Cloud storage gateways
This topics page includes the latest news and buying advice for cloud storage gateways, also known as cloud controllers. A cloud gateway can be a standalone computing device or a virtual machine (VM) image that provides basic protocol translation and serves as a bridge between on-premises storage and Amazon, Microsoft and Google public clouds.
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Cloud storage gateways News
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March 14, 2018
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Mar'18
Panzura storage adds Private Secure Site Mode feature
The Panzura Freedom 7.1 cloud storage software release features Private Secure Site Mode to let security-focused IT organizations disable external communications.
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January 04, 2018
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Jan'18
Microsoft scoops up NAS vendor Avere for hybrid cloud services
Microsoft acquired Avere Systems, a vendor that builds appliances for high-performance NAS in hybrid environments. Avere NAS is used for primary file storage and cloud bursting.
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October 26, 2015
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Oct'15
Quantum StorNext file system gateway collapses into Xcellis
Quantum goes after video workloads with Xcellis, a converged system that combines Quantum StorNext, metadata, data management, NAS and cloud gateways into a single system.
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April 16, 2015
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Apr'15
SoftNAS adds gateway for hybrid cloud, NAS services for VSAN
SoftNAS expands its cloud storage with the Cloud File Gateway virtual appliance to move on-premises unstructured data into Amazon S3.
Cloud storage gateways Get Started
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How has the cloud appliance market evolved in the last few years?
The terminology used to describe a cloud appliance is constantly changing, so users need to pay attention to the added features that differentiate them. Continue Reading
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cloud storage gateway
A cloud storage gateway is a hardware- or software-based appliance that serves as a bridge between local applications and remote cloud-based storage. The appliance is located on the customer’s premises. Continue Reading
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StorSimple Inc. 5010, 7010
StorSimple 5010, 7010 appliances use SSDs to speed local performance for primary storage, and treat the cloud as a storage tier. Automated tiering and primary dedupe are included. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud storage gateways Vendors & Products
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Buying a cloud storage gateway appliance
Learn the architectural considerations, dependencies and value-add features buyers need to evaluate when purchasing a cloud storage gateway appliance. Continue Reading
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Various cloud gateway options and use cases
Arun Taneja explains why a cloud gateway is essential for cloud storage, and drills into the various types of cloud gateways on the market today. Continue Reading
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Cloud gateways: Advantages and vendor offerings
Gene Ruth, research director at Gartner, discusses the strengths of cloud gateways, the latest AWS gateway news and what specs to look for when shopping for a gateway appliance. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud storage gateways
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How much data is too much for cloud gateways?
Enterprises with up to 50 TB of data may find public cloud storage attractive given the current state of cloud storage gateways, says Gartner analyst. Continue Reading
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How difficult will gateways be to manage?
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Cloud gateways open up cloud-based storage options for SMBs
Cloud storage gateways look like the storage you're used to, and provide advanced functions like snapshots and deduplication. But it's how cloud gateways move data to and from cloud-based storage providers that make them attractive to SMBs. Continue Reading