What is IBM Cloud Object Storage?

IBM 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, for web and mobile applications, and as scalable, persistent storage for analytics. Flexible storage class tiers with a policy-based archive let you effectively manage costs while meeting data access needs. The integrated IBM 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.

Why IBM Cloud Object Storage?

IBM Cloud Object Storage is designed to support exponential data growth and cloud-native workloads. With built-in high-speed file transfer capabilities, cross-region offerings, and integrated services, IBM Cloud Object Storage can help you securely leverage your data.

IBM Cloud Object Storage features

Flexible storage class tiers and low-cost archive

Set policies to move rarely accessed data from storage classes (active, cool, cold and flex) to our low-cost archive, which is designed for long-term retention.

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High durability and resiliency

Designed for 99.99999999 percent data durability. Select the right resiliency option for the data location, availability and performance you need.

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Data protection and security

Manage encryption keys, or auto-manage with IBM Key Protect. Set role-based polices and access permission with IBM Cloud Identity and Access Management Services.

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Fast data transfer

Securely move data to Cloud Object Storage with the 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 (ETL) data.

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Immutable object storage

Preserve electronic records and protect data against deletion or modification.

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New features

Object expiration

Allows customers to manage their storage costs by scheduling periodic deletion of data that is no longer needed.

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Firewall

Allows customers to restrict access to their data based on the requester’s IP address.

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Public access

Allows an anonymous (unauthenticated) user to read all the objects in a COS bucket.

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Use cases

Backup and recovery

Cloud Object Storage offers a scalable, secure destination for backing up your critical data. It reduces the cost of backups while still retaining immediate access.

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Data archiving

Consolidate archive data and store in Cloud Object Storage, where it is cost-effective, permanently available and protected.

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Cloud-native application data

Build integrated apps using compute runtimes and microservices and Cloud Object Storage services for data storage. SDKs support API functions.

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AI and big data analytics

Create a data lake in IBM Cloud Object Storage and extract actionable insights using query-in-place, analytics and machine learning tools.

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Object Storage: A Complete Guide

A resource to help you understand how object storage can help your business

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Ready to get started?

Sign up for an IBM Cloud account

Create an IBM Cloud account for free. Get immediate access to an IBM Cloud Object Storage instance and USD 200 credit toward any IBM product or service.

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Provision an IBM Cloud Object Storage service instance

Choose the free Lite Plan to get started or the Standard Plan with no minimum fees and pay only for the storage you use.

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Explore and learn

Review step-by-step instructions to help you get started. Manage your data and integrate storage with other IBM Cloud services.

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