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IBM Cloud Object Storage

IBM Cloud Object Storage

Overview

What is IBM Cloud Object Storage?

IBM Cloud Object Storage is an IBM Cloud product in the endpoint backup and IaaS categories. It is commonly used for data archiving and backup, for web and mobile applications, and as scalable, persistent storage for analytics.

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Recent Reviews

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10 out of 10
October 31, 2023
In our BMI application, we utilize IBM Cloud Object Storage to securely store and manage user data, which includes height, weight, age, …
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IBM Cloud is eezy peezy

9 out of 10
July 18, 2023
I had used IBM cloud object storage for training in my organisation. Signing up for the service is a very smooth process and in case there …
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Simple review

9 out of 10
June 20, 2023
As a student learning about cloud technology, I used IBM Cloud Object Storage to store and access your project files, datasets, code …
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Awards

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Popular Features

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  • Dynamic scaling (131)
    8.9
    89%
  • Security controls (136)
    8.7
    87%
  • Monitoring tools (131)
    8.4
    84%
  • Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime (129)
    8.0
    80%

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Pricing

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Lite Plan

Free

Cloud
Up to 25 GB/mo. For all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage

Standard Plan

There is no minimum fee, pay only for what you use

Cloud
For pricing and all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://cloud.ibm.com/objectstorage/cre…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Features

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

IaaS provides the basic building blocks for an IT infrastructure like servers, storage, and networking, in an on-demand model over the Internet

8.4
Avg 8.1
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Product Details

What is IBM Cloud Object Storage?

IBM Cloud Object Storage can be used to store practically limitless amounts of data. It is commonly used as storage for web sites and mobile applications, data archiving and backup, enterprise file services, and analytics. Flexible storage class tiers with a policy-based archive lets users manage costs while meeting data access needs. The integrated Aspera high-speed data transfer option makes it easier to transfer data to and from Cloud Object Storage, and query-in-place functionality supports running analytics directly on users' data.

Features

Storage classes. Storage class tiers are available for active (Standard), cool (Vault), cold (Cold Vault) and dynamic (Flex) data

Archive. Age-based archive policy to move objects from any storage class to long term, lower-cost storage

Resiliency options. Options include Cross Region, Regional or Single Data Center

Integrated Aspera high-speed data transfer. Datacan be transferred to and from IBM Cloud Object Storage with no cost for data ingress

Query-in-place. Analytics can run directly on data at rest using IBM SQL Query

Data durability. Designed for 99.999999999-percent data durability

Encryption. Server-side encryption with encryption keys or IBM Key Protect

Identity and Access Management. Access control uses role-based policies


A free trial is available here: https://ibm.biz/Object_Storage_Trial




IBM Cloud Object Storage Features

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Features

  • Supported: Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime
  • Supported: Dynamic scaling
  • Supported: Elastic load balancing
  • Supported: Monitoring tools
  • Supported: Security controls

IBM Cloud Object Storage Screenshots

Screenshot of Setting upScreenshot of Creating Storage BucketsScreenshot of Access ManagementScreenshot of Create, Add and Manage Storage BucketsScreenshot of Upload DataScreenshot of Usage Details

IBM Cloud Object Storage Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesWorldwide
Supported LanguagesEnglish, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean.

Frequently Asked Questions

IBM Cloud Object Storage is an IBM Cloud product in the endpoint backup and IaaS categories. It is commonly used for data archiving and backup, for web and mobile applications, and as scalable, persistent storage for analytics.

Google Cloud Storage, Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), and Azure Blob Storage are common alternatives for IBM Cloud Object Storage.

Reviewers rate Dynamic scaling highest, with a score of 8.9.

The most common users of IBM Cloud Object Storage are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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OLUFEMI ALUKO | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
It solves CRM issues; it helps with organizing the company corporate existence. It merges data management of Finance, HR, Procurement, Sales etc. enabling easier decision making by stakeholders.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
In our BMI application, we utilize IBM Cloud Object Storage to securely store and manage user data, which includes height, weight, age, and sex. This cloud-based solution addresses key business challenges by providing scalable, reliable, and cost-effective data storage and retrieval. It ensures data accessibility for our machine learning model, enabling accurate BMI calculations. The scope of our use case revolves around maintaining privacy, data integrity, and seamless access for users, thereby enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of our application. IBM Cloud Object Storage plays a pivotal role in supporting our BMI calculation and health monitoring system.
October 24, 2023

IBM Cloud Object Storage

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I effectively leverage IBM Cloud Object Storage to streamline my data management needs. Its robust features and scalability ensure seamless storage and retrieval of crucial data. The user-friendly interface simplifies the process of organizing and accessing files, while its robust security measures guarantee data integrity. IBM Cloud Object Storage has become an indispensable tool for my data storage and retrieval requirements, enhancing my workflow and data management efficiency.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM's Cloud Object storage has a very wide scope of use. In our organization, it is being used for internal operations which involves a lot of data generation from one department/subsidiary to the other. It has been an efficient and faster way to access bulk of this unstructured data. We work with a lot of students data which they generate through portal, and this has been a cost effective way to store it.
Menka Sharma | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
My overall experience with this product has been great. Data is secure with cloud storage. It's help to manage and store data of organisation or reach to customer. It is very cost-effective, flexible, and scalable cloud storage for unstructured data. Service of IBM storage cloud is good and easy to use.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I had used IBM cloud object storage for training in my organisation. Signing up for the service is a very smooth process and in case there is any issue then the customer support team is very quick and agile to help you.
Configuring and provisioning any service on IBM cloud is just a matter of minutes.
June 20, 2023

Simple review

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
As a student learning about cloud technology, I used IBM Cloud Object Storage to store and access your project files, datasets, code repositories, and other resources securely. This cloud storage service offers several advantages, including: Scalability , Durability and Reliability,Cost-effectiveness,Security,Accessibility. IBM Cloud Object Storage can be easily integrated with other IBM Cloud services and tools, such as AI services, analytics platforms, and data processing tools.
Hemant Chaturvedi | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have used IBM Cloud Object Storage in Accenture as part of my self-paced learning program on DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations Specialization offered by IBM in collaboration with Coursera.
The ease of use of the IBM Cloud portal and object storage is astonishing. I would highly recommend it to my peers.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I used it to create a bucket and store object inside it. I cam e to know about it via Coursera course on DevOps. It taught me end to end on how to create a bucket and store object inside it. Apart from it different types of Storage like: vault, Smart tier, Cold etc.
February 13, 2023

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Mxolisi Nkosi | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I'm currently new to it but I plan to use it for migrating some of the work I'm currently busy with as it requires the need for cloud migration, the main product is the usage of the company telematics where I have to draw insights for our clients and be able to produce real time results.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I am using IBM Cloud Object Storage in my organization for data archiving and backup. The product has been great for addressing our business problem of managing large amounts of data in a cost-effective and secure manner. The scalability of the service has been particularly impressive, as we have been able to easily adjust our storage needs as our business has grown. The user interface is easy to navigate and the integration with other IBM Cloud services has been seamless. We have also been impressed with the level of customer support provided by IBM. One of the key features we use is the data archiving feature, which has been a huge benefit for us as we needed to store large amounts of data that we don't need to access frequently, but still need to keep it available in case of an audit or legal request. The scope of our use case has been primarily for data archiving and backup, but I can see how it could be used for other purposes such as large-scale data analytics. Overall, we are very satisfied with IBM Cloud Object Storage and would highly recommend it to other organizations.
Adriel Gimenez | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The IBM Cloud Object Storage allows me to scale the services I provide into the cloud. The cloud has allowed me to secure my data by managing certain permissions to ensure that my data is managed in a need-to-know zero-trust environment, but it also allows me to conveniently share my data and services with those I want to send them to.
Asad Ali | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud Object Storage provides great space for AI/Machine Learning projects. It is smooth and user-friendly. I used IBM cloud storage for my Coursera professional data science courses. I will like to keep on using it for my future professional projects. I encountered no problem in using IBM Cloud Storage.
September 15, 2022

IBM always leading!!

Tatiana Lazo Sarmiento | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
In our organization we have a very large amount of unstructured data, access to that information was very complicated, now with the IBM Cloud Object Storage access is very simple, we can access the information from any of our offices in the country, in addition to Search capabilities that allow us to access information more efficiently
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
I construct and deploy my solutions with IBM Cloud Object Storage. It is a great privilege of mine to play a role in IBM's ecosystem as a partner and business associate of the company. My IBM business is fully digitalized, and I provide my services via the cloud because of the company's innovative usage of hybrid infrastructures. Hybrid solutions help me get more done faster and bring my business up to date. IBM's user-friendly programs and top-tier answers are two of the many reasons why the company's tech is so well-liked.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Using IBM Cloud Object Storage simplifies the evolutionary maintenance of digital transformation solutions. The aspects to be highlighted, are the simplicity of integration with microservices through IBM Pak and the complete documentation for its operation. The high availability and resilience between the regions are also highlighted. I recommend this solution for any type of solution from small to large scale.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
1. We use it to store the data in different buckets and retrieve it on demand and update it.
2. External APIs put the data and keep watching for the bucket's contents if they have populated/created/ updated and remain in that state for some steady state.
3. Certain APIs upload the data into buckets which get utilized by third-party APIs.
Hootan Dehbonei | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
I use IBM Cloud Object Storage to build and implement my solutions. I am honored to be an IBM partner and a part of the IBM ecosystem. I use hybrid infrastructures in IBM to digitize my company and provide my services in the cloud. Hybrid solutions accelerate my performance and assist me in the modernization of my company. Technology provided by IBM is highly appreciated due to its user-friendly applications and high quality solutions.
Robert Fox | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud Object Storage is used to store and manage data in the cloud. The product addresses the need for reliable and scalable storage and provides a way to access data from anywhere in the world. The scope of our use case is to manage data for a large number of users and to make it available to them on demand.
Aneesh Raj | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud Object storage is being used to restore windows OVA and iseries images and backup. Since the images of iSeries are too large to transfer over the network, IBM recommended using MDM to transfer and restore on COS before it can be uploaded to Power system to configure.
Bappy Raj | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud Storage is simply awesome for hosting lite webpages and static websites. We use this platform for our clients to create unstructured citations for their local businesses. We create mini static webpages that can help us to create brand consistency online and managing these websites on IBM Cloud are super easy. Thanks to IBM!
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