Qnap Integrates Catalyst Cloud Object Storage

Qnap Systems, Inc. and Catalyst Cloud Ltd, a New Zealand’s cloud computing company, integrate of Catalyst Cloud Object Storage into Qnap’s Hybrid Backup Sync 3  (HBS 3).

Qnap NAS users located in the Oceania region can enjoy a cloud object storage service that offers simple pricing, cost efficiency and performance.

“By supporting the popular Catalyst Cloud Object Storage, we’re giving Qnap NAS users in the Australia and NZ region more choices to freely build a hybrid cloud solution that is fast in response, high in cost efficiency, and flexible in expansion,” said Aseem Manmualiya, product manager, Qnap.

HBS 3 is the latest version of Qnap’s backup/restore/synchronization solution to assist users with DR plans. It can backup and synchronize data to supported cloud storage services. For these solutions, users can select Catalyst Cloud as their cloud storage and enjoy benefits including low cost and performance.

Cloud Object Storage is an enterprise, highly available cloud storage solution that allows storing large amounts of data affordably. Catalyst Cloud provides a standard object storage interface to use with storage applications, gateways, and other platforms. It offers standards-based APIs to access storage services free of charge, so all you pay for is storage fees and your outbound Internet traffic charges. It brings all cloud storage services under 2 tiers of storage to reduce complexity and increase cost predictability for companies and enterprises. Their single region object storage option launched in April, priced at NZ$0.03/GB per month, gives New Zealand Qnap NAS users a cheaper way to store their data safely in New Zealand.

“The integration of Qnap’s backup and cloud storage gateway software with Catalyst Cloud Object Storage creates an affordable pathway for businesses to create a highly efficient hybrid cloud solution with easy and affordable pricing,” said Igor Portugal, chief growth officer, Catalyst Cloud. “It also allows their data to be stored securely here in Aotearoa, protected by New Zealand law and data privacy regulations, in data centres powered by renewable energy generating companies.“