Cloud Storage Gateway is defined as a service that provides connectivity between cloud storage infrastructure and information technology. Its main objective is to offer seamless and secured integration between consumer and service provider. In addition to this, it facilitates data encryption, data & information storage and data replication. An effective CSG (Cloud Storage Gateway) functions proficiently by aligning with the industry protocols and efficiently operates in line with the ongoing applications. CSG solutions are more in demand today as they are reasonable, easily available on demand, high data accessibility, no API (Application Program Interface) needed and free user choice to choose service provider. Cloud Storage Gateway (CSG) provides compression abilities and data duplication facilities to meet the requirements of the enhanced applications of already available bandwidth for quick transfer of data .This helps users in their decision making process and assist them in taking (& implementing /executing) quick decisions.
CSG (Cloud storage gateway) avails maximum connectivity to retail firms, healthcare sector, media & entertainment institutes, BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) sector, electronics industry and software industry. CSG services are available to the users (consumers) through virtual storage appliances as well as through physical storage appliances. Cloud storage gateway is accessible in three deployment forms such as public, hybrid cloud and private. These days, hybrid cloud deployment model offers new avenues for market participants in global business of cloud storage gateway. In addition to this, North American region possesses the largest market share in cloud storage gateway market due to the strong IT sector presence in this zone. Markets of Asia Pacific Zone and European region have witnessed large scale/strong implementation of cloud based solutions and high level of acceptance of cloud storage gateway by the firms. This change is observed due to growing awareness of its use and significance among the organizations and entrepreneurs of these regions.
High amount of free data is created every day. Large scale, medium scale and small scale business houses/firms face the daily issues of data storage, data maintenance and data handling. Also due to increasing penetration of mobility and high data creation, there is a rise in demand for services which can satisfy the backup requirements, data storage requirements and data recovery needs of all the industries and firms. Effective CSG services have the ability to offer exact solutions to all the industry related problems discussed above. This has promoted the growth of cloud storage gateway market. Further storage of data on cloud solves the issues of safety and security of data for the organizations. Also this kind of data storage is cost effective and less time consuming. This has contributed towards the growth of cloud storage gateway market.
Consumer demand for security, compliance and improved visibility are the key factors limiting the cloud storage gateway market growth. In contrast to this, key market player associate/partner with cloud based service providers to provide service and grow their customer base globally.
The market research report of cloud storage gateway market is analyzed on the basis of market sections, key geographical locations and recent trends in market. Depending upon the geographical locations, the market is categorized into regions of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The market research study provides detailed analysis of market structure, market size, market growth factors, market inhibiting factors and future market estimations. It provides a detailed review about macro and micro aspects of the cloud storage gateway market which is essential for business expansion (and business evolution) of current market participants as well for new entrants.
The report includes porter five force analyses, value chain analysis, market attractiveness analysis, SWOT analysis and competitive analysis of the changing markets along with graphical representation of data that uses tools such as flow charts, graphs, data connectors, data flow diagrams, bar diagrams, pie charts and tables.
Few of the key market players in cloud storage gateway market include Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Corporation, CTERA Networks Limited, Emulex Corporations, EMC Corporation and Agosto Incorporation.