel is relinquishing the CEO role to become active chairman of the Israel-based company and will be fully involved in strategic company activities. - [9 qualities of a successful CTO](https://www.ctera.com/news/9-qualities-of-a-successful-cto/) - Five CTOs discuss the challenges in their field and the personal and professional qualities that are critical to their success. A chief technology officer (CTO) is the executive responsible for defining an organization's technology strategy and leading its technology teams. The position is similar to that of a CIO (chief information officer), - [New Data Security Posture Management for Customers](https://www.ctera.com/news/new-data-security-posture-management-for-customers/) - Concentric AI has partnered with CTERA. CTERA seamlessly integrates Concentric AI’s Semantic Intelligence™ solution into customer environments by deploying an edge filer that acts as a cache server for Concentric AI’s data security posture management capabilities. Read More... - [Concentric AI collaborates with CTERA to improve data security posture management](https://www.ctera.com/news/concentric-ai-collaborates-with-ctera-to-improve-data-security-posture-management/) - CTERA seamlessly integrates Concentric AI‘s Semantic Intelligence solution into customer environments by deploying an edge filer that acts as a cache server for Concentric AI’s data security posture management capabilities. Read More... - [A tale of two realities: women in hi-tech balancing progress and backlash](https://www.ctera.com/news/a-tale-of-two-realities-women-in-hi-tech-balancing-progress-and-backlash/) - As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s important to reflect on the progress women have made in the hi-tech industry, while also acknowledging the challenges that still exist. As a woman in tech, I’d like to believe that our daughters and their peers will not have to face the same obstacles - [From IOPS To DataOps: Five Reasons Why IT Leaders Should Make The Shift](https://www.ctera.com/news/from-iops-to-dataops-five-reasons-why-it-leaders-should-make-the-shift/) - In this data-driven world, it is not the one who has the most data that wins, but the one who best organizes and uses it. That is why, as IT leaders, it's time to make the shift from IOPS to DataOps. For too long, the industry has focused on raw performance, - [Data Privacy Day and Ensuring our Safety in 2023](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-privacy-day-and-ensuring-our-safety-in-2023/) - As you may already know, Data Privacy Day, also known in Europe as Data Protection Day, is globally recognized each year on January 28th. Some have now even extended this to a weeklong celebration. The event's purpose is to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices. VMblog has - [CTERA launches Intelligent Cloud Storage Routing](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-intelligent-cloud-storage-routing-4/) - Taking multi-cloud to the next level with granular policy-based data routing using heterogeneous object storage targets CTERA has announced version 7.5 of the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform including CTERA’s patented Cloud Storage Routing technology as well as numerous enhancements in data management, deduplication, and security. This release further expands CTERA’s mission - [24 Data Privacy Week Comments from Industry Experts in 2023](https://www.ctera.com/news/24-data-privacy-week-comments-from-industry-experts-in-2023/) - Aron Brand, CTO at CTERA After many years of near-zero interest rates and workforce shortages, the tide has turned, and in 2022 we have seen the start of a dramatic shift in the business landscape. As we enter 2023, capital is going to be much more expensive, and interest rates will continue to rise, - [The Cloud File Services marketing war](https://www.ctera.com/news/the-cloud-file-services-marketing-war/) - There are six suppliers we can identify in this group, with a well-established central trio – CTERA, Nasuni and Panzura – the restricted enterprise-focused Egnyte, technologically unique Hammerspace plus newcomer LucidLink. Read More... - [CTERA 2023 Predictions: What's around the corner for 2023](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-2023-predictions-whats-around-the-corner-for-2023/) - After many years of near-zero interest rates and workforce shortages, the tide has turned, and in 2022 we have seen the start of a dramatic shift in the business landscape. As we enter 2023, capital is much more expensive, and interest rates continue to rise, resulting in the attractiveness and pursuit of low - [Predictions of Storage Vendors for 2023](https://www.ctera.com/news/predictions-of-storage-vendors-for-2023/) - Like every year, StorageNewsletter.com asked vendors for their next year perspectives. This year we have collected the answers of 56 storage firms with the following leading topics: The #1 prediction is related to cloud and edge in all its forms, hybrid and multi, coupled with the operating and charge model representing more than 32%, Second - [Ctera Updates Global File System to Target Regulated Industries](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-updates-global-file-system-to-target-regulated-industries/) - Key Highlights Ctera Networks updated its flagship Global File System with new capabilities for managing cloud storage, permanent data deletion, and other data protection features. Ctera 7.5, which will be released to beta with general availability anticipated early next year, adds features with cloud storage routing for more granular data management and control - [Intelligent Cloud Storage Routing Introduced by CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/news/intelligent-cloud-storage-routing-introduced-by-ctera/) - Version 7.5 of the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform was just released. It includes major improvements in data management, deduplication, and security in addition to CTERA’s unique Cloud Storage Routing technology. With this release, CTERA continues to advance its goal of transforming business storage away from an IOPS-focused strategy and - [Opinion of Storage Vendors on 2022 Market](https://www.ctera.com/news/opinion-of-storage-vendors-on-2022-market/) - Like every year, StorageNewsletter.com has asked vendors for their 2022 retrospective. Here are analyzed these results to found the following major topics: This year, cloud in multiple flavors (multi, hybrid, private, edge, SaaS and operating model) arrives #1 with more than 55% in all answers. Without any surprise, ransomware is #2 with 33%. Then media in various aspects (SSD, NVMe, Tape, Optics), data - [Ctera Networks Assigned Patent](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-networks-assigned-patent-3/) - Ctera Networks Assigned Patent Global file system for data-intensive applications Ctera Networks, Ltd., Petach-Tikva, Israel, has been assigned a patent (11520750) developed by Brand, Aron, Hod Hasharon, Israel, and Punski, Vadim, Petach Tikva, Israel, for a “global file system for data-intensive applications.” Read More... - [CTERA Takes Multi-Cloud to the Next Level with the Release of Intelligent Cloud Storage Routing](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-takes-multi-cloud-to-the-next-level-with-the-release-of-intelligent-cloud-storage-routing/) - CTERA, provider of edge-to-cloud file services, is releasing version 7.5 of the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform which includes CTERA’s patented Cloud Storage Routing technology as well as numerous enhancements in data management, deduplication, and security. Read More... - [Coldago supplier rankings for cloud, enterprise and high-performance file storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/coldago-supplier-rankings-for-cloud-enterprise-and-high-performance-file-storage/) - The Coldago research firm has ranked file storage suppliers in the Cloud, Enterprise and High-Performance markets, making for interesting reading alongside rankings from GigaOm. Coldago looks at file storage overall and then divides it into three categories which allow it to evaluate 35 suppliers in total and compare them in a three-way - [Three Maps 2022 for File Storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/three-maps-2022-for-file-storage/) - Coldago Research unveils its new Map 2022 for File Storage ($11,990), this time split into 3 categories: Enterprise, High Performance and Cloud File Storage. In total it represents a study of 35 distinct companies during the past 12 months. Companies listed by alpha order for each Map are: Enterprise File Storage (11): DDN, Dell, IBM, iXsystems, Microsoft, NetApp, Pure Storage, Qumulo, SUSE, VAST - [Ctera Launches Intelligent Cloud Storage Routing](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-intelligent-cloud-storage-routing-3/) - CTERA Networks Ltd. announced version 7.5 of the its Enterprise File Services Platform including it’s patented Cloud Storage Routing technology as well as numerous enhancements in data management, deduplication, and security. This release further expands its mission to evolve enterprise storage from an IO/s-centric approach to the new world of multi-cloud DataOps. - [CTERA launches Intelligent Cloud Storage Routing](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-intelligent-cloud-storage-routing-2/) - CTERA has introduced version 7.5 of the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform including CTERA’s patented Cloud Storage Routing technology as well as numerous enhancements in data management, deduplication, and security. This release further expands CTERA’s mission to evolve enterprise storage from an IOPS-centric approach to the new world of multi-cloud DataOps. Read - [VMblog Expert Interview: CTERA Explores Enterprise File Services Platform 7.5 Features, Including Security and Cloud Storage Routing](https://www.ctera.com/news/vmblog-expert-interview-ctera-explores-enterprise-file-services-platform-7-5-features-including-security-and-cloud-storage-routing/) - CTERA announced version 7.5 of the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform which has a number of new features, including CTERA’s patented Cloud Storage Routing technology and numerous enhancements in data management, deduplication, and security. To learn more, VMblog reached out to their Chief Strategy Officer, Oded Nagel. Read More... - [Une nouvelle version pour CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/news/une-nouvelle-version-pour-ctera/) - CTERA 7.5, qui intègre la technologie CTERA Direct, un protocole de transport de données direct vers le cloud performant et à faible latence, comprend aussi la déduplication au niveau de l'Edge Filer des données mises en cache, augmentant l'efficacité du stockage jusqu'à 80 %. L’interface utilisateur a été revue pour le rendre plus - [CTERA adopts more multi-cloud ideas](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-adopts-more-multi-cloud-ideas/) - Cloud file services supplier CTERA has adopted Panzura and Hammerspace-style tech in its v7.5 release with parallel networking to its geographically distributed global file system, edge cache deduplication, and policy-based multi-cloud data placement. CTERA it is a cloud data services supplier with a layer of services above its edge filers and - [Updates to Ctera global file system target regulated industries](https://www.ctera.com/news/updates-to-ctera-global-file-system-target-regulated-industries/) - Ctera Networks refreshed its flagship Global File System with updated capabilities for managing cloud storage, permanent data deletion and other data protection features. Read more... - [CTERA Intelligent Cloud Storage Routing Launched](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-intelligent-cloud-storage-routing-launched/) - Multi-cloud gets smart with CTERA’s granular policy-based data routing that uses heterogeneous object storage targets. CTERA announced Enterprise File Services Platform version 7.5, which includes CTERA’s patented Cloud Storage Routing technology and enhancements in data management, deduplication, and security. Read more ... - [GigaOm Radar for Distributed Cloud File Storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/gigaom-radar-for-distributed-cloud-file-storage/) - This report was published on November 16, 2022, written by 2 analysts of GigaOm: Max Mortillaro, data, analytics, and AI, and Arjan Timmerman, data, Analytics, and AI. GigaOm Radar for Distributed Cloud File Storagev3.0 An Assessment Based on the Key Criteria Report for Evaluating File-Based Cloud Storage Solutions 1. Summary File storage is - [Financial Firms Turn To Hybrid Cloud Storage For Security And Compliance](https://www.ctera.com/news/financial-firms-turn-to-hybrid-cloud-storage-for-security-and-compliance/) - Financial organizations are some of the most risk-averse and regulated businesses in the world. They are also some of the most complex, often burdened with an enormous array of legacy systems and processes. Aron Brand, CTO at CTERA, discusses why these organizations are now realizing that the cloud can help them to - [CTERA announced it has been named the Leader in the GigaOm 2022 Radar Report](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-announced-it-has-been-named-the-leader-in-the-gigaom-2022-radar-report/) - CTERA announced it has been named the Leader in the GigaOm 2022 Radar Report for Distributed Cloud File Storage. The CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform is a global file system that unifies local file sharing with cloud hyperscale storage, allowing distributed file services delivery to remote offices, employees working from home, and - [From rebel to trend? Open source is very popular](https://www.ctera.com/news/from-rebel-to-trend-open-source-is-very-popular/) - Open source (OS) is big business. Originally viewed as a rebel of the IT industry, it is now recognized not only by individual developers and small communities of programmers, but also by global corporations who have now realized that it makes commercial sense to embrace this approach. Accenture, Intel, and Microsoft - [Navigating the High Stakes World of Governance, Security, and Regulatory Compliance](https://www.ctera.com/news/navigating-the-high-stakes-world-of-governance-security-and-regulatory-compliance/) - Is it getting easier or more difficult to lock down data in today’s digital enterprises? Industry leaders have mixed opinions on the state of that challenge. Cloud vendors promise industrial-grade security for backend applica­tions and data, while at the same time the move to cloud increases complexity. ... Add to the mix - [Open Source - 15 experts give their point of view](https://www.ctera.com/news/open-source-15-experts-give-their-point-of-view/) - Have open source technologies paved the way for faster development of products and services? What advice would you give to a company looking to adopt open source storage? Are cyber threats a problem for companies that rely on open source storage software? Many experts spoke to A3 Communications on this subject: - Acronis: William - [Cracking open source: Can we say goodbye to security concerns?](https://www.ctera.com/news/cracking-open-source-can-we-say-goodbye-to-security-concerns/) - There was a time when Open Source (OS) technologies were fringe: when security concerns trumped the benefits and large organisations – particularly those handling sensitive information – would steer clear. Now, big players in sectors from tech to finance and even governments, are adopting free or low-cost solutions for data storage, accounting, project - [Open source is very popular](https://www.ctera.com/news/open-source-is-very-popular/) - Open source (OS) is big business. Originally viewed as a rebel of the IT industry, it is now being embraced not only by individual developers and small communities of programmers, but also by global corporations who have come to realize that it makes commercial sense to embrace this approach. ... "Open source technologies - [Evaluating global file systems and NAS cloud filers](https://www.ctera.com/news/evaluating-global-file-systems-and-nas-cloud-filers/) - The Evaluator Group has compared on-premises NAS filers with a cloud component to global file systems utilizing edge caching devices. Both, it says, are capable of providing a similar result – on-premises file access, performance, and familiarity with an attached cloud component – but they utilize a fundamentally different design and have different trade-offs. Global - [Podcast: The Next Frontier: Why Edge Changes Everything](https://www.ctera.com/news/podcast-the-next-frontier-why-edge-changes-everything/) - Cloud may be the new center of gravity, but the edge really does change everything: architecture, assumptions, workloads, possibilites. You name it; edge computing affects the end-to-end workflow of modern business. How can your company take advantage of this exciting new frontier? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will - [Report for File-Based Primary Storage Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/rethink-enterprise-storage-and-cloud-data-services-strategies-for-edge-awakening-2/) - This report, published on September 7, 2022, was written by Max Mortillaro and Arjan Timmerman, independent industry analysts, GigaOm. GigaOm Sonar Report for File-Based Primary Storage Ransomware Protectionv1.0 An Exploration of Cutting-Edge Solutions and Technologies 1. Summary Ransomware is a specific type of malware that encrypts data assets on primary storage systems-including file shares, databases, disk partitions, - [Rethink Enterprise Storage and Cloud Data Services Strategies for Edge Awakening](https://www.ctera.com/news/rethink-enterprise-storage-and-cloud-data-services-strategies-for-edge-awakening/) - This market report, published on August 1, 2022, was written by Julia Palmer and Jeff Vogel, analysts, Gartner, Inc. Innovation Insight: Rethink Your Enterprise Storage and Cloud Data Services Strategies for the Edge Awakening Infrastructure and operations leaders are expanding storage beyond the data center toward the public cloud and the edge. This research highlights edge storage - [Women’s Equality Day: Is Remote Work a Blessing or a Bane for Women in Tech?](https://www.ctera.com/news/https-www-spiceworks-com-tech-tech-general-articles-womens-equality-day-remote-work-culture/) - Women’s equality vis-a-vis men in the tech industry, in terms of roles and responsibilities, salaries, representation in leadership positions, or freedom of initiative, has remained a concern for decades. Women have struggled to deal with stereotypes, ensuring a work-life balance and gender discrimination and harassment. But has the recent switch to remote work helped them - [An Introduction to Edge to Cloud Data Pipeline Components](https://www.ctera.com/news/an-introduction-to-edge-to-cloud-data-pipeline-components/) - Looking to get ahead of the competition? Edge-to-cloud data pipelines can provide the data-driven edge needed to succeed. If you look at any organization, whether it’s a for-profit business, a nonprofit, or a government agency, they’re all trying to become more data-driven for one simple reason: it’s the best way to make decisions. In the - [Everything You Should Know About Caching](https://www.ctera.com/news/everything-you-should-know-about-caching/) - Designing high-performance computing systems requires considering the restrictions of the memory hierarchy, which separates computer storage devices into levels based on response time. Aron Brand, CTO, CTERA, discusses what a cache is, how it works and how it can help organizations ride data trends. Read more ... - [Podcast: Interview with Liran Eshel](https://www.ctera.com/news/podcast-interview-with-liran-eshel/) - Following CTERA Networks for years, our recent visit in Israel during the 43rd IT Press Tour was the perfect opportunity for a company and product update but also to understand the directions of the product development. We spoke about all this with Liran Eshel, CEO and founder of the company, but also how the company - [Backblaze, CTERA Offer All-in-one, Distributed Cloud File Storage Solution](https://www.ctera.com/news/backblaze-ctera-offer-all-in-one-distributed-cloud-file-storage-solution/) - In an age of rapidly expanding remote workforces and global collaboration, Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE), a global storage cloud platform provider, and CTERA, a provider of distributed cloud file storage for enterprises, have announced a partnership to make life easier for IT admins challenged by on-premises file server and NAS management. Backblaze and CTERA have teamed - [Engineering firms are under attack.](https://www.ctera.com/news/engineering-firms-are-under-attack/) - Engineering firms are under attack. An attack from ransomware - but hybrid cloud storage can help Ransomware is a particularly insidious form of malware that can have devastating consequences for engineering firms. In fact, AEC firms are particularly attractive targets for ransomware attackers. These firms are also more likely to have employees working remotely, and maintain - [The End of Backup, As We Know It](https://www.ctera.com/news/the-end-of-backup-as-we-know-it/) - Organisations must always be prepared for a disaster scenario. Whether it’s a cyber-attack, a natural disaster or a system failure, companies of all sizes need to formulate disaster recovery plans that will allow them to continue to operate when something goes wrong. The traditional approach to disaster recovery, particularly for large enterprises, has been to - [Global file systems: Hybrid cloud and follow-the-sun access](https://www.ctera.com/news/global-file-systems-hybrid-cloud-and-follow-the-sun-access/) - Managing data storage is ever more complex. IT teams have to wrestle with local, direct-attached storage, storage area networks, network attached storage and cloud storage volumes. They might be deploying hyper-converged systems, or using on-premise implementations of cloud storage technology. And they are likely to have several, incompatible storage protocols at work, especially for unstructured - [Best Storage Products of 2022](https://www.ctera.com/news/best-storage-products-of-2022/) - Here are the companies with the best storage products of the year as compiled by the redaction of StorageNewsLetter.com: Software Best in backup software: Veeam Best in archive software: Atempo, Komprise, Versity Best in object storage software: Cloudian, Hitachi Vantara, Scality Best in SDS: DataCore, Cohesity, Vast Data Best in container storage: MayaData (DataCore), Portworx - [Integrated file and object SaaS offering brings secure Cloud file services to mid-market](https://www.ctera.com/news/integrated-file-and-object-saas-offering-brings-secure-cloud-file-services-to-mid-market/) - CTERA has announced a new partnership with Wasabi Technologies to provide integrated file and object data service for mid-sized companies. The new offering combines CTERA’s global file system technology with Wasabi’s scalable and cost-effective object storage, in simple service bundles designed for rapid delivery and support by channel partners. The new offering packages CTERA file - [CTERA in Partnership With Wasabi](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-in-partnership-with-wasabi/) - Ctera Networks, Ltd. announced a partnership with Wasabi Technologies, Inc. to provide integrated file and object data service for mid-sized companies. The offering combines Ctera’s global file system technology with Wasabi’s scalable object storage, in simple service bundles designed for rapid delivery and support by channel partners. Read more ... - [CTERA & Wasabi: Sichere Cloud File Services für KMU](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-wasabi-sichere-cloud-file-services-fur-kmu/) - CTERA bietet sichere Cloud File Services für den Mittelstand auf Basis von Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. CTERA ist einer der führende Anbieter von Edge-to-Cloud-Dateidiensten. Die neue Partnerschaft mit Wasabi Technologies ermöglicht integrierte Datei- und Objektdatenservices für mittelständische Unternehmen. Für das Angebot kombiniert CTERA seine globale Dateisystemtechnologie mit dem skalierbaren und kosteneffizienten Objektspeicher von Wasabi. Die einfachen Servicepakete - [Bank IT compliance: how financial services can stay compliant with regulations](https://www.ctera.com/news/bank-it-compliance-how-financial-services-can-stay-compliant-with-regulations/) - Secure Storage “Banks need to be very careful about the types of cloud solutions they choose to adopt, and one way to stay compliant is to adopt private cloud storage solutions that are deployed entirely within the organisation firewall, and enable firms to comply with data residency requirements,” says Aron Brand, CTO of data storage firm CTERA. - [Storage news ticker – May 24](https://www.ctera.com/news/storage-news-ticker-may-24/) - Edge-to-cloud file services supplier CTERA has announced a partnership with cloud storage supplier Wasabi Technologies to provide integrated file and object data service for mid-sized companies. The new offering combines CTERA’s global file system technology with Wasabi’s object storage in service bundles designed for rapid delivery and support by channel partners. CTERA technology includes integrated file and object cloud - [CTERA opens up its storage to third-party analytics via APIs](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-opens-up-its-storage-to-third-party-analytics-via-apis/) - CTERA has placed its emphasis on the need to share documents internationally. Its offering puts cloud gateways at each enterprise site and presents them like a NAS with its contents in a single online storage pool. CTERA’s gateway caches hot data on-premise for fast access, and tiers colder data to cheaper object storage in the cloud, all - [Data management et sécurité chez Ctera Networks (In French)](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-management-et-securite-chez-ctera-networks-in-french/) - Avec un projet de ce type, Ctera Networks affirme qu’il est passé du simple stockage hybride vers des services cloud avec data gouvernance et cyberprotection accessibles depuis un Portal Management. Le résumé est peut-être un peu rapide, même si des partenariats ont été noués avec des fournisseurs comme Varonis pour réaliser des audits et s’assurer - [Deep Dive: Aron Brand, CTO, CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/news/deep-dive-aron-brand-cto-ctera/) - What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry? Besides the obvious trends toward security and cost efficiency, there is one emerging area which I think will become much more prominent in the following years. With environmental awareness growing globally, sustainability is becoming a major element of investment in the - [Plenty of channel data action being created from Israel](https://www.ctera.com/news/plenty-of-channel-data-action-being-created-from-israel/) - CTERA, the established distributed cloud storage vendor, said it was expanding the security features wrapped around its platform, that its growing partner base would be able to take advantage of. As part of its "cyber hardened storage" approach, it is delivering continuous replication, proactive alerts, support for zero trust network access and self-defending technology against - [8 Israeli start-ups disrupting how you think about data](https://www.ctera.com/news/8-israeli-start-ups-disrupting-how-you-think-about-data/) - Recognised by HPE and GigaOm for its edge-to-cloud and distributed cloud file storage capabilities respectively, the Series D-funded company provides customers with a file system featuring deduplication, encryption and disaster recovery. Users can leverage the cloud of their choice, with APIs providing intercompany interoperability, while analytics, auditing and compliance allow for innovation in line with data regulations. Read more ... - [Storage news ticker – April 7](https://www.ctera.com/news/storage-news-ticker-april-7/) - Ctera has signed a global agreement with Seagate Technology for its cloud data services software to be available with Seagate’s Lyve Cloud storage-as-a-service offering. This utilizes Seagate storage arrays located in Equinix datacenters along with software that uses this storage. Ctera sees this collaboration with Seagate as a major milestone in delivering a simple cost-effective, highly - [CTERA: Not storage, but a cloud data services biz](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-not-storage-but-a-cloud-data-services-biz/) - CTERA Insight provides information about files in CTERA’s global file system and their content. No-code data pipelines can be set up to filter and extract data sets then feed them to analytics applications in the cloud or Lamda functions. Data is extracted from compressed and deduped and written to a new dataset for this purpose. - [Implementing a data backup strategy with agility in mind](https://www.ctera.com/news/implementing-a-data-backup-strategy-with-agility-in-mind/) - According to Aron Brand, CTERA’s CTO, “the term backup is becoming obsolete, as dedicated backup solutions that are built on the principle of periodical backups and user-initiated, time-consuming restore sessions, are being phased out for next-generation protected storage solutions that offer ransomware detection and instant recovery capabilities.” Brand added: “To be honest, I don’t like the name - [CTERA and Backblaze partner on cloud file services](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-and-backblaze-partner-on-cloud-file-services/) - CTERA provides distributed file-based unstructured data management services using local cache systems or edge filers, connected to a central object store. IBM COS File Access is a rebranded version of the CTERA file system using IBM’s Cloud Object Storage as its central repository. HPE makes CTERA services available via GreenLake, building on CTERA’s integration with - [Is Backup Dead? It’s the End of Backup and the Dawn of a New Era](https://www.ctera.com/news/is-backup-dead-its-the-end-of-backup-and-the-dawn-of-a-new-era/) - Cyber-crime is everywhere today. We all know it and we all understand we must have policies and procedures and solutions in place to stave it off as much as possible. And as the attacks become more frequent, we see that legacy backup solutions are not enough, not by a longshot. The time is - [VMblog Expert Interview: CTERA Explores Company Growth, Market Adoption, Ransomware and Latest Solutions](https://www.ctera.com/news/vmblog-expert-interview-ctera-explores-company-growth-market-adoption-ransomware-and-latest-solutions/) - VMblog: We see you've released CTERA's momentum numbers. You've had a banner year. What sectors have been the strongest for you? Liran Eshel: Yes, 2021 was a very successful year for CTERA. All sectors of our business grew despite working through the second year of the pandemic and all the pivoting that entailed. One of - [Top Ways Organizations Can Train Employees to Defend Against Cyber Attacks](https://www.ctera.com/news/top-ways-organizations-can-train-employees-to-defend-against-cyber-attacks/) - Aron Brand, the CTO of Ctera, believes that with cyber attackers getting more innovative, it’s harder and harder to keep the workforce trained on what to look for in malicious attacks. That is why zero-trust architectures have become the new must-have for the workplace. The key principle of zero trust is that every access attempt - [Changing the Game for Pre Press Operations](https://www.ctera.com/news/changing-the-game-for-pre-press-operations/) - CTERA's SaaS approach for file storage was another key factor for the IT team. "CTERA Cloud lowered the entry barrier to modern file services; we didn't have to ramp up or buy hardware, and we didn't have to worry about infrastructure at plants where CTERA was deployed," said Dupont. By replacing its legacy file server - [New Year Revolutions 2022](https://www.ctera.com/news/new-year-revolutions-2022/) - CTERA's SaaS approach for file storage was another key An increasingly distributed workforce brings with it its own challenges of course, as Aron Brand of CTERA reminds us: "In the aftermath of Covid-19, traditional work models have shattered, leading to a workforce that is scattered across home offices and remote offices. Concurrently, we have also - [Data Storage Trends to Watch in 2022 – Intelligent CIO Europe](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-storage-trends-to-watch-in-2022-intelligent-cio-europe/) - According to Aaron Brand, CTO, CTERA, sustainability will be a major focus for IT teams in 2022. “The decision to move to the cloud provides access to data centers that are fundamentally greener, as cloud providers are investing heavily in sustainability. Due to the frugality of scale and strong incentives to reduce their costs, the - [Six IT technology trends to watch out for in 2022](https://www.ctera.com/news/six-it-technology-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2022/) - Sustainability will be a key focus for IT teams in 2022, according to Aron Brand, CTO, CTERA: “The decision to move to the cloud provides access to datacentres that are fundamentally greener, as cloud providers are investing heavily in sustainability. Due to economies of scale and strong incentives to reduce their costs, cloud providers are - [Thought Leaders Provide Tips and Tricks on Data Privacy Day 2022](https://www.ctera.com/news/thought-leaders-provide-tips-and-tricks-on-data-privacy-day-2022/) - Aron Brand, CTO, CTERA, a distributed cloud file storage leader: "Last year, cybercrime wreaked $6 trillion in havoc to organizations all over the globe. As if one global pandemic was not enough, another has emerged and it is called ransomware. In 2021 enterprise security was seriously challenged by ransomware attacks, and in response there has - [Data Privacy Day 2022: keeping data secure in the organisation](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-privacy-day-2022-keeping-data-secure-in-the-organisation/) - One increasingly prominent notion that’s making waves among security personnel is that of a ‘zero trust‘ model. Based on the principle “never trust, always verify”, zero trust refers to devices that are trying to access the network — all devices must be authenticated, authorised and validated for configuration and posture. This is a key tool - [What’s in store for the channel in 2022?](https://www.ctera.com/news/whats-in-store-for-the-channel-in-2022/) - Aron Brand, CTO at CTERA, thinks the latest global push for accountability coming from the COP26 climate summit has made sustainability “much more prominent in organisations’ roadmaps”, adding: “I expect 2022 will be the year when this message truly takes hold in IT and companies of all sizes will implement sustainability programmes to reduce energy consumption of their IT infrastructure, decrease electronic waste and - [Enterprise data storage 2021 Products of the Year finalists](https://www.ctera.com/news/enterprise-data-storage-2021-products-of-the-year-finalists/) - Ctera 7.0. The 7.0 release offers multi-cloud file services with edge caching, which Ctera Networks Ltd. said enables customers to modernize distributed file services delivery for remote office, virtual desktop infrastructure and other uses. Other updates include Ctera Migrate, which automates the process of importing file shares from legacy NAS filers. - [CTERA to support major US Department of Veteran Affairs file storage modernisation contract ](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-to-support-major-us-department-of-veteran-affairs-file-storage-modernisation-contract/) - Under the contract, CTERA, which provides a global file system included on the Department of Defence Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List (APL), will deliver file services for mission-critical workloads, connecting up to 300 distributed sites to the VA Enterprise Cloud powered by AWS GovCloud (US). The solution design is based on centrally managed CTERA Edge Filers deployed over on-premises hyperconverged infrastructure, enabling the - [CTERA selected to support US Department of Veterans Affairs file storage modernisation contract](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-selected-to-support-us-department-of-veterans-affairs-file-storage-modernisation-contract/) - “Federal agencies are consolidating aging systems and transitioning to consumption-based cloud storage using industry best practices,” says Sandy Carter, vice president of worldwide public sector partners and programs for Amazon Web Services (AWS). “AWS and our Partners are helping the VA and the Public Sector at large extract value from their unstructured data once in - [CTERA Selected to Support Major U.S. Dept of VA File Storage Modernization](https://www.ctera.com/news/press-release-ctera-selected-to-support-major-u-s-dept-of-va-file-storage-modernization/) - “CTERA, the distributed cloud file storage leader, announced that Peraton, the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, has selected CTERA’s file platform to support a $497 million contract to provide infrastructure-as-a-managed service (laaMS) for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) storage and computing infrastructure facilities across the U.S. and globally.” “Under - [Israeli co. to supply file storage for US Department of Veterans Affairs](https://www.ctera.com/news/israeli-co-to-supply-file-storage-for-us-department-of-veterans-affairs/) - The Department of Veterans Affairs will use Ctera’s cloud mobility technologies to transmit sensitive files, including medical information and other files, totaling tens of petabytes to Amazon’s secure cloud. By consolidating the file storage systems from over 300 different sites and uploading all the information to a unified cloud, the Department intends to achieve improved - [Joint Cloud Computing: How Can Organizations Benefit From This New Trend?](https://www.ctera.com/news/joint-cloud-computing-how-can-organizations-benefit-from-this-new-trend/) - Aron Brand, the CTO of CTERA, explained this new age phenomenon as “a new generation of computing model which facilitates providing cross-cloud services through integration and cooperation among different cloud providers.” While this term is currently used mostly by academia, some of the required components of joint cloud computing already exist in the commercial sector, - [How Baseline Security Practices Could Have Prevented Recent Cloud Attacks](https://www.ctera.com/news/how-baseline-security-practices-could-have-prevented-recent-cloud-attacks/) - One of the major issues, according to Aron Brand, CTO of New York City-based CTERA, is that organizations face a confluence of rising attacks and increasing attack surfaces as workers become more distributed post-pandemic. With the rise in edge users and devices, understand that user identities can be compromised, and that the communication source is - [Disaster Recovery Across Hybrid Cloud Infrastructures](https://www.ctera.com/news/disaster-recovery-across-hybrid-cloud-infrastructures/) - The hybrid cloud allows for better availability when implemented with a strong IT operations strategy. Aron Brand, CTO of Ctera, explains why this is important: “Ideally your organization manages high availability between two availability zones, plus background replication to a second cloud provider. This kind of multi-cloud strategy not only offers the most robust data - [CTERA - Storage the Way your Users Want It](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-storage-the-way-your-users-want-it/) - Users are expecting more from their systems. There are a variety of ways to deal with this problem, and CTERA seems to have provided a fairly robust solution, with many ways of accessing data, collaborating, and storing data in the cloud and at the edge. The focus isn’t limited to office automation data, with key - [Ctera schließt die Lücke zwischen Edge und Cloud (In German)](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-schliest-die-lucke-zwischen-edge-und-cloud/) - Ctera ermöglicht es verteilten Organisationen, entfernte Standorte und Benutzer am Edge mit einem einzigen Namespace oder globalen Dateisystem in der Cloud zu verbinden. Durch die Zentralisierung von Dateien in der Cloud ohne Beeinträchtigung der Leistung oder Sicherheit am Edge ermöglichen wir es Unternehmen, ihre Endbenutzer zu unterstützen, wo immer sie sich befinden. Im Wesentlichen - [How To Avoid Huge Ransomware Payments With Global File Systems](https://www.ctera.com/news/how-to-avoid-huge-ransomware-payments-with-global-file-systems/) - While you can’t prevent your organization from being targeted by a ransomware attack, you can take steps to protect your data with ransomware attack protection. In the event of an attack, a sound data protection strategy is key to avoiding multi-million dollar payouts and recovering data quickly. Global file systems all but eliminate the - [The key differences between caching and tiering](https://www.ctera.com/news/the-key-differences-between-caching-and-tiering/) - Aron Brand, CTO, CTERA, discusses in detail two different approaches to managing data migration across numerous Edge and cloud locations – caching and tiering. We hear about the benefits of both strategies and how they differ. Cloud caching and tiering are not synonymous. These two commonly misunderstood terms are both data management techniques that - [Top 5 Rising Vendors for On-Premises NAS Consolidation](https://www.ctera.com/news/top-5-rising-vendors-for-on-premises-nas-consolidation/) - DCIG recently completed another phase of its research into SDS solutions. We evaluated these solutions for the on-premises NAS consolidation use case. We identified 5 rising vendors that provide new capabilities, substantial deployment flexibility, and the multi-petabyte scalability that many organizations require. Read more ... - [CTERA reckons Amazon S3’s price complexity drives customers mad](https://www.ctera.com/news/amazon-s3s-price-complexity-drives-customers-mad/) - Brand concludes that the S3 pricing scheme is expensive, and working out costs of transitioning objects between storage classes is frustrating. The main takeaway is that the important thing for keeping S3 costs as low as possible is not using it to store small objects. “By putting high price tags on metadata operations, AWS is severely - [CTERA: Multi-cloud Unstructured Data Management](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-multi-cloud-unstructured-data-management/) - There’s so much data at play in the modern enterprise, and storing it in an effective manner that anyone in the organization can access — even at the edge — proves to be difficult. Add to that the fact that much of it is unstructured and IT departments have quite the challenge on their hands. Presented at August’s - [See CTERA summiting GigaOm’s distributed cloud file storage Radar screen](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-summiting-gigaoms-distributed-cloud-file-storage-radar-screen/) - The supplier closest to the centre is the top-ranked supplier. In this case it is CTERA which is also an outperformer. The GigaOm analysts write: “CTERA is the leader of this radar and … achieves outstanding ratings across a majority of key criteria and evaluation metrics. CTERA also proved to be the absolute leader in - [KMWorld Trend-Setting Products of 2021](https://www.ctera.com/news/kmworld-trend-setting-products-of-2021/) - On the following pages, we present KMWorld’s Trend-Setting Products list of 2021. These are the products of forward-thinking vendors that are leading the way in innovation. We encourage you to continue your exploration by visiting the companies’ websites for more information. CTERA: Enterprise File Services Platform—Enabling cloud-driven enterprise IT organizations to deliver secure file services, - [Five things you need to know about cloud file services](https://www.ctera.com/news/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-cloud-file-services/) - As with any cloud service, access to sufficient bandwidth can be a limitation, especially for the initial migration to the cloud. One way to address this, adopted by suppliers such as Ctera and NetApp, is to provide a local appliance that manages on-going file upload and sync. That is especially useful for branch or remote - [CTERA, Cloud NAS on steroids](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-cloud-nas-on-steroids/) - CTERA file locking is what I would call hybrid. They offer strict consistency for file locking within sites but eventual consistency for file locking across sites. There are performance tradeoffs for strict consistency, so by using a hybrid approach, they offer most of what the world needs from file locking without incurring the performance overhead - [Unstructured data: where to store it next](https://www.ctera.com/news/unstructured-data-where-to-store-it-next/) - While both object storage distributed file systems (DFS) are well-suited for storing substantial volumes of unstructured data, they suit different use cases. As object storage exposes a REST API, it is only suitable for applications that are specifically intended to interact with this type of storage. Pages 18-19 Read more... - [Bringing value through improved storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/bringing-value-through-improved-storage/) - Churchill found CTERA’s Enterprise File Services Platform to be an excellent fit for its edge-to-cloud file services requirements. The CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform harnesses the power of cloud to replace legacy file storage systems without compromising security or performance. CTERA’s edge filers and endpoint clients provide a hybrid connection for Churchill’s remote sites and - [Every Day is Backup Day](https://www.ctera.com/news/every-day-is-backup-day/) - "On-Premise backup solutions have run out of favour due to their expensive hardware requirements and inability to scale. Cloud backup enables tapping into cloud economies of scale as well as being off premises, thus protecting against catastrophic site failures such as fire of flood." Aron Brand, CTERA. Read more... - [CTERA teams with Varonis on new file monitoring, controls](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-teams-with-varonis-on-new-file-monitoring-controls/) - The Ctera Enterprise File Services Platform will feature integration with the Varonis Data Security Platform to "add an enhanced level of visibility and control for enterprise users" according to Jim Crook, senior director of marketing at Ctera. The integration is undergoing testing with a handful of clients but will roll into general availability in July. "One - [Protecting Data Against the Rising Tide of Ransomware](https://www.ctera.com/news/protecting-data-against-the-rising-tide-of-ransomware/) - Ransomware attacks, however, are difficult to stop because they target the weakest leak in the IT security chain – users – most of whom work at branch offices and remote sites, said Saimon Michelson, field CTO at New York City-based CTERA. Rather than storing files on local storage islands (NAS) at the edge, global file system - [How to inspire and empower your remote or hybrid workforce](https://www.ctera.com/news/how-to-inspire-and-empower-your-remote-or-hybrid-workforce/) - Aron Brand, CTO at CTERA, says that for a productive remote or hybrid workforce, users should experience the same performance whether they are at home, in the office or in another shared workspace. “Enterprises need a way to extend corporate file systems to remote users with LAN-speed performance while respecting corporate security policies,” he says. Brand continues: “Enterprise - [4 emerging cloud trends transforming unstructured data management](https://www.ctera.com/news/4-emerging-cloud-trends-transforming-unstructured-data-management/) - Zero-trust cloud architectures improve upon on-premises network segmentation by not implicitly trusting any user. Moreover, the cloud introduces new constructs that help tighten control, such as identity management, granular rules for accessing a resource or enforcing information sharing between the application server and database. Agencies that are thinking about re-architecting for multicloud or moving to - [World Backup Day: enterprise data evolution and the new backup](https://www.ctera.com/news/world-backup-day-enterprise-data-evolution-and-the-new-backup/) - With substantial volumes of critical files at stake, successful data backups are a key aspect of data protection. According to Aron Brand, CTO at CTERA, “effective protection must meet two critical requirements: it must retain previous versions of your files for a specific retention period (minimum of 30 days) where those files must be in - [Major players covered in global cloud storage gateways market](https://www.ctera.com/news/major-players-covered-in-global-cloud-storage-gateways-market/) - The market report also offers a microscopic overview of the present dynamics of the Cloud Storage Gateways sector coupled with an accurate numerical data. The research report provides an in-depth study of market dynamics with the help of several charts, tables, graphs, etc. to offer users with better presentation of the data. The research report - [AET gets CTERA to smooth hybrid cloud access to big files](https://www.ctera.com/news/aet-gets-ctera-to-smooth-hybrid-cloud-access-to-big-files/) - US-based environmental and engineering testing company AET has deployed Ctera HC100 hybrid cloud edge filers that allow rapid local access to large files and shares with clients, in particular from locations that are not well served by WAN connectivity. Read more... - [CTERA KubeFiler to bring Kubernetes storage to its cloud gateways](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-kubefiler-to-bring-kubernetes-storage-to-its-cloud-gateways/) - “We are increasingly seeing applications run in containers rather than virtual machines or on bare metal servers,” said Aron Brand, technical director at Ctera during the recent virtual edition of the IT Press Tour. “We have had lots of demand from clients to adapt our products to this new format because access in this way makes provision of storage for - [Take Your Partners](https://www.ctera.com/news/take-your-partners/) - A good way to start is to conceptualize the finish. Decide what you’re trying to get our of the new solution. Are you looking for more cost- effective means of storing unused data? Are you trying to enhance the productivity of remote workers post- COVID? Read more... - [Intellignet SME Tech issu No.6: Protecting Data](https://www.ctera.com/news/intellignet-sme-tech-issu-no-6-protecting-data/) - How should SMEs prepare an IT storage strategy that enables them to scale? Start with an analysis of your current environment. This should include an inventory of dataset types, total storage capacity and size/file – count, as well as defining your performance parameters. Read more... - [World Backup Day 2021: A 10-Year Anniversary Celebration with Experts](https://www.ctera.com/news/world-backup-day-2021-a-10-year-anniversary-celebration-with-experts/) - Cloud backup enables tapping into cloud economies of scale, as well as being located off-premises, thus protecting against catastrophic site failures such as fire or flood. In the last 10 years, we have seen a rapid decrease in the use of on-premises backup solutions. Instead, companies are increasingly opting for hybrid backup solutions that - [Die Backup-Evolution im datenzentrierten Zeitalter (In German)](https://www.ctera.com/news/die-backup-evolution-im-datenzentrierten-zeitalter-in-german/) - Es wird parallel aber dennoch viel darüber spekuliert, ob On-Premises-Datensicherungen in den kommenden Jahren in der Bedeutungslosigkeit verschwinden werden und den Weg für Cloud-basierte Optionen auf breiter Basis freimachen werden. Aron Brand, CTO bei CTERA, gehört zu den Anhängern dieser Theorie: „On-Premises-Lösungen zur Datensicherung haben aufgrund der teuren Hardware-Anforderungen und fehlenden Skalierungsmöglichkeiten wenig Zukunftspotential. Cloud-Backup ermöglicht die - [New managed file access solutions to extend corporate file systems to satellite branches and home offices](https://www.ctera.com/news/new-managed-file-access-solutions-for-satellite-branches-and-home-offices/) - CTERA is bringing unlimited data access to the far edge of the enterprise with the new remote work suite, enabling remote workgroups and data-intensive users to enjoy HQ-grade productivity from their home offices. Read more... - [Zahlreiche Storage-Neuheiten auf der 'Technology Live' (In German)](https://www.ctera.com/news/zahlreiche-storage-neuheiten-auf-der-technology-live/) - Ctera Migrate erlaubt die Migration von verwalteten File Shares aus veralteten NAS-Systemen bei vollständiger Beibehaltung der Ordnerstruktur und der Zugriffsrechte. Ctera MacAssist integriert die Dateiverwaltung mit macOS Finder. Finder-Icons, erweiterte Suche und spezielle Datentypen werden unterstützt. Dadurch sollen MacOS-Nutzer ein nahtlos durchgehendes Nutzungserlebnis auf Desktop, Mobile und in der Cloud haben. Read more... - [CTERA file software is being OEM’d by IBM](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-file-software-is-being-oemd-by-ibm/) - IBM COS File Access, launched last November, is a rebranded version of CTERA file system, CTERA CEO Liran Eschel revealed today. “IBM is one of the top vendors of private object storage. This could give very good access to our technology to Fortune 2000 customers,” he said in a press briefing. IBM has a - [When it comes to data storage: What’s love got to do with it?](https://www.ctera.com/news/when-it-comes-to-data-storage-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-2/) - CTERA’s Michelson explains, “It’s also important to engage with business folks to understand their requirements. After collecting/analysing the data and getting business input, it’s time to formulate your functional requirements and start looking for the most appropriate storage solution(s).” The same goes for a data storage product: an IT administrator should not dismiss a - [Cloud file vendors try to woo enterprise storage buyers](https://www.ctera.com/news/cloud-file-vendors-try-to-woo-enterprise-storage-buyers/) - Cloud NAS specialist Ctera launched work-from-home tools to Ctera Enterprise File Services Platform. The product suite consists of a desktop-sized gateway and software agent for computer endpoints. Ctera CEO Liran Eshel said many enterprises still struggle to serve users forced to work remotely. “Distributed file services are a huge aspect of the post-pandemic era," Eshel said. "Customers are - [How to avoid three hybrid cloud stumbling blocks](https://www.ctera.com/news/how-to-avoid-three-hybrid-cloud-stumbling-blocks/) - The hybrid cloud market is growing rapidly and by 2023, 40 percent of IT infrastructure and operations leaders will implement a hybrid cloud architecture (Gartner IOCS, December 2020). What’s behind this growth? Hybrid cloud environments are a fusion of private and public cloud services, with orchestration between both platforms. They enable enterprises to easily and - [CTERA Managed File Access Solutions for Post-Pandemic Workplace](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-managed-file-access-solutions-for-post-pandemic-workplace/) - The firm’s remote work suite features the Edge HC100, a desktop-sized edge filer with 1TB of speed NVMe cache delivering fast network storage access for small workgroups, coupled with the company’s Drive Connect agent for Windows and MacOS that provides desktop-integrated cached access to corporate file shares. The new suite provides a solution for - [CTERA launches remote work suite](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-remote-work-suite/) - CTERA has launched a small office/home office filer system for remote working employees. The Edge Filers are intended for ROBO (remote office/branch office) applications. CTERA has extended its edge system coverage outwards with the HC100 boxlet, to smaller SOHO – small office/home office environments. Read more... - [This week in storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/this-week-in-storage/) - Ctera‘s global file system is now supported on HPE Nimble Storage dHCI systems. Nimble Storage dHCI users can visit www.ctera.com/hpe-hci to get their free download for the CTERA virtual filer with public and private cloud service extension options.The software is already available on HPE SimpliVity HCI systems. Read more... - [Inifinte capacity, lower TCO, effortless management](https://www.ctera.com/news/inifinte-capacity-lower-tco-effortless-management/) - To maximise business continuity and system uptime, Churchill has also deployed CTERA's zero-minute disaster recovery feature that enables users to continue working even in the event of a filer outage. As soon as an outage is detected, CTERA securely redirects users to the cloud without interruption. This obviates the need for redundant hardware and - [When it comes to data storage: What’s love got to do with it?](https://www.ctera.com/news/when-it-comes-to-data-storage-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/) - Any IT administrator wishing to enjoy a fruitful, long-term relationship with its IT environment, also needs to think of anyone else who may be affected by this partnership. If their new match is going to affect other users in their company it is important that their needs are also taken into consideration during the selection - [La mélodie du stockage des données : je t'aime... moi non plus (In French)](https://www.ctera.com/news/la-melodie-du-stockage-des-donnees-je-taime-moi-non-plus-in-french/) - Saimon Michelson, field CTO chez CTERA, utilise une approche légèrement différente. « Un bon point de départ consiste à conceptualiser l’objectif. » Il poursuit : « Déterminez ce que vous souhaitez obtenir de la nouvelle solution. Avez-vous besoin d’un moyen plus rentable de stocker les données non utilisées ? Tentez-vous d’améliorer la productivité des télétravailleurs post-COVID ? » Les aspects non - [Data Protection Day 2021: Top tips for keeping your company data safe](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-protection-day-2021-top-tips-for-keeping-your-company-data-safe/) - Data Privacy Day is an international annual event which raises awareness and promotes privacy and data protection best practices. We hear from experts about the importance of the day as we focus our attention on our data protection habits and the way we manage data. Whether it’s the shockwaves of the SolarWinds attack, the loss - [Data Protection Day 2021: Top tips for keeping your company data safe From Aron Brand, CTO, CTERA](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-protection-day-2021-top-tips-for-keeping-your-company-data-safe-from-aron-brand-cto-ctera/) - Whether it is the shockwaves of the SolarWinds attack, the loss of 1000s of police files from the UK government, the controversy around the WhatsApp privacy update, or yet another ransomware attack, each day brings a reminder of the vulnerability and the value of our data. European Data Protection Day on 28th January is therefore a vital - [Data Privacy Day 2021: Top tips for keeping your company data safe](https://www.ctera.com/news/data-privacy-day-2021-top-tips-for-keeping-your-company-data-safe/) - It’s Data Privacy Day - a day on the calendar where we are reminded to reinforce the best practices that will keep our enterprise data safe and secure. CTERA’s Field CTO, North America, Saimon Michelson, shared with us some tips to keep in mind when it comes to ensuring data safety. 1. Build high walls - [Distanciation des données : comment l'IT favorise la productivité du télétravail à l'ère d'une nouvelle normalité ?](https://www.ctera.com/news/distanciation-des-donnees-comment-lit-favorise-la-productivite-du-teletravail/) - Les modèles de travail à distance sont là et devraient perdurer bien au-delà de la pandémie. En utilisant les bons outils et les bonnes technologies, la distanciation des données peut aider les entreprises à préserver la productivité des télétravailleurs et des forces de travail distribuées sans renoncer ni aux performances, ni aux contrôles d’accès existants, - [Global File Systems Come to the Manufacturing Sector](https://www.ctera.com/news/global-file-systems-come-to-the-manufacturing-sector/) - Festo is a world leader in industrial automation technology. The company, based in Germany, has over 21,000 employees located all over the world in 170 locations, and needed a new and effective way to modernize its file services infrastructure to bridge the edge-to-cloud gap for its worldwide locations. Remediation of bandwidth and latency issues were - [2010-2020 Storage Decade](https://www.ctera.com/news/2010-2020-storage-decade/) - In the 2020s, the pendulum may be swinging back given the SolarWinds hack, and CISOs likely will be much more careful about selection of cloud vendors. This scrutiny will manifest itself in the form of enterprises requiring control of their own data encryption keys and demanding evidence from their software providers for stringent supply chain - [Stratégie cloud : la sécurité comme chantier 2021 après Sunburst (In French)](https://www.ctera.com/news/cto-sessions-aron-brand-ctera-networks-2/) - Selon l’expert en cybersécurité, le cloud public est donc largement plus sécurisé, c’est pourquoi il ne faut pas délaisser le public au profit du privé, mais bien apprendre à faire cohabiter les deux ensemble, en fonction de ses besoins. Il est par exemple possible de compartimenter ses données et conserver celles qui sont sensibles dans - [CTO Sessions: Aron Brand, CTERA Networks](https://www.ctera.com/news/cto-sessions-aron-brand-ctera-networks/) - In my role as Chief Architect, I designed a scalable cloud service, which was unique at its time for its ability to manage tens of thousands of security appliances from a single console, effortlessly and with little hardware resources. After seven years at SofaWare, Liran, Zohar and I decided to move on to a new - [Five on-premise and cloud options for network-attached storage](https://www.ctera.com/news/five-on-premise-and-cloud-options-for-network-attached-storage/) - Meanwhile, Ctera’s HC range are so-called edge filers, which act as local capacity that can sync with other Ctera nodes globally and with cloud storage capacity. Ctera targets use of cloud bursting and collaboration across geographies. Access can be from desktop and remote/mobile devices via Ctera Drive, application programming interfaces (APIs)/web access and a mobile app, - [HPE straps SimpliVity booster to CTERA file services](https://www.ctera.com/news/hpe-straps-simplivity-booster-to-ctera-file-services/) - HPE and CTERA have strengthened their partnership so that all HPE SimpliVity HCI customers can run CTERA’s file services software and “replace aging NAS systems and securely connect remote users wherever they are”. CTERA File for HPE SimpliVity offers CTERA’s software-defined SMB and NFS filer and 90-day subscription to a CTERA cloud - [Exclusive Interview With CTERA CEO Liran Eshel](https://www.ctera.com/news/exclusive-interview-with-ctera-networks-ceo-liran-eshel/) - Expanding ROBO and edge strategy with new edge filers and DevOps StorageNewsletter.com: You co-founded CTERA Networks in 2008 with $100 million raised so far, give us a refresh on the company with background of founders, employees? Eshel: The founding team has been working together for many years. Our roots come from cybersecurity - [CTERA transforme le stockage cloud en NAS pour télétravailleurs (In French)](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-transforme-le-stockage-cloud-en-nas-pour-teletravailleurs-in-french/) - Les entreprises sont actuellement forcées de basculer leurs salariés dans le travail à distance et Ctera a une solution pour leur faciliter la tâche. Ce spécialiste du stockage partagé lance ces jours-ci deux outils, Ctera Migration et Ctera Insight, censés aider les entreprises à rapprocher les fichiers des collaborateurs. Il s’agit évidemment de - [CTERA’s Media Filer adds cloud scale and sharing](https://www.ctera.com/news/cteras-media-filer-adds-cloud-scale-and-sharing/) - Distributed creative content teams need to share content files from a multiplicity of devices and locations. CTERA’s Media Filer enables that, adding cloud-scale and security to the mix. CTERA produces secure cloud storage gateways cum Edge filers. It has developed this technology to build a cloud-connected edge filer box, the HC2400M, for media and entertainment-type - [CTERA Partners With HPE SimpliVity](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-partners-hpe-simplivity/) - Storage vendor CTERA Networks is teaming up with Hewlett Packard Enterprise's SimpliVity hyper-converged infrastructure technology to create a new unified compute and storage edge appliance for multi-cloud management. Read more ... - [The Register Storage Roundup: CTERA supports intelligent tiering](https://www.ctera.com/news/the-register-storage-roundup-ctera-aws-s3-intelligent-tiering/) - CTERA now supports AWS's S3 Intelligent Tiering. This automatically moves data between the frequent access and infrequent access tiers when access patterns change. AWS says it's good for data with unknown or changing access patterns. Take a look at this end-of-holiday storage roundup from The Register. Read more... - [Singtel Innov8 co-invested US$30M in CTERA with Temasek-backed Red Dot Capital Partners](https://www.ctera.com/news/singtel-innov8-co-invested-us30m-in-ctera-with-temasek-backed-red-dot-capital-partners/) - Cloud storage company based in Israel CTERA Networks has announced Series D funding of US$30 million the company has raised, led by Singtel Innov8 and Temasek-backed, Israeli based Red Dot Capital Partners, as reported by Deal Street Asia. Participating in this round are Benchmark Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Cisco, Venrock, Vintage Investment Partners, and Viola - [New Gartner Magic Quadrant reflects content collaboration evolution](https://www.ctera.com/news/new-gartner-magic-quadrant-reflects-content-collaboration-evolution-2/) - Gartner has unveiled a new Magic Quadrant report for content collaboration platforms as file synchronization and sharing becomes more collaborative and workflow-centric. The report originally focused on the enterprise file synchronization and sharing market. Gartner updated the report to reflect the market’s evolution toward content-based collaboration among individuals and teams, digital transformation and content management. - [CTERA and MTI Expand Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation for Customers](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-and-mti-expand/) - Two companies join forces to drive French market and global adoption of data center solutions and services NEW YORK, NY – September 9, 2024 – CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services, today announced it has expanded its partnership with MTI, a Ricoh Company, a specialist provider of cyber security and data center solutions and - [Climb Channel Solutions and CTERA Partner to Accelerate Availability of Secure Global File Services Across Europe](https://www.ctera.com/news/climb-channel-solutions-ctera-partner/) - Ashburton, Devon - July 23, 2024 – Climb Channel Solutions, an international speciality technology distributor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Climb Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMB) today announced that it has entered into a partner agreement with CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services. Climb will offer CTERA solutions in the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, and - [CTERA is Recertified by U.S. Department of Defense Approved Product List](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-recertified-by-u-s-dod/) - CTERA retains its status on list reinforcing its commitment to state-of-the-art governmental cybersecurity New York, NY — February 13, 2024 — CTERA, the leader in distributed cloud file services, today announced its successful recertification on the U.S. Department of Defense Information Network Approved Product List (DoDIN APL). This designation continues CTERA’s esteemed status as the - [CTERA’s Michael Amselem is Named a 2024 CRN® Channel Chief](https://www.ctera.com/news/michael-amselem-2024-channel-chief/) - The Channel Chiefs list, released annually by CRN, showcases the top leaders in the IT channel ecosystem who ensure success with their partners and customers New York, NY - February 5, 2024 – CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Michael Amselem, - [CTERA Makes History with Its Third Consecutive Year Named Leader in GigaOm's Distributed Cloud File Storage Radar](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-makes-history-with-its-third-consecutive-year-named-leader-in-gigaoms-distributed-cloud-file-storage-radar/) - New York, NY — November 8, 2023 — CTERA, proudly announces its designation as the top Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm's Distributed Cloud File Storage Radar report for the third consecutive year. GigaOm, renowned for its hands-on, practitioner-driven research and analysis, has recognized CTERA for “excellent execution” of cyber resiliency capabilities and a “very comprehensive - [Announcing CTERA Fusion: Unified File and Object Access for the Data-Driven Enterprise](https://www.ctera.com/news/announcing-ctera-fusion-unified-file-and-object-access-for-the-data-driven-enterprise/) - First global file system to provide ubiquitous data services across file and object protocols New York, NY — October 3, 2023 — CTERA, the leader in distributed cloud file services, today announced CTERA Fusion, a new capability built into the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform, providing unified file and object data access. CTERA is the - [Introducing CTERA Vault: Fortifying Data Resilience with Immutable WORM Protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/introducing-ctera-vault-fortifying-data-resilience-with-immutable-worm-protection/) - Empowering secure and compliant storage, CTERA's latest innovation establishes an impervious defense against data tampering New York, NY — September 12, 2023 — CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services today unveiled CTERA Vault, Write Once, Read Many (WORM) protection technology which provides regulatory compliant storage for the CTERA Enterprise Files Services Platform. CTERA Vault - [CTERA Wins Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award for the Second Year in a Row](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-wins-cloud-computing-security-excellence-award-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/) - Award win is a testament to CTERA’s commitment to offering the most secure cloud service offerings New York, NY– August 28, 2023 - CTERA, a leading provider of secure edge-to-cloud file services, today announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named CTERA a 2023 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award winner. This is the - [CTERA Powers Hitachi Vantara's Next-Generation File Cloud Solution, HCP Anywhere Enterprise](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-powers-hitachi-vantaras-next-generation-file-cloud-solution-hcp-anywhere-enterprise/) - CTERA signs strategic sourcing agreement with Hitachi Vantara to provide edge-to-core-to-cloud data file services with Hitachi Content Platform New York, NY– June 27, 2023 - CTERA, a leading provider of secure edge-to-cloud file services, today announced a strategic sourcing agreement with Hitachi Vantara where CTERA offerings will be sold under the Hitachi brand. This expanded - [CTERA Launches Integrated Zero-Day Ransomware Protection](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-integrated-zero-day-ransomware-protection/) - CTERA Ransom Protect provides AI-Powered early detection and instant recovery New York, NY– June 13, 2023 – CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services today unveiled CTERA Ransom Protect, a new homegrown AI-power cyber protection engine natively integrated into the CTERA global file system. Using activity sensors built into the file system that are feeding - [CTERA Doubles Down on The Channel, Launches Global Partner Program](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-doubles-down-on-the-channel-launches-global-partner-program/) - New program enables partners to assist customers in their secure multi-cloud journey New York, NY– June 6, 2023 – CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services, today announced its new global partner program, designed to empower resellers, managed service providers and system integrators to become trusted advisors in secure multi-cloud data management. The CTERA Partner - [CTERA Expands Executive Team to Capitalize on Hybrid Cloud File Market Following a Record Year](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-expands-executive-team-to-capitalize-on-hybrid-cloud-file-market-following-a-record-year/) - New York, NY– March 29, 2023 – CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services, today announced the promotion of Oded Nagel to chief executive officer (CEO), Michael Amselem to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Saimon Michelson to Vice President of Alliances. All three executives are veterans of CTERA’s management team. Former CEO and co-founder Liran Eshel will serve - [CTERA Launches Intelligent Cloud Storage Routing](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-launches-intelligent-cloud-storage-routing/) - CTERA announces major new release taking multi-cloud to the next level with granular policy-based data routing using heterogeneous object storage targets New York, NY — December 13, 2022 — CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services, today announced version 7.5 of the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform including CTERA’s patented Cloud Storage Routing technology as well as - [GigaOm Names CTERA the Leader in Distributed Cloud File Storage for The Second Year in a Row](https://www.ctera.com/news/gigaom-names-ctera-the-leader-in-distributed-cloud-file-storage-for-the-second-year-in-a-row/) - CTERA placed ahead of the competition in prestigious analyst report New York, NY —November 18, 2022 — CTERA today announced it has been named the Leader in the GigaOm 2022 Radar Report for Distributed Cloud File Storage. CTERA has once again secured outstanding scores from the GigaOm analyst team and has earned the highest placement - [CTERA Wins 2022 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-wins-2022-cloud-computing-security-excellence-award/) - Cloud Computing magazine recognizes the innovation and excellence of CTERA File Services New York, NY —October 21, 2022 — CTERA, the leader in secure edge-to-cloud file services, today announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named its CTERA File Services as a 2022 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award winner. The Cloud Computing Security - [CTERA Names New Sales Director for DACH Region](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-names-new-sales-director-for-dach-region/) - Wolf Oelschlegel brings 30 years of high-tech sales experience to edge-to-cloud file services leader. New York, NY —October 12, 2022 — CTERA, the leader in secure edge-to-cloud file services, today announced the appointment of Wolf Oelschlegel as its new Sales Director for the DACH region. Oelschlegel, an accomplished industry veteran, joins CTERA to continue accelerating CTERA’s momentum - [CTERA CTO Aron Brand Joins Forbes Technology Council](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-cto-aron-brand-joins-forbes-technology-council/) - Forbes Technology Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for World-Class CIOs, CTOs, and Technology Executives New York, NY —July 19, 2022 — CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services, today announced that its Chief Technology Officer Aron Brand has been accepted into the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives. - [CTERA Announces Strategic Partnership with Wasabi Technologies to Bring Secure Cloud File Services to the Mid-Market](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-announces-strategic-partnership-with-wasabi-technologies-to-bring-secure-cloud-file-services-to-the-mid-market/) - Launches Integrated File and Object SaaS Offering powered by Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage New York, NY – May 24, 2022 – CTERA, the leader in edge-to-cloud file services, today announced a new partnership with Wasabi Technologies, the hot cloud storage company, to provide integrated file and object data service for mid-sized companies. The new offering - [CTERA Selected to Support Major U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs File Storage Modernization Contract](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-selected-to-support-major-u-s-department-of-veteran-affairs-file-storage-modernization-contract/) - CTERA Chosen by Peraton to Manage Petabytes of Hybrid Cloud File Storage Across Hundreds of VA Sites with AWS GovCloud (US) New York City – December 1st, 2021 – CTERA, the distributed cloud file storage leader, announced that Peraton, the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, has selected CTERA’s file platform - [CTERA Named HPE Edge-to-Cloud Momentum Partner of the Year](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-named-hpe-edge-to-cloud-momentum-partner-of-the-year/) - Shared Vision for Edge to Cloud Digital Transformation Driving Strong Business Outcomes for Joint HPE-CTERA Customers NEW YORK, NY, June 23, 2021 – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, announced it was named Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Edge-to-Cloud Momentum Partner of the Year for 2021 during the Partner of the Year Awards presented at HPE Discover. - [CTERA Announces Technology Partnership with Varonis](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-announces-technology-partnership-varonis/) - CTERA Global File System Integrates Varonis Data Classification, Threat Detection and Response, Security Analytics, and Auditing Capabilities NEW YORK, NY, June 22, 2021 – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, announced a new partnership with Varonis to integrate the Varonis Data Security Platform with the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform. The joint solution offers data classification, - [CTERA Wins Storage Innovation of the Year in 2021 Data Breakthrough Awards](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-recognized-for-data-storage-innovation-with-2021-data-breakthrough-award/) - Recognized by Prestigious Awards Program for Delivering Unprecedented Levels of Performance, Security, and Migration from Traditional NAS NEW YORK, NY, March 24, 2021 – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, today announced that the 7.0 version of its Enterprise File Services Platform has been selected as the winner of the “Storage Innovation of the Year” - [CTERA Announces New Managed File Access Solutions for the Post-Pandemic Workplace](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-announces-new-managed-file-access-solutions-for-the-post-pandemic-workplace/) - New Small Factor Edge Filer and Lightweight Desktop Agents Securely Extend Corporate File Systems to Satellite Branches and Home Offices New York City – March 11, 2021 – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, today introduced a new remote work suite for its global file system featuring a small form factor edge filer and a - [CTERA Achieves AWS Digital Workplace Competency Status](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-achieves-aws-digital-workplace-competency-status/) - September 30, 2020– New York – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Digital Workplace Competency status. This designation recognizes that CTERA has demonstrated deep experience helping customers build a digital workplace on AWS to free end users from the office, allowing them to work securely - [CTERA Achieves AWS Outposts Ready Designation](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-achieves-aws-outposts-ready-designation/) - CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform Integrates with AWS Fully Managed Service September 15, 2020 – New York – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, announced today that it has achieved the AWS Outposts Ready designation, part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Ready Program. This designation recognizes that the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform - [CTERA Extends the Global File System to DevOps](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-extends-the-global-file-system-to-devops/) - New York City – April 15, 2020 – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, today announced DevOps tools that allow enterprises to automate file services delivery on a global scale. The CTERA Software Development Kit (SDK) for Python and the CTERA Ansible Collection enable engineers to rapidly provision hybrid cloud storage services across distributed topologies with thousands - [CTERA Shortlisted for Prestigious UK Cloud IT Awards](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-shortlisted-for-prestigious-uk-cloud-it-awards/) - London, UK – 19th September, 2019 – CTERA, the edge-to-cloud file services leader, announced today it has been shortlisted for two prestigious UK cloud IT awards, the CRN Channel Awards and Computing's annual Cloud Excellence Awards. CTERA’s award recognition in the UK is indicative of the continued global adoption of the CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform, which allows both - [CTERA Optimizes File Services Costs with Support for New Amazon S3 Storage Class](https://www.ctera.com/news/file-services-aws-s3-storage/) - Amazon S3 Intelligent-Tiering Allows CTERA Customers to Optimize Cost of Storing Infrequently Accessed Data New York, NY – December 20, 2018—CTERA Networks, a global leader in secure enterprise file services, today announced support for Amazon Web Services’ newest storage class, S3 Intelligent-Tiering. This enables CTERA customers to optimize the cost of enterprise file services on - [CTERA Raises $30 Million in Growth Funding to Power Global Expansion](https://www.ctera.com/news/ctera-raises-30-million-in-growth-funding-to-power-global-expansion/) - New York, NY – Oct 2, 2018 – CTERA Networks, a global leader in secure enterprise file services, today announced it has secured a $30 million Series D growth equity funding round. 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