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Vawlt

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What is Vawlt?

Vawlt is a SaaS solution for data storage in a multicloud journey that aims to simplify the transition to the cloud, improve data security standards and optimize usage of storage resources.

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Categories & Use Cases

Media

Screenshot of Vawlt Dynamic Storage Platform - Overview
Screenshot of Vawlt software agent v2.0.5 - Log in Screen (macOS)
Screenshot of Vawlt software agent v2.0.5 - Control Panel - Account Screen (macOS)
Screenshot of Vawlt software agent v2.0.5 - Control Panel - Settings Screen (macOS)
Screenshot of Vawlt - Storage Interface as File System (macOS)

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Screenshot of Vawlt Dynamic Storage Platform - Overview

Top Performing Features

  • File search

    A search function that allows users to easily find files, and in some cases even search within multiple files.

    Category average: 7.8

  • Device sync

    Device syncing that updates files connected to the cloud, keeping all files up to date regardless of where they are edited or viewed.

    Category average: 8.3

  • User and role management

    Administrators can manage users and user groups by role, in terms of setting permissions for things like file access, sharing, and editing permissions.

    Category average: 8.1

Areas for Improvement

  • Audio files

    Supports audio file types, such as .mp3, .mp4, and .wav

    Category average: 8.1

  • Access control

    Users can control access to (shared) files, including different levels of access such as view-only or permission to edit.

    Category average: 8.1

  • Storage Reports

    Includes reporting capabilities to monitor user activity and storage levels.

    Category average: 8.3

Vawlt multicloud storage that simplifies, protect your data and helps reduce costs on data migration to cloud

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I used Vawlt on three main use cases: a) Backup strategy (Disaster recovery off-site, immutable files and different media file strategy) b) Cloud File Share c) Free Datacenter resources - reduce on-prem investments Help reduce costs, gives predictable costs, simplify the operation and technical integration while supporting different interfaces (file system, S3-API, and NFS/SMB).

Pros

  • Multi-cloud storage.
  • Predictable costs (monthly download quota included).
  • Security.
  • Ransomware protection.
  • Simple usage and no need of complex configurations.

Cons

  • Multi-factor authentication.
  • Active Directory integration.
  • Mobile app.

Return on Investment

  • Reduce costs by using different volume types.
  • Predictable costs (Pay as you grow & download quota included).
  • Single billing account for multiple cloud providers.

Alternatives Considered

pCloud, MEGA, SYNC, from iSync Solutions, Azure Backup, AWS Backup, Google Cloud Storage and Zadara Cloud Platform