How LucidLink + AWS sets the gold standard for enterprise cloud storage collaboration

Enterprise storage used to be simpler: keep data on-prem, teams on-site and everything under control. But today’s hybrid teams, rising compliance demands and performance pressures make legacy setups harder to justify — and even harder to scale.

Teams need fast, secure and reliable access to massive files, wherever they’re working. Legal and compliance teams need full visibility and control. And IT needs a solution they can trust — one that works with existing infrastructure, without introducing risk or surprise costs.

For most enterprises, meeting these criteria means moving from on-prem to the cloud. But traditional cloud storage solutions often force a trade-off between security, performance and usability.

LucidLink + AWS eliminates these compromises. By combining LucidLink’s instant, secure access to data with AWS’s scalable cloud infrastructure, you get a trusted, high-performance storage collaboration platform with predictable, egress-free pricing — purpose-built for the way today’s enterprises work.

What is the LucidLink + AWS partnership?

LucidLink + AWS merges the scalability and reliability of AWS S3 storage with LucidLink’s real-time file streaming. The result is a cloud-native storage collaboration platform made for modern enterprises.

Here’s what underpins our solution.

• AWS S3 high-performance storage: provides 99.99% guaranteed uptime with multi-region redundancy, ensuring data availability and durability.

• Absolute security: end-to-end AES-256 encryption and a true zero-knowledge model where only you hold the keys.

• Comprehensive compliance: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR and MPAA TPN certifications — with audit trails and immutable versioning.

• LucidLink's file streaming technology: instant, secure file access without downloads or local copies, plus real-time global collaboration.

Every element of the platform is designed to meet enterprise IT standards — with security, transparency and control built in from the start. It all adds up to a centralized filespace where your team can collaborate from anywhere securely, in real time, with all-in-one egress-free pricing.

Learn more about LucidLink and how it works.

Real-world enterprise problems, solved

Today’s IT leaders continually balance collaborative freedom vs control. How do you safeguard your organization's data, while also empowering increasingly dispersed teams to work together quickly and efficiently?

Traditional storage solutions weren’t designed for this kind of flexibility or nuance. LucidLink, powered by AWS, is. Here’s how we help you solve critical enterprise IT challenges.

1. Shadow IT risks

When files are difficult or slow to access, people resort to workarounds. Unauthorized workflows like portable drives or personal cloud accounts create blind spots and significant security vulnerabilities.

The LucidLink solution:

• Stream files directly from AWS S3 storage, without downloads

• No local copies are stored on devices, reducing the risk of data leaks

• Centralized access controls and permission management

• Detailed audit logs tracking file access and modifications

By providing fast and secure access to data, LucidLink discourages the use of unsanctioned tools, mitigates shadow IT risks and gives you complete visibility.

For more on cloud storage risks and security best practices, check out this piece on cloud storage security.

2. Surprise costs 

Traditional cloud storage models often incur substantial egress fees and unpredictable costs — derailing even the best-planned budgets.

LucidLink + AWS offers:

• Zero egress fees. Access data as frequently as needed without incurring additional charges.

• Transparent all-in-one pricing for predictable budgeting

• Available on AWS Marketplace: use pre-committed AWS spend, skip new vendor approvals

3. Global teams, local bottlenecks

Some cloud storage works well in one region, but lags elsewhere. That’s a problem for any global business.

LucidLink + AWS provides:

• Global performance parity with AWS’s multi-region architecture

• Immutable versioning and snapshots

• 99.99% uptime guarantee backed by AWS infrastructure

• Recovery point objectives (RPO) measured in seconds

Together, these features support resilient, high-performance workflows from anywhere.

4. Integration with existing infrastructure

New storage usually means disruption for existing workflows, complex migrations, retraining and resistance.

LucidLink fits seamlessly into your current setup:

• Native OS integration: appears as a local drive on Mac, Windows and Linux

• Works with your existing tools

• API access and centralized deployment

• SSO and Active Directory support built in

This smooth adoption path accelerates time-to-value and lets teams hit the ground running.

5. Version control chaos

Version conflicts and duplicates don’t just frustrate teams — they complicate audits, inflate backups and break retention policies.

LucidLink provides:

• A single source of truth with one centralized filespace

• Immutable snapshots for version rollbacks and audit readiness

• Concurrent editing support with no version conflicts

The result: consistent access, simplified governance and happier teams.

Read how Torti Gallas + Partner’s CTO used LucidLink to save $30K a year and protect the architecture innovator’s data.

Built for enterprise from the ground up

LucidLink + AWS is designed to meet enterprise expectations out of the box — securing your data, simplifying compliance, supporting global collaboration and scaling with your needs.

Every element of the platform is built with IT in mind, combining transparency, control and trust at every layer. Here's how we deliver on all fronts:

Security that goes further

• End-to-end AES-256 encryption

• Zero-knowledge encryption model — only you hold the keys

• No vendor side access

• Granular access controls

Take a closer look at our security model, including zero-knowledge encryption in this whitepaper.

Comprehensive compliance 

• SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, MPAA TPN

• Immutable versioning and full audit trails

• Designed to support regulated industries

Real-time global performance

• Stream massive files instantly

• No downloads, no sync delays

• Global performance parity

• Seamless global collaboration

Enterprise-grade infrastructure

• 99.99% uptime backed by AWS

• Multi-region redundancy and elastic scale

• Available via AWS Marketplace for fast procurement

Here’s how LucidLink + AWS stacks up against traditional cloud storage.

What to ask your cloud storage provider

Choosing a cloud storage solution is more than a technical decision — it’s a strategic one. These are the questions your team should start with when considering vendors:

• Who really controls access to your data — and can you verify it?

• Can users work in real time, or are they waiting on downloads and syncs?

• Is the platform certified for the compliance frameworks your business depends on?

• Will performance lag for global teams outside your home region?

• Are there hidden fees for simply accessing your own data?

• How well does it integrate with the systems you already use?

With LucidLink + AWS, the answer to all of the above is simple: you’re covered.

The LucidLink + AWS difference

LucidLink + AWS isn’t just about faster file access or fewer storage headaches — though you’ll get both.

It’s about giving enterprises the confidence to move faster, without sacrificing control. It’s about turning compliance into a built-in feature, not a hurdle. And it’s about eliminating the hidden risks, costs and complexity that quietly slow teams down.

In short? It’s the cloud storage solution your business has been waiting for.

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