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Users can access cloud‑hosted data over the Internet from almost any device.
This diagram illustrates a Mastodon server accessing both cloud object storage and cloud block storage to support client operations.
Cloud Backup: Maintain up‑to‑date backups of production data to protect against data loss, corruption, or threats such as ransomware.
Data Archiving: Simplify long‑term retention of infrequently accessed files for governance and compliance, using lower‑cost storage tiers to reduce expenses.
Analytics: Scale storage for large data lakes to support high‑volume analytics workloads at an affordable cost.
Testing & Development: Provision isolated storage environments so development teams can quickly clone production setups in a cost‑effective manner.
Databases: Use cloud block storage to deliver low‑latency, high‑performance storage for latency‑sensitive database workloads.
Disaster Recovery: Rapidly restore data when a primary data center is affected by natural disasters or other major incidents.
Content Delivery: Distribute bandwidth‑intensive content (such as video files) from edge locations nearest end users to reduce latency and improve online experience.
Data Security & Privacy
Centralizing data on third‑party infrastructure attracts cyberthreats. Ensuring end‑to‑end encryption (in transit and at rest), secure key management, and compliance with standards (HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, ISO 27001, etc.) is essential yet complex.
Reliability & Availability
Service outages or network interruptions can disrupt access and degrade user experience. Architecting multi‑AZ (availability zone) and multi‑region deployments, along with robust disaster‑recovery strategies, incurs both technical and financial investments.
Cost Management
Beyond basic storage fees, organizations must account for data egress charges, API requests, snapshots, and inter‑region transfers. Monitoring and optimizing storage tiers (hot, cool, archive) and lifecycle policies requires sophisticated tracking to avoid unexpected budget overruns.
Vendor Lock‑In
Differing APIs and services across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and others make migration or multi‑cloud strategies complex and costly. The absence of standardized data formats and service interfaces increases the risk of dependency on a single provider.
Regulatory Compliance & Data Sovereignty
Many jurisdictions mandate that sensitive data remain within national borders. Deploying multi‑region architectures requires careful region selection and the ability to generate audit logs and reports for regulatory inspections.
Reduced Administrative Overhead: Cloud providers handle maintenance, security, and backups, freeing IT teams from procurement, installation, and on‑premises management tasks.
Rapid Deployment: Storage resources can be provisioned in minutes or hours, enabling faster time‑to‑value compared to traditional on‑premises systems.
Cost Efficiency: Pay‑as‑you‑go pricing ensures organizations pay only for utilized capacity, avoiding over‑provisioning and under‑utilization.
Scalability: Instantly scale storage capacity to meet changing business demands without expanding physical data‑center footprint.
Business Continuity: Distributing data across multiple external locations supports swift disaster recovery and enhances overall resilience.
Advanced Security: Leading cloud providers deploy cutting‑edge security technologies, often making cloud‑hosted data more secure than on‑premises equivalents.
Sustainability: Many providers improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint by leveraging renewable energy in their data centers.
With so many advantages, organizations should select the cloud storage solution that best aligns with their needs. EVG’s S3 Storage service lets you securely and efficiently store millions of data objects. Backed by a team of professional engineers and 24/7 support staff, EVG is ready to resolve any issues swiftly. For further questions or detailed consultation on our storage services, please call our hotline at (+84) 968 206 168.
