CTERA Enterprise Data Services are delivered through an innovative Intelligent Data Platform that is built on a hybrid cloud architecture. The innovative hub and spoke data delivery model offers a fully integrated, cloud-native Global File System solution designed to meet the needs of the modern enterprise. It consolidates unstructured data, delivers high-performance access at the edge, and reduces storage TCO by up to 80%. It provides a unified, secure, and scalable solution that combines local performance with global consistency, military-grade security, built-in compliance, AI-powered protection, and future-ready enterprise intelligence capabilities.
This white paper explains how the CTERA Global File System architecture leverages intelligent caching mechanisms to deliver LAN-speed performance regardless of geographic location, ensuring distributed teams maintain productivity while accessing critical business data. This advanced platform automatically optimizes data placement through intelligent tiering, keeping frequently accessed files locally cached while seamlessly moving infrequently used data to cost-effective cloud storage. With enterprise-grade security features including end-to-end encryption, zero-trust access controls, and comprehensive compliance support for regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, CTERA Global File System provides the robust security framework modern enterprises require.
Organizations implementing CTERA Global File System benefit from dramatic cost reductions through infrastructure consolidation, reduced bandwidth consumption, and streamlined IT operations. The platform’s scalable architecture supports thousands of locations and petabytes of data while integrating seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure and business workflows, making it the ideal solution for enterprises seeking to modernize their data management strategy.