Why PIKD Is a Smarter Alternative to RAID/NAS Storage

If you're a photographer or videographer handling large media files, you've probably considered setting up a RAID system or NAS for backups and file management. But before you invest in hardware and IT stress, here's why PIKD offers a better, more scalable and collaborative solution — with less risk.

💡 RAID/NAS requires tech know-how, ongoing maintenance, and still lacks collaboration features.

· ❌ Hardware failures – RAID 5 only protects against 1 disk failure

· ❌ Manual backup required – RAID is not a true backup

· ❌ No remote access by default – needs setup for external access

· ❌ Not GDPR compliant out of the box

· ❌ No disaster recovery – data loss from theft, fire, or system errors is possible

· ❌ No client collaboration tools – no feedback, comments, or branding

· 🔐 Secure cloud backup with government-grade encryption

· 🧠 Real-time feedback & comments on photos/videos

· 📥 Download control: low-res, high-res, or both

· 🏷️ Custom project branding (logos & wallpapers per link)

· 🖼️ Scribbles, flags, and star ratings

· 🧾 Activity history and notifications

· 🔄 File renaming, batch tools, Capture One export

· 📱 Mobile-ready galleries for clients

While RAID/NAS setups may seem cost-effective upfront, they come with complexity, hidden costs, and serious limitations. PIKD removes all the friction — giving you:

· Effortless file management

· Secure, scalable storage (up to 100TB+)

· Built-in collaboration with clients

· No setup, no maintenance, no worries

PIKD is everything your RAID system isn't: flexible, collaborative, and future-proof.