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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AHitachi Content Platform (HCP) is a scalable object storage platform with enterprise-level security, for archiving, backup, and content/data sharing.N/A

    Verizon Cloud Portfolio

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe Verizon Cloud is a cloud storage solution, integrating technologies from CloudSwitch (acquired in 2011).N/A
    Pricing
    Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)Verizon Cloud Portfolio
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)Verizon Cloud Portfolio
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)Verizon Cloud Portfolio
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)
    -
    Ratings
    Verizon Cloud
    6.9
    2 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Video files00 Ratings7.42 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings5.62 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings6.72 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)
    -
    Ratings
    Verizon Cloud
    6.8
    2 Ratings
    24% below category average
    User and role management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Device management00 Ratings6.32 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)
    -
    Ratings
    Verizon Cloud
    7.4
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Performance00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)Verizon Cloud Portfolio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Hitachi Content Platform (HCP)Verizon Cloud Portfolio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Hitachi Vantara
    • [Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) is] well suited for needs requiring a highly secure, multi-tenant on-premise object store.
    • Exceeds expectations with respect to object level attributes and permissions
    • Has excellent S3/HS3 REST API feature set
    • Situations which require versioning and proven Immutability (certified by Governments)
    - Expensive to use for general file storage publishing where meta data, compliance, retention, versioning are unnecessary.
    Incentivized
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    I think this service works very well for me, but I have been a Verizon customer for almost 15 years. If you are someone who hops carriers it may not be the best fit. I also like that you can easily use it with all of your employees regardless if they prefer Android or Apple phones. (Whereas using Apple's or Google's services may not work seamlessly for all phones.) I think it still has room for improvement, and sometimes I worry about the longevity of utilization due to the nature of cell phone carriers constantly changing prices, plans, and every option under the sun to make a buck that we could be very screwed in the future if Verizon does something stupid (because historically, they all have)
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Hitachi Vantara
    • HCP/HDI interface works like charm. it's easy to deploy and scale.
    • Hitachi customer support is at par with expectations
    • More cost effective than EMC/NetApp solutions.
    Incentivized
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    • Auto-Sync of files or contacts to the cloud that are chosen to be auto-synced.
    • Has the ability to turn off auto-sync and allow only manual sync.
    • Stores files and contacts in the cloud for later recovery in case of a data loss.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Hitachi Vantara
    • Cost structure is by capacity and is expensive
    • Some access settings are mutually exclusive for performance (REST vs. CIFS)
    • QoS by Tenant requires use of external ADC (Hitachi suggested and sold us Pulse Secure) and their support on this product offering is not up to their normally high standard
    Incentivized
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    • The home screen shows a little bit of everything, but being a control freak, I would like to be able to customize it. (Granted, it would most likely have most of the same elements, but, for example, I don't need photos scrolling across the top. I'd rather have buttons like quick links to jump directly to what I want or to see a further bird's eye view of the content.
    • I like receiving notifications that a back-up is complete, but I would like to be able to set what other notifications are and aren't allowed to push to my phone.
    • I have set Verizon Cloud to back up on wifi OR using the data network. But if you are using wifi while doing a content restore and you lose that connection, either by leaving the building or the local wifi dropping out momentarily, the entire content restore will stop and need to be restarted. This can be very frustrating.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Hitachi Vantara
    My company has close ties with Hitachi. NetApp chargeback was more per Gig and for cost saving purposes, we had to choose HCP.
    Incentivized
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    All of the others provide more free storage. Verizon should out best or at least equal the best when you are already a Verizon data subscriber. It seems that by not doing this that they want to "nickle-and-dime" their already loyal customer base
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Hitachi Vantara
    • Best on premise solution of its' kind that encapsulates all our needs
    • ROI has been positive but it does raise questions at renewal time in terms of cost/GB vs other 2nd tier storage types
    Incentivized
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    • Thus far is has been a positive experience, and has saved a lot of man hours of both employees who replaced their phones to the IT department trying to help them put everything back no longer needs to go through a lengthy process.
    • The cost of this option is a bit higher than I'd like. I think Verizon is a little too proud of a product that every company is now starting to offer.
    • There is a free version with limited space, so at least trying it out to see how it will fit with your needs isn't much of a risk.
    Incentivized
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