Retention

Object storage math: $1,747 vs $8,138 for 350 TB

Storing 350 TB costs just $1,747 with IONOS CLOUD. Competitors charge up to $8,138 for the same capacity. That gap defines the modern storage market.

Jul 19, 2026 Marcus Chen 12 min read

Storage lock stops ransomware without egress fees

Archive tiers cost $0.00099/GB/month, making S3-compatible immutable storage 18x cheaper than standard hot storage for enterprise data.

Jul 14, 2026 Alex Kumar 12 min read

Object storage repos: fix backup bottlenecks

Avoid Azure's 180-day retention trap. Learn how object storage repositories optimize backup tiers and cut total cost of ownership.

Jul 14, 2026 Marcus Chen 15 min read

Cloud storage costs: Cut spend 70% with smart tiers

Manual management cannot fix structural inefficiencies. Learn how automating lifecycle policies prevents paying premium rates for dormant data assets.

Jun 29, 2026 Alex Kumar 15 min read

S3 Compatibility: Why It's a Spectrum, Not a Checkbox

S3 compatibility is a spectrum, not a binary switch. Learn why API edge cases break tooling and how flat-rate models contrast with tiered pricing.

Jun 26, 2026 Marcus Chen 14 min read