CTERA Networks Delivers Secure Cloud File Systems for Businesses

CTERA Networks has made it possible for businesses to have secure cloud file systems.

This is achieved through a scalable and secure solution that ensures data is protected and accessible from anywhere.

CTERA's cloud file system is built on top of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, providing a robust and reliable infrastructure.

This allows businesses to store and manage large amounts of data in the cloud while maintaining control and security.

CTERA Networks has a rich history that dates back to 2008 when it was founded by Liran Eshel and Zohar Kaufman.

The company has since secured a significant amount of funding, with a total of $100 million raised from investors such as Benchmark Capital, Venrock, and Cisco Systems by 2018.

CTERA's expertise in private cloud file sharing solutions was recognized by the United States Department of Defense in 2016, when they earned a contract to provide a private cloud file sharing solution.

This contract led to the co-development of a mutual authentication technology with DISA, utilizing government-issued smart cards for additional security.

The company's ability to provide secure solutions has been validated by its work with the Department of Defense, demonstrating its commitment to protecting sensitive information.

CTERA Networks offers a range of innovative products and services that cater to the needs of modern organizations. Their cloud storage gateway, released in 2009, combined the speed of local network storage with off-site cloud storage and backup technology.

The company's product portfolio has expanded over the years to include virtual cloud storage gateways, which can be deployed from VMware or KVM servers, and updates focused on efficiency and storage capacity. CTERA also offers a mobile app, released in 2012, which allows users to access files and backups on iOS and Android devices.

CTERA's Enterprise File Sync and Share (EFSS) solution, released in 2012, enables users to access, share, and collaborate on files from any location by storing files either locally or on the cloud. This solution includes features for office server backup and recovery, collaboration, and data protection.

Here are some of the key products and services offered by CTERA Networks:

Exponential-e has deployed its 30,000th Cloud Gateway, a significant milestone in its Cloud transformation journey.

This achievement is a testament to the company's commitment to providing secure and scalable Cloud solutions to its customers. Exponential-e's Cloud Gateway is a key component of its Cloud Object Storage offering, which allows enterprises to dramatically lower the cost of storage while maintaining performance and security.

With over 3,000 customers in the UK and worldwide, Exponential-e has seen a dramatic uplift in enterprise demand for a secure multi-cloud data management platform. This has driven the need for a leading technology to help overcome common challenges when managing Cloud storage infrastructure.

Exponential-e's partnership with CTERA Networks has enabled it to provide a suite of secure multi-Cloud services, including high-performance global file service delivery and remote office/branch office (ROBO) Hybrid Cloud NAS.

Here are some key benefits of Exponential-e's Cloud Gateway:

CTERA offers a range of cloud storage solutions, starting with the release of its first cloud storage gateway, the C200, in 2009. This innovative product combined the speed of local network storage with off-site cloud storage and backup technology.

The C200 was followed by the C400 cloud storage gateway in 2010, which added features for office server backup and recovery and collaboration capability for multiple users working on files stored in the cloud or on the gateway.

In 2011, CTERA released the C800 gateway with 24 TB of raw local storage, a significant upgrade from its predecessors. This increased storage capacity made it an attractive option for businesses with large data storage needs.

CTERA also introduced Enterprise File Sync and Share (EFSS) in 2012, which enabled users to access, share, and collaborate on files from any location by storing files either locally or on the cloud.

The company launched a mobile app in 2012, allowing users to access files and backups on iOS and Android devices. This made it easier for users to access their files on-the-go.

In 2016, CTERA released updates to its cloud storage gateway portfolio, focusing on efficiency and storage capacity. They also announced a virtual cloud storage gateway that can be deployed from VMware or KVM servers, allowing customers to use existing hardware.

Here are some of the key products and features offered by CTERA:

Product hardening is a critical aspect of data storage, and Ctera has made significant strides in this area. Cloud Storage Routing, a flagship feature in version 7.5, enables a single file system for S3-bucket compatible object storage across clouds or on-premises locations.

This feature allows storage administrators to set policies for storage routing down to the individual user, ensuring data resides in the closest data center location for speed or to maintain regulatory compliance. In previous versions, Ctera supported these capabilities, but lacked a tool to automate the process for customers.

Ctera's cache deduplication feature eliminates excess data, freeing up storage and improving performance even for smaller drives or object storage allowances. This is especially beneficial for edge filers using Ctera software.

Local quota policies provide admins with a tool to enforce storage quotas across filers down to the folder level, reducing junk data buildup. This feature helps maintain a healthy storage environment and prevents data sprawl.

Enterprise Key Management, a data protection feature, delegates storage of cryptographic keys through the Key Management Interoperability Protocol, a standard for key encryption. This feature is certified for Thales CipherTrust, an encryption management console and platform.

Ctera's Edge Filers have no access to keys, keeping control localized to the management console for administrators. This ensures that sensitive data remains secure and compliant with regulatory requirements.