Cloudian and CTERA Announce Strategic Global Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Distributed Data Solutions

Cloudian Inc., a player in enterprise S3-compatible object storage, and CTERA Networks Ltd, a reference in intelligent data management, announced a strategic worldwide partnership that will expand both companies’ solution portfolios. Under this comprehensive agreement, Cloudian will resell CTERA Intelligent Data Platform and Enterprise Data Services, while CTERA will resell Cloudian’s HyperStore platform, providing customers with an integrated approach to managing their data estate from edge to cloud utilizing a single, high-performance data fabric.The partnership addresses the growing enterprise need for unified, intelligent data management across distributed environments. Organizations now require seamless integration between distributed data services at remote locations and scalable central storage repositories on-premises. This collaboration combines CTERA’s intelligent edge caching and global file system capabilities with Cloudian’s enterprise-grade object storage platform.

Expanded Solution Capabilities
Through this partnership, Cloudian customers will gain access to distributed enterprise data services on the proven CTERA Intelligent Data Platform. The CTERA Edge Filer provides intelligent caching technology that delivers LAN-speed access to centralized files, while the CTERA Portal offers centralized management of distributed storage environments across thousands of sites. These solutions support SMB and NFS protocols with seamless Active Directory integration.

CTERA customers will benefit from Cloudian’s HyperStore platform, which provides a scalable central repository that can be deployed on customer premises. HyperStore delivers EB-scale capacity with government-verified security and industry-leading S3 API compatibility. The platform’s software-defined architecture runs on industry-standard hardware while providing up to 70% cost savings compared to traditional storage systems.

Market Impact and Availability
The integrated solution addresses critical enterprise requirements including data sovereignty, cyber resilience, and global collaboration across distributed workforces. Organizations can now implement a complete intelligent data strategy with local high-performance access, centralized data governance, and seamless disaster recovery capabilities.

“This partnership represents a significant advancement in distributed storage architecture,” said Mike Canavan, VP, WW sales, Cloudian. “By combining our industry-leading object storage platform with CTERA’s enterprise data services, we’re delivering the unified data management solution that enterprises have been demanding. Our customers now have access to comprehensive intelligent data management capabilities that maintain data sovereignty while enabling global collaboration.”

“The collaboration with Cloudian strengthens our position in delivering a comprehensive data fabric to enterprises worldwide. Cloudian’s HyperStore platform provides our customers with the scalable, secure central repository they need to support distributed operations. This partnership accelerates our mission to help organizations modernize their IT strategies while safeguarding their most valuable asset – their data,”  said Michael Amselem, CRO, CTERA.

Technical Integration Benefits
The combined solution offers several technical advantages:

• Unified Data Management: Organizations can manage both file and object data through integrated platforms, eliminating data silos and reducing operational complexity
• Intelligent Caching: CTERA Edge Filers cache frequently accessed data locally while maintaining global namespace consistency, optimizing performance across distributed locations
• Scalable Central Storage: Cloudian HyperStore provides seamless capacity scaling from terabytes to exabytes, ensuring organizations can grow without infrastructure constraints
• Enhanced Security: Both platforms feature comprehensive security certifications, encryption at rest and in transit, and ransomware protection capabilities
• Global Geo-Distribution: The integrated solution supports multi-site deployments with policy-based data placement and automated replication for business continuity