Addressing the Challenges of the ‘Data-Everywhere’ Era, Panzura Lauded Among the “20 Coolest Cloud Storage Companies” for Continued Innovation of CloudFS Hybrid Cloud File Platform
News Summary:
- Panzura has been named to CRN’s 2025 Cloud 100 list for the sixth year in a row, recognized for the Panzura CloudFS hybrid cloud file platform. The list honors the most innovative cloud technology companies and is as a resource for channel-focused organizations.
- Panzura is among the “20 Coolest Cloud Storage Companies” on this year's Cloud 100 list. Panzura hybrid cloud technology delivers data command and control, resiliency and recovery, and immediate data delivery no matter where data resides or how it moves from cloud to core to edge.
- At the forefront of the 'data-everywhere' revolution, CloudFS delivers AI-powered performance optimization, immutable data resilience, and support for cloud and on-premises storage options. It consolidates file data from multiple servers and NAS devices into a unified cloud-based experience.
SAN FRANCISCO — January 29, 2025 — Panzura has been recognized for the sixth consecutive year by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, with a place on the prestigious 2025 Cloud 100 list. This annual ranking honors the most innovative cloud technology companies and serves as a resource for channel-focused organizations seeking best-in-class vendors.
As part of CRN’s 2025 Cloud 100 roster, Panzura is among the “20 Coolest Cloud Storage Companies” in recognition of the CloudFS hybrid cloud file platform, which provides enterprise organizations with the ability to consolidate, safeguard, and work with their file data.
According to CRN, “These 20 companies bring the latest in data storage, protection, management and migration technologies to help businesses know their data is accessible and protected no matter where it resides or how it moves.”
Panzura CloudFS empowers technologists and the organizations they serve with data command and control, resiliency and recovery, and immediate data delivery across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. It allows them to optimize the handling of massive file volumes with real-time access and seamless collaboration and co-authoring, regardless of location.
The platform directly addresses critical IT challenges faced by modern enterprises, such as data sprawl, rising storage costs, and the complexities of managing file delivery, access, and permissions across a distributed workforce.
“Panzura is at the forefront of the ‘data-everywhere' revolution. Our continued presence on the CRN Cloud 100 list underscores our commitment to innovation and exceptional service for both our channel partners and customers,” said Will Seidel, Director, North America Channel Sales, Panzura.
CloudFS offers immutable data resilience with near-instantaneous restoration of files in the event of deliberate or accidental data loss including malware and ransomware attacks. This provides peace of mind for IT teams and ensures interrupted business continuity in the face of mounting threats. The platform recently achieved FIPS 140-3 certification, setting it apart as the only category solution that meets this high standard for its data encryption and key management processes.
Migrating file data from multiple servers and NAS devices into a unified cloud-based storage experience, CloudFS delivers immediate, secure, flexible file data access to people, processes, and artificial intelligence (AI) workflows. It consolidates multiple Windows File Shares for effective capacity management, streamlined data portability, and efficient resource utilization from cloud to core to edge.
Its flexible deployment model supports a variety of public and private cloud storage options, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. Additionally, CloudFS supports on-premises object stores like NetApp and Cloudian, allowing technologists to achieve both the cost efficiency of existing infrastructure investments alongside the scalability and agility of the cloud.
Advanced network acceleration techniques like global deduplication and compression, optimized data transfer protocols, and intelligently caching frequently accessed data locally, deliver high-performance collaboration and co-authoring while streamlining bandwidth consumption and access across distributed locations and teams.
Panzura CloudFS also leverages AI to enhance its core file services capabilities. AI algorithms analyze and predict file access patterns, dynamically maximize performance, and prioritize network traffic – especially for latency-sensitive applications and workloads.
About Panzura
Panzura empowers modern enterprises to unlock the full potential of their unstructured data, aligning it with strategic business goals. Our solutions ensure data visibility, accessibility, and control, seamlessly preparing organizations for a digitally transformed, AI-driven future. With Panzura, organizations can enhance data resilience, optimize costs, and deliver data instantly to users and processes – anywhere, anytime. Discover how Panzura can drive your success at panzura.com.
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