Software:ElephantDrive
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| Developer(s) | ElephantDrive Inc. |
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| Initial release | April 2006 |
| Operating system | Windows: Vista, XP, 7, 2000 / Mac: OS X 10.4 and up |
| Available in | English |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.elephantdrive.com |
ElephantDrive is a storage virtualization service used primarily as an online backup tool,[1][2][3] but also as a remote access service/collaboration tool.[4] The service runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android platforms,[5][6] and allows users to create simple automated backups for protecting data by moving it into cloud-based ElephantDrive account.
Architecture
ElephantDrive makes use of infrastructure-on-demand as part of its architecture, and is one of the first examples of the applications built on Amazon's S3 (Simple Storage Service).[7] ElephantDrive initially utilized Amazon S3 as a tool for a datacenter migration, but quickly moved it into the production infrastructure.[8]
History
ElephantDrive, Inc. was founded by Michael Fisher and Ben Widhelm in 2005.[9][10] ElephantDrive launched as a service in 2006.[11] ElephantDrive's development was initially based in Westwood Village in Los Angeles, California.[12]
ElephantDrive's first major product came in conjunction with the 2008 closing of early cloud storage provider and AOL property Xdrive when the service offered a free tool for migrating files off of the Xdrive platform,[13] simplifying the process of switching providers.[14]
The company then turned its focus to the Network Attached Storage (NAS) space, designing and deploying cloud storage optimized to run natively on NAS devices in a series of partnerships with the hardware makers themselves.[15][16] The initial partnership was with NETGEAR's storage product line of ReadyNAS systems in the form of a co-branded embedded cloud backup service called the "ReadyNAS Vault."[17][18] Additional cloud storage for NAS integration were launched with hardware makers QNAP[19] and Thecus,[20] both of which opted to use the ElephantDrive brand, as opposed to "Vault" co-branding. ElephantDrive is also integrated with NAS devices manufactured by Synology.[21]
In May 2022, ElephantDrive was acquired by cybersecurity firm Jungle Disk.[22][23][24]
See also
- List of online backup services
References
- ↑ Waring, Becky. "Choose The Right Backup for Your Business". Business Center. PC World. http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,140026-c,storage/article.html.
- ↑ Aarons, Asa (2007-11-19). "Online & flash-drive storage backs up disaster 'grab box'". Ask Asa (New York: NY Daily News). http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2007/11/20/2007-11-20_online__flashdrive_storage_backs_up_disa.html.
- ↑ Miller, Michael (2009-09-01) (in en). The Internet at Your Fingertips. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-101-13990-5. https://books.google.com/books?id=HGRPhlt1f4sC&dq=%22elephantdrive%22&pg=PT137.
- ↑ Iskold, Alex. "Software for Virtual Teams". ReadWriteWeb. http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/software_for_virtual_teams.php.
- ↑ "ElephantDrive review" (in en). 2021-01-15. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/elephantdrive.
- ↑ "ElephantDrive Review" (in en). https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/elephantdrive.
- ↑ Kirkpatrick, Marshall (12 July 2006). "Amazon releases early info on S3 storage use". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2006/07/12/amazon-releases-early-info-on-s3-storage-use/.
- ↑ "Success Story: ElephantDrive". http://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/elephantdrive/.
- ↑ "Silver Lining" (in en-US). 2008-11-16. https://labusinessjournal.com/news/silver-lining/.
- ↑ "ElephantDrive: Keeping it Simple, Secure and Affordable" (in en-US). 2018-10-16. https://www.insightssuccess.com/elephantdrive-keeping-it-simple-secure-and-affordable/.
- ↑ "Cloud Storage Platform ElephantDrive Gets Acquired by Jungle Disk | Built In LA" (in en). https://www.builtinla.com/2022/05/24/jungle-disk-elephantdrive-acquisition.
- ↑ "Silver Lining" (in en-US). 2008-11-16. https://labusinessjournal.com/news/silver-lining/.
- ↑ Kuo, Benjamin. "ElephantDrive Targets Xdrive Users". SoCal Tech. http://www.socaltech.com/elephantdrive_targets_xdrive_users/s-0018806.html.
- ↑ Marks, Howard. "Elephant Drive Best Bet For Xdrive Users". Information Week. http://www.informationweek.com/news/storage/disaster_recovery/229208633.[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ "ElephantDrive review" (in en). 2021-01-15. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/elephantdrive.
- ↑ "How to Buy Network-Attached Storage (NAS)" (in en). https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-to-buy-network-attached-storage-nas.
- ↑ Kuo, Benjamin. "ElephantDrive Scores Win At Netgear". SoCal Tech. http://www.socaltech.com/elephantdrive_scores_win_at_netgear/s-0020270.html.
- ↑ Komiega, Kevin (6 April 2009). "Netgear launches NAS with cloud option". InfoStor. http://www.infostor.com/index/articles/display/7788293561/articles/infostor/nas/netgear-launches_nas.html.
- ↑ "QNAP Turbo NAS TS-659 Pro II Review" (in en-US). 2011-10-24. https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4378/qnap_turbo_nas_ts_659_pro_ii_review/index.html.
- ↑ "Thecus N4820U-R review: Loud and proud" (in en). https://www.itpro.co.uk/network-attached-storage-nas/32161/thecus-n4820u-r-review-loud-and-proud.
- ↑ "Synology RackStation RS815+ review" (in en). https://www.itpro.co.uk/storage/24140/synology-rackstation-rs815-review.
- ↑ "Cybersecurity firm Jungle Disk expands into consumer market" (in en-US). 2022-05-25. http://sanantonioreport.org/jungle-disk-elephantdrive-acquisition/.
- ↑ "StackPath". 3 June 2022. https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/business-general-aviation/news/21269903/execs-boarding-planes-hitting-the-road-again-but-business-travel-still-below-prepandemic-levels.
- ↑ "Jungle Disk acquires Los Angeles-based cloud data storage company". 2022-05-23. https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/inno/stories/news/2022/05/23/jungle-disk-adds-los-angeles-cloud-data-storage.html.
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