NEC Launches Cloud Storage Service Compatible with 'iStorage V Series'
NECは2026年3月31日、企業・自治体向けストレージ「iStorage Vシリーズ」とAWSを接続しハイブリッドクラウド運用を可能にする「SDSクラウドボリュームサービス」を販売開始する。あわせて、ランサムウェア対策から復旧までを支援する「ランサムウェア対策・復旧支援サービス」も販売する。両サービスとも料金は個別見積もりによる月額従量課金制を採用している。
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NEC will begin selling the "iStorage V Series SDS (Note 1) Cloud Volume Service" on March 31, 2026, for its corporate and municipal storage product, the "iStorage V Series." This service enables cloud migration, data utilization, and disaster recovery through data integration with AWS.
In recent years, with the expansion of cloud usage, there is growing demand to transition data to the cloud in stages while maintaining on-premises data, and a need to flexibly build development and verification environments in the cloud. On the other hand, system migration to the cloud can sometimes increase costs, making cost-efficiency optimization a challenge for cloud adoption.
The "iStorage V Series SDS Cloud Volume Service" is a managed service that connects the iStorage V Series with SDS provisioned on AWS, enabling data integration between on-premises and the cloud. Customers can flexibly operate a hybrid cloud environment by extending data usage areas to the cloud while leveraging their on-premises environment.
The main features of the new service are as follows:
1. Supporting cloud adoption through SDS using proven storage technology
This service provides volumes (data storage areas) offered by SDS on AWS in a form that can be connected to the customer's iStorage V Series. On the cloud side, since SDS volumes can be used from virtual servers on AWS, it becomes easier to prepare usage environments in the cloud based on on-premises data. This makes it easier to adopt an approach of starting cloud usage from necessary areas according to the target system and priority.
Additionally, the SDS on AWS adopts proven on-premises storage technology, allowing for cost reduction through compression and thin-provisioning functions.
2. Supporting the introduction and operation of a hybrid cloud through data integration between on-premises and cloud
By utilizing this service, customers can realize cloud migration of on-premises data, data utilization, and disaster recovery.
- Cloud migration
It makes it easier to plan for the gradual renovation and modernization of systems, and spreads the load during migration. It enables flexible operational design that takes into account options such as future repatriation to on-premises.
- Data utilization
By establishing an environment where on-premises data can be handled on the cloud, it is possible to accelerate analysis, development, and verification work.
- Disaster recovery
Since a disaster recovery environment can be built on the cloud, it is possible to reduce the maintenance costs of having an in-house disaster recovery site.
Usage fees for this service are on a monthly pay-as-you-go basis, and the offering price will be provided via individual quotes based on customer requirements.
At the same time, NEC will also begin selling a "Ransomware Countermeasure/Recovery Support Service" for the iStorage V Series. With damage caused by ransomware increasing rapidly in recent years, there is a demand for sophisticated backup operations to enable rapid and reliable recovery. This service provides everything from the construction of ransomware countermeasures utilizing the "Secure Snap" function (Note 2) launched in February 2025, to advance recovery training, and support for recovery work in the unlikely event of damage, contributing to the sophistication of ransomware countermeasures and smoother recovery response.
Moving forward, iStorage will continue to leverage NEC's comprehensive strengths, collaborating with various products and services to accelerate customer business as a foundation for data utilization, while enhancing customer business continuity through the safe and reliable storage of data prepared against cyberattacks such as ransomware.
Regarding DX, NEC provides end-to-end services, such as offerings that lead from strategic concept consulting to implementation, across the three axes of business models, technology, and organization/human resources. Furthermore, aiming to evolve from a traditional SIer to a "Value Driver," it has systematically organized its value creation model as "BluStellar" (Note 3). Through advanced cross-industry knowledge and honed cutting-edge technology, it transforms business models and leads to the resolution of social issues and customers' management challenges.
In recent years, with the expansion of cloud usage, there is growing demand to transition data to the cloud in stages while maintaining on-premises data, and a need to flexibly build development and verification environments in the cloud. On the other hand, system migration to the cloud can sometimes increase costs, making cost-efficiency optimization a challenge for cloud adoption.
The "iStorage V Series SDS Cloud Volume Service" is a managed service that connects the iStorage V Series with SDS provisioned on AWS, enabling data integration between on-premises and the cloud. Customers can flexibly operate a hybrid cloud environment by extending data usage areas to the cloud while leveraging their on-premises environment.
The main features of the new service are as follows:
1. Supporting cloud adoption through SDS using proven storage technology
This service provides volumes (data storage areas) offered by SDS on AWS in a form that can be connected to the customer's iStorage V Series. On the cloud side, since SDS volumes can be used from virtual servers on AWS, it becomes easier to prepare usage environments in the cloud based on on-premises data. This makes it easier to adopt an approach of starting cloud usage from necessary areas according to the target system and priority.
Additionally, the SDS on AWS adopts proven on-premises storage technology, allowing for cost reduction through compression and thin-provisioning functions.
2. Supporting the introduction and operation of a hybrid cloud through data integration between on-premises and cloud
By utilizing this service, customers can realize cloud migration of on-premises data, data utilization, and disaster recovery.
- Cloud migration
It makes it easier to plan for the gradual renovation and modernization of systems, and spreads the load during migration. It enables flexible operational design that takes into account options such as future repatriation to on-premises.
- Data utilization
By establishing an environment where on-premises data can be handled on the cloud, it is possible to accelerate analysis, development, and verification work.
- Disaster recovery
Since a disaster recovery environment can be built on the cloud, it is possible to reduce the maintenance costs of having an in-house disaster recovery site.
Usage fees for this service are on a monthly pay-as-you-go basis, and the offering price will be provided via individual quotes based on customer requirements.
At the same time, NEC will also begin selling a "Ransomware Countermeasure/Recovery Support Service" for the iStorage V Series. With damage caused by ransomware increasing rapidly in recent years, there is a demand for sophisticated backup operations to enable rapid and reliable recovery. This service provides everything from the construction of ransomware countermeasures utilizing the "Secure Snap" function (Note 2) launched in February 2025, to advance recovery training, and support for recovery work in the unlikely event of damage, contributing to the sophistication of ransomware countermeasures and smoother recovery response.
Moving forward, iStorage will continue to leverage NEC's comprehensive strengths, collaborating with various products and services to accelerate customer business as a foundation for data utilization, while enhancing customer business continuity through the safe and reliable storage of data prepared against cyberattacks such as ransomware.
Regarding DX, NEC provides end-to-end services, such as offerings that lead from strategic concept consulting to implementation, across the three axes of business models, technology, and organization/human resources. Furthermore, aiming to evolve from a traditional SIer to a "Value Driver," it has systematically organized its value creation model as "BluStellar" (Note 3). Through advanced cross-industry knowledge and honed cutting-edge technology, it transforms business models and leads to the resolution of social issues and customers' management challenges.