NetApp launches software-defined storage for hybrid cloud


Billions of mobile devices, users, and applications create a massive amount of data every day. Keeping this in mind, NetApp released NetApp StorageGRID Webscale object-storage software that boasts to helps organizations leverage the hybrid cloud to manage massive data-sets with reduced cost and secure data management. The new release of StorageGRID Webscale adds seamless integration of cloud applications with Amazon S3 support. It also enables IT organizations to store up to 100 billion objects in a single elastic container that can be distributed in data centers worldwide.

Object storage addresses the challenges associated with the storing of unstructured data within cloud storage, large archives, media repositories, and web data-stores. StorageGRID Webscale is a foundational platform in NetApp’s approach to object storage. The software addresses a range of use cases, managing data placement according to cost, compliance, availability, and performance requirements. NetApp will continue to introduce new solutions to help organizations take full advantage of object storage with releases planned in 2015 and looking forward.

“Today’s organizations are undergoing explosive growth in unstructured data. NetApp helps enterprises get the most from their strategic IT investments with data management and storage that deliver the speed, security, and scalability needed,” said Dan Neault, senior vice president, Data Center Solutions Group, NetApp.

StorageGRID Webscale is built for the next generation of cloud-enabled applications. It supports industry-standard cloud protocols such as Amazon S3 and CDMI, enabling applications to run on the premises or in hosted environments. NetApp StorageGRID Webscale runs on a virtualized server infrastructure with either NetApp E-Series data storage systems or third-party storage arrays providing the storage foundation.

The software’s patented capabilities include an intelligent policy engine which determines the durability and physical placement of data to comply with business requirements. Customizable data management policies help set data protection and storage tiering to easily adjust to changing cost models.

StorageGRID Webscale is now generally available through NetApp’s worldwide network of distributors and resellers.



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