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Cloudian and StratIT Holdings
Global-scale Object Storage meets African execution.
Executed by StratIT Holdings
Cloudian and StratIT Holdings have partnered to deliver enterprise-grade, hyperscale data platforms purpose-built for Africa’s evolving infrastructure landscape. This partnership combines Cloudian’s globally proven object storage and AI-ready platforms with StratIT Holdings’ deep regional expertise, architectural leadership, and execution capability across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Together, we enable organisations to move beyond traditional storage limitations — unlocking secure, compliant, and scalable data environments across on-premises, hybrid, and distributed architectures.
StratIT Holdings acts as more than a distributor. We are your local technology partner, responsible for solution design, deployment, integration, and lifecycle support — ensuring Cloudian’s platforms are implemented with precision, resilience, and long-term value.
What this partnership delivers:
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Hyperscale object storage with predictable economics
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Data sovereignty and regulatory alignment across African jurisdictions
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AI- and analytics-ready storage foundations
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Proven architectures for enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure
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Local expertise backed by global innovation
This is not storage for today.
This is a data strategy designed for what comes next.
Cloudian Solutions, Delivered by StratIT Holdings
Enterprise-grade object storage, analytics, and data services — architected, deployed, and supported for Africa.
Cloudian HyperStore® Object Storage
Limitless Scale. Maximum Security. AI Ready.
HyperScale® AI Data Platform
Transform f Unused Data into AI Ready Assets
HyperStore File Services
Unified File & Object Storage at Enterprise Scale
HyperIQ Observability and Analytics
Single-Screen View of Storage and Infrastructure
HyperCare Managed Service
Enterprises choose Cloudian HyperCare for
HyperBalance Load Balancer
Capabilities and Benefits
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Design the right data architecture for your environment
Book a focused one-on-one session with StratIT Holdings to explore how Cloudian HyperStore can support your data growth, resilience, and cost objectives. Our team will help you assess your current environment, identify opportunities to simplify and scale, and design an architecture aligned to your operational and regulatory needs across Africa.
Whether you’re modernising legacy storage, planning for AI workloads, or rethinking long-term data economics, this session is practical, confidential, and tailored to your organisation.
Enterprise Data Solutions Built for Scale and Resilience
Modern data architectures designed for real-world demands
Data Protection
Modern Backup. Faster Recovery. Lower Cost.
Cloudian, delivered by StratIT Holdings, replaces costly appliances and slow tape with a cloud-integrated, on-prem backup target designed for enterprise recovery at scale.
Achieve better RTO/RPO, seamless public cloud integration, and lower total cost — without compromising control or resilience.
Data Lakehouse
Cloud-Ready Analytics. On-Prem Control.
Modernise your analytics architecture with a cloud-native data lakehouse powered by Cloudian and delivered by StratIT Holdings.
Build a cost-effective, on-prem S3 data lake that integrates seamlessly with leading analytics platforms including SQL, Vertica, and Greenplum — without sacrificing performance, sovereignty, or scale.
Ransomware Protection
Ransomware-Resilient Backups. Faster Recovery. Lower Risk.
Protect your backups with immutable Cloudian Object Lock, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings. Lock out ransomware, accelerate recovery, and reduce cyber insurance exposure with secure, on-prem object storage.
Seamless integration with Veeam, Commvault, and leading backup platforms ensures rapid RTO/RPO without operational complexity.
Kubernetes
S3-Native Storage for Modern Applications
Enable fast, self-service storage for modern applications with industry-leading S3 API compatibility. Cloudian, delivered by StratIT Holdings, eliminates vendor lock-in and maximises application portability.
Write once. Deploy anywhere — across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments — with confidence, performance, and control.
AI and Deep Learning
AI-Ready Data Platforms at Hyperscale
Cloudian’s AI data platform, delivered by StratIT Holdings, provides petabyte-scale, low-latency storage built for data-intensive AI workloads.
With GPUDirect support, native S3 APIs, and parallel access, organisations can accelerate high-throughput AI and analytics pipelines — without compromising performance, control, or scalability.
Cloud Storage
Cloud Experience. On-Prem Control.
Everything you value in the cloud — delivered in your own data centre. Cloudian HyperStore, implemented and supported by StratIT Holdings, uses the same APIs, delivers limitless scalability, and remains simple to operate.
Get cloud-native agility with full control over performance, cost, and data sovereignty — without compromise.
Data Storage Security
Cloud Experience. On-Prem Control.
Everything you value in the cloud — delivered in your own data centre. Cloudian HyperStore, implemented and supported by StratIT Holdings, uses the same APIs, delivers limitless scalability, and remains simple to operate.
Get cloud-native agility with full control over performance, cost, and data sovereignty — without compromise.
File Services
Enterprise File Services Without Limits
Cloudian HyperStore File Services, delivered by StratIT Holdings, provides enterprise-grade file services with limitless scalability, full SMB/NFS compatibility, and simplified management.
With complete solution costs starting from a fraction of traditional file storage, organisations gain predictable economics without sacrificing performance, control, or scale.
Data Lifecycle Management
Lower NAS Costs Without Losing Access
Offload infrequently accessed data — often 60% or more of Tier-1 NAS capacity — to Cloudian object storage, delivered by StratIT Holdings.
Free up high-performance storage, expand capacity, and significantly reduce cost, while maintaining seamless access and operational control.
Let’s Design Your Data Strategy
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Speak to the StratIT Holdings team about Cloudian. Whether you’re addressing data growth, resilience, cost control, or AI readiness, our specialists will help you assess your environment and design a Cloudian architecture built for your operational and regulatory needs across Africa.
Industries in Action
Cost-Effective Storage Solutions for Financial Services
Meet Compliance Mandates & Maintain a Competitive Edge
Cloudian HyperStore, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, provides financial services organisations with a secure, compliant, and cost-effective object storage foundation.
Designed to protect sensitive PII and PCI-regulated data, HyperStore ensures data remains securely located within the organisation’s data centre, fully encrypted, and protected against ransomware threats. With the industry’s most extensive security certifications, Cloudian enables financial institutions to meet strict compliance mandates while maintaining fast, reliable access to critical data. StratIT Holdings ensures the solution is architected, deployed, and supported locally — delivering enterprise-grade resilience and up to 70% lower storage costs without compromising security or performance.
Secure, Scalable Storage for the Insurance Industry
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, provide African insurers with a resilient, compliant data platform built for high-volume policy data, claims processing, and long-term retention.
Designed to protect sensitive customer information and meet regulatory and audit requirements, Cloudian ensures data remains securely stored on-prem or in hybrid environments, fully encrypted and protected against ransomware. With immutable backups, rapid recovery, and predictable cost models, insurers can improve operational resilience while controlling storage spend. StratIT Holdings delivers local architecture design, deployment, and ongoing support — enabling insurers to modernise their data infrastructure with confidence while preparing for analytics, AI-driven risk modelling, and future regulatory change.
Hybrid Object Storage for Telecommunications in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, enable African telecommunications providers to manage explosive data growth across core networks, edge locations, and cloud environments with a unified, S3-compatible storage platform.
Built for high-ingest workloads, long-term data retention, and low-latency access, Cloudian supports use cases such as network analytics, subscriber data, IoT, and 5G edge services while maintaining strict data sovereignty and security controls. Integrated into hybrid architectures and aligned with cloud operating models, Cloudian delivers hyperscale durability and performance at a predictable, significantly lower cost. StratIT Holdings provides local design, deployment, and lifecycle support — ensuring telecom operators can modernise infrastructure, reduce complexity, and scale confidently as networks evolve.
Resilient Data Platforms for Mining Operations in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, provide African mining organisations with a secure, scalable object storage foundation designed for data-intensive, remote, and mission-critical environments.
From geological modelling and seismic data to IoT sensor feeds, video surveillance, and compliance archives, Cloudian enables long-term data retention with high durability and rapid access — even at the edge. Built to operate across on-prem and hybrid architectures, the platform supports data sovereignty, ransomware protection, and predictable cost control at scale. StratIT Holdings ensures local architectural design, deployment, and ongoing operational support, enabling mining operators to modernise infrastructure, reduce risk, and unlock data value across the full lifecycle of exploration, production, and safety operations.
Secure, Scalable Data Infrastructure for Oil & Gas Operations in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, provide African oil and gas operators with a resilient, enterprise-grade object storage platform built for high-volume, high-availability environments.
From seismic imaging and exploration data to operational systems, video feeds, and regulatory archives, Cloudian enables secure, long-term data retention with rapid access across on-prem, hybrid, and edge deployments. The platform supports strict data sovereignty requirements, immutable backups for ransomware protection, and predictable cost efficiency at petabyte scale. StratIT Holdings provides local architectural expertise, deployment, and ongoing support, helping oil and gas organisations modernise infrastructure, protect critical assets, and ensure continuity across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
Data Resilience & Intelligence for Agriculture and Agribusiness in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, enable agricultural enterprises and agribusinesses across Africa to securely store, manage, and analyse rapidly growing data sets from precision farming systems, IoT sensors, satellite imagery, research platforms, and operational records.
Cloudian’s S3-compatible object storage provides a scalable, cost-efficient foundation for long-term data retention, analytics, and AI-driven insights while meeting data sovereignty and compliance requirements. With immutable backups and high durability, organisations can protect critical data from loss or ransomware while ensuring fast access for decision-making. StratIT Holdings brings regional expertise in architecture, deployment, and support, helping agriculture leaders modernise infrastructure, improve productivity, and build resilient, data-driven operations suited to Africa’s diverse and distributed farming environments.
Scalable, Secure Data Platforms for Manufacturing in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, provide African manufacturers with a resilient, scalable data foundation to support smart factories, operational technology (OT), and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Cloudian’s S3-compatible object storage enables manufacturers to securely store and analyse data from production systems, quality control, IoT sensors, digital twins, and supply chain platforms—at predictable, significantly lower cost than traditional storage. With high durability, immutable backups, and support for analytics and AI workloads, organisations can protect intellectual property, improve uptime, and accelerate insight-driven decision-making. StratIT Holdings ensures local architecture design, deployment, and ongoing support, translating hyperscale storage technology into practical, compliant solutions that help manufacturers modernise operations and remain competitive across African markets.
Resilient Data Infrastructure for Utilities & Government in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, provide utilities and government organisations across Africa with a secure, sovereign, and highly scalable data platform to support critical national infrastructure.
Cloudian’s S3-compatible object storage enables long-term retention and protection of operational, citizen, and regulatory data—supporting use cases such as smart grid analytics, metering systems, geospatial data, surveillance archives, and digital government services. With immutable storage, strong encryption, and extensive compliance certifications, organisations can strengthen resilience against cyber threats while meeting strict governance and data sovereignty requirements. StratIT Holdings provides local design, deployment, and lifecycle support, ensuring global hyperscale technology is implemented responsibly to improve service delivery, transparency, and continuity across essential public services.Seamless Customer Experience & Secured Retail Networks
Enable frictionless transactions, protect payments, and optimize operations with scalable, resilient infrastructure.
Scalable Data Platforms for Retail & Commerce in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, enable retail organisations across Africa to manage rapid data growth driven by e-commerce, point-of-sale systems, customer analytics, and supply chain operations.
Cloudian’s S3-compatible object storage provides a cost-effective, highly durable platform for storing transactional data, digital media, loyalty information, and analytics workloads—without the escalating costs of traditional storage. With built-in ransomware protection, data immutability, and seamless integration with modern analytics and AI platforms, retailers can protect sensitive customer data while gaining faster insight into buying behaviour and operational performance. StratIT Holdings ensures local architectural design, deployment, and ongoing support, helping retailers modernise their data infrastructure to improve agility, resilience, and customer experience across physical and digital channels.
Resilient Data Infrastructure for Utilities & Government in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, provide utilities and government organisations across Africa with a secure, sovereign, and highly scalable data platform to support critical national infrastructure.
Cloudian’s S3-compatible object storage enables long-term retention and protection of operational, citizen, and regulatory data—supporting use cases such as smart grid analytics, metering systems, geospatial data, surveillance archives, and digital government services. With immutable storage, strong encryption, and extensive compliance certifications, organisations can strengthen resilience against cyber threats while meeting strict governance and data sovereignty requirements. StratIT Holdings provides local design, deployment, and lifecycle support, ensuring global hyperscale technology is implemented responsibly to improve service delivery, transparency, and continuity across essential public services.Seamless Customer Experience & Secured Retail Networks
Enable frictionless transactions, protect payments, and optimize operations with scalable, resilient infrastructure.
Resilient Data Platforms for Higher Education in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, provide higher education institutions across Africa with a secure, scalable foundation for managing growing volumes of academic, research, and administrative data.
Cloudian’s S3-compatible object storage enables universities and colleges to consolidate learning management systems, research datasets, digital libraries, and student records on a cost-effective platform built for long-term durability and compliance.
With strong ransomware protection, data immutability, and seamless integration with analytics, AI, and research platforms, institutions can safeguard sensitive information while accelerating innovation and collaboration. StratIT Holdings brings local expertise in architecture, deployment, and ongoing support—helping higher education institutions modernise their data infrastructure to support digital learning, research excellence, and future-ready campuses across the continent.
Secure, Compliant Data Platforms for Healthcare in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, enable healthcare organisations across Africa to securely manage rapidly growing volumes of clinical, imaging, and patient data while meeting strict regulatory and privacy requirements.
Cloudian’s enterprise-grade, S3-compatible object storage provides a resilient foundation for electronic health records, medical imaging, and research data—offering immutability, encryption, and ransomware protection to safeguard sensitive patient information. Designed for high availability and predictable costs, the platform supports long-term data retention and fast access without reliance on public cloud services. StratIT Holdings ensures local architectural design, deployment, and ongoing support, helping healthcare providers modernise their data infrastructure to improve continuity of care, support digital health initiatives, and build trusted, future-ready healthcare systems across the continent.
Scalable, Secure Data Platforms for Life Sciences in Africa
Cloudian solutions, delivered and supported by StratIT Holdings, provide life sciences organisations across Africa with a secure, scalable data foundation for research, development, and innovation.
As genomics, clinical trials, and R&D generate massive volumes of sensitive data, Cloudian’s enterprise-grade, S3-compatible object storage enables long-term retention, high-performance access, and strong data integrity through encryption and immutability.
The platform supports collaborative research, AI-driven analysis, and regulatory compliance without the cost and control challenges of public cloud dependence. StratIT Holdings brings local expertise in architecture, deployment, and lifecycle support—helping life sciences institutions accelerate discovery, protect intellectual property, and build resilient data platforms aligned to Africa’s growing research and healthcare ecosystems.
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