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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


https://ibm.biz/Cloud_Object_Storage_product_page




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 Cloud Object Storage set upScreenshot of storage bucket creationScreenshot of the Access Management interfaceScreenshot of the interface to create, add and management of Storage BucketsScreenshot of data uploadingScreenshot 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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October 24, 2023

IBM Cloud Object Storage

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud Object Storage's versatile storage class tiers, including active, cool, cold, and dynamic data options, have significantly helped our organization to optimize cost management according to our data access requirements. This flexibility ensures efficient resource allocation and cost-effectiveness -- especially for our larger cold data media file storage -- aligning seamlessly with our dynamic data demands.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Flexibility in storage tiers has helped us save a lot of money. There are some instances (which are difficult to predict) when we our data is dynamic, which is cool otherwise. This feature of IBM Cloud Object Storage has been a key factor in deciding which storage to opt. We have been using the smart tier.
September 19, 2023

gr8 product

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud Object Storage's storage class tiers, which typically include options like "active," "cool," "cold," and "dynamic," offer varying levels of durability, availability, and access latency. Here's how these tiers can benefit organizations in terms of cost management:
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Yes. We have used it for Data transition using archive policy: Archive works with all IBM Cloud Object Storage classes—smart tier, standard, vault and cold vault—allowing you to apply age-based policies to move objects to the lower-cost archive and reduce storage costs.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The flexibility of IBM Cloud Object Storage's storage class tiers can be beneficial for organizations in terms of managing costs based on their data access needs. The different storage classes (Active, Cool, Cold and dynamic) are designed to provide different levels of data access and durability at different price points, which can be useful for organizations that have different types of data with different access patterns. Additionally, IBM Cloud Object Storage also offers "dynamic" storage class which automatically tier the data from active to cool to cold based on the last access time. This dynamic tiering can also help organizations to manage costs by automatically moving data to the appropriate storage class based on usage patterns. Overall, the flexibility of IBM Cloud Object Storage's storage class tiers can be a useful tool for organizations looking to more effectively manage storage costs based on their data access needs.
Adriel Gimenez | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The tiers definitely help me figure out which type of class tiers I need for my organization. For example, I use the smart tier for my projects because it can be used for any workload, especially dynamic workloads where access patterns are unknown or difficult to predict. It provides a simplified pricing structure and automatic cost optimization by classifying the data into "hot", "cool", and "cold" tiers based on monthly usage patterns.
Asad Ali | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I used IBM cloud storage free trial to complete my IBM Data Science Professional Certificate. It was worth it. IBM cloud storage provided ample space and speed for all of my data science projects. Even when the trial ended, IBM provided access to my project files for some time. If you are planning to use cloud storage for your company, then IBM is an excellent choice because it helps you solve problems without facing installation and setup issues.
September 15, 2022

IBM always leading!!

Tatiana Lazo Sarmiento | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It allows us to achieve efficiency in the storage of information, not all the information must be in the fastest storage, which allows us to grow, store much more information without having to be more expensive
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
IBM Cloud Object Storage's safe pathways for transferring data to other users and its speed in doing so are two of the software's many strengths, along with its superior time and cost management capabilities. IBM Cloud Object Storage provides real-time data analytics swiftly and generates reports with remarkable precision.
Hootan Dehbonei | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
To have a cost-effective solution for any service provider it is essential to tailor services based on customer usage and demand rather than selling a product that is not completely used by customers. I believe IBM Cloud Object Storage approaches this issue by categorical differentiation of customers' usage of data.
Jacintoh Gonzalez | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud Object Storage allows quick access to any information through its secure channels and faster transfer of any data to various users and the ability to manage time and cost using the software is very excellent. The accuracy of the reports that are generated through IBM Cloud Object Storage is amazing and the real-time data analytics are quickly provided.
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