Panzura

Panzura

Hybrid Cloud File and Data Services Platforms

Panzura CloudFS

Panzura CloudFS transforms fragmented storage into a unified, peer-to-peer mesh that connects an entire organization through a single file system. It is designed to provide global enterprises with the speed of a local network and the ironclad security of modern cloud architecture. By unifying infrastructure into a single, secure environment, Panzura CloudFS allows businesses to focus on productivity without worrying about data silos or security threats.

Resilient Architecture & Fast Recovery CloudFS stores every file version as an unchangeable, encrypted object that attackers cannot modify. You can instantly restore files, folders, or your entire system from snapshots. It provides high reliability without the need for complex hardware clusters, using rapid node replacement to ensure your data is always available.
Real-Time Global File Locking To prevent accidental overwrites, CloudFS uses patented technology to lock files across all locations instantly. Unlike systems that rely on a slow central controller, our peer-to-peer design eliminates delays. It even supports "byte-range" locking, allowing multiple people to edit different parts of the same file simultaneously.
File-Level Geofencing CloudFS lets you set geographic rules for specific files or folders to ensure they stay in the right region. This makes it easy to comply with regulations like GDPR or ITAR without needing separate storage systems for every country. It adds a "location" layer to your security that works across all access methods.
Fast Local Access & Built-in Protection CloudFS gives you LAN-speed performance by keeping frequently used data local, while eliminating the need for separate backup hardware. Because protection is built-in, you don't have to deal with heavy backup traffic slowing down your network.

How CloudFS enforces data residency and protocol access without infrastructure silos

Unified Data Governance and Multi-Protocol Access

CloudFS simplifies how businesses manage and protect their data across different regions and platforms. Instead of building separate, expensive storage systems for every location, it uses a single engine to enforce security and data residency rules. Whether a team is accessing files through standard office setups (SMB/NFS) or running modern AI/ML workflows (S3), the same security policies apply instantly to the exact same data.

By unifying authentication through existing tools like Active Directory, CloudFS eliminates the risk of "shadow IT" and forgotten credentials. It allows companies to meet strict compliance standards—such as GDPR or ITAR—without moving files or duplicating data. This approach lets engineers and automated pipelines work side-by-side on a single dataset, cutting infrastructure costs while keeping data secure and compliant at the local level.

How CloudFS delivers LAN-speed access to every user and every location

Lightning-Fast Performance at the Edge

CloudFS eliminates the lag of working across long distances by keeping active data right where users need it. This allows teams in any office, anywhere in the world, to browse and open files at the same high speeds they would expect from a local server. By making file access up to 80% faster, it ensures employees stay productive instead of waiting for downloads.

The system is built for efficiency, allowing users to view millions of files instantly without clogging up local storage. When a team member saves their work, the system confirms it immediately so they can keep moving, while it handles the syncing to the cloud in the background. This keeps work feeling local and responsive, no matter how far a team is from the main data center.

How CloudFS makes ransomware attacks fail and stops threats before they spread

Built-In Security and Ransomware Protection

CloudFS provides a deep layer of security that works automatically, stopping ransomware and other threats before they can spread. Unlike typical systems that require complex setups or extra fees, this "set and forget" protection is built into the core of the platform. Every version of a file is stored in a way that makes it impossible for attackers to change or delete, ensuring that even if a breach occurs, the original data remains safe and untouched.

The system uses smart technology to monitor behavior and instantly spot red flags, like mass file encryption or suspicious login attempts. If a threat is detected, CloudFS automatically isolates the problem and allows for a quick recovery of specific files or folders without needing a full system reset. This gives businesses peace of mind knowing their data is encrypted, backed up every 60 seconds, and shielded by a defense that never turns off.

How CloudFS prevents version conflicts across unlimited sites

Distributed File Locking

CloudFS removes the long delays and version conflicts that usually happen when teams in different offices try to work on the same files. While older systems force every request through a slow central hub, CloudFS allows locations to talk directly to each other. This means when someone opens a file in London, it is instantly locked for a user in Singapore, preventing people from accidentally overwriting each other's work.

This peer-to-peer approach is built for speed and reliability, ensuring there is no single point of failure that can take the system offline. It even allows multiple people to edit different parts of large files at the same time without any lag. Whether teams are using standard office software or specialized cloud tools, CloudFS ensures that everyone stays perfectly in sync, making global collaboration feel like everyone is in the same room.

Panzura Edge provides a high-performance extension of secure file access that feels local to the user, regardless of their device or location. By eliminating the need for a cumbersome VPN, it allows distributed teams to collaborate on CloudFS-managed files without creating redundant copies or relying on third-party applications. The solution integrates directly with existing Active Directory frameworks and supports massive file sizes, ensuring that even the most complex workloads remain productive. For users in areas with unstable connectivity, the platform features an automatic resume capability for uploads, preventing data loss and frustration after network interruptions.

Designed for flexibility and resilience, Panzura Edge is a self-hosted solution that can be deployed on-premises or via IaaS in any preferred cloud environment. It offers a hyper-secure architecture capable of supporting even "dark site" requirements, ensuring data remains visible, auditable, and protected against damage. With built-in tools like an AutoCAD viewer, Microsoft Teams integration, and co-authoring for Office files, it simplifies the user experience while reducing the administrative burden on IT departments. This combination of granular governance and intuitive navigation makes it an ideal choice for organizations facing tough security requirements or inhospitable operating conditions.

VPN-Free Productivity

Empower remote users with seamless, "local-feeling" file access without the performance bottlenecks of a VPN.

Universal Device Support

Maintain workflow continuity across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and all major web browsers.

Resilient Data Transfers

Eliminate rework in low-bandwidth areas with automatic upload resumption for files of any size.

Enhanced Collaborative Speed

Accelerate projects with real-time Microsoft Office co-authoring and integrated AutoCAD viewing.

Simplified IT Governance

Reduce overhead with an intuitive web-based Admin Portal and seamless Active Directory integration.

Hyper-Secure Collaboration

Protect sensitive data with granular access controls and auditability, even in highly restricted or "dark site" environments.

Flexible Deployment Options

Scale easily using self-hosted on-premises hardware or the cloud provider of your choice.

Panzura Data Services (PDS) is a powerful cloud-based SaaS platform designed to transform your CloudFS infrastructure into a transparent, actionable data estate. By providing a unified dashboard for real-time metadata intelligence, PDS ensures you can see, operate, and trust your information from day one. This cloud-based solution delivers the operational clarity needed to save thousands of IT hours annually, processing only file metadata—such as names, sizes, and user activity—so your actual file content never leaves your secure infrastructure.

Tailor your management experience with tiered capabilities that grow with your enterprise needs. PDS Essentials comes included with every deployment, offering centralized visibility, Pulse real-time monitoring, and custom alerting to keep you informed. For organizations requiring deeper control, PDS Standard extends these features with enterprise-class search, comprehensive audit trails, and one-click file recovery. This advanced tier also introduces AI-powered Threat Control, providing always-on governance to ensure your global file system remains secure and auditable.

Single-Pane Visibility

Gain centralized observability across every CloudFS node and dataset. Real-time dashboards eliminate blind spots by consolidating storage utilization, access patterns, and file activity into a single console for total operational clarity.

Real-Time Behavioral Alerting

Stop threats in their tracks with CloudFS Threat Control. Configure instant alerts for unusual access patterns, data destruction, or potential exfiltration, allowing you to intercept malicious behavior before damage occurs.

Lightning-Fast Global Search

Query billions of files across your entire namespace in seconds. Our powerful metadata indexing delivers immediate results across multiple CloudFS rings, even for files that have been moved, renamed, or deleted.

Comprehensive Compliance Auditing

Track every file action with granular detail to see who modified, moved, or deleted data. Using burstable search technology, compliance teams can generate millions of results in under a second to satisfy GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC requirements.

One-Click File Restoration

Locate and restore files to their original state instantly without IT tickets or backup tapes. When combined with CloudFS immutability, this feature ensures your data is always recoverable and intact.

Storage Intelligence & Optimization

Transform historical trends into actionable cost savings. Identify duplicate files and cold data for tiering while predicting future capacity needs to prevent storage emergencies.

Panzura Threat Control for CloudFS represents a shift from reactive to proactive security by transforming hybrid cloud file infrastructure into an active defensive layer. Unlike traditional signature-based tools that often result in alert fatigue and leave systems vulnerable to emerging threats, this solution utilizes advanced machine learning to establish unique behavioral fingerprints for every user. By monitoring these specific activity patterns, the system functions as an early warning mechanism capable of identifying subtle deviations that signal a potential attack before it can escalate.

Once an anomaly is detected, the platform initiates an automated threat response to immediately halt malicious activity, effectively neutralizing risks such as data exfiltration and ransomware. This rapid intervention prevents significant data loss and minimizes the need for the intensive manual remediation typically required following a security breach. By integrating these intelligent detection and response capabilities directly into the file system, organizations gain the necessary insights and control to maintain a resilient security posture against an evolving threat landscape.

Rapid Response

Stop attacks at the file system level before they cascade across the network.

Zero-Touch Security

Utilize an approach that automatically adapts to baseline changes and reduces alert fatigue.

Seamless Setup

Implement without infrastructure changes, user disruption, or complex configurations.

Automated Response

Deploy a tiered response that logs anomalies, notifies admins, and disables compromised accounts.

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Produces renderings from any environment

Whether interiors, exteriors, landscapes or other environment, Inventor quickly and reliably produces the renderings from any environment. 

Fast and affordable rendering in no time

Inventor accelerates your workflows thanks to a real-time link and super-fast rendering times. Render in seconds, not hours.

Efficient Collaboration

With Inventor, you can easily share your visualised plans with your project team and other parties without them having to download separate software.

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