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Cloudian Integrates with New Veeam Data Platform for Breakthrough Security and Cost Reduction

Friday, February 24, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif - Cloudian® announced the integration of its HyperStore® object storage with the new Veeam® Data Platform, which includes Veeam Backup & Replication™ (VBR) v12. The newly released Veeam Data Platform lets customers simplify their data protection workflow by storing data directly to Cloudian on-prem object storage, eliminating the need for the primary backup tier and the associated costs. Cost savings will be further increased by up to 70 percent with Cloudian when compared to a public cloud solution. The new offering also enhances ransomware protection by immediately moving data to an immutable storage platform that is protected from hacker encryption.

“The new Veeam Data Platform and Cloudian solution represents a breakthrough in operational efficiency, security, and cost”

Traditional backup workflows require multiple layers of storage platforms, including an intermediate layer for short-term storage, and a second layer – which is typically object storage – for longer-term data retention. The new Veeam Data Platform and Cloudian solution, for the first time, allows data to be stored directly to Cloudian’s secure object storage platform, thus eliminating the need for the costly intermediate layer.

“Organizations need solutions to help them protect more data, with fast, reliable recovery,” said Larissa Crandall, vice president of Channel and Alliances at Veeam. “The new Veeam Data Platform is a single platform delivering more advanced data security, recovery, and hybrid cloud capabilities than ever before. Cloudian is leveraging the Veeam Data Platform, which includes VBR v12, to provide best-in-class secure backup, and fast, reliable recovery that keeps businesses running. With a direct-to-object storage workflow, we’re excited to bring this solution to our joint customers so they can benefit from solid ransomware protection and operational efficiencies.”

With Cloudian as a target for the Veeam Data Platform, organizations will now be able to take full advantage of HyperStore’s benefits for all data under Veeam management, including:

• Ransomware protection (S3 Object Lock): create immutable backups that prevent cybercriminals from deleting or altering data, enabling fast recovery of the uninfected data without paying ransom

• Enterprise-grade security: protect data with encryption in flight and at rest, integrated firewall, RBAC/IAM and SAML access controls, and certification with the most rigorous regulatory requirements, such as Common Criteria, FIPS and SEC Rule 17a-4(f)

• Data durability: configurable up to 14 nines of data availability to protect data from device failures

Additionally, Cloudian announced support for Veeam's new Smart Object Storage API (SOSAPI), allowing Veeam users, for the first time, to access HyperStore usage metrics from within the Veeam console to manage and plan their capacity utilization more easily.

“The new Veeam Data Platform and Cloudian solution represents a breakthrough in operational efficiency, security, and cost,” said Larry Meese, VP of products and solutions at Cloudian. “By eliminating the intermediate staging layer required for other solutions, the Veeam Data Platform and Cloudian solution simplifies the workflow, accelerates backup to a ransomware-protected platform, and reduces the overall storage cost.”

Cloudian Delivers Groundbreaking Object Storage Performance and Efficiency with Next-Gen AMD / Micron Platform

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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Cloudian's object storage solution is increasingly being integrated into primary data applications that demand high throughput, such as data analytics and AI/ML. Not only does this single-processor, all-flash platform demonstrate the essential high throughput required for real-time use cases, but it also significantly reduces power consumption per transferred gigabyte (GB) by more than 74% compared to previously tested HDD-based platforms. The efficiency of power usage is gaining prominence as a crucial factor, particularly in the European Union (EU), where electricity costs have seen a substantial increase and are expected to remain at three times the levels observed in recent years, as reported by management consultant McKinsey.

These remarkable outcomes were achieved using Cloudian's upcoming HyperStore 8.0 object storage software. HyperStore 8.0 incorporates advanced multi-threading technology and kernel optimizations to harness the capabilities of the next-generation AMD EPYC 9454 processor, renowned for its groundbreaking I/O bandwidth with 48 cores and 128 PCIe lanes. This configuration was further enhanced by the utilization of Micron 6500 ION SSDs, offering over 30 times more 4KB random write IOPS compared to competing QLC SSDs. This collaboration amalgamates cutting-edge technologies to provide energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions for contemporary software-defined storage deployments.

"Our customers need storage solutions that deliver extreme throughput and efficiency as they deploy Cloudian’s cloud-native object storage software in mission-critical, performance-sensitive use cases," said Michael Tso, CEO of Cloudian. "This collaboration with AMD and Micron demonstrates that we can push the boundaries, delivering cutting-edge all-flash solutions that empower organizations to meet the ever-increasing demands of data storage and management."

The 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors present a variety of features that synergize with Cloudian's HyperStore 8.0 platform. These features include the availability of up to 1152 MB of L3 cache, support for up to 160 PCIe Gen 5 lanes in a 2-socket configuration, and the incorporation of AVX-512 instruction support, which contributes to improved High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Machine Learning (ML) performance.

"We have worked closely with Cloudian and Micron to help ensure our customers get the best out of AMD EPYC CPU’s capabilities and features, while delivering exceptional object storage performance to the market," said Kumaran Siva, corporate vice president, Strategic Business Development, AMD. "Our 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors are designed to power the most demanding workloads, and this collaboration showcases their capabilities in the context of object storage."

The Micron 6500 ION NVMe SSDs, recognized as the world's pioneering 200+ layer NAND data center SSDs, deliver an ideal equilibrium between capacity, performance, and efficiency. Featuring a storage capacity of 30.72 terabytes and impressive read and write speeds, these SSDs effectively cater to the expanding data storage requirements of IT departments, all the while contributing to sustainability efforts.

"Micron is committed to providing innovative storage solutions that enable businesses to thrive," said Jeremy Werner, corporate vice president and general manager of Micron’s Storage Business Unit. "Our collaboration with Cloudian and AMD highlights the exceptional performance and efficiency of our Micron 6500 ION NVMe SSDs."

Cloudian HyperStore remains the favored option for organizations in search of cost-effective, flexible, and secure object storage solutions. It offers cloud-like scalability, advanced security attributes, and compatibility with hybrid clouds. Among its security features, the Object Lock feature plays a pivotal role in safeguarding data from ransomware encryption, guaranteeing data integrity and overall security. Cloudian will be making the evaluation software for Cloudian HyperStore 8.0 accessible this month.

David Scott Joins Cloudian's Board of Directors, Bringing 40 Years of IT Infrastructure Experience

Friday, December 08, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., -- Building on its growth and market momentum, Cloudian is pleased to announce that David Scott has joined its board of directors. With an illustrious career spanning 40 years in IT infrastructure, David brings a wealth of experience and leadership to further drive Cloudian’s leadership in S3-compatible hybrid cloud data management.

David currently serves as a Board Director at Couchbase, Nebulon, Token, M10 Networks, and AntemetA. His career highlights include serving as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the global Hewlett Packard (HP) Storage business.

Notably, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of 3PAR, Inc., a pioneering data storage company that played a pivotal role in defining the market for utility storage designed for service provider IT models. During his nearly 10-year tenure as CEO of 3PAR from early 2001, David oversaw the company's evolution from a venture-backed private entity to being publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2007. His leadership continued through its acquisition by HP in 2010. David's deep understanding of the storage industry and his strategic vision played a key role in shaping 3PAR's success.

Before joining 3PAR, David spent 18 years at HP, where he held various executive positions in marketing and general management. His experience encompasses diverse roles in data storage, computing, and networking, both in the United Kingdom and the United States.

David expressed his anticipation of joining Cloudian, stating, "As the enterprise IT landscape shifts towards hybrid-cloud operating models, the power of Cloudian’s native S3 API and scale-out design becomes increasingly evident. I am eager to contribute to the journey and work alongside the talented team in advancing the success of their hybrid-cloud storage platform."

"We are thrilled to welcome David Scott to Cloudian's board of directors. David’s extensive experience and deep industry knowledge will contribute to our vision of ubiquitous cloud-native, S3-compatible storage," said Michael Tso, CEO of Cloudian. "David's proven track record as an IT infrastructure visionary aligns seamlessly with our commitment to delivering innovative object storage solutions for the hybrid cloud."

Cloudian Raises $23M in Growth Financing

Friday, June 28, 2024

Cloudian, a San Mateo, CA-based company which specializes in secure S3-compatible AI data lake platforms, raised $23M in Growth funding.

The round was led by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital.

The company intends to use the funds to drive product innovation and sales and marketing initiatives to meet the demand for its AI data lake software.

Led by CEO Michael Tso, Cloudian is a provider of secure S3-compatible AI data lake platforms. Offering military-grade security, scalability, and cloud integration, its AI-ready data lake optimizes data access, meets data sovereignty requirements, and reduces costs by consolidating information into a single, cloud-like storage platform. The company’s geo-distributed architecture manages and protects object and file data at the edge, core, and cloud for both traditional and modern applications.

Proven with popular AI and data analytics tools including PyTorch, Tensor Flow, Kafka, and Druid, Cloudian addresses storage needs across the entire data lifecycle. The solutions are available from AWS Marketplace, HPE GreenLake, Lenovo, and from reseller partners worldwide.

Centroid Systems Redefines Innovation Once Again: Welcomes Qbit, in a Landmark Global Technology Acquisition

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

DETROIT --Centroid Systems, LLC (“Centroid” or “the Company”), a leading cloud service and technology company in North America specializing in comprehensive transformation services across the enterprise, is excited to announce its strategic acquisition of Qbit, a renowned Oracle partner. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Buenos Aires, Qbit has nearly two decades of experience in delivering innovative and impactful Oracle solutions to clients located throughout Argentina, Chile and Latin America. With additional offices in Chile and Peru, Qbit provides integral management solutions services to businesses and provides full coverage of Oracle ERP products. Strategically, the acquisition will expand Centroid’s application and infrastructure managed services capabilities on a global scale.

“We are excited to welcome Qbit to the Centroid family. Qbit’s proficiency in Oracle Cloud solutions, coupled with their nearly two-decade-long track record as an Oracle partner, substantially strengthens our capacity to support our clients' digital transformation efforts,” said Scott D. Morrell, CEO of Centroid Systems. "Our teams' values and culture are seamless, and we are thrilled to welcome them to the family and leverage their wealth of talent to broaden our geographic reach together and deepen our industry and technical expertise."

The integrating of Centroid’s comprehensive solutions with Qbit’s rich heritage of innovation and its interdisciplinary team of experts in communications, development, and systems consultancy, will enable the Company to be uniquely positioned to lead transformative changes in the managed services sector. Together, the combined business will guide businesses through their digital transformation journeys, setting new standards in the industry and achieving positive customer outcomes.

“This partnership significantly amplifies our core service offerings for our customers, bolstered by Qbit's profound expertise in Oracle ERP systems, including Oracle Cloud ERP, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Oracle E-Business Suite, and NetSuite. Our combined strengths, particularly in executing global implementations and integrations, not only enhance business processes and IT efficiency but also underscore our commitment to providing cutting-edge technology solutions worldwide,” said Eric Reed, Managing Partner of Centroid. “Together, we are ideally positioned to meet and adapt to the evolving needs of our customers, ensuring they stay at the forefront of innovation, modernizing their business for the digital and AI era.”

"Our vision is to redefine the standards in technology services, continually advancing to empower enterprises with transformative solutions that unleash our customers' potential. To achieve this, we are committed to expanding and enhancing our offerings and service locations to meet and surpass the rigorous demands of our customers. This strategic union propels us forward, strengthening our growth trajectory and enriching our value proposition to customers worldwide," remarked Jim Brull, Managing Partner, and Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Centroid.

“Qbit’s team of experts and global capabilities are an excellent fit for Centroid Systems. We look forward to supporting the continued growth of the platform’s expansion,” said Trent Hickman, a Managing Director of VSS Capital Partners and board member of Centroid.