Updated Version of CloudArray Backup Software by TwinStrata

TwinStrata
Inc. unveiled the last release of its CloudArray
software, which streamlines management, increases control and
reduces the need for separate backup software or DR strategies.

It includes an on-demand DRaaS offering
for VMware users, announced separately.

Capacity-Optimized Data Protection
without Backup
The software integrates a snapshot
scheduler that can eliminate the need for separate backup software.
It enables users to create and maintain a recurring schedule (or
schedules) of snapshots by volume with integrated, age-based
retention policies. The snapshots deliver a 20x capacity savings over
traditional full backups, reducing the amount of cloud storage
required to meet backup retention policies.

Greater Control, Flexibility and
Usability
As organizations increase their use of
the cloud, many IT departments struggle to manage the impact of
cloud-based services and storage on network bandwidth. TwinStrata has
released means of controlling when and how much bandwidth the
software uses to connect to cloud storage. Through a graphical
interface, organizations can create recurring weekly schedules to
accommodate high-usage times and days, fine-tuning bandwidth usage in
15-minute and 1Mb/s increments.

This release also features the
CloudArray dynamic caching, which adds flexible volume migration and
balancing across dynamic cache policies to meet performance, sizing
and tech refresh requirements. It also delivers a streamlined user
interface and experience, giving users access to actionable
information, status and APIs.

"TwinStrata CloudArray has
already enabled us to improve our backup and DR strategy with less
effort and lower costs than our previous solution," said
Ryan McClain, systems architect, US Legal Support. "This new
release will take that a step further – giving us an easy way to gain
more precise control over our snapshot schedules, how much bandwidth
cloud storage is consuming, and even how quickly we can get up and
running in the event of a disaster."

"Whether your goals are to
increase storage capacity, improve off-site data protection,
implement DR or all three of the above, TwinStrata CloudArray is the
most comprehensive storage solution available today," said
Nicos Vekiarides, CEO, TwinStrata. "TwinStrata has made
great strides in delivering enterprise functionality at a fraction of
the cost typically required of storage solutions. What’s exciting is
CloudArray 4.5 enables organizations to enjoy a full BC plan without
the need for backup software or a dedicated disaster site– a once
unthinkable proposition."

TwinStrata CloudArray 4.5 will be
available on May 28th. Available as a monthly subscription, it
includes the software license, 24x7x365 support and CloudArray DRaaS.

• CloudArray Cloud
  Storage Subscription bundles all of the
  above with the cost of cloud storage and all transfer fees for a
  single, monthly cost of $0.19/ GB.
  This option is for organizations who wish for an all-in-one
  solution.

• TwinStrata’s
  Bring Your Own Cloud CloudArray
  Subscription starts at $500 per month
  and includes everything but the cloud storage. Organizations who wish
  to have their own relationship with a cloud storage vendor should
  select this option.