Solving the Cloud Performance Challenge with Cloud NAS

Challenges of Cloud Computing

For the past several years, it seems like every tech company has to say something about the cloud in every communication. While at first, it just seemed like it was the buzzword of the month, today the cloud has caught up with all the hype. An estimated 50 to 60 percent of all enterprise apps are based in the cloud, and the cloud is more popular than ever as an enterprise backup destination. There are even entire businesses that are run in the cloud.

But despite its growing popularity and inherent cost, scalability, and flexibility advantages, the cloud’s performance challenges have historically kept most organizations from considering it for their primary file storage solution. Instead, on-premises solutions such as network attached storage (NAS) have become the norm.

The reason for the cloud’s poor performance as a storage solution is that all cloud interaction occurs by virtue of a synchronization service that relies on existing cloud protocols, which are plagued with speed and performance issues. As a result, latency, bandwidth, establishing a connection, and maintaining a connection are all challenges and points of failure for accessing data sets from the cloud. Here present more challenges of the cloud for IT service providers. 

Morro Data Cloud File Services

Morro Data CloudNAS addresses these challenges head-on by combining the speed and convenience of NAS with the scalability and flexibility of the cloud. Using innovative Cache and Sync technology, CloudNAS ensures continuous synchronization of files. The Morro Data CacheDrive, installed on-premises, enhances performance by locally storing file metadata. This setup simplifies file management through a familiar drive letter interface, allowing seamless drag-and-drop functionality for users.

By leveraging the proprietary Morro sync engine, large files and extensive file volumes are synchronized effortlessly in the background. This approach eliminates the typical latency issues associated with cloud protocols, providing a smooth and reliable user experience.

Remote Team Collaboration and Hybrid Cloud Solution

CloudNAS isn’t just about local file management; it supports hybrid cloud deployments essential for remote team collaboration. Whether deployed in the cloud or on-premises, the CacheDrive facilitates secure remote access to synchronized files. This capability is especially valuable for remote teams looking to establish efficient home offices and collaborate seamlessly across distributed environments.

Work From Home: Build Your Home Office

Deploying CacheDrive at home enables employees to sync files securely and collaborate effectively with team members. This setup ensures that remote workers can access the same files and data as their in-office counterparts, fostering productivity and connectivity.

For more information on how Morro Data CloudNAS can optimize your hybrid cloud strategy and enhance remote team collaboration, please visit our website.