Promise Technology Unveiled 2TB Apollo Personal Cloud Storage Appliance

At CES 2017, Promise Technology Inc. unveiled an version of its Apollo Cloud personal cloud storage appliance.

An entry level price point of $199 makes the 2TB Apollo Cloud available to a broader range of users, and features rev up speed and make it easier to use. Building on the original version, the 2TB model comes complete with an app and is designed for on-the-go consumers who need simple, fast, secure access to their content.

Storing and sharing made easy
Apollo Cloud offers an affordable way for families, small businesses and work groups to safely store and share data from anywhere – from any device (OS X and Windows on computers and iOS or Android on smartphones and tablets). Easy enough for anyone to use – setup is a simple process that takes mere minutes – Apollo Cloud can be accessed by up to ten users, each with full sharing and privacy control over their own digital files.

Protecting what’s personal
Safety is having your private data off the web, secure on a personal cloud appliance that you own outright, with every transaction encrypted (using government-level AES-256 encryption) to safeguard your privacy.

With Apollo Cloud, friends and family don’t have to be shy about being social – they’re free to comment on and discuss shared content (videos, photos, etc.) within a private environment.

Premium features, non-premium price
Continuing the company’s tradition of being in lockstep with the latest from Apple, Apollo Cloud is an storage appliance to offer optimized hardware encryption and SMB support for Apple’s latest macOS Sierra and supports Time Machine backup for Mac.

Recently added features – including scheduled daily backup, direct USB upload/download, remote access, member quota management and advanced encryption – give users the ability to make their personal cloud uniquely their own. It is enhanced with more capabilities, including Apollo Cloud Mirroring for additional protection; a QuickView option that contributes to speed and uses less data by delivering either full-size or scaled down content depending on screen size or network speed; and an upgraded video/music player. Additionally, the newly-added ‘Apollo Anywhere’ feature includes SAMBA protocol over the Internet – meaning that users are no longer limited to accessing local network folders.

What sets Apollo apart?

A safer way to share and save – personal cloud storage for you and your private circle.
Apollo Cloud is designed for easy storing and sharing within your family or group, while offering full privacy for each member.
Member quota management allows the assignment of different amounts of storage space to each member as needed.
The easy-to-use, intuitive Apollo Cloud app requires no IT expertise.
No recurring fees – once you purchase Apollo Cloud you own it outright, with no monthly fees.
Touch Bar-enabled for the MacBook Pro.

With an MSRP of $199 (may vary by region), Apollo Cloud can be purchased at Apple stores worldwide and online, on Amazon.com, and through company’s channel partners. In North America, it is also available through B&H Photo and Electronics.