Seagate has announced a major expansion of its Lyve Cloud Object Storage platform, incorporating new advanced features and expanding to additional regions in Europe and Asia. New sites in Germany and Japan aim to optimize costs, enhance operational efficiencies, and offer scalable solutions for various enterprise applications.
Key new features include data lifecycle logic, no minimum object retention, near-instant geo-replication, white labeling options, and IP source control. These additions are designed to improve cloud storage flexibility and efficiency.
Melyssa Banda, VP of Enterprise Systems and Solutions at Seagate, highlighted, “With the new features and expanded regional coverage of Lyve Cloud Object Storage, we help our global customers looking to build their regional presence and scale cloud-native workloads such as AI and machine learning, camera-to-cloud workflows, surveillance, and edge data applications.”
She added, “With these additions to our S3-compatible cloud object storage offering, we are also well-positioned to support global and local enterprises in maintaining compliance with data localization policies while navigating the most challenging IT environments and scaling their businesses cost-effectively.”
Data lifecycle logic introduces automated data transitions based on predefined rules, optimizing costs by removing unnecessary data and moving objects between storage tiers. The absence of minimum object retention requirements adds flexibility, facilitating better data management.
Near-instant geo-replication ensures real-time data replication across multiple regions, enhancing data protection and accessibility for distributed teams. This feature helps safeguard against natural disasters and improves access times.
The white-label feature allows partners to offer S3-compatible storage services under their brand, providing additional value and flexibility. IP source control lets customers define access rights based on IP source addresses, adding extra layers of security and control.
One major advantage is the predictable cost structure of Lyve Cloud Object Storage. Without minimum object retention requirements or API and egress fees, enterprises can scale up or down as needed, facilitating better budget management. The service integrates seamlessly with other Lyve offerings, like Lyve Mobile with Cloud Import, creating a comprehensive data management solution.
Security measures integrated into Lyve Cloud Object Storage include Write Once, Read Many (WORM) for data integrity, Data At Rest Encryption (DARE) for confidentiality, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) for secure access and web application requests from different origins. These features are included at no additional cost.
Currently, Lyve Cloud Object Storage is available in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union (based in Frankfurt), Singapore, and Japan (based in Tokyo).
