CTERA, a leader in Enterprise Data Services, announced on June 17, 2025, that it has become the first hybrid cloud storage platform to support the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard developed by Anthropic. By embedding an MCP Server into its Intelligent Data Platform, CTERA enables secure, real-time access to enterprise data for large language models (LLMs) and agentic workflows, enhancing productivity while maintaining strict security and compliance.
Launch Date: June 17, 2025.
First in Industry: CTERA is the first hybrid cloud platform to integrate MCP.
MCP Overview: Enables LLMs like Claude and AI IDEs (e.g., Cursor) to access private data securely.
Key Benefits: Automates file management, supports natural language queries, and ensures compliance.
Platform: CTERA Intelligent Data Platform with embedded MCP Server.
Applications: Summarizing, retrieving, and managing files with AI-driven automation.
CTERA’s native MCP support allows enterprises to connect LLMs and AI tools directly to private data without custom integrations or security trade-offs. Aron Brand, CTO of CTERA, stated, “This launch is a major step toward an agentic enterprise where LLM-based assistants work seamlessly with an organization’s internal data.” The MCP Server acts as a secure, permission-aware interface, enabling tasks like file lookup, summarization, and creation via natural language, all while preserving encryption and access controls.
The integration streamlines file management by eliminating manual folder navigation and coding requirements. Users can leverage AI-driven actions to automate routine tasks, boosting workflow efficiency. For example, LLMs can summarize documents, retrieve files, or manage data using simple queries, making the platform accessible to non-technical users. This aligns with MCP’s role as a “universal adapter” for AI, connecting models to enterprise systems in a standardized, real-time manner.
CTERA’s MCP implementation prioritizes enterprise-grade security. IT and security teams retain full control over access, auditing, and encryption, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. Unlike traditional LLM integrations that risk data exposure, MCP’s structured interface mitigates vulnerabilities such as prompt injection or unauthorized access, addressing concerns raised in recent analyses of MCP’s security challenges.
Introduced by Anthropic and Microsoft in late 2024, MCP has gained traction with platforms like Replit and Hugging Face by early 2025. CTERA’s adoption positions it ahead of competitors like NetApp and Cohesity in the hybrid cloud storage market, valued at $92 billion in 2024 and projected to grow at a 14% CAGR through 2030. The integration aligns with trends toward agentic AI, where autonomous systems enhance enterprise workflows, as seen in Cloudflare’s recent MCP server expansions.
CTERA’s MCP integration sets a precedent for hybrid cloud platforms, enabling “agentic enterprises” where AI assistants drive decision-making and automation. Future updates may include advanced MCP architectures for remote implementations, as predicted by industry reports forecasting a $6.5 billion MCP market by 2025. With clients like the U.S. Air Force and Fortune 500 firms, CTERA is poised to lead AI-driven data management.
CTERA’s announcement on June 17, 2025, marks a transformative milestone in hybrid cloud storage. By integrating MCP, CTERA empowers enterprises with secure, AI-enhanced data access, redefining productivity and compliance in the agentic AI era.
CTERA is the global data management leader in the delivery of Enterprise Data Services, enabling organizations of all sizes to efficiently and effectively manage, protect, and leverage their data across highly distributed environments. With a foundation built on security, scale, and seamless integration, the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform empowers organizations to align their data management strategies to continuously deliver against today’s business needs and tomorrow’s vision.
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