IBM Cloud Block Storage vs. Verizon Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Cloud Block Storage
Score 8.7 out of 10
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IBM 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
Verizon Cloud Portfolio
Score 7.2 out of 10
N/A
The Verizon Cloud is a cloud storage solution, integrating technologies from CloudSwitch (acquired in 2011).N/A
Pricing
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IBM Cloud Block StorageVerizon Cloud Portfolio
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Features
IBM Cloud Block StorageVerizon Cloud
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Block Storage
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Ratings
Verizon Cloud
6.9
2 Ratings
20% below category average
Video files00 Ratings7.42 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings5.62 Ratings
File search00 Ratings6.72 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Block Storage
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Ratings
Verizon Cloud
6.8
2 Ratings
24% below category average
User and role management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings6.32 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Block Storage
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Ratings
Verizon Cloud
7.4
2 Ratings
14% below category average
Performance00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
IBM Cloud Block StorageVerizon Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(14 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Cloud Block StorageVerizon Cloud
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.
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Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
I think this service works very well for me, but I have been a Verizon customer for almost 15 years. If you are someone who hops carriers it may not be the best fit. I also like that you can easily use it with all of your employees regardless if they prefer Android or Apple phones. (Whereas using Apple's or Google's services may not work seamlessly for all phones.) I think it still has room for improvement, and sometimes I worry about the longevity of utilization due to the nature of cell phone carriers constantly changing prices, plans, and every option under the sun to make a buck that we could be very screwed in the future if Verizon does something stupid (because historically, they all have)
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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.
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Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
  • Auto-Sync of files or contacts to the cloud that are chosen to be auto-synced.
  • Has the ability to turn off auto-sync and allow only manual sync.
  • Stores files and contacts in the cloud for later recovery in case of a data loss.
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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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Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
  • The home screen shows a little bit of everything, but being a control freak, I would like to be able to customize it. (Granted, it would most likely have most of the same elements, but, for example, I don't need photos scrolling across the top. I'd rather have buttons like quick links to jump directly to what I want or to see a further bird's eye view of the content.
  • I like receiving notifications that a back-up is complete, but I would like to be able to set what other notifications are and aren't allowed to push to my phone.
  • I have set Verizon Cloud to back up on wifi OR using the data network. But if you are using wifi while doing a content restore and you lose that connection, either by leaving the building or the local wifi dropping out momentarily, the entire content restore will stop and need to be restarted. This can be very frustrating.
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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.
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Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
All of the others provide more free storage. Verizon should out best or at least equal the best when you are already a Verizon data subscriber. It seems that by not doing this that they want to "nickle-and-dime" their already loyal customer base
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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.
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Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
  • Thus far is has been a positive experience, and has saved a lot of man hours of both employees who replaced their phones to the IT department trying to help them put everything back no longer needs to go through a lengthy process.
  • The cost of this option is a bit higher than I'd like. I think Verizon is a little too proud of a product that every company is now starting to offer.
  • There is a free version with limited space, so at least trying it out to see how it will fit with your needs isn't much of a risk.
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