TLDR: CTERA has reaffirmed its market leadership in AI-driven hybrid cloud file services, securing top placements in the 2025 GigaOm Radar for Globally Distributed File Systems and the Frost & Sullivan Frost Radar™ for Hybrid Cloud Storage. The company is recognized for its robust security, scalability, and innovative solutions that enable enterprises to operationalize AI and manage unstructured data across diverse environments.
New York, NY – August 13, 2025 – CTERA, a prominent leader in Integrated Data Intelligence, has once again cemented its position at the forefront of the AI-driven hybrid cloud file services market. The company announced today that it has been recognized as a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm Radar for Globally Distributed File Systems, marking its fifth consecutive year of achieving top-tier placement. Concurrently, CTERA was prominently featured in the Frost & Sullivan Frost Radar™ Hybrid Cloud Storage, 2025, lauded as an Innovation Leader with the most security certifications among providers analyzed this year.
This dual recognition underscores CTERA’s commitment to delivering unparalleled security, scalability, and innovation in an increasingly data-intensive world. As organizations globally accelerate their efforts to operationalize artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, CTERA has emerged as a crucial solution for unifying unstructured data across edge, core, and cloud environments. The CTERA Intelligent Data Platform’s global file system is designed to ensure that AI workloads can seamlessly access current, semantically indexed data, irrespective of its physical location, all under a single, unified namespace.
The GigaOm Radar report specifically highlighted CTERA for its enterprise-grade access controls, robust security framework, and extensive integration capabilities. The platform’s global file system offers granular permissions through role-based access control (RBAC), seamless AD/LDAP integration, multifactor authentication, and a Zero Trust architecture. Furthermore, CTERA excels in security and compliance, providing end-to-end encryption (AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit), AI-driven ransomware protection, WORM enforcement, honeypot technology, and dual antivirus scanning. Its broad protocol support, including SMB3, NFS (v3 through v4.2), and S3, coupled with optimized transfer via the CTERA Transport Protocol, ensures smooth integration into complex enterprise IT landscapes.
Chester Conforte, Analyst at GigaOm, commented on CTERA’s standing, stating, “CTERA is a leading provider of globally distributed file systems and is positioned as a Leader and Fast Mover in our latest GigaOm Radar for Globally Distributed File Systems.” He added, “CTERA supports a wide range of industry verticals and the platform’s hybrid deployment flexibility and robust compliance features make it particularly well suited for regulated industries and multinational organizations with distributed operations.”
CTERA’s continuous innovation in AI integration is evident in its recent developments, including native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) announced in June 2025, which enables secure, real-time access to enterprise data for Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic workflows. This focus on secure AI integration positions CTERA as a critical enabler for enterprises looking to leverage AI without compromising data privacy or security.
The company’s strong performance is also reflected in its financial growth, with a record-breaking year in 2024, marked by accelerated international growth and an $80 million growth investment from PSG Equity. CTERA’s edge-to-cloud file services annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew by 35%, with significant expansion in the Asia-Pacific region and the government segment, underscoring its growing value proposition for organizations navigating complex hybrid cloud and distributed data challenges.
“Our clear vision and deep customer relationships have enabled us to maintain our leadership position in the hybrid cloud storage market, helping enterprises modernize their IT strategies while safeguarding their most valuable asset—their data,” said Oded Nagel, CEO of CTERA, in a previous statement regarding the company’s growth and AI focus. “As we look ahead, with PSG Equity’s investment, CTERA is poised to enable organizations to harness the potential of AI in unlocking new levels of efficiency, intelligence, and overall business impact.”
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CTERA’s consistent recognition by leading industry analysts and its strategic advancements in AI-driven data management solidify its role as a pivotal partner for enterprises seeking secure, scalable, and intelligent hybrid cloud file services.
