ElephantDrive

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ElephantDrive
Developer(s)ElephantDrive Inc.
Initial releaseApril 2006
Operating systemWindows: Vista, XP, 7, 2000 / Mac: OS X 10.4 and up
Available inEnglish
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.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[edit]

ElephantDrive Screenshot
ElephantDrive Screenshot

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[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Waring, Becky. "Choose The Right Backup for Your Business". Business Center. PC World. Archived from the original on 2012-10-01.
  2. ^ Aarons, Asa (2007-11-19). "Online & flash-drive storage backs up disaster 'grab box'". Ask Asa. New York: NY Daily News. Archived from the original on 2019-10-16.
  3. ^ Miller, Michael (2009-09-01). The Internet at Your Fingertips. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-101-13990-5.
  4. ^ Iskold, Alex. "Software for Virtual Teams". ReadWriteWeb. Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
  5. ^ "ElephantDrive review". TechRadar. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  6. ^ "ElephantDrive Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  7. ^ Kirkpatrick, Marshall (12 July 2006). "Amazon releases early info on S3 storage use". TechCrunch.
  8. ^ "Success Story: ElephantDrive". Amazon Web Services. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
  9. ^ "Silver Lining". Los Angeles Business Journal. 2008-11-16. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  10. ^ "ElephantDrive: Keeping it Simple, Secure and Affordable". InsightsSuccess. 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  11. ^ "Cloud Storage Platform ElephantDrive Gets Acquired by Jungle Disk | Built In LA". www.builtinla.com. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  12. ^ "Silver Lining". Los Angeles Business Journal. 2008-11-16. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  13. ^ Kuo, Benjamin. "ElephantDrive Targets Xdrive Users". SoCal Tech.
  14. ^ Marks, Howard. "Elephant Drive Best Bet For Xdrive Users". Information Week.[permanent dead link]
  15. ^ "ElephantDrive review". TechRadar. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  16. ^ "How to Buy Network-Attached Storage (NAS)". PCMAG. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  17. ^ Kuo, Benjamin. "ElephantDrive Scores Win At Netgear". SoCal Tech.
  18. ^ Komiega, Kevin (6 April 2009). "Netgear launches NAS with cloud option". InfoStor.
  19. ^ "QNAP Turbo NAS TS-659 Pro II Review". TweakTown. 2011-10-24. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  20. ^ "Thecus N4820U-R review: Loud and proud". IT PRO. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  21. ^ "Synology RackStation RS815+ review". IT PRO. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  22. ^ "Cybersecurity firm Jungle Disk expands into consumer market". San Antonio Report. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  23. ^ "StackPath". www.aviationpros.com. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  24. ^ "Jungle Disk acquires Los Angeles-based cloud data storage company". bizjournals.com. 2022-05-23. Retrieved 2022-06-24.

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