2024-25 DCIG Top 5 Enterprise Cloud-based NAS Solutions

This document is a report that evaluates and presents the top five enterprise cloud-based NAS consolidation solutions for the year 2024-25. It addresses the challenges organizations face due to rapid data growth, which has led to a proliferation of storage systems and locations, complicating data management. The report outlines how cloud-based NAS consolidation can enhance global data visibility and streamline management by migrating file data from multiple systems into a unified cloud-based platform. It details the benefits of such solutions, including scalability, flexibility, global file management capabilities, and cyber-resiliency. The report also provides profiles of the top five solutions, including their distinguishing features and evaluation criteria. Additionally, it discusses the implications of using cloud-based storage for reducing infrastructure and administrative costs while improving data governance and compliance. The findings aim to assist organizations in selecting appropriate solutions to manage their growing data estates effectively.