HiveMind™ is a groundbreaking product that revolutionizes the way you store and manage your data. Combining the power of on-premise storage with the flexibility of cloud technology, HiveMind™ provides you with a seamless and efficient storage experience like never before.

HiveMind™ gets its name from the combination of the best features of an on-premise storage appliance with the best features of cloud storage.  The two “minds” working together in one mind and accord, and seamlessly transferring data between the two in a completely transparent and harmonious experience!

What problems does HiveMind™ solve?

There are many issues and problems organizations face when it comes to managing their storage infrastructure.

Key Features:

• Hybrid Architecture: Our HiveMind™ technology seamlessly integrates on-premise storage with cloud storage, allowing you to take advantage of the benefits of both.  Our HiveMind™ Vault™ line of products keep your sensitive data on-premise while leveraging the cloud for scalability and accessibility.

• Includes On-Premise Storage Equipment: The storage equipment is provided to you. You don’t have to purchase storage hardware–we make it easy and just include it, and it’s not cheap junk either.  We only use SSD drives in a RAID configuration in our Vault™ appliances to give you the best performance and reliability.  HiveMind™ Vault™ is a subscription product.  We provide the Vault™ appliance to you as part of your monthly subscription, and there is no upfront cost other than shipping and handling–you only have to make the monthly subscription payment.  Your Vault™ comes with a set amount of on-premises storage, along with a quota of cloud storage included in your monthly subscription.  If there is any issue with the equipment such as a failing drive, etc., chances are we already know about it.  We fix it or replace it for you at no cost to you, meanwhile you can just go to the cloud to access your data while your Vault™ is being repaired–you never miss a beat.  When you no longer need the services, you just ship the equipment back to us. No more buying expensive servers! It’s just that simple!

• Scalability and Flexibility: HiveMind™ offers unlimited scalability, enabling you to expand your storage capacity effortlessly as your data grows. With flexible deployment options, you have the freedom to choose the configuration that best suits your needs.

• Enhanced Data Security: HiveMind™ prioritizes the security of your data. By keeping your critical information on-premise, you maintain full control over your data, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing the risk of data breaches.

• Seamless Data Access: Access your data anytime, anywhere. HiveMind™ provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to access and manage your files easily, whether you’re on-premise or utilizing the cloud. Stay productive and collaborate effortlessly with your team, regardless of location.

• Cost-Effective Solution: With HiveMind™, you can optimize your storage costs. By utilizing on-premise storage for sensitive or frequently accessed data and leveraging the cloud for less critical information, you can achieve a cost-effective storage solution that meets your budget requirements.

• Easy Integration: HiveMind™ seamlessly integrates with existing IT infrastructure, making the transition smooth and hassle-free. Whether you’re using on-premise servers, cloud services, or a hybrid environment, HiveMind ensures compatibility and easy integration.

• Advanced Data Management: HiveMind™ offers advanced data management features, including data deduplication, compression, and intelligent caching, maximizing storage efficiency and reducing costs.

How it works:

• It’s a Subscription Product: Customers subscribe to the use of their HiveMind™ Vault™ appliance from DigitalUmbrella™ on a monthly basis

• No hidden charges:  The monthly subscription includes both the use of the Vault™ appliance and the monthly cloud storage up to the quota indicated with the Vault™ subscription.

• Cloud Storage Capacity is elastic: Customers can change the base amount of cloud storage in their subscription at any time

• You save your data locally: Users save their data into the local Vault™on-premise storage device just like saving to a server

  • Windows users can map drive letters directly to shares on the Vault™ appliance

  • Mac and Linux users can map Finder or folder/file namespaces to shares on the Vault™ appliance

• Your data is automatically backed up: The appliance will automatically back up the contents of the Vault™ to the available cloud storage, creating a true backup of the data.

• Old data is automatically archived (unless you don’t want it to): Data that is not accessed for a long period of time is automatically archived to a separate location in cloud storage away from the backups, then this data is also automatically backed up into separate cloud storage.  Which data is included in this auto-archive is user customizable.

• You can reach your data wherever you are: Users can connect remotely to either the on-premise or the cloud copies of the data for access using portals or VPN’s wherever they require it

• You never run out of storage: If the on-premise Vault™ on-premise storage nears full capacity, the system automatically moves the coldest data to the cloud storage to make room, and the cold files are automatically recalled in real-time whenever needed.  They also remain separately backed up just like the on-premise files.

• You can use the appliance your way:  Customers can utilize the Vault™ appliance either for primary data storage which is then automatically backed up, or as a backup target of their existing primary data storage, in effect creating two layers of backup with capacity only limited by subscription quota.

How does HiveMind™ differ from Dropbox™ or OneDrive™?

HiveMind™ is an on-premise storage appliance (the Vault™) with three attached tiered cloud storage systems (STOR 1 through 3).  It differs from cloud-only solutions in that:

• Data is on-premise.  No internet connection is necessary to access data, with the exception of specified archived folders contained in STOR 1 that are configured to be cloud-only (using customizable actions and rules).  These rules can include inactivity after a period of time, data placed into certain locations (such as closed cases or projects), data exceeding a certain size, and data created by certain users that may use the cloud to access their data from home.  These files are automatically returned from STOR 1 to on-premise in real time as soon as they are opened. 
• All data in the Vault™ appliance and in STOR 1 stays synchronized with it’s cloud counterpart in STOR 2, so users can still go to either location to access any of their data. 
• You can also share data with third-parties just as you can with Dropbox™ or OneDrive™! 
• STOR 3 is a backup of all data and holds up to a year of backups! 
• The Vault™ appliance is a local file server.  Data is not stored on the hard drive of your computer, so if your computer dies or gets stolen, your data is still right there.  If the Vault™ appliance dies, your data is available in the cloud and additionally is backed up into the STOR 3 cloud location, and we will repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you. 
• If you really like DropBox™ or OneDrive™, your appliance can automatically sync it’s data with these services as well!
• All of these features are handled within the Vault™ appliance.  Your computer’s CPU doesn’t have to manage sync or backups or even remain on.
• This solution is great for organizations that prefer their data to live on-premise, have concerns about cloud security, need unlimited storage capabilities, or want to slow-roll their adoption of cloud technology.

Examples of applications that benefit from HiveMind™ Vault™ hybrid storage include:

• Surveillance Recording Systems and NVR’s

• Document Storage and Management

• Backup targets

• Patient Records

• AutoCAD drawings

• Paperless Office

• Data Archival

Discover the power of HiveMind™ and experience a new level of storage efficiency, security, and flexibility. Embrace the hybrid revolution and unleash the full potential of your data with HiveMind™ today!