The document discusses providing easy access to OpenStack object storage through proxy servers like ftp-cloudfs and sftp-cloudfs. These open source projects allow users to access OpenStack storage via FTP and SFTP protocols, abstracting the underlying REST API. They have gained popularity with over 1,000 monthly downloads. The proxies help customers use OpenStack storage like other services by providing familiar access methods and tools to move data in and out while scaling easily on low-cost VMs.