Last year, I was thrilled to announce our leadership in the GigaOm Radar for Cloud-Native Globally Distributed File Systems – not once, not twice, but for three consecutive years. This year, things got a bit more challenging. GigaOm decided to merge Distributed Cloud File Storage with High-Performance Cloud File Storage into a single, unified report. This meant we were now up against some of the biggest players in the high-performance computing world – new competition, new stakes. The question lingered in the back of my mind: Could CTERA maintain the leadership position in this tougher, broader category?
Well, we just got our answer:
Yes, we could. And yes, we did!
CTERA has upped its game once again, and received both a “leader” and “fast mover” designation in this more challenging Radar.
Read the press release here.
Seeing us labeled as “a competitive Leader moving toward market dominance” left me feeling immensely proud – and a little emotional, if I’m honest. That’s because, to me, this is about more than rankings: It’s about the journey we’ve been on as a company. From the early days of believing we could reshape how enterprises manage their data, to today, where our product is setting the bar for what a globally distributed file system should be.
In moments like these, I’m reminded that our greatest achievements often come when we’re pushed to our limits. And it’s in those moments that we don’t just excel. We evolve.
So, What’s New in the GigaOm Radar?
GigaOm, one of the most respected analyst firms on the planet, reviewed seven of the leading cloud-native globally distributed file systems, and it’s clear that the race for the top spot is more competitive than ever. The Radar compares vendors based on both technical features and business criteria, giving decision-makers a 360-degree view of which solutions are best suited for their needs.
Key Areas of Assessment:
- Advanced Data Management and Analytics
- Access and Permissions
- Interfaces and Protocols
- Enhanced Security and Compliance
- I/O and Throughput Performance
- Data Capacity and Volume
Emerging Technologies in Focus:
- Computational Storage
- AI Capabilities
Critical Business Factors:
- Scalability
- Flexibility
- Ease of Use
- Cost and Licensing
- Ecosystem Integration
Here’s Why CTERA is at the Forefront – Again:
- Top Scores in Security and Compliance: With end-to-end encryption, AI-driven ransomware protection, and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capabilities, CTERA delivers industry-leading data security and regulatory compliance. Whether you’re dealing with sensitive financial data or healthcare records, you can trust CTERA to keep it locked down.
- Unmatched Protocol Support: Supporting a vast array of protocols – including SMB3, NFS4, and S3 – CTERA ensures that enterprises can seamlessly integrate with existing systems and keep things running smoothly across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Scale Without Limits: Need to manage huge volumes of data across a globally distributed team? CTERA’s scalability is second to none, handling massive data capacity with ease, making it the go-to solution for large, data-heavy enterprises.
If you’re curious to see why GigaOm rated us the way they did, feel free to check out the full Radar report here. We’ve come a long way, but the journey is far from over.
Stay ahead of the game. With CTERA, you’re always leading the way.
