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Panzura commended in DCIG report for robust data protection
Tue, 19th Mar 2024

Cloud data management firm Panzura has been commended for its robust data protection in complex environments, achieving recognition in the 2024-25 Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG) TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-site File Collaboration Solutions report. Panzura's CloudFS global file management system received particular praise for its ability to provide steadfast data protection and accessibility across multifaceted enterprise settings.

This acknowledgement underscores the unique abilities of the Panzura platform, which offers an advanced means of data management, incorporating superior performance, global accessibility, immutable storage, and enhanced security. These features are especially significant in our current climate, wherein threats to data and rising ransomware attacks pose significant challenges for businesses.

Panzura CloudFS operates at the core of the Panzura platform. The system has been commended for its singular capability to defend and simplify access to data and files across complex enterprise environments. By utilising patented cloud-native technology, Panzura CloudFS supports both on-premises and hybrid cloud use, delivering a unified view of file resources via a global namespace. This approach not only improves data accessibility and collaboration, but also significantly enhances disaster recovery and active archiving processes.

The annual DCIG report serves as a reliable guide for enterprise IT leaders seeking to make informed decisions about technologies that meet their strategic and operational needs. Panzura's inclusion in this report underlines the robust capabilities of Panzura CloudFS, highlighting its capacity to enable global team collaboration without latency or data corruption risks.

Singled out for particular mention were certain key features of Panzura CloudFS, including intelligent caching and synchronisation, low latency synchronisation, high availability, ransomware resiliency, and ease of administration and compliance.

Raul Sanchez, Global Head of Sales Engineering at Panzura, commented, "Solving the challenge of handling staggering volumes of data for our customers is our number one objective; being recognised as a 2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-Site File Collaboration Solution is a testament to not only that commitment, but also our focus on innovation and customer success." Sanchez stressed the value of data to enterprise businesses and underscored Panzura’s commitment to assist customers and partners in effectively guarding and using their most valuable asset.

This recognition in the DCIG report follows a year of considerable growth for Panzura, underscoring its leading position in the cloud storage and data management industry. Recent company initiatives include the launch of Panzura Edge, an extension to Panzura CloudFS enabling file sharing and monitoring on mobile devices. Further accolades for the company include inclusion in the 2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Cloud-Based NAS Consolidation Solutions report and recognition in the 2023 Gartner Hype Cycle for Storage and Data Protection Technologies.