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.
Massive Data Storage Trucks
Amazon Web Services 'Snowmobiles' Can Carry 100 Petabytes of Data
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