SXSW 2023: Connected Way Launches Enhanced ConnectedNAS, Pioneering a New Era of Distributed File Systems for OEMs

At SXSW, Connected Way unveiled its advanced ConnectedNAS, now supporting domain-based DFS for seamless enterprise cloud integration. Offering top performance, security, and scalability, this game-changing solution is poised to revolutionize storage for diverse OEM industries

Austin, TX – Connected Way, a leading provider of innovative storage solutions, unveiled the latest version of ConnectedNAS at SXSW in Austin this week.

“ConnectedNAS, our flagship SMB File Sharing product for the OEM market now has support for domain-based distributed file systems.  This, in addition to our Active Directory support, allows OEMs to develop products using ConnectedNAS, that seamlessly integrate into an enterprise cloud.” Richard Schmitt, CEO, Connected Way.

This state-of-the-art network-attached storage (NAS) system is specifically designed for OEMs, offering robust support for both stand-alone and domain-based Distributed File System (DFS).

The groundbreaking ConnectedNAS empowers system administrators to create a seamless cloud of cooperative file system nodes, enabling unparalleled failover, load-balancing, and cloud namespace capabilities. The result is a powerful and efficient storage solution that harnesses the potential of the most advanced distributed file system technology.

Key features of ConnectedNAS include:

–       Support for SMBv3, building on the established foundation of SMBv2, for seamless file sharing between clients and servers.

–       Message Signing to ensure the integrity of communications, protecting your infrastructure from cyber threats.

–       Session and Tree encryption using AES to safeguard your data at all times.

–       Active Directory authentication for seamless single sign-on ticketing with Microsoft and Samba-based servers

–       A host of additional features such as network browsing, bookmarks, and JNI integration using java.io

–       Easy portability to all 32- and 64-bit systems, including ThreadX, Nucleus, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, and MacOS.

–       Integration directly into applications or via FUSE handlers

–       At the core of ConnectedNAS is OpenFiles, Connected Way’s open-source framework for managing real-time event-driven embedded applications. OpenFiles ensures the smallest footprint, highest performance, and greatest portability in the market.

ConnectedNAS is tailored to the OEM market, catering to industry-leading printer manufacturers, healthcare equipment providers, industrial control systems, set-top boxes, and a diverse range of other sectors.  Connected Way offers unique licensing terms that can significantly improve client’s bottom line. 

“With the Addition of Domain Based DFS to our Connected NAS SMB solution for OEMs, we have added a critical piece to our enterprise class network file system stack.  Domain based DFS provides the underpinnings of a resilient cloud based virtual file system which is ideal for OEM manufacturers looking to offer a consistent user experience for accessing and storing network contents.  This is a requirement for many enterprise printer manufacturers.” – Richard Schmitt, CEO of Connected Way

In addition to ConnectedNAS, Connected Way proudly offers Spirit Cloud, a powerful and versatile SMBv2/v3 client and server stack for Android devices.  Spirit Cloud is the only solution that allows users to seamlessly integrate their Android devices into their home networks or enterprise clouds.  This achievement highlights Connected Way’s steadfast commitment to innovation and state-of-the-art technology. 

With ConnectedNAS, OEMs can trust Connected Way to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and security in a scalable and flexible storage solution.

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