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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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Object Storage Solution in a big company.

Rating: 8 out of 10
November 30, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Our organization primarily uses IBM Cloud Object Storage to complement our extensive use of IBM Cloud Block Storage, which is heavily utilized for virtual machines and high-lo...
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Director
IBM Cloud Object Storage4 years of experience

Best Secured data storage platform.

Rating: 9 out of 10
November 9, 2024
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My organization mostly deals with data, where we do research and provide the required information to our clients. Because of the variety of the data, we need an unstructured d...
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Ashvani kumar
Analyst - Finance and Accounting
Lead Research Analyst
Synergy Fintech private limited
IBM Cloud Object Storage1 year of experience

IBM Cloud Object Storage - it's a good 'un!

Rating: 9 out of 10
August 26, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
It is being used by me as I test its capabilities. I use it as part of IBM Watson's Natural Language Classifier product to aid the company's marketing. I am championing the us...
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Technician
IBM Cloud Object Storage2 years of experience

University instructors can manage their data storage demands with IBM Cloud Object Storage, which provides a reliable, secure, and affordable option.

Rating: 10 out of 10
July 8, 2024
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Managing the massive amounts of data that educational materials and scholarly research can produce requires the storage capacity that IBM Cloud Object Storage essentially prov...
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Md Masudul Hassan
Professional - Professional Services
Lecturer
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
IBM Cloud Object Storage1 year of experience

Scalable data orchestration application

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 20, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
This is the most scalable storage solution that enables my team to store customers data under safe custody. It offers different storage capacities that enhances efficient clas...
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Susan Green
Professional - Marketing
Product Marketing Manager
Smartpay New Zealand
IBM Cloud Object Storage1 year of experience
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How IBM Cloud Object Storage Differs From Its Competitors

Implementation Insights

Implementation of IBM cloud object storage is very smooth process and easy to proceed but there some factors need to consider while deploying successfully,
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Examples of Exceptional Support

we are working for the data migration facing unexpected issue then we reach to support time and there support engineer response in 40 minutes later they overtake the project and found the issue and resolve it they solve the problem at their end and also transfer script to us. After that its worked …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Data Transfer

Fast data transfer has been beneficial scenario in the organization that saves time for secure data transfer. Exchanging data with our clients has ever been simple since we deployed this tool in first place. It is convenient and highly secured with end to end encryption that prevents data from …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Flexible Storage Tiers

In our case, we use the three flavors of IBM Object Storage Has. We use the cool flavor to store old backups because we don't usually access this data, and it is cheaper than the other two. Standard data is stored in dynamic COS, so we can use the algorithm's benefits to choose the best option for …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Built-in SQL Query

This feature has been particularly helpful when performing data analysis without needing to export data into a separate big data platform. Alongside the benefit of improving my SQL skills, it has lead to more efficient data use and data retrieval. Overall, it has enhanced our working lives thanks …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Data Transfer

Data transfer has been a breeze which I attribute to its robustness. When working with large datasets, it's been really handy to have that level of speed when it comes to data transfer, allowing us to save time and put that to better use: helping our clients increase their business value.
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Flexible Storage Tiers

Naturally, cost effectiveness is a key part of any business and thanks to IBM Cloud Object Storage, we've achieved that by storing less frequently accessed data in cost-effective tiers like cool or cold storage while keeping active data in higher-performance, more expensive tiers. This dynamic …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Built-in SQL Query

Yes, in some manner it has helped us to manage cost and use Cloud Object Storage more efficiently. We have been able to access the data faster for data exploration and ad-hoc data analysis. These are just initial views as it is to be explored more by our team for an upcoming task.
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Flexible Storage Tiers

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 …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Flexible Storage Tiers

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.
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Data Transfer

The IBM Cloud Object Storage is a one-of-a-kind fundamental solution for the transfer of file and directory data to, from, and between cloud storage. It has built-in encryption and encryption at rest at AES 128 that secures data coming in and coming out. With secure authentication and access …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Data Transfer

IBM Cloud Object Storage's integration with IBM Aspera allows for high-speed data transfer to and from the storage service over a wide area network (WAN) infrastructure. This can be an effective way to transfer large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. IBM Aspera uses a proprietary transfer …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Flexible Storage Tiers

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 …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Data Transfer

IBM object cloud storage is best for third-party integrations. I faced no problems with data integration and transfer. As expected, IBM cloud storage makes things easier for users. IBM object cloud storage is excellent when you use it on WAN. You should use IBM cloud integration for data storage …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Flexible Storage Tiers

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 …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Built-in SQL Query

Very reliable services and the efficiency of its cloud capabilities is amazing. The capability has easily enabled flexible handling of multiple big data that are imported across different systems and secure the environment where the user can store and access any required data easily and very …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Data Transfer

The performance speed especially when transporting a large amount of data through IBM Cloud Object Storage is excellent and cost-effective on the business production. The functionalities allow easy handling of any data type and format without any problem and protection against cloud data threats …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Flexible Storage Tiers

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 …
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IBM Cloud Object Storage Data Transfer

An ideal solution for moving large amounts of data from your on-premises facilities to the IBM Cloud®. Increase overall productivity by reducing the time it takes to transfer and store your data. Customers can drag, drop and upload files and folders. Transfer speeds are faster than HTTP, so data …
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I would highly recommend IBM FileNet Content Manager to anyone who has needs that align with the following constraints. A client who needs highly resilient storage for content such as documents, media files, etc. A …
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Awards

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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

8.2
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


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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 Integrations

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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 Security controls highest, with a score of 8.5.

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

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Best Secured data storage platform.

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
November 09, 2024
Ak
Ashvani kumar
Lead Research Analyst
Synergy Fintech private limited (Financial Services, 501-1000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud Object Storage
1 year of experience
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Pros
  • Data archiving - store and manage large amount of data in archive form also.
  • Data analytics - stored data are processed for the analytics purpose.
  • It supports hybrid cloud storage and can be integrated with on-premises storage for more flexibility.
  • Backup and recovery.
Cons
  • Searching and retrieving—full-text search or metadata search—is one of the significant areas of improvement. It isn't easy to search for data with this.
  • Integration with other IBM cloud services is trickier. For example, integrating this with API Connect to access the data from API will be difficult for users.
  • Support - I think you should have more support community.

Scalable data orchestration application

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
June 20, 2024
SG
Susan Green
Product Marketing Manager
Smartpay New Zealand (Financial Services, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud Object Storage
1 year of experience
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Pros
  • Provision of efficient security to stored data.
  • Easy retrieval of saved data in cloud database.
  • Scalable data storage capacity
Cons
  • The software is ever reliable with suitable features.
  • I like the storage capacity and all the services offered by this platform.

Object Storage Solution in a big company.

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
November 30, 2024
Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Banking Company, 1001-5000 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud Object Storage
4 years of experience
Pros
  • IBM Cloud Object Storage is an excellent choice for disaster recovery and backup solutions. Its high durability and geographic redundancy ensure that our backup data is safe and can be quickly restored in case of a disaster. This capability is crucial for maintaining our business continuity and minimizing downtime. We have deployed our loads in an IKS cluster distributed in 3 different AZs with stateful data allocated in COS.
  • We have a video streaming application and need to store and deliver a vast library of video content to millions of users worldwide, so we store our data in COS, which is cheap and reliable.
  • We have a bunch of data that must be analyzed and stored in datasets for fraud detection, risk management, and customer insights. In these cases, this data is moved from Onprem to IBM Cloud so we can use cheap storage like COS.
Cons
  • Object Storage is not as fast as other Storage Solutions.
  • There is no backup option in Object Storage, only a snapshot.
  • Monitoring can be improved by, for instance, adding more granularity when you consult data occupancy.

IBM Cloud Object Storage - it's a good 'un!

Rating: 9 out of 10
August 26, 2024
Verified User
Technician in Marketing
Marketing & Advertising Company, 11-50 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
IBM Cloud Object Storage
2 years of experience
Pros
  • It allows you to store lots of data
  • It's easy to use
  • It's cost effective
  • It's great for archiving and backups
  • It's scalable
  • It's durable
Cons
  • The documentation around creating instances could be better
  • It might not be easy for a novice to get their head around
  • Navigation could be better
  • I'm sad that the Watson API demo is no longer available
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