ClearSky Data Joins Kinetic Edge Alliance, Founded by Vapor IO

ClearSky Data, Inc., provider of on-demand primary storage with built-in offsite backup and DR as a service, joined the Kinetic Edge Alliance (KEA)

KEA is an industry alliance of software, hardware, networking and integration companies committed to driving the adoption of compute, storage, access and interconnection at the edge of the cellular network, simplifying edge computing for the masses.

Working alongside other member companies, including Packet and Hitachi Vantara Corporation, ClearSky brings its data management services to the alliance, combining forces with other infrastructure, software and hardware companies to develop and extend edge capabilities.

The KEA was founded by Vapor IO, Inc., a colocation and interconnection platform at the edge of the wireless network, for the purpose of rolling out edge equipment and services across the top 30 major metropolitan US markets, beginning with the first six markets in 2019. The alliance seeks to deploy, in lockstep, all of the hardware and software infrastructure components that can enable commercial-grade edge computing at scale.

ClearSky Data and Vapor IO are working together to add ClearSky’s data layer capabilities to the Kinetic Edge, enabling services such as storage on demand, backup and DR for enterprises.

“By joining the KEA, ClearSky brings its unique data services to our edge environments, simplifying data management at the edge,” said Matt Trifiro, CMO, Vapor IO. “By placing ClearSky’s data services at the Kinetic Edge, end users can access a scalable, high-performance storage service that includes automated backup and DR, accelerating the adoption of edge computing by connecting all of the critical infrastructure services.“

With ClearSky, companies gain limitless data access from multiple locations, complete with flash performance, protection, encryption and simplified data management.

“The edge requires a total paradigm shift in how enterprises design, implement and offer IT services to support use cases like IoT, enterprise storage, connected vehicles and smart cities,” said Ellen Rubin, CEO, ClearSky. “Our collaboration with the KEA will help build this emerging edge ecosystem with the goal of realizing mass adoption for a highly-distributed edge architecture.“