CTERA Global File System – Secure, Scalable File Services for the Hybrid Cloud and AI Era
CTERA provides a software-defined Global File System that unifies and protects unstructured data across on-premises infrastructure, cloud environments, data centers, branch offices and edge locations. The solution enables secure, high-performance file access from anywhere while reducing storage costs and administrative complexity.
With centralized data management, built-in ransomware protection and advanced data classification, CTERA helps organizations modernize file services, strengthen cyber resilience and prepare enterprise data for AI applications, including private LLMs and governed Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
Available as self-hosted software or SaaS, CTERA enables organizations to consolidate storage infrastructure, support distributed teams and unlock the value of their data — without compromising security, governance or control.
Partner Value Proposition
CTERA enables partners to create new revenue opportunities through storage modernization, cloud transformation, cybersecurity and AI-ready data infrastructure. Partners can differentiate their portfolio with a scalable software-defined solution that helps customers reduce legacy NAS costs, extend existing infrastructure and simplify multi-site file services. By combining CTERA with complementary cloud, storage and AI technologies, partners can expand customer relationships, generate recurring service opportunities and deliver measurable business value — without being tied to specific storage hardware.
- 1. Global File Access – Unified, high-performance file services across on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- 2. Cyber Resilience & Cost Efficiency – Built-in ransomware protection, centralized management and potential storage cost savings of up to 80% compared to legacy NAS.
- 3. AI-Ready Data Infrastructure – Securely prepare, classify and connect enterprise data to AI applications, private LLMs and governed RAG workflows.