Citic Telecom CPC SmartCLOUD Object Storage Solution Based on Cloudian Object Storage Platform

CITIC Telecom International CPC L td., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings L td., and Cloudian, Inc. announced that CITIC Telecom CPC is introducig SmartCLOUD Object Storage solution based on Cloudian’s HyperStore object storage platform.

The offering, which will be part of SmartCLOUD solutions portfolio, includes backup with ransomware protection, archiving and big data management. As a VMware Cloud Provider Principal Partner with VMware Cloud Verified status, this solution extends the array of service offerings running on a VMware-managed environment. CITIC Telecom CPC’s customers will also benefit from Cloudian’s limitlessly scalability, industry security and cost-effectiveness.

Enterprises face a challenge of efficiently storing and managing large volumes of unstructured data, including video and other multimedia content. At the same time, as data has become a strategic asset, it is also vulnerable to ransomware and other cyber attacks. As a result, CITIC Telecom CPC turned to Cloudian – via the VMware Cloud Provider Program – to provide a storage foundation that would enable the company to continue delivering value-added services that address its customers’ evolving data protection and management needs, including meeting various regulatory and compliance requirements.

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SmartCLOUD Object Storage solution includes:

Secure data protection – Offsite backup with Object Lock for ransomware protection that creates an immutable data copy for fast, easy recovery of data in the event of an attack.
Cost-effective data archive – Addresses customers’ regulatory and compliance requirements, including audits, with the ability to make data unchangeable for a set period of time.
Accessibility – Customers gain multi-cloud accessibility to datasets running on S3-based applications for greater convenience with lower overhead.
Scalable big data management – Provides scalable, cost-effective storage for large datasets, with metadata that facilitates AI, ML and other analytics applications.
Variety of connectivity options – Supports connection with Internet, VPN (such as MPLS), point-to-point lease line and cross-connection within the same datacenter and SmartCLOUD Cloud Services Centers.
Billing model – Only includes storage and data transfer out; API call for data access is free of charge.

In addition to limitless scalability, benefits of Cloudian’s HyperStore object storage include:

Native S3 compatibility, ensuring seamless integration with the expanding ecosystem of S3-based applications.
Security, including Object Lock-based data immutability, secure shell, RBAC/IAM access controls, AES-256 server-side encryption for data at rest and SSL for data in transit, as well as certification with international security requirements.
Multi-tenancy for secure, self-managed storage within a shared platform.
Geo-distribution for managing storage across multiple locations, all from a single pane of glass.

“After considering various object storage solutions, we selected Cloudian for its rich feature set-particularly its geo-distribution, multi-tenancy and security-and its seamless integration with VMware,” said Taylor Lam, SVP, product development and management, CITIC Telecom CPC. “With the rising regulatory and compliance stringency on data management, we’re excited about the new SmartCLOUD Object Storage solution for delivering a cost-effective storage service with enhanced data protection and management to our customers.“

“CITIC Telecom CPC has been at the forefront in enabling enterprises to leverage new technologies to drive greater competitive advantage, strategic agility, and faster time to market,” said Brian Burns, VP, AsiaPac, Cloudian. “We look forward to helping CITIC Telecom CPC continue to deliver on this strong customer commitment and further grow its business.“

About CITIC Telecom CPC
It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited, serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with scalable tailored solutions built upon flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT private network solutions, TrustCSI information security solutions, DataHOUSE cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD cloud computing solutions.

As a global local ICT solutions partner with WW footprint across East to West and native presence, firm’s motto is ‘Innovation Never Stops.’ Being a preferred Digital Society Enabler, the firm leads its key markets at the forefront of pioneering ICT development, embracing AI, AR, big data, IoT, and other emerging technologies to transform technical potential into real-world value for our customers, helping them achieve higher productivity, agility, cost-efficiency, and ultimately, Digital Globalization.

As one of the first MSPs in Hong Kong to achieve ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017 ICT-related certifications, CITIC Telecom CPC delivers on quality commitment through a global self-managed infrastructure encompassing some of the highest growth markets in Asia, Europe and Africa, with over 160 points of presence, 18 cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and 2 dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers.