List of IBM Cloud Object Storage Customers
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Each quarter our research team identifies companies that have purchased IBM Cloud Object Storage for Archive as a Service (AaaS) from public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources, including the customer size, industry, location, implementation status, partner involvement, LOB Key Stakeholders and related IT decision-makers contact details.
Companies using IBM Cloud Object Storage for Archive as a Service (AaaS) include: Polynt, a Italy based Oil, Gas and Chemicals organisation with 2970 employees and revenues of $2.45 billion, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, a United Kingdom based Banking and Financial Services organisation with 250 employees and revenues of $30.0 million, The Bunker, a United Kingdom based Professional Services organisation with 70 employees and revenues of $13.0 million, Zenfolio, a United States based Professional Services organisation with 60 employees and revenues of $5.0 million, Acrometis, a United States based Professional Services organisation with 40 employees and revenues of $4.0 million and many others.
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Acrometis | Professional Services | 40 | $4M | United States | IBM | IBM Cloud Object Storage | Archive as a Service (AaaS) | 2018 | n/a |
In 2018, Acrometis implemented IBM Cloud Object Storage as its Archive as a Service (AaaS) solution to host long term retention of workers' compensation claim records and historical datasets. The deployment was paired with IBM Cloud bare metal servers to separate high performance compute from archival storage, creating a two tier architecture that supports active processing and cold data retention.
IBM Cloud Object Storage was configured to provide scalable object retention, lifecycle policies, and secure access controls to support the Acrometis application that automates up to 75 percent of processing for workers' compensation claims. IBM Cloud Mass Data Migration was used to ingest historical archives into the object store, enabling bulk transfer of older datasets into the AaaS repository.
Operational coverage targeted IT and claims processing business functions within the United States, with the object store serving long term archival, auditability, and reintegration points for production compute on the bare metal servers. Integrations are explicit with IBM Cloud bare metal servers for runtime compute and IBM Cloud Mass Data Migration for data onboarding, while access controls and lifecycle rules governed retention and access.
Governance emphasized centralized archive policies and secure data migration workflows, with IBM Cloud Object Storage functioning as the archival tier and lifecycle automation reducing manual retention management. The implementation delivered secure, cost effective data migration and long term storage and supported Acrometis readiness for growth while preserving high compute performance for active workloads.
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Base Media Cloud | Professional Services | 30 | $2M | United Kingdom | IBM | IBM Cloud Object Storage | Archive as a Service (AaaS) | 2018 | n/a |
In 2018, Base Media Cloud implemented IBM Cloud Object Storage as the core storage layer to provide a secure and resilient repository for broadcast content, delivering an Archive as a Service (AaaS) capability to its customers. The deployment was built on the IBM Cloud platform and intended to power a global media distribution portal and centralised storage hub for LCTV and its production partners around the world, with IBM Cloud Object Storage explicitly cited as the storage technology.
The implementation combined IBM Cloud Object Storage with IBM Aspera on Cloud to create an integrated file transfer and storage stack, providing high-speed ingestion, storage, retrieval and distribution workflows. IBM Cloud Object Storage was configured with built-in erasure coding that distributes data across three separate UK data centres, delivering geographic redundancy, resiliency and increased data security as part of the standard architecture. The solution packaged file transfer, storage and distribution capabilities into one bespoke service tailored to sports broadcast delivery requirements.
Integrations were focused on IBM Aspera on Cloud for large media file transfer and the IBM Cloud platform for hosting and orchestration, forming the backbone of the global media distribution portal. Operational scope covered LCTV production partners worldwide and the centralized storage hub for broadcast asset management, supporting content ingestion, cataloguing and delivery workflows typical of Archive as a Service (AaaS) implementations.
Governance was implemented through a single, centralised storage hub architecture and bespoke service controls to meet specified security, resiliency and redundancy requirements. Outcomes explicitly stated include increased data security, resiliency and geographic redundancy, and a faster delivery pipeline for broadcast content driven by the combined IBM Aspera and IBM Cloud Object Storage implementation.
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Herman IT | Professional Services | 30 | $3M | Finland | IBM | IBM Cloud Object Storage | Archive as a Service (AaaS) | 2018 | n/a |
In 2018, Herman IT implemented IBM Cloud Object Storage as an Archive as a Service (AaaS) solution for a global healthcare organization. The initial deployment provisioned IBM Cloud Object Storage capacity across three sites, establishing Herman IT as the service provider for long term medical image retention.
Using IBM Cloud Object Storage, Herman IT configured a single point of access to enable secure access to data for multiple users from any location, supporting clinical retrieval and sharing workflows. New medical images are staged on an IBM Spectrum Scale file system in Herman IT's data center for 24 hours to cover peak viewing and sharing activity, then transferred to an IBM Cloud Object Storage repository for long term retention.
The implementation integrated IBM Cloud Object Storage with the on‑premise IBM Spectrum Scale staging layer to create an automated lifecycle from short term file system storage to object archive. Operational coverage included the healthcare client’s medical imaging repository and Herman IT’s data center footprint across the three deployed sites, impacting clinical imaging and data management functions.
An IBM consultant provided three days of onsite assistance to validate configuration and support operational handover, and Herman IT implemented a 24 hour staging and transfer governance process to manage retention and access. The deployment delivers reliable long term access to medical images while storing them at significantly lower cost after the initial 24 hour file system period.
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Landesbank Baden-Württemberg | Banking and Financial Services | 250 | $30M | United Kingdom | IBM | IBM Cloud Object Storage | Archive as a Service (AaaS) | 2022 | n/a |
In 2022, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg deployed IBM Cloud Object Storage as an Archive as a Service (AaaS) platform to provide centralized archival retention for LBBW Asset Management and the bank's IT technology organization. IBM Cloud Object Storage is the named application used to deliver object-based archival services alongside existing platform operations.
The IBM Cloud Object Storage implementation was configured to support standard archival workflows typical of Archive as a Service (AaaS), including S3 compatible object access and lifecycle retention controls to manage long term data retention and staged ingestion processes. Configuration work emphasized automated ingest pipelines and policy driven tiering consistent with object storage operational models, and the deployment was aligned to the bank's platform systems and data center processes.
Operational integration tied IBM Cloud Object Storage into the existing storage and virtualization estate, explicitly interfacing with Datacore and IBM storage components, virtualization on VMware, SAN switching based on Cisco MDS, and network overlay using Cisco ACI. Software distribution and endpoint configuration for archival agents and connectors were managed through Ivanti DSM, and the platform sits within the documented data center environment where second and third level support responsibilities are assigned.
Governance and rollout followed centralized IT procedures, with coordination and implementation of system introductions and updates handled by platform teams and technical project managers, and careful documentation of existing and new topics maintained. Ongoing operational support responsibilities were defined to include administrative activities, complex infrastructure project participation, and coordination of external service providers as required.
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Polynt | Oil, Gas and Chemicals | 2970 | $2.5B | Italy | IBM | IBM Cloud Object Storage | Archive as a Service (AaaS) | 2021 | n/a |
In 2021, Polynt implemented IBM Cloud Object Storage as an Archive as a Service (AaaS) component on IBM Cloud to support its SAP ERP landscape across Europe and Asia. The deployment was provisioned within IBM Cloud bare metal and managed services, with object storage deployed in an IBM Cloud data center in Germany to host automated backups for mission critical SAP data.
The IBM Cloud Object Storage implementation focused on automated backup orchestration and scalable archival storage, delivering scheduled snapshot retention and cost-effective long term object retention. Configuration work tied object storage lifecycle policies to backup workflows, and the environment was sized to support future SAP S/4HANA projects while enabling faster infrastructure provisioning on IBM Cloud bare metal servers.
Integrations were centered on Polynts SAP ERP instances for Europe and Asia, with IBM Cloud Object Storage providing persistent backup targets for SAP workloads running on IBM Cloud bare metal infrastructure. The architecture supports planned high availability and rapid failover to a secondary SAP environment, and storage residency in Germany was used to meet regional operational requirements.
Governance and operational changes included adoption of IBM managed services for 24/7 infrastructure operations, automation of backup processes using IBM Cloud Object Storage, and consolidation steps that enabled Polynt to decommission on premises server and storage systems. Outcomes explicitly reported by Polynt include up to 78 percent faster provisioning for IT environments, elimination of manual on premises management, a non disruptive move to IBM Cloud with ongoing managed support, and automated, cost effective backups delivered by IBM Cloud Object Storage.
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Professional Services | 70 | $13M | United Kingdom | IBM | IBM Cloud Object Storage | Archive as a Service (AaaS) | 2018 | n/a |
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Professional Services | 60 | $5M | United States | IBM | IBM Cloud Object Storage | Archive as a Service (AaaS) | 2021 | n/a |
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