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    Dell ObjectScale (formerly ECS or Atmos)

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ADell ObjectScale (including the former Dell ECS, and before that Atmos, product line) is enterprise object storage, designed for Kubernetes. Capable of scaling to any capacity and connecting sites from edge to core with a few clicks, ObjectScale serves as the user's globally accessible data lake for enterprise workloads such as cloud-native, IoT, AI, big data analytics and archive applications.N/A

    Scality RING

    N/AN/AScality, headquartered in San Francisco, has built a storage and data management ecosystem to protect and propel our customers into the digital age. Scality storage unifies data management from edge to core to cloud. Their file and object storage software protects data on-premises and in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. RING is the company's scale-out file and object storage.N/A
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    Dell ObjectScale (formerly ECS or Atmos)Scality RING
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    Dell Technologies
    Dell ECS is well-suited for organizations that can't afford to store data in the public cloud. It also provides a much cheaper solution to store archived data that is not frequently accessed. However, it's not suitable for small-scale storage requirements as it will not be cost-effective. Also, it can't be used for low-latency databases as it will cause performance issues.
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    Pros
    Dell Technologies
    • Multi-application support, legacy as well as modern.
    • Cost effective in storing archives.
    • Advantage of having cloud technology within datacenter.
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    Cons
    Dell Technologies
    • Maintenance like firmware update, is not that much automated.
    • Not suitable for small org as entry level requirement is high.
    • Much improvement is needed over UI. The dashboard can be improved to give a broader picture.
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    Usability
    Dell Technologies
    Dell ECS is working well for our organisation. On the one hand, we can leverage cloud technology; on the other, we can keep it in our own data centre, thus ensuring full security for sensitive data. With Dell ECS, we are saving a lot on the monthly bill that we used to pay for the cloud storage solution.
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    Dell Technologies
    Because of Dell's proven reliability and stability, it's well-suited to large enterprises compared to its competitors. Its Geo-distribution technology protects data across sites in a very cost-effective manner. It supports storage for both modern and legacy applications. Its archive storage costs are much lower than those of its competitors. It saves monthly bills as we own the hardware.
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    Return on Investment
    Dell Technologies
    • Much more cost-effective than other cloud solutions. This has saved the overall cost.
    • Requires less maintenance and fewer human resources than traditional storage solutions, thus decreasing overall cost.
    • Easier to have backup across geos without having a full backup copy. This decreases the backup cost.
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