The Hybrid Cloud Advantage White Paper

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1 The Hybrid Cloud Advantage White Paper by Egnyte Inc. All rights reserved. Revised June 21, 2012

2 Why Hybrid is the Enterprise Cloud of Tomorrow All but the smallest of companies are going to wind up with some type of hybrid cloud architecture. That means integration is paramount, not just between different vendors' software products, but between customers' IT operations environments and cloud resources Forrester, Nov 2010 "Over time, the cloud will simply become one of the ways that we do computing, and workloads will move around in hybrid internal/external IT environments... IT organizations are becoming the broker for a set of IT services that is hosted partially internally and partially externally a hybrid IT architecture... Hybrid IT is likely to rely on hybrid clouds." Gartner, Feb 2012 "With the proliferation of consumer devices in the enterprise today, IT is struggling to regain control and ensure the security of their data. The cloud seems to be the answer for mobile and remote worker enablement, but in looking for an optimal approach to the cloud, security and data integrity are key to a successful implementation. A hybrid cloud approach can be the smart choice for enterprises who clearly want to maintain control of their data by having a copy behind the firewall while ensuring their remote and mobile users always have access to their data." Terri McClure, Senior Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group How Hybrid Cloud Works The Hybrid Cloud model is comprised of two components: Cloud File Server and Local Cloud. Local Cloud is integrated with on-premise storage (e.g. computer hard drive, network-attached storage, virtual appliance running on unified storage) to synchronize files and permissions with the Cloud File Server; providing users with flexible remote file access or fast local network access. Unlike traditional pure cloud solutions, where data is only stored in the cloud, hybrid cloud doesn't face the same pure cloud issues such as Internet latency issues, off-line collaboration and loss of data control. Hybrid cloud maintains the benefits of traditional local file servers, while adding the mobile access and file sharing capabilities that end-users need. Hybrid cloud is widely perceived as the endgame of IT infrastructure, meeting the needs of business users by providing a simple online file sharing, while enabling control and visibility for IT by Egnyte Inc. All rights reserved. 2

3 The Egnyte HybridCloud Solution Egnyte, the industry leader of hybrid cloud technology, provides file sharing and storage for business. Egnyte HybridCloud combines the speed and security of local storage with the accessibility of the cloud. Users can easily store, share, access and back up their files, while IT retains central administration and control to enforce business policies. The hybrid solution ensures fast, uninterrupted file access and collaboration, online or offline. Store files securely in the cloud. Upload files of any type and size using desktop sync, web browser, mobile app, mapped drive or FTP. Share documents within teams, across multiple offices and with business partners. Collaborate with file links, attachments or shared folders. Access files from anywhere, with any computer or mobile device. Files are always accessible, online or offline. Back up data with continuous file sync. Local files are automatically replicated in the cloud, providing redundant copies for data recovery by Egnyte Inc. All rights reserved. 3

4 Built for Business Unlike consumer public cloud solutions, Egnyte solutions are designed for business. Users are provided with an intuitive platform to access and collaborate from anywhere, with any device - without compromising control. IT retains central administration and visibility to ensure that business data is controlled under the most stringent security and privacy guidelines (Egnyte adheres to HIPAA, FINRA, and EU Safe Harbor compliance). Simplicity - any file, anywhere, any device With Egnyte HybridCloud, files of any size and type can be accessed, stored and shared from any location. Egnyte HybridCloud's simple approach allows users to access files from a web browser, mobile device, desktop sync, mapped drive or FTP client. Scalability - from small office to enterprise Egnyte's hybrid cloud technology scales easily with the needs of growing businesses. Egnyte HybridCloud can be deployed on any desktop or local storage device to provide scalable file sync, fast offline access, and large file transfer. Egnyte also integrates with a wide range of productivity platforms such as Google Docs, Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce.com and Quickoffice. Security - central visibility and control With a foundation built to address IT needs, Egnyte HybridCloud provides enterprise-class control, security, visibility and centralized administration. Administrators have the ability to enforce user permissions and monitor file activity. Egnyte HybridCloud's multi-layer data security and encryption also ensures that business files are completely secure, even under the most stringent guidelines and regulations by Egnyte Inc. All rights reserved. 4

5 The Egnyte Advantage Granular Folder Permissions Egnyte HybridCloud's folder structure is organized the way businesses are organized, with shared folders and private folders. Each shared folder can have any number of subfolders. Account administrators centrally manage permissions and include/exclude users and groups at any level of the hierarchy (directory, folder, sub-folder). Mapped Drive - Egnyte HybridCloud enables users to map cloud folders as a network drive on the desktop that can be accessed directly through Finder on the Mac or Explorer on Windows. This intuitive access method allows employees to work directly off their desktops (in addition to accessing files through web browsers). FTP Support - Egnyte HybridCloud offers an integrated FTP solution to transfer and share large files of any size, eliminating the need to send attachments. Files can be uploaded and downloaded directly from the Egnyte account using any FTP client. Administrators retain full control over FTP capabilities, such as permission enforcement, employee FTP access, and secure FTP options (FTPS/FTPES) over SSL encryption. Storage and Server Sync - Egnyte HybridCloud offers server sync integration with local storage; providing fast, uninterrupted file access for teams, online or offline. Egnyte's hybrid cloud approach provides teams with one centralized local access point for all files, just like a traditional file server. The local storage delivers fast access over the LAN, enabling offline file access. The bi-directional synchronization with the cloud ensures all shared files are also accessible by employees when working remotely and with mobile devices. See how Egnyte compares against other file sharing solutions. File Access Web Browser Egnyte Dropbox Box Mapped Drive Mobile Apps FTP Support Desktop & Server Sync Desktop Sync Server Sync NAS Server Sync VM File Size Limits Unlimited Unlimtied 2GB Folder Controls Sub-folder Permissions Sub-folder Sync by Egnyte Inc. All rights reserved. 5

6 Take the Next Step Over 1 billion files are shared daily by businesses using Egnyte Hybrid Cloud file server. Egnyte s unique technology provides the speed and security of local storage with the accessibility of the cloud. Users can easily store, share, access and backup files, while IT has the centralized administration and control to enforce business policies. Egnyte, founded 2007, is based in Mountain View, California and is a privately held company backed by venture capital firms Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Floodgate Fund, and Polaris Venture Partners. For more information, please visit or call EGNYTE by Egnyte Inc. All rights reserved. 6