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# Welcome to AnnaStore!

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## What is AnnaStore?

AnnaStore supports the widest range of use cases across the largest number of environments. Cloud-native since inception, AnnaStore’s software-defined suite runs seamlessly in the public cloud, private cloud, and at the edge - making it a leader in the hybrid cloud. With industry-leading performance and scalability, AnnaStore can deliver a range of use cases from AI/ML, analytics, backup/restore, and modern web and mobile apps.

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## Main Features

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