“Lyve Cloud is a compelling option for organisations seeking a simple pricing model and white-glove service. Its migration and tape archival capabilities are outstanding, and its security features are notable.”
This strong endorsement comes from the latest GigaOm Radar for Object Storage as a Service, where Seagate was featured as a Challenger and Forward Mover, reflecting Lyve Cloud’s ongoing innovation and market momentum.
GigaOm, a technology research and advisory firm, evaluates solutions on both their differentiating capabilities and their value to organisations. The recognition underscores Seagate’s growing influence in the object storage market and highlights Lyve Cloud as a secure, cost-effective, and customer-focused offering.
Why Lyve Cloud Stands Out
According to GigaOm, Seagate’s Lyve Cloud combines simplicity, flexibility, and robust security to meet the evolving needs of enterprises. The platform is an object storage service that leverages Seagate’s global leadership in hard drives and integrates Lyve Data Transfer Services, enabling both physical data transfer and cloud data import.
The report highlights the comprehensive security measures built into Lyve Cloud:
“Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest for robust security,” GigaOm noted. The access control system supports multifactor authentication (MFA) along with AWS IAM, “making it easier for teams to create and manage policies.”
For customers that require strict compliance, Lyve Cloud is certified under ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, and HIPAA, ensuring enterprise-grade data protection across industries.
Migration and Interconnectivity Capabilities
Migration is often the biggest challenge when moving data to the cloud. On this front, Seagate earns high marks: “Seagate offers excellent migration features, including Lyve Mobile and Cloud Import,” which are part of the Lyve Data Transfer Services.
The Lyve Mobile solution simplifies large-scale data lift-and-shift projects by providing physical storage appliances and migration tools. This combination ensures seamless data logistics from remote and edge locations into Lyve Cloud. Additionally, Lyve Mobile Cloud Import enables online data transfer into Lyve Cloud and other public cloud object storage services.
The report emphasizes Seagate’s interconnectivity advantages, especially for customers looking for robust archival capabilities.
Operational Security and Customer Support
Security extends beyond encryption. GigaOm notes:
“Seagate offers exceptional operational security measures that fit a variety of use cases, including security measures for its Lyve Mobile service.”
Equally important is Seagate’s commitment to customer support and consultancy. The report underscores Seagate’s white-glove support model, designed to simplify the adoption of cloud storage solutions for enterprises. This high-touch approach ensures that customers can rely on expert guidance throughout their data lifecycle.
Global Availability and Transparent Pricing
Lyve Cloud’s footprint spans seven regions, including the US, UK, Germany, Japan and Singapore. Along with Lyve Cloud's cross-region replication, customers can have a global footprint and be closer to their customers or their geo-separated workplace.
Lyve Cloud’s transparent, capacity-based, fee-free structure allows organisations to predict and control costs while benefiting from built-in migration capabilities and customer-focused support.
Seagate’s recognition by GigaOm validates the company’s commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and customer-centric object storage. With Lyve Cloud, enterprises gain not only outstanding migration and archival capabilities but also the assurance of enterprise-grade security and white-glove support.
For organisations seeking a cost-effective, high-performance alternative in the object storage space, Lyve Cloud is proving to be a compelling choice.
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