Ensure Data Security
Keep your data safe with advanced encryption for both at-rest and in-transit data, ensuring comprehensive protection against internal and external threats.
Switch Cloud S3
Experience unparalleled scalability, security, and reliability with Switch Cloud S3. Built on the robust Ceph storage system, our object storage solution is designed to seamlessly manage vast amounts of unstructured data. Whether you need to store research data, application backups, or develop cloud-native applications, Switch Cloud S3 offers the flexibility and durability required to meet the diverse needs of academic institutions and research centres.
The Challenges of Storing and Managing Large-Scale Unstructured Data
Educational and research institutions often face significant challenges in managing and storing large volumes of unstructured data. These challenges include the need for scalable and flexible storage solutions that can grow with their data requirements without incurring substantial costs. Ensuring the security and durability of the data, while maintaining compliance with stringent regulations, adds another layer of complexity. Traditional storage solutions frequently fail to meet these demands, resulting in high costs and limited scalability that hinder the efficient management of data.
Flexible and Reliable Object Storage for All Your Data Requirements
If you’re managing a research project that generates terabytes of data, Switch Cloud S3 can scale to meet your growing storage needs securely and affordably. Hosted in green data centres in Switzerland, all storage replicas remain in-country, within your chosen zone. The system ensures data durability and quick retrieval, with exclusive support from Switch for any technical issues or optimization needs. Switch Cloud S3 simplifies managing unstructured data with robust security measures and extensive customization options. Beneficiaries and community members are invited to access early versions of new features. Store and manage data efficiently with S3 API compatibility for seamless workflow integration. Our solution relies on SSD NVMe for high-speed data transfers and features encryption at rest and in transit.
Achieve Scalable Storage
Scale your storage effortlessly with flexible options allowing you to adjust capacity and performance as needed.
Enhance Data Management
Manage your unstructured data easily with S3 API compatibility, automated lifecycle policies, and robust access controls for efficient organisation and protection.
Features
Find here an overview of the available features of Switch Cloud S3.
S3 API Compatibility
Seamlessly integrate with existing tools and libraries for data management using S3 API compatibility, ensuring smooth migration without altering current workflows.
Cross-Zone Replication
Enhance data availability and protection by replicating data across different zones, catering to academic and research data residency and collaboration needs.
User-Friendly Management Interface
Manage storage buckets, policies, and access controls through an intuitive web interface on the Switch Cloud Portal, simplifying data administration tasks.
Data Encryption at Rest
Secure your data with encryption at rest, adhering to industry encryption standards to protect against unauthorised access.
Data Encryption in Transit
Ensure the security of your data as it moves across networks with robust encryption in transit, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of your information.
Access Management and Security
Implement fine-tuned access controls with IAM roles and bucket policies to secure data against unauthorised access.
Cloud Solutions for Different Use Cases
IT Manager
Cut storage costs significantly with Switch Cloud S3, achieving scalable, secure, and efficient data management for your institution.
Developer
Easily integrate object storage into your cloud-native applications with S3 API compatibility, streamlining development and deployment processes.
Researcher
Store and access large datasets effortlessly, leveraging scalable storage solutions to support growing research demands and collaboration.
Professors and Students
Incorporate practical cloud storage solutions into the curriculum, providing students with hands-on experience in managing and analysing large datasets.
Payment Plans
Switch Cloud S3
Our high-speed SSD NVMe storage offers flexible pay-as-you-go pricing based on your storage needs, with decreasing rates as your usage increases.
Pay-as-you-go Model with tiered pricing:
• First 50 TB
• Next 450 TB
• Beyond 500 TB
• Exclusive price for over 1 PB
Cost Transparency
Switch Cloud S3 provides clear, upfront pricing. Our transparent cost calculations are free from hidden fees, helping you budget with confidence. This straightforward approach stands in stark contrast to the often opaque pricing structures found elsewhere, bringing much-needed clarity to cloud service costs.
Cost Stability
Our prices remain stable over the long term, governed by the Board of Trustees' tariff controls. This distinctive pricing strategy lets us offer multi-year contracts that guarantee cost predictability—an invaluable advantage for educational and research institutions managing long-term projects.
Free Data Connection
Data transfer fees are often a major expense in cloud computing. Switch Cloud S3 eliminates these costs by offering free data connections via our own dedicated research and education network. This not only lowers your cloud expenditure but also simplifies budgeting, as data transfer is no longer a factor.
Still have a question?
Kevin Chavarría
Produkt Manager