IBM Storage as-a-Service is an on-premises data storage solution wherein IBM provides and manages FlashSystem and IBM DS8900F hardware priced with a flexible cloud-like, consumption-based model. 

IBM Storage as-a-Service can help you reduce IT spend by providing a cost-effective, scalable and reliable storage solution. Reduce the need for expensive hardware and software investments, cut maintenance costs and gain predictable pricing for your storage needs.

According to a recent Gartner® report, STaaS can “reduce storage infrastructure costs by 40% or more.” Discover why IT leaders are replacing their storage infrastructure with storage-as-a-service consumption models.

Features

Simple and flexible storage

• **Start small, but grow big: **Decide how much capacity you require today, with the option to expand endlessly.
• **Transparent pricing: **Take advantage of a straightforward consumption model with you in mind.
• **All the performance you need: **Get the agility to update storage performance levels.
• **Stay fresh: **Benefit from inclusive, full-system upgrades every 3-4 years.
• **AI-driven monitoring: **Use IBM Storage Insights to assist you in managing and forecasting data utilization.
• **Cyber-resilient data storage: **Protect your data with Safeguarded Copy to help speed recovery from cyberattacks.
• **Simple operations: **Streamline operations with a standardized all-flash and hybrid flash storage technology platform.
• **White-glove support: **Available IBM Expert Care support and managed services.

Benefits

• **New application or business?: **Get the flexibility with STaaS to provide your business what you need, when you need it.
• **Cashflow inconsistent?: **Leverage IBM Storage as-a-Service to only pay for what you use, when you use it.
• **Have data that doesn’t reduce?: **Avoid any penalty for data that doesn’t benefit from data compression or deduplication.
• **Demands on the up? Cash flow on the down?: **Get the agility, efficiency and flexibility to scale up or down while only paying for what you use.
• **Wondering if you can keep up with growth?: **Deploy applications fast with quick provisioning and about 50% of additional capacity for growth.
• **Worried about the security of your data?: **Get protection from cyber-attacks with proven technology designed for cyber resilience.