This web hosting company is entering the tape storage business

OVHcloud, perhaps best known for its web hosting services, has launched a new tape-storage-as-a-service offering, working alongside IBM and data management firm Atempo. The new service will be managed from four data centers within France, which should help businesses meet data sovereignty regulations.

While compliance costs have risen steadily in the cloud market, so too has the price of the storage itself. OVH has chosen to use tape storage as this offers the lowest cost per terabyte or all the storage options available today. Longevity is another strength, with data stored on tape legible for at least 30 years.