Barracuda today launched CudaDrive, a flexible and secure cloud file
service for businesses. Delivered to desktops via virtual drive, as well
as via mobile and web applications, CudaDrive enables businesses to
securely store, share, and access files stored in the Barracuda cloud
from anywhere. CudaDrive also includes user data protection for
endpoints, and the option to add an appliance for an easy transition
from existing corporate file shares. Additionally, the desktop virtual
drive feature helps preserve valuable storage space by not requiring
that a file be synced locally to access it, a key differentiator from
legacy sync-only services. As with other Barracuda solutions, pricing is
simple, with plans available by storage capacity with unlimited users
rather than charging by seat or by user.
"We've helped many companies back up and protect server data with
Barracuda Backup, and now with CudaDrive, we're able to protect end-user
data and provide easy sharing," says Rod Mathews, GM Storage, Barracuda.
"It's not uncommon that users view, share, and store corporate data
from many different access points, whether on a smartphone, tablet, or
computer, presenting a challenge for companies to ensure that all of
this data is protected. CudaDrive helps solve the common business
challenge of enabling access to corporate files from any device, while
protecting data stored on those devices in the event of a failure or
loss."
Storage Management via Desktop Virtual Drive
Designed for business, CudaDrive delivers cloud file services via a
unique desktop virtual drive interface and provides employees with
instant and secure access to company data from any device. Unlike legacy
sync-only services, the virtual drive feature offers users an identical
view of their files stored in the Barracuda cloud, even if the files
and folders are not stored on the users' local hard drives, helping to
preserve valuable storage space.
CudaDrive highlights include:
- User Data Protection - automatically protects
documents, desktop, and downloads folders on endpoints, including
individual computers and mobile devices, with the ability to add other
locations with one click.
- Desktop Virtual Drive - intelligently caches data, minimizing local storage requirements and maintaining access to files without the need to sync.
- Enhanced Security - encrypts all data in transit
to, and at rest in the Barracuda cloud, using 256-bit AES encryption -
the same standard used by military and government agencies - and locally
stored data becomes unavailable once users are logged out of the
service.
- Simplified Pricing - can be purchased by storage capacity without any per user fees.
Intelligent Bandwidth Management via CudaDrive Site Server
The CudaDrive experience also can include the addition of an
on-premises CudaDrive Site Server, allowing for intelligent bandwidth
management for businesses. CudaDrive Site Server provides faster, direct
access to files via a local cache, improving speed while on a company's
LAN. Further, the appliance enables file server consolidation by
sharing files stored in the cloud via network drive shares. This eases
the transition from traditional local file servers to CudaDrive cloud
storage. With CudaDrive Site Server, users have ubiquitous access to
files both in the cloud and stored locally.
"Like many companies, our users and agents need access to corporate
files while they're away from the office, and we need to make sure the
data they're using is protected," explains, Steve Lenker, Director of Operations, Howard Hanna Realcom Realty. "Barracuda
has designed CudaDrive to meet the demands of both IT and end users.
CudaDrive offers customers the ability to protect corporate data,
leverage flexible pricing, and the option to add a local appliance for
local data control."
"As a Barracuda reseller, we've come to rely on the network flexibility Barracuda's storage solutions offer our customers," says, Rusty Easter, Owner, REDtech, LLC. "CudaDrive
will help us expand our solution offerings to customers to
help them protect and securely access their company data from mobile
devices at an attractive price point."
CudaDrive is Barracuda's next-generation cloud file services
platform, and is an evolution of Copy, the company's legacy file sync
and share service. Existing Copy for Companies customers will be
migrated to CudaDrive.
For additional information about CudaDrive, please visit: www.barracuda.com/products/cudadrive
Pricing
CudaDrive pricing starts as low as $39.99 per month for 100GBs, and all plans include unlimited users.