“AI requires cold data to be warmer” – energy-efficient Tape-as-a-Service (TaaS) combines the benefits of traditional 18TB LTO-9 storage with the convenience and flexibility of cloud services
- Geyser Data’s Tape-as-a-Service reaches general availability
- Built with Spectra Logic, integrates seamlessly with AWS S3
- No exit costs, safe tapes with air gap, energy efficient solution
In May 2024, cloud archive provider Geyser Data and data storage and management company Spectra Logic introduced a new Tape-as-a-Service (TaaS) cloud offering that combines the durability and cost-efficiency of traditional tape storage with the flexibility of cloud services.
This TaaS solution meets the growing demand for secure, cost-effective data storage, supports high volumes and minimizes environmental impact.
Geyser Data claims up to 97% lower CO2 emissions, 87% less energy consumption and 85% less e-waste compared to other cloud services. It offers enhanced security with special tapes and full control over encryption keys, along with the freedom of instant access.
Subscription service
After a well-received beta phase, the TaaS offering is now generally available.
Nelson Nahum, CEO of Geyser Data, outlined some of the key benefits of the service, saying: “New workloads like AI require cold data to be warmer. One of the biggest challenges facing our customers today is the unpredictable and skyrocketing costs that associated with data retrieval and egress costs in other cloud environments. Our service offers a simple and transparent pricing model that eliminates these burdens and gives companies the storage capacity they need without investing in new hardware.”
The ‘enterprise-class’ tape archiving solution works on a subscription basis. It integrates with S3 APIs, allowing companies to manage and store large amounts of data without the variable costs typical of traditional cloud providers, the need for specialized expertise, or the dependence on complex on-premise infrastructure.
“By integrating Spectra Logic’s Tape Archive Platform-as-a-Service (TAPAS) with Geyser Data’s robust cloud software management platform, we have developed a solution that delivers significant cost savings while addressing the critical energy consumption challenges faced by data intensive technologies such as AI and machine learning,” said Mitch Seigle, Chief Marketing Officer of Spectra Logic.
“As organizations grapple with the demands of rapidly growing data volumes, tape storage provides unparalleled security, longevity, durability and operational efficiency – making it a critical element in modern data infrastructure strategies.”
Geyser data offers a simple pricing model of $28 per tape per month, with each tape storing up to 18 TB of uncompressed data. This equates to an effective cost of $1.56 per terabyte. There are no limitations on the amount of data customers can archive or backup, because the Spectra Cube library is designed to scale to meet demand.
