Synology edge solutions to meet the challenges of data management
Synology has observed that the generation of large amounts of unstructured data is becoming increasingly constant, and that traditional centralized storage deployments cannot keep pace with the growing demand for bandwidth and performance. “Edge cloud products, such as Synology’s storage management line, are experiencing rapid growth in the market today because they uniquely address the challenges faced by modern businesses,” Wong points out.
More than eight million Synology data management solutions have been deployed worldwide1All of these operate using the DSM operating system. This makes DiskStation Manager the world's largest NAS operating system, uniquely combining storage interoperability, backup and data protection capabilities, and robust synchronization solutions. All of this enables users to meet the challenges of decentralized and dispersed work and data centers.
The release of DSM 7.02 This comes with the availability of new hybrid cloud services. Active Insight is a large-scale device monitoring and diagnostics solution; Hybrid Share combines the flexibility of C2 storage and synchronization capabilities with on-premises solutions; and C2 Identity is a hybrid cloud directory-as-a-service that simplifies cross-site domain management.3.
DSM 7.0 also offers platform enhancements, such as support for volumes up to 1 PB for large tasks, and introduces security improvements in the form of Secure SignIn, a system that makes it easier to use two-factor authentication.
New solutions and data center for Synology C2
C2 Password, C2 Transfer, and C2 Backup, which will be released immediately after DSM 7.0, are standalone solutions that address the needs for password protection, sharing confidential files, and backing up any endpoint and common cloud SaaS services.
“After four years of operating our cloud service, we have been able to combine our expertise in data management with new technologies,” explains Wong. “This has allowed us to develop innovative optimizations that enable us to offer a reliable and extremely cost-competitive solution.”
This has led Synology to expand its data centers with the opening of a new facility in Taiwan. This brings the Synology C2 portfolio closer to customers, reducing latency and improving the user experience to match that offered by Synology's on-premises NAS and SAN solutions.
"DSM 7.0 and the new C2 expansion advance Synology's new perspective on data management," explains Wong. "We will continue to push the boundaries through tighter integration, leveraging the best of both on-premises and cloud deployments."
Synology Photos, a secure alternative to public clouds
Synology Photos merges the functionalities of Photo Station and Synology Moments to become the successor to both applications. It combines the best photo storage features with powerful new capabilities in a fresh new design. This revamped solution makes backing up and sharing files easy and is ideal for professional photographers, amateurs, and home users alike.
Synology Photos lets you apply filters using artificial intelligence to recognize people, places, or landscapes in your photos. Furthermore, thanks to the metadata stored in each photo, you can filter by location, date, or user-created tags to easily create albums.
Synology's new solution also caters to the needs of professionals, who can take advantage of more technical filtering options based on camera model, shutter speed, or aperture. Organizing files by project or intended user is also simplified. To make image sharing more secure and user-friendly, Synology Photos allows users to grant individual access permissions, from view-only to download or edit, and to set passwords for folders. Furthermore, no additional software or platform profile is required to access photos.
Availability
DSM 7.0 has undergone a trial period of more than 7 months and will be available on June 29. The new C2 solutions will be available from July 13.
1 Source: Synology sales metrics across all markets.
2 For select Plus, Value, and J series products. XS, SA, and FS series devices will receive updates later in Q4 2021.
3 New C2 services will be rolled out gradually starting July 13.
