Leveraging advanced technologies and processes Nirvanix has implemented multiple layers of security in its Cloud File System™, Cloud Storage Network™ and data center environments to protect customer data. Customers can now enjoy the superior economics and on-demand flexibility of cloud storage without having to worry about their data regardless of whether they choose the public, hybrid, or private cloud options under the Nirvanix CloudComplete™ portfolio.
Service providers like Cerner and IBM are getting the message loud and clear that their enterprise clients are sick of "cloud washing" where vendors repackage existing storage solutions as "cloud storage." They have put the industry on notice that Nirvanix Cloud Storage is how it will be delivered – now and in the future.
Outages and stories about cloud storage providers going out of business are rightfully giving organizations pause about adopting cloud storage. But by organizations first understanding the differences between "consumer-" and "enterprise-grade" storage clouds, not only can they put their fears at ease, they will quickly come to see that Nirvanix is one of the few if not the only one that can deliver the enterprise caliber cloud storage solution that they seek.
The Nirvanix SDN provides multiple advantages for consumer-driven web application development and the companies that build them. The Nirvanix SDN provides an easy to implement file system, integrated user management and media processing accessible via standards-based web services.
This paper examines the different storage alternatives that a company has to meet the data management challenge while capitalizing on the revenue-generating possibilities. Each storage alternative has different cost-of-ownership factors to consider, including acquisition and operating costs, as well as time-to-market factors and risks. Because of the critical long-term business implications, selecting the correct alternative demands a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each one.