Hybrid Cloud – Flexible Storage Strategies for Modern Data Management
Intelligently Connecting On-Premises Infrastructure and the Cloud
The demands placed on modern storage solutions are constantly growing. Companies must store data securely, scale flexibly, and operate cost-effectively at the same time. A hybrid cloud strategy combines the advantages of on-premises storage solutions with the capabilities of modern cloud technologies, creating a future-proof infrastructure for backup, archiving, and production data.
At INCOM, we view the hybrid cloud as more than just a combination of on-premises and public cloud storage. For us, the hybrid cloud means the intelligent orchestration of various storage technologies—from NAS and object storage to tape and optical storage, all the way to cloud storage. This results in a storage architecture that optimally balances performance, data security, and cost-effectiveness.
When Is a Hybrid Cloud the Right Solution?
A hybrid cloud strategy is particularly suitable if you …
Your Benefits at a Glance
Maximum Flexibility
Combine on-premises storage systems with private or public cloud services and decide flexibly where your data is stored.
Cost-Effective Data Storage
Not all data needs to be stored on expensive primary storage. Hybrid cloud enables you to use the optimal storage class for each scenario.
High Data Security
With immutable storage, WORM technologies, air-gap concepts, and multi-tiered storage strategies, you can reliably protect your data against ransomware and tampering.
Flexible Scaling
Storage capacity can be expanded at any time—from a few terabytes to several petabytes.
Future-Proof Architecture
Open standards such as S3 and vendor-agnostic solutions enable a flexible, long-term storage strategy.
Typical Use Cases
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Combine local backup systems with object storage or cloud storage to create a secure foundation for rapid data recovery.
Long-Term Archiving
Archive data for decades on cost-effective storage platforms and meet legal requirements for compliance and audit-proof storage.
Hybrid Storage
Automatically distribute data across fast primary storage, object storage, tape, optical storage, and the cloud.
Research and Media
Efficiently store and manage large volumes of data—from scientific measurement data to video and image archives.
Healthcare
Benefit from secure storage of medical imaging data (PACS/VNA) and long-term archiving of sensitive information.
The Right Hybrid Cloud Solution for Your Needs
A successful hybrid cloud strategy is not based on a single product, but on the intelligent integration of various storage technologies. INCOM combines solutions from leading manufacturers with its own in-house developments to create storage architectures that are precisely tailored to your needs.
StorEasy® WORM Appliance – The Secure S3 Repository
The StorEasy® WORM Appliance provides S3-compatible object storage for backup and archiving data and reliably protects it from tampering and ransomware through immutable WORM storage.
It is ideal for companies looking to set up a secure private cloud solution or a local immutable backup repository.
Ideal for
DataCore Swarm – Software-Defined Object Storage
DataCore Swarm is a highly scalable, software-defined object storage platform for private and hybrid cloud environments. This S3-compatible solution scales flexibly with your data and offers features such as erasure coding, replication, immutability, and multi-tenancy.
Swarm is particularly well-suited for companies looking to build a high-performance alternative to public cloud storage or to efficiently manage large data sets.
Ideal for
Spectra BlackPearl® – Enterprise Object Storage with Intelligent Data Management
Spectra BlackPearl® combines high-performance object storage with intelligent data management. The platform integrates hard disk, flash, and tape storage into a unified architecture and automatically moves data to the most appropriate storage class.
This enables large data sets to be managed cost-effectively while also being archived for the long term.
Ideal for
PoINT Storage Manager – Automated Data Management
PoINT Storage Manager manages the entire data lifecycle. Based on defined rules, the software automatically moves data between primary storage, NAS, object storage, tape, optical storage, and the cloud.
This reduces storage costs, protects data over the long term, and ensures optimal utilization of existing storage resources.
Ideal for
Stronger Together – INCOM’s Hybrid Cloud Architecture
The combination of these technologies enables a consistent storage strategy:
This creates an open, vendor-agnostic hybrid cloud infrastructure that offers the highest flexibility, maximum data security, and optimal cost-effectiveness.
If you have questions regarding Hybrid Cloud systems do not hesitate to contact us.