US Signal OpenCloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service Case Study

This case study documents the development and implementation of US Signal's Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) product, OpenCloud, which was launched in September 2024. The study outlines the critical role of Infinidat's InfiniBox SSA G4 all-flash storage solution in supporting OpenCloud's infrastructure. US Signal aimed to create a flexible and reliable cloud service that allows customers to provision storage dynamically, moving away from traditional fixed resource allocations. The case study details the rigorous evaluation process US Signal undertook to select the InfiniBox SSA G4, which exceeded performance metrics and cost-effectiveness compared to competitors. It highlights the solution's capabilities, such as high availability, low latency, and operational efficiency, which enable US Signal to deliver significant savings and improved performance to its customers. The document also discusses future plans for US Signal to expand its open-source IaaS offerings and enhance disaster recovery capabilities.