Transporter Transforms NAS Solutions Into Secure, Private Cloud File Sharing Solutions

Connected Data, Inc. introduced its Transporter Network Storage Connector, enabling mid and large-sized businesses to protect their investment in NAS systems while offering a secure, private cloud, file sync and share appliance.

Transporter 75

Offered at no cost and included with Transporter 75 and 150 private cloud storage appliances the Transporter Network Storage Connector syncs enterprise data stored on NAS systems with Transporter shared folders. This secure file sharing solution eliminates the need for a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and is maintained behind a company’s firewall for true data privacy and protection.

The connector extends the capabilities and benefits of enterprise NAS storage systems to deliver a turnkey, private cloud storage offering that provides the simplicity of Dropbox with the security and performance of enterprise NAS. The Transporter private cloud storage appliance gives users the ability to sync important files and folders to laptops and mobile devices from any location for enhanced business productivity. Terabytes of files can be accessed over the Internet while the data remains 100% private and is stored only onsite for assured regulatory compliance, privacy, security and control.

Today’s business and government organizations have made investments in their NAS systems that store vital data. Yet, an increasingly mobile workforce requires a way to access and share files across mobile devices for increased productivity and business efficiency. Enterprise IT departments are wary of turning to the cloud for sharing critical file data due to security and compliance risk – especially in regulated industries. What’s desired is an on-premise solution that operates as a cloud-based service that overcomes the obstacles of privacy and security concerns. In fact, according to Enterprise Storage Group, up to 70% of businesses surveyed are extremely interested in running cloud storage from their own datacenter.

“IT wants control over company data, but user needs have evolved and VPNs are considered difficult and unreliable, increasing user pressure to deliver cloud-like file sharing flexibility without the VPN. This is driving IT to seek better solutions that they maintain and control behind their firewall,” said Geoff Barrall, CEO, Connected Data. “With the release of our Transporter Network Storage Connector for Transporter 75 and 150 appliances, we give businesses a cost-effective way to refresh their NAS systems and deliver the ‘anytime, anywhere’ cloud experience users want while still maintaining full control over data location and redundancy.“

With such a list of features, Transporter appliances keep data safe and secure within the company’s own firewall while allowing users to access, share and synchronize data from mobile devices for business advantage. The resulting solution is a more flexible, and higher performing private cloud solution with enterprise redundancy and seamless failover for reliability that public cloud file sharing services can’t deliver.

Transporter Network Storage Connector benefits:

• Syncs with enterprise data stored on NAS systems to extend value of existing storage infrastructure

• Provides mobile access to users without a VPN

• Enables users to access and sync different files located on multiple NAS systems

• Delivers the Dropbox experience and simplicity users demand

• Non-disruptive to existing applications and processes

• IT retains control and security over the data

• Compelling three-year TCO

• Easy to deploy, inexpensive solution that allows IT to scale resources based on business requirements

The Transporter Network Storage Connector for the Transporter 75 and 150 private cloud appliance family is available and supports NetApp Data ONTAP and Windows server OSs, with pricing starting at $9,999 for a Transporter 75 appliance.