IBM Cloud Object Storage

What is IBM Cloud Object Storage?

Cloud Object Storage makes it possible to store practically limitless amounts of data simply and cost effectively. It is commonly used for data archiving and backup, web and mobile applications, and as scalable, persistent storage for analytics. Objects are stored in tiers (hot, cool, cold, flex and archive), depending on how often data access is needed, and it offers robust security capabilities and high durability. The integrated Aspera high-speed data transfer option makes it easy to transfer data to and from Cloud Object Storage, and query-in-place functionality, allows you to run analytics directly on your data.

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IBM Cloud Object Storage features

Flexible storage class tiers

Effectively manage costs while meeting data access needs. Cloud Object Storage offers storage class tiers for active, cool, cold, and dynamic data.

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Low-cost archive

Designed for long-term retention of data that is rarely accessed. Priced at $0.002 per GB per month1. Set policies to move data from Storage Classes to the archive.

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Resiliency options

Select the right resiliency option for the data location, availability, and performance you need. Choose “cross region,” “regional” or “single data center”.

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Fast data transfer

Securely move data to Cloud Object Storage with natively integrated Aspera high-speed data transfer option. Upload data at no cost.

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Query data in place

Use IBM SQL Query to quickly analyze data in Cloud Object Storage. Tap into your data without setting up complex processes to extract, transform and load data (ETL).

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Data protection and security

Data protection with default server-side encryption. Optionally manage your own encryption keys or auto-manage via IBM Key Protect. Set role-based polices and access permission with IBM Cloud Identity and Access.

Durable storage

Designed for 99.99999999-percent data durability. Data-integrity mechanisms are built in to constantly and automatically check object state and self-apply repairs.