Synology Premiers a Full Lineup of Advanced Data Management Solutions at COMPUTEX 2025
'At Synology, our goal has always been to build a data management ecosystem our customers can trust,' said Philip Wong, Chairman and CEO of Synology. 'We design our solutions to offer not only unparalleled ease of use, but also industry-leading security, reliability, and data privacy, empowering both organizations and individuals to manage their data with confidence.'
Active-active NVMe all-flash storage: PAS7700
PAS7700 is Synology's new flagship enterprise storage designed for mission-critical workloads. It features a dual-controller, active-active architecture to ensure non-disruptive service continuity. With security at its core and built-in 3-2-1-1 data replication capabilities, it safeguards data integrity at every level.
Engineered for exceptional performance and unmatched cost efficiency, the PAS7700 leverages an end-to-end NVMe design to deliver up to 2 million IOPS and sub-millisecond latency—offering up to 3x the performance of existing Synology models.
New ActiveProtect lineup: DP7200
Following the successful launch of ActiveProtect, Synology is expanding its data protection lineup with the introduction of DP7200. This new appliance can be deployed as a standalone backup server at branch locations or as a CMS host at headquarters. It delivers unified data protection for workloads across the entire organization, while built-in immutability and network isolation features safeguard against cyber threats—ensuring that clean, recoverable copies are always available when needed.
Synology's new cloud VMS: C2 Surveillance
Building on Synology's comprehensive video surveillance ecosystem covering IP cameras, NVRs, AI analytics, and cloud backup, Synology introduced C2 Surveillance—a cloud- based video management system designed for NVR-less deployment and seamless multi- site scalability.
C2 Surveillance is built for rapid deployment and easy scalability. With centralized cloud management, Windows AD integration, and role-based permission delegation, it is an ideal solution for distributed multi-site large deployments. It also enables continuous local edge recording and supports offline failover mode to ensure uninterrupted monitoring.
Productivity additions: ChatPlus and Synology Meet
Synology is expanding its productivity offerings with the introduction of ChatPlus and Synology Meet. ChatPlus enables secure team communication with granular permission settings and advanced channel management, while Synology Meet provides enterprise- grade video conferencing. Both applications run on Synology's private cloud infrastructure, ensuring full data ownership, management, and privacy.
BeeStation Plus: a private cloud designed for families
BeeStation Plus is a private cloud solution designed for families, offering automatic backup of iCloud Photo Libraries and integration with Plex Media Server for seamless video streaming. It also supports snapshot-based local recovery and offsite cloud backup through BeeProtect, safeguarding cherished family data and memories.
BeeStation Plus will also support smart home surveillance when paired with the Synology CC400W camera. With a new mobile application, it offers intelligent detection of human presence, pet activity, ambient sounds, and tampering—delivering instant alerts to keep users informed of everyday events.
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