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APEX File Storage for AWS provides a range of use cases, including data mobility, cloud burst, disaster recovery to cloud, and streamlined management.
APEX File Storage for AWS provides data mobility capability through OneFS SyncIQ. Traditional IT workloads such as File Share, Home Directories, and Archive benefit the most here.
APEX File Storage for AWS provides a flexible and scalable solution for cloud burst scenarios. It allows organizations to rapidly allocate additional storage compute and capacity in the cloud, eliminating the requirement for upfront hardware investment. Cloud burst scenarios can arise for various reasons, such as in industry-specific workflows like video rendering in Media and Entertainment, seasonal peaks in demand, unforeseen workload surges, or sudden business growth. Additionally, compute-intensive workloads such as AI/ML and analytics can also be efficiently executed within this environment.
APEX File Storage for AWS provides the same storage management interfaces and data access interfaces as an on-premises PowerScale appliance. This eliminates the need for application refactoring during the migration from on-premises to cloud and minimizes the need to retrain storage administrators.