Blocks & Files recently featured Peer Software’s latest PeerGFS release, highlighting a significant advancement in unified file access across enterprise environments.
The article details how PeerGFS now enables simultaneous access to the same file via both SMB and NFS protocols—removing the need for duplicate volumes or manual transfers. This functionality helps organizations manage distributed data environments more efficiently, especially when dealing with hybrid workflows that span edge, datacenter, and cloud locations.
Key takeaways from the coverage:
- Unified Access: Applications using different protocols can now work with the same file volumes in real time—no duplication required.
- AI Workflow Optimization: Supports data ingestion via SMB at the edge and analysis via NFS in centralized environments, helping speed up processing and insights.
- Expanded Platform Support: Now compatible with Amazon FSxN, Dell PowerScale, NetApp ONTAP, Nutanix Files, and newer Linux kernel versions, in addition to Windows.
The report also outlines practical use cases, such as healthcare institutions accelerating diagnostics by synchronizing medical imaging data across protocol boundaries.
For more details on this update and other industry perspectives, explore recent coverage across multiple tech publications.
