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Seamless AD Integration for Cloud Storage Security

CentreStack offers secure cloud storage with seamless Active Directory integration, enhancing operational efficiency and security without disrupting existing IT setups. It supports user management, NTFS permissions, data sovereignty, and compliance needs, ensuring a smooth transition to cloud with tailored solutions for any organization.


CentreStack offers secure cloud storage tailored for businesses, integrating seamlessly with IT infrastructures, including Active Directory (AD). Beyond mere data storage, it enhances operational efficiency and security without disrupting existing workflows. Its AD integration facilitates user management, preserves NTFS permissions, and ensures data sovereignty, making it ideal for Azure AD transitions, service consolidations, or achieving HIPAA compliance. CentreStack's solution simplifies IT management and protects data, aligning secure cloud storage with your AD setup for a harmonious IT environment.


Challenges

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face significant challenges in integrating secure cloud storage with Active Directory (AD). This integration is crucial for maintaining seamless user management and security protocols without disrupting current operations. However, the complexity of achieving this harmonization presents a unique set of challenges that can hinder operational efficiency and compromise data security.

Complex Integration

Navigating the complexities of integrating cloud storage solutions with AD can be daunting, often requiring specialized knowledge and resources.

Maintaining Security

Ensuring data security and compliance during and after integration with AD is a major concern, especially with the stringent requirements of regulations like HIPAA.

Operational Disruption

The risk of operational disruptions during the transition to a cloud storage solution that integrates with AD is a significant challenge for businesses.

User Management

Efficiently managing user access and permissions while transitioning to and maintaining a cloud storage solution integrated with AD requires meticulous planning and execution.


Recognizing these challenges is crucial for implementing a solution that integrates secure cloud storage with your Active Directory configuration effectively.


Existing Solutions and Their Limitations

In the quest for secure cloud storage solutions that integrate seamlessly with Active Directory (AD), businesses often encounter a landscape riddled with limitations. Despite the plethora of options available, finding a solution that aligns with the intricate needs of AD integration, while ensuring data security and operational efficiency, remains a significant challenge. The existing solutions in the market, while promising ease of use and comprehensive security, often fall short in delivering a truly seamless AD integration experience, leading to operational disruptions and security concerns.

Complex Integration

Many solutions offer AD integration but with a complexity that requires extensive IT intervention, disrupting daily operations and increasing the risk of errors.

Incomplete NTFS Support

Competitors struggle to fully support NTFS permissions, leading to potential data access issues and security vulnerabilities during cloud transitions.

Limited Flexibility

Solutions like Dropbox and Box offer cloud storage but lack the flexibility needed for businesses transitioning to or enhancing their use of AD, leading to operational inefficiencies.

Cost and Compliance Concerns

Options such as SharePoint and Azure files may meet some AD integration needs but often at a prohibitive cost or without addressing specific compliance requirements like GDPR.

Introducing CentreStack

Achieve unmatched efficiency and security with our secure cloud storage solution featuring Active Directory (AD) integration. This solution is engineered to simplify IT operations, bolster data protection, and ensure data sovereignty without disrupting operational continuity. It supports seamless AD integration while preserving NTFS permissions.

Seamless AD Integration

Effortlessly synchronize with Active Directory for efficient user management, eliminating complex setup processes and reducing IT workload.

Preserved NTFS Permissions

Maintain your existing NTFS permissions during the transition to cloud storage, ensuring data security and access control without manual reconfiguration.

Enhanced Data Sovereignty

Keep your data secure and compliant with data residency requirements, leveraging our solution's ability to integrate with Azure AD and local AD setups.

Operational Continuity

Transition to cloud storage without disrupting your current operations, thanks to our solution's robust AD integration and intelligent caching for efficient data access.


Explore the transformative potential of our secure cloud storage with Active Directory integration for your IT infrastructure. Experience the difference by trying it now.


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Cloud Drive Mapping

Drive mapping is an important feature for online file access. End users can easily drag and drop files and folders from a set of mapped drives over the Internet without a VPN connection.

Global File Locking

File locking is a vital feature for online file access and team collaboration to avoid conflicts. End users need to control global concurrent online file access by using file locking to maintain consistency.

Permission Control

Dropbox and Google Drive don't have the same level of centralized control as a file server. You might miss the NTFS permissions and the ability to know where your data is, who has access to it and what they're doing with it.

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How It Works Diagram - Two flavors of CentreStack

CentreStack Online

We host CentreStack for you in AWS

Organizations need to enhance mobility and productivity through streamlined remote access and collaboration. CIOs seek online solutions with seamless cloud integration to minimize disruption and reduce employee retraining for new cloud storage systems.

Mapped Drives

Remotely access file shares from a drive letter without the need for a VPN. Cloud replication is optional!

File Locking

Provides full support for file locking from the cloud, with a familiar file server locking experience.

File Servers

Solve file server sync and share problems while facilitating mobile access and business continuity.

Mobile Access

Connect to your file server with a mobile device and edit directly using Microsoft Office Mobile Apps.

Web-Link

Use web links to share files and folders with recipients or receive files directly from a web browser.

Mobile Apps

Mobile applications provide file server remote access from iOS and Android devices.

CentreStack Server

Self-Hosted CentreStack Server Installation

Implement a private cloud file-sharing and secure remote access solution that integrates seamlessly with your existing IT infrastructure, enabling you to serve your clients efficiently and effectively.

Pricing

From our success stories, MSPs making $24K and have 80% margins. It is an excellent way for MSPs to enhance their service portfolio.

Management

CentreStack adopts a single-pane-of-glass management model, allowing MSPs to manage the solution from one single web interface.

Multi-Tenant

CentreStack is multi-tenant by design, making it easy for MSP to set up and support multiple clients from one single deployment.

White Label

CentreStack is a white-label solution supporting complete branding from web interface to mobile applications.

Flexible

CentreStack integrates with file servers, AWS, Azure, and google. The integration makes it easy for MSPs to deploy solutions.

Partners

CentreStack partner programs offer marketing collaterals and partner incentives and assistance for solution deployments.


If you are an enterprise seeking a self-hosted solution that complements your existing IT infrastructure with enhanced remote access and collaboration capabilities, explore Triofox—our robust sibling solution designed specifically for larger organizations.


How It Works

Our secure cloud storage solution integrates with Active Directory (AD) to facilitate a smooth transition to cloud storage, enhancing operational efficiency and data security without disrupting your current IT infrastructure. This integration ensures adherence to existing user management protocols and security standards.

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Seamless AD Integration

Automatically syncs with Active Directory, allowing for efficient user management and preserving NTFS permissions, ensuring a smooth transition without manual reconfiguration.

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Data Encryption

Offers data encryption in transit and at rest, meeting compliance requirements such as HIPAA, and ensuring your data is always protected.

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Real-Time Synchronization

Ensures real-time data consistency between on-premises servers and the cloud, providing business continuity and reducing the risk of data inaccessibility.

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Mapped Drive Interface

Provides a familiar working environment with a mapped drive interface, simplifying the transition for users and maintaining operational continuity.

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Full Auditing

Includes full auditing and reporting capabilities, enhancing visibility into user activities and data access patterns, ensuring security and compliance.

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VPN-less Access

Enables VPN-less access to local data, allowing users to access files securely without moving them, facilitating remote work and reducing server outages impact.

Seamless Integration, Secure Data, Enhanced Efficiency

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Our Recent Case Studies

Cloud Evolution: A Managed Services Triumph

A Managed Services Provider revolutionized its IT solutions by integrating CentreStack for a law firm client, transitioning from traditional file servers to a secure, scalable cloud storage solution. This strategic move enhanced operational efficiency, reduced infrastructure costs, and provided a scalable platform for future growth. The seamless Active Directory integration and cross-platform compatibility of CentreStack addressed the firm's challenges in data accessibility and security, showcasing a future-proof approach to cloud-based file management and setting a new industry standard for managed IT services.

Revolutionizing Cloud-Based File Sharing

A leading technology firm transformed its operations by adopting CentreStack, a cloud-based file-sharing solution, overcoming the inefficiencies of traditional VPN and NAS setups. This strategic move enabled seamless QuickBooks file sharing across operational sites, significantly enhancing operational efficiency, reducing IT overhead, and improving user experience. The transition not only streamlined file access and sharing but also ensured operational resilience and cost reduction, marking a new era of productivity and operational excellence in the technology and automotive sectors.

Strategic Cloud Transformation for Business Excellence

A leading business consulting firm revolutionized its operational efficiency and compliance by transitioning to a cloud-based solution, overcoming challenges of data security and IT infrastructure bottlenecks. This strategic move not only streamlined file management and sharing processes but also ensured adherence to stringent industry regulations, setting a new standard in IT infrastructure. The partnership highlighted the transformative power of digital solutions in enhancing business operations, compliance, and client trust, marking a significant milestone in the firm's journey towards operational excellence and innovation.

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Frequently Asked Questions: All You Need to Know

How does CentreStack integrate with Active Directory for user management and security?

CentreStack integrates with Active Directory to manage user access and maintain NTFS permissions seamlessly. This integration ensures that the transition to cloud storage preserves user management and security protocols without disrupting current operations.

Can CentreStack handle large folders for cloud synchronization?

Yes, CentreStack can handle large folders for cloud synchronization. The size of the folder, whether it's 10-12 GB or more, can be managed by CentreStack with proper disk space allocation on the client machine.

Is it possible to manage notifications for file uploads in shared folders?

Yes, users can subscribe to notifications for specific folders. Administrators can also set up system-wide notifications for users, but currently, managing notifications based on groups or roles requires enhancement.

How are data encryption and HIPAA compliance handled in your cloud storage solution?

Data encryption is applied during migration and for local cache on devices, with data encrypted on S3 to cover HIPAA compliance. This ensures that PHI is protected in accordance with HIPAA standards.

Can data be stored in specific locations, like Canada, to comply with local regulations?

Yes, data can be stored in specific locations such as Canada to comply with local regulations. For example, Canadian data can be stored in S3 storage within Canada to ensure data sovereignty.

How do I integrate Azure AD with CentreStack?

For integrating Azure AD, you'll need a Premium account with Azure. CentreStack provides a KB article that guides you through the process step by step, including creating an application on the Azure side and linking it for single sign-on integration. This process is not overly complicated and takes about 10-15 minutes.

What happens to my data if I stop syncing from a local server?

Stopping the sync will break the sync process but leave the files and folders in place as they are at that point on both sides. If you decommission your file server, you'll need to manage permissions through CentreStack directly.

Can CentreStack work with an S3 bucket in Canada for data storage?

Yes, CentreStack can work with an S3 bucket in Canada. This ensures that data sovereignty is maintained for Canadian customers.

More Features

SEAMLESS CLOUD INTEGRATION

Active Directory Integration ensures secure, efficient cloud transition with single sign-on, streamlined user management, and security compliance.

SEAMLESS AD INTEGRATION

Enhance security and user management with Azure AD Integration for seamless authentication and streamlined access across IT environments.

SECURE CLOUD MIGRATION

Seamlessly migrate data to the cloud while preserving NTFS permissions for security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

SECURE COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS

Revolutionizing business file sharing with end-to-end security, seamless integration, and advanced control for efficient, secure collaboration.

EFFICIENT USER SYNCHRONIZATION

Automates user management, enhances security, and boosts efficiency with seamless Active Directory Synchronization using Triofox and CentreStack.

AUTOMATED SAML SECURITY

Automated SAML Integration enhances security, streamlines access, and reduces overhead for efficient, secure cloud transition and permission management.

SIMPLIFIED SECURE ACCESS

SSO simplifies access across apps with one credential, enhancing security and efficiency for global team collaboration.

SECURE ACCESS MANAGEMENT

Enhances security with flexible, centralized user/group management, supporting cloud, SSO, Azure AD/SAML integration for digital transformation.


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