What is Hot Cloud Storage, and Why Should You Care?

If you're running a growing business, you're probably generating a lot more data than you were just a few years ago. And storing all of that data is becoming more expensive, more complex, and more time-consuming. This is where hot cloud storage enters the picture.

Hot cloud storage is a type of cloud-based storage that offers immediate access to your data at any time, without the usual delays or hidden costs associated with traditional archive storage. It's an ideal solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that want to optimise their storage strategy without compromising on accessibility or cost.

Why "Hot" Cloud Storage?

The term "hot" refers to how frequently data is accessed. Hot cloud storage is designed for data you might not use every day—but need access to instantly when required. Unlike "cold" storage (which is slower and typically cheaper but less accessible), hot cloud solutions like Wasabi offer the best of both worlds: affordability (cold-like costs) but with high availability.

The Wasabi Difference

Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage is purpose-built for businesses that demand performance and predictability. Here are some standout features:

No egress or API fees – With Wasabi, you don’t get charged for retrieving your data. This is a game-changer for SMBs trying to forecast budgets.

High durability & security – Wasabi’s storage is engineered for 99.999999999% data durability and includes built-in immutability to protect against ransomware.

Instant access – Unlike traditional cold storage, Wasabi gives you real-time access to your data when you need it, without waiting hours to retrieve archived information.

Perfect Partner for Hybrid Tiering

At Synapse, we combine Wasabi’s hot cloud capabilities with Dell Data Domain and our managed services to deliver a seamless Hybrid Tiering solution. Here's how that works:

• Active data stays local – Your critical, frequently accessed backups remain on high-performance Dell Data Domain hardware.

• Archived data moves to Wasabi – Infrequently accessed (cold) backup data is automatically moved to Wasabi, reducing on-prem storage needs and costs.

• Fully managed service – Synapse takes care of the entire process, from monitoring and policy enforcement to security and compliance.

This approach ensures your business gets the performance it needs today, with the scalability and cost control to support tomorrow’s growth.

Why It Matters to Your Business

Reduce costs without reducing access – Tiering to hot cloud storage saves money while maintaining fast access.

Stay compliant – Our solution helps you meet industry regulations with features like immutable storage and audit-ready logging.

Eliminate storage headaches – With Synapse’s fully managed approach, you don’t need to worry about managing complex storage environments.

We’ll leave this here…

Hot cloud storage is no longer just a tool for large enterprises. With partners like Wasabi and Synapse, SMBs can take advantage of enterprise-grade storage solutions at a price point that makes sense—and with the flexibility their business needs.

Curious what hybrid tiering might look like for your business? Contact us to find out more or check out our pricing hook: archive low-value data from just £1500/month.*

*Subject to environment requirements and data volumes.

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