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    Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ACisco Cloud Object Storage (COS) provides distributed, resilient, high-performance storage and retrieval of binary large object (blob) data. Object storage is distributed across a cluster of hardware systems, or nodes. The storage cluster is resilient against hard drive failure within a node and against node failure within a cluster. Nodes can be added to or removed from the cluster to adjust cluster capacity as needed.N/A

    Quantum ActiveScale

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AQuantum offers the ActiveScale cloud object storage system, acquired from Western Digital February 2020, designed to provide a highly durable, scale-out economic storage system. ActiveScale is a more recent model replacing the former Amplidata Object Storage product line that was acquired by Western Digital from HGST in 2015.N/A
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS)Quantum ActiveScale
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Support Rating
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    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS)Quantum ActiveScale
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    IBM Cloud storage is a platform for backing up and archiving an unlimited amount of data in a simple, inexpensive, and adaptable manner. It adds additional smart tier capabilities, such as automatic tier categorization and cost optimizations depending on data activity. More secure storage of sensitive information through encryption and fine-grained regulation. A single, permanent, safe, and inexpensive location for all that historical data is IBM's cloud. Now, with query-in-place and machine-learning technologies, developers may create a data lake from which to draw meaningful insights. Offering both high levels of data durability and transmission speed, it is ideal for storing sensitive information on devices that must remain unchanged. Because of the service's excessive latency, a conventional database cannot be stored on it.
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    Quantum
    Enterprise grade organizations with B2B clientele would be served well by using this product. It alleviates the need for an on-premise storage solution by offering a cloud-based alternative. Smaller organizations with less data capacity needs would be better served with an in-house solution, unless they come out with more reasonable pricing down the road.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Cisco Cloud Object Storage closely monitor the stored content in the entire system.
    • Different collaboration tools are deployed by Cisco Cloud Object Storage.
    • Cisco Cloud Object Storage has deployed [international] standards to avoid insecurity occurrences.
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    Quantum
    • Flexible data management options
    • Powerful data housing system storing trillions of bits of data seamlessly
    • Conveniently built in the cloud
    • Safe option for storing sensitive data
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Better 3rd party integration is needed for the use cases where applications can use Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS) directly.
    • Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS) implementation with an On-premise network can be made more robust.
    • There can be some enhancement in the version control feature of the files specifically for the REST API based applications.
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    Quantum
    • Lack of customization, though not much is needed with the out of the box solution
    • Better options for B2C customers
    • More flexible pricing plans
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
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    Quantum
    It has been a fantastic solution, and now it is so highly integrated into our business, it would be difficult to imagine continuing to without it. It is part of our customer contracts as well, and it saves us from having to invest in the on-premise alternative to provide the required storage capacity.
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    Usability
    Cisco
    Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS) stands out in terms of scalability, reliability, and security. Even the storage plans are competitive with other cloud object storage providers. It provides great performance for unstructured data and large datasets, which are highly used in industries requiring analyses of large datasets. For an efficient user experience, it also provides content delivery for the users spanning across the globe.
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    Quantum
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    Support Rating
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    Quantum
    Support has been wonderful. Representatives are generally empathetic and knowledgeable, and they’re quick to provide status and resolution.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    The storage capacity on Cisco Cloud Object Storage is amazing and the data protection functionalities are very active. The Cisco Cloud Object Storage has [the] most cluster storage management options and [easiest] tools which offer amazing capabilities on easy management of multiple media files through the Cloud services without risking any information.
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    Quantum
    What sets Amplidata apart is the cloud-based storage capability. We’ve realized cost savings due to the fact that we are no longer housing the data on premise, and clients rest assured that they have greater visibility into their data.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Improved Efficiency
    • Smooth team work
    • Knowledge management
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    Quantum
    • Amplidata has enabled us to replace our on-premise data storage for many of our larger clients, thus reducing the cost to deploy and house this ourselves
    • Clients feel confident in storing their sensitive data with us knowing that they have full management and visibility at their fingertips
    • The ability to quickly scale allows us to meet the needs of clients of all sizes
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