Do You Really Need a Cloud Aggregator?

Cloud computing and cloud storage services have transformed the world of data storage for companies. Users can now store large amounts of data in the virtual realm of the cloud, without additional hardware or software costs, enabling quick and easy access to one’s information from anywhere. But, as the impending shutdown of San Diego-based cloud storage company Nirvanix shows, there are potential problems with utilizing and relying on only one cloud storage provider— and cloud aggregators are the solution.

Nirvanix announced this week that they are closing. They are no longer accepting new customers and have told existing customers that they have until September 30 to remove their data from the Nirvanix servers. The news is shocking, especially since Nirvanix has been a thriving cloud storage service since 2007 with no signs of problems. In fact, a December 2012 cloud service provider comparison report by Gartner, Inc. rated Nirvanix as “excellent” in terms of company viability, and just this spring the company even appointed a new CEO. It seems that no one foresaw the demise of Nirvanix, and the closing of the company is creating real worry and panic in its customers, who now have just days to retrieve their data and find new cloud storage space. Moreover, no one even knows yet exactly what will happen to users’ information if they fail to remove their files from Nirvanix’s cloud service in time, and it is possible that their personal data may be lost forever.

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