MinIO is an open-source, high-performance object storage system compatible with Amazon S3 APIs. It’s designed for cloud-native apps, AI/ML workloads, and modern data infrastructures. MinIO offers fast throughput, Kubernetes integration, and enterprise-grade features like encryption, erasure coding, and multi-site replication. It runs on commodity hardware, providing a cost-effective, scalable, and private alternative to public cloud storage. Common use cases include AI data storage, data lakes, backups, and private cloud solutions.