Headline: Slash Your Cloud Costs with Long-Term Optical Archiving
Cloud storage may seem like the most convenient and cost-effective solution for data backup in today’s digital world. However, when you have large amounts of “cold” data, which is seldom accessed or updated, the costs can quickly add up. Major cloud providers like Amazon S3, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure charge hefty fees for cold storage, which can be a significant blow to your IT budget. [https://www.zdnet.com/article/cloud-storage-pricing-an-insiders-guide/]
So, how can you store your cold data securely, ensure long-term backup, and at the same time reduce these exorbitant cloud costs? The answer lies in optical archiving.
Hybrid Workflow Economics: The Best of Both Worlds
A hybrid workflow that combines cloud storage and optical archiving could be the best strategy for your data backup needs. Essential data that needs frequent access can be stored in the cloud, while cold data can be securely archived with OpticalBackup.
Optical archiving offers offline backup, which means there is no ongoing cost. Once your data is written onto an optical disc, it remains safe and secure for up to 100 years. These discs are not only durable but also immune to cyber threats, making them the ideal solution for long-term backup. [https://opticalbackup.com/blog/why-choose-optical-discs-for-backup/]
When to Migrate to Optical Archiving?
The decision to migrate to optical archiving depends on your data usage pattern and the costs involved. If a significant portion of your data falls under the ‘cold’ category and is driving up your cloud storage costs, it’s time to consider optical archiving.
Additionally, industries such as Healthcare/Biotech, Finance/Legal/Compliance, and Government, where data integrity and security are paramount, can greatly benefit from the immutable backup offered by optical archiving.
Cost Projection Comparison: Cloud Vs. Optical Archiving
Let’s consider a cost projection comparison between cloud storage and optical archiving. For instance, storing one Petabyte (PB) of data on Amazon S3’s Glacier Deep Archive would cost approximately $12,000 per month, amounting to $144,000 per year. [https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/]
On the other hand, with OpticalBackup, storing one PB of data on optical discs would be a one-time cost, which can be recovered in just a few months compared to cloud storage. Moreover, with optical archiving, there are no retrieval fees or data egress charges that often come as hidden costs with cloud solutions.
In conclusion, optical archiving with OpticalBackup presents a robust and cost-effective solution for long-term backup and archiving of cold data. It not only helps reduce cloud costs but also offers offline, secure, and durable storage.
Are you ready to slash your cloud costs with OpticalBackup? Try it today and experience the benefits of optical archiving first-hand. [https://opticalbackup.com/]
