NAS Storage

A prominent financial consultancy encountered a storage dilemma as the influx of sensitive financial data surged, prompting them to search for a scalable and cost-effective archiving solution. Enter StoneFly's Data Aware Cloud Archiving Solution, the antidote to their predicament. The implementation of StoneFly's solution brought about remarkable changes. Notable cost savings were achieved in contrast to traditional hardware storage methods, earning praise from Brandon, the Head of IT, for its user-friendly nature and scalability. The automation and adaptable scaling of the solution seamlessly aligned with the company's evolving requirements. StoneFly's solution, independent of specific hardware, eliminated the necessity for dedicated appliances, simplifying installation across a spectrum of mainstream servers—a feature commended by Jane, the DevOps engineer. Furthermore, the solution optimized data archiving operations through automated tiering, liberating the IT team

A Florida-based construction firm, operational since 2002 and serving clients across the US and Europe, faced significant challenges. Their reliance on intricate architectural applications resulted in a substantial data volume, crucial for client projects and business success. Data security, availability, and the looming threat of ransomware attacks posed imminent risks. To combat these issues, they adopted the DR365V-2404 Backup & Disaster Recovery Appliance, along with a 24-bay Storage Expansion Unit and Azure's Cloud Connect. This hyper-converged backup and disaster recovery system facilitated efficient data backups and offered robust features such as instant recovery, snapshots, and replication. By implementing Veeam's software for on-premises backups and replicating data to Azure Cloud through StoneFly's gateway, they ensured data redundancy, accessibility, and cost-effective archiving. This setup fortified them against ransomware threats and allowed for swift reco

Navigating the dynamic landscape of media planning and strategy, a forward-thinking company faced challenges related to the exponential growth of media files. In addressing this hurdle, they turned to StoneFly's Petabyte NAS. The challenges included efficient storage management, rapid data access, and scalability to accommodate the burgeoning media content. StoneFly's Petabyte NAS emerged as the solution, offering streamlined storage management that facilitated easy organization and retrieval of vast media files. The rapid access to data enhanced their workflow, enabling quicker decision-making in the fast-paced media industry. Scalability became a key benefit as the company expanded its media portfolio, ensuring seamless integration without compromising performance. This case study delves into the intricacies of the challenges encountered by the media strategist and planning company and the transformative benefits derived from the adoption of StoneFly's Petabyte NAS. Fr

A healthcare facility managing extensive patient data spanning North and South America encountered challenges in guaranteeing data security and redundancy. Relying solely on on-premise backups proved inadequate in ensuring robust protection. The introduction of StoneFly SCVM emerged as the solution, seamlessly integrating with their existing infrastructure and Microsoft Azure. StoneFly SCVM offered a comprehensive backup solution, aligning with the 3-2-1 rule for data protection. Through the utilization of StoneFly storage in Microsoft Azure, the organization achieved resilient data backups, ensuring high availability for critical patient information while avoiding significant infrastructure overhauls. The deployment of StoneFly SCVM in Azure enforced stringent data protection measures, providing redundancy both on-premise and in the cloud. This approach proved cost-effective, saving time and expenses by leveraging existing infrastructure. Furthermore, StoneFly's collaboration with

The organization faced a growing infrastructure challenge with multiple hosts for file services, a dedicated Windows server for the materials department, and a backup system. This expansion led to frequent hardware failures, resulting in data and VM losses. Compounded by limited staff to manage each component, the situation demanded urgent attention. In response to the client's needs, StoneFly's storage experts recommended the TwinHCI systems. This solution offered a dual-node hyperconverged infrastructure with automated failover and failback, providing reliability and cost-effectiveness. It simplified administrative tasks and ensured high availability without requiring dedicated IT staff for management. The implementation of TwinHCI facilitated an infrastructure that guaranteed business continuity and high availability while minimizing the need for constant IT intervention. Its scalable and user-friendly setup could easily be managed by a single staff member. Moreover, the Twi

This financial titan, a leading force in the U.S. financial sector, stands as a pillar of comprehensive financial solutions. With over 300 committed professionals, this vibrant institution spreads its prowess across a wide range of financial services. It navigates the complex territories of banking, mortgages, investment strategies, credit card services, and bespoke financial advisement, embodying the vastness of the American dream. The core ambition of the company's IT strategy is to achieve constant service availability, aiming for zero downtime. However, this admirable goal is increasingly difficult due to the growing volume of customer data, the necessity to scale operations, stringent regulatory requirements, and the limitations of outdated server infrastructure. For those fascinated by a detailed exploration of these challenges, along with the inventive approaches and concrete outcomes, this case study invites you to explore further. Explore the insights provided in this case