Object Storage

Object Storage

Object Storage is a type of cloud storage that allows businesses to store and manage large amounts of unstructured data, such as photos, videos, audio files, and documents. Object Storage offers scalability and flexibility for businesses to store their data in an affordable way without worrying about hardware limitations. It also provides enhanced security features like encryption which makes it ideal for storing sensitive information. Additionally, object storage can be used across multiple platforms making it easy to access the stored data from any device or location with an internet connection.

Below is a list of our Object Storage providers:

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Cloud Computing

Computing resources—such as applications, servers, storage, or databases—delivered from remote infrastructure and scaled as requirements change.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Cloud-based servers, storage, and networking that customers configure and manage without owning the underlying data-center hardware.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Software accessed as an online service instead of being installed and maintained entirely on the customer’s own computers or servers.

Disaster Recovery (DRaaS)

A plan and service for restoring applications, data, and operations after an outage or disruption. DRaaS provides recovery infrastructure through a managed cloud service.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

The systems and policies that determine who a user is, what resources they may access, and how that access is authenticated and reviewed.

API

An application programming interface is a defined way for software systems to exchange data or request functions from one another.