Swimming in data – how file bloat affects you
Bloated files consume a large amount of your primary storage – and one of the worst file bloat offenders is Microsoft Office. People include more images, charts and other graphics within their documents – and the applications leave transient data, metadata and even junk data within each file.
Bloated files have cascading consequences. More bloated files mean more primary storage. More storage means more rack space, floor space, cables, switch ports, switches, power, cooling, a lot of management and a huge amount of expense. Bloated files also mean bigger emails, slower mail servers, choked bandwidth, larger backup windows, longer recovery times and additional secondary storage for data protection, leading to even more rack space, storage systems, cables, switch ports, switches, rack space, floor space, power, cooling, a lot more management and a whole lot more expense.
Deduplication doesn't work well on primary storage – it can slow down system performance and lead to a much higher probability of undetected data corruption. Normal data compression also slows down the system, and often has little effect on Microsoft Office or JPEG files. And these technologies don't reduce file bloat – they merely treat the symptoms.
NXPowerLite fixes file bloat
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NXPowerLite for File Servers attacks file bloat at the core, reducing Microsoft Office and JPEG file sizes by up to 95%*.
It analyzes the content on your server and replaces any bloated files with smaller, optimized versions. And, as optimized files don't need to be decompressed or rehydrated, there's no negative effect on system performance.
Files remain in their original format, retaining all their attributes and visual content integrity  .
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Webinar
Learn more with our free webinar: 'The storage file bloat problem and what you can do about it'.
FREE evaluation software
Contact us today to receive your free, no obligation, evaluation software.
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Try before you buy
Request a free evaluation and run the 'Analysis report' on your server. This enables you to generate a report showing current storage use and the expected savings that could be gained by optimising your files.
Completely safe evaluation
In evaluation mode, NXPowerLite will never overwrite or modify any files. It is therefore perfectly safe to evaluate NXPowerLite using your live data.
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How it works
Cuts the fat from your files
A software solution that eliminates excess baggage and converts graphics to the most efficient file format and resolution.
Unbelievable results
Reduces file sizes by up to 95%*, with no loss of visual content integrity.
No decompression required
Files remain in their original format with no need to unzip, decompress or rehydrate.
Retains file attributes
Files retain all their original attributes – including date, time and creator.
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Key features
Intuitive user interface 
Saving space is simple with the all-new, intuitive user interface.
Analyze or optimize
Analyzes the content on your server and reports on current storage use, or replaces bloated files with smaller, optimized versions.
Built-in scheduling
Use the built-in scheduler to easily select when to optimize your files.
Comprehensive reports
A complete analysis of your server content, including the storage saved for each file type.
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Tech specs
System requirements
Microsoft Windows Server 2000 SP4 or later, or Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later.
Can be tasked to optimize files on other platforms.
Supported file types
- Microsoft Word documents
- Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
- JPEG images
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* Source: NXPowerLite Trident Warrior Experimentation & Results, FORCEnet
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