Taipei, Taiwan, January 25, 2022 –QNAP® Systems, Inc. (QNAP) today releasedQuTScloudc5.0, the latest version of QNAP’s Cloud NAS operating system which includes an upgraded Linux Kernel (5.10), improved security, WireGuard VPN support, and more. QuTScloud revolutionizes how business data is deployed and managed by using an app-aware cloud NAS experience on public clouds and on-prem hypervisors –now available with subscriptions starting from only US $4.99 per month!

“QuTScloud provides a simple solution to complex problems, making data storage, file sharing, remote access, backup, and cloud data consolidation easy, fast, and budget-smart,” said Haru Lin, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “With the new Linux Kernel 5.10 and security advancements, QuTScloud c5.0 demonstrates that Cloud NAS has excellent capabilities and the latest technologies to protect digital assets.”

Key new features of QuTScloud c5.0:

• Optimized user interface:
  Includes smoother navigation, a comfortable visual design, a notice board for simplifying first-time QuTScloud installation, and a search bar in the main menu for quickly finding apps.
• Increased security:
  Supports TLS 1.3, automatically updates QuTScloud and apps, and provides SSH keys for authentication to secure Cloud NAS access.
• WireGuard VPN support:
  The new QVPN 3.0 integrates the lightweight and reliable WireGuard VPN, providing users with secure connectivity and an easy-to-use interface.
• QuFTP fulfills secure file transfer:
  QuTScloud can perform as an FTP server featuring encrypted SSL/TLS connection, QoS bandwidth control, setting FTP speed/transfer limitations for users and groups. QuFTP also supports FTP Clients.
• Manually install apps:
  Users can manually installapps on QuTScloud. License-based apps are also available from theQNAP Software Store.

QuTScloud provides users with near-identical QTS services and user experiences. With the App Center, users can enjoy numerous free and premium apps for boosting QuTScloud functionality and adding more features. Key features of QuTScloud include:

• Easily access files using CIFS/SMB, NFS, AFP, and iSCSI protocols.
• Mount data to your QuTScloud instance from major cloud storage (viaHBS,HybridMountorVJBOD Cloud).
• Streamline backup and restoration processes with snapshots and versioning.
• Quickly find files withQsirch– QNAP’s comprehensive search engine.
• Easily find, share, and automatically organize photos withQuMagie– the AI-powered photo management app.

For more information about QuTScloud, please visit:https://www.qnap.com/go/solution/qutscloud-overview/