Amazon Web Services 'Snowmobiles' Can Carry 100 Petabytes of Data
References: digitaltrends
Amazon Web Services hosts thousands and thousands of businesses' websites, which means that it also hosts extremely large amounts of data, and the company's 'Snowmobiles' are a way to manage all that information. The Snowmobiles are physical storage containers, similar in size to the containers carried by 18-wheeler trucks, which are designed to safely and securely house up to 100 petabytes of data in a single haul.
While it isn't surprising that a 45-foot long, 10-foot high, and 8-foot wide container would have space for 100 petabytes of data, what is impressive are the safety and security measures in place to protect it. The containers are climate-controlled and waterproof, and Amazon assures that the Snowmobiles' design is entirely tamper-resistant.
The data storage solution is ideal for large businesses that have troves of online users and company information.
While it isn't surprising that a 45-foot long, 10-foot high, and 8-foot wide container would have space for 100 petabytes of data, what is impressive are the safety and security measures in place to protect it. The containers are climate-controlled and waterproof, and Amazon assures that the Snowmobiles' design is entirely tamper-resistant.
The data storage solution is ideal for large businesses that have troves of online users and company information.
Trend Themes
1. Massive Data Storage - Opportunity for companies providing large-scale data storage solutions
2. Tamper-resistant Design - Opportunity to create secure and reliable storage solutions for sensitive data
3. Climate-controlled Containers - Potential for growth in the market for climate-controlled storage solutions
Industry Implications
1. Cloud Computing - Opportunity for cloud computing providers to expand their offerings with physical storage solutions
2. Data Storage and Management - Opportunity to provide secure and tamper-resistant data storage and management services
3. Logistics and Transportation - Potential for logistics and transportation companies to enter the market for large-scale data transport and storage solutions
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