# Massive Data Storage Trucks Amazon Web Services 'Snowmobiles' Can Carry 100 Petabytes of Data By Joey Haar | Published 2016-12-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowmobiles References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/amazon-snowmobile-data-migration-cloud-storage-truck/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) [Amazon Web Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predictive-maintenance) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Massive Data Storage:** Opportunity for companies providing large-scale data storage solutions - **Tamper-resistant Design:** Opportunity to create secure and reliable storage solutions for sensitive data - **Climate-controlled Containers:** Potential for growth in the market for climate-controlled storage solutions ### Where This Applies - **Cloud Computing:** Opportunity for cloud computing providers to expand their offerings with physical storage solutions - **Data Storage and Management:** Opportunity to provide secure and tamper-resistant data storage and management services - **Logistics and Transportation:** Potential for logistics and transportation companies to enter the market for large-scale data transport and storage solutions ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Budget-Friendly Portable Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-nas.md) - [Capacious Computer Memory Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-tape.md) - [Ultra High-Capacity Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-3.md) - [Cloud Alternative Data Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-digital-my-book-duo-44tb.md) - [Intelligent Personal Cloud Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zimacube-personal-cloud.md) - [Shipping Container Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-hard-drive1.md) - [At-Home Cloud Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-cloud-storage-system.md) - [Hauling-Focused Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelicantrain.md) - [Ultra High-Capacity SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingston-dc3000me.md)