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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM Cloud Block Storage

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AIBM offers their Block Storage service via IBM Cloud, allowing users to deploy and customize flash-backed iSCSI block storage from 25 GB to 12,000 GB capacity with up to 48,000 IOPS.N/A

    NordLocker

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ANordLocker is an encrypted cloud for files, compatible with all file types and boasting a zero-knowledge architecture with admininstrative access control to protect enterprises from file and data leaks. 3GB is available free. Nordlocker can sync files from endpoints running Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS and users can access the cloud storage via a web browser. Files can be encrypted through a drag and drop interface for files or folders into the app.

    $3.99

    per month

    Pricing
    IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Personal - 500 GB
    $3.19
    per month
    Personal - 2 TB
    $7.99
    per month
    Business
    $8.99
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
    Considered Both Products
    IBM
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    Nord Security
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    13 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    13 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of IBM Cloud Block Storage and NordLocker
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Block Storage
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    Ratings
    NordLocker
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Access control00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of IBM Cloud Block Storage and NordLocker
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Block Storage
    -
    Ratings
    NordLocker
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    8% below category average
    User and role management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of IBM Cloud Block Storage and NordLocker
    Feature
    IBM Cloud Block Storage
    -
    Ratings
    NordLocker
    7.7
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Performance00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Storage Reports00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
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    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
    Score9.3 out of 10
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (14 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    IBM Cloud Block Storage is recommendable to companies that [have a database that] is super sensitive, private, and requires instant access. Further, IBM Cloud Block Storage creates a coordinated system, that [classifies] data, based on the requirements that a company has. The security deployment from IBM Cloud Block Storage is another merit that [businesses] attain.
    Incentivized
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    Nord Security
    It is cheap enough and handles the very basic functionality we need from it fairly well. Since we can pay based on a per-user license and invite guests to lockers, it is far and away the cheapest option for End to End Encrypted file transfers from employees to HR/Management
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    IBM
    • Proficient scaling and system customization, which allows editing.
    • Wide range of system storage, ranging from 25GB to 12000GB.
    • Finally, IBM Cloud Block Storage deploys the most technical and efficient security measures.
    Incentivized
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    Nord Security
    • Interface is clean and modern
    • Meshes will with other Nord Products (we also use NordPass and NordLayer
    • Inexpensive cloud based End to End Encryption
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    IBM
    • The documentation must be clearer and updated, thinking about each distribution that they offer in the cloud
    • Downtime when IOPS are raised can be less
    • The configuration can be more automated from the same control panel and not have to take it so much to the CLI
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    Nord Security
    • Some of the features are 'coming soon'
    • Different learning curve for our use case (vs SecNAS or SFTP)
    • Confusing Master Password/Recovery Key/Access Key Scheme.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Unlike the above platforms, IBM Cloud Block Storage enable secure and quick big data migration through its secure environment and the flexibility of its Cloud options is effective. Data analytics through IBM Cloud Block Storage are easily prepared and the data access is very easy and the ability to monitor various Cloud operations is excellent.
    Incentivized
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    Nord Security
    Cheap and able to scale based on number of users needed at a given time. Not locked into a fixed user contract. Most other services also don't actually have zero trust zero knowledge end to end encryption, or it requires stepping up to a more expensive enterprise version. Purpose built for our basic needs
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • Scale the storage when needed to get better performance.
    • Taking snapshot so we can do easy recovery if necessary.
    • We can choose different locations so they are closer to our consumers.
    Incentivized
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    Nord Security
    • We cancelled DocuSign largely because of NordLocker which has saved us thousands.
    • We also no longer host an AWS GovCloud instance which is not as expensive but also requires VPN traffic and licensing.
    Incentivized
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