Iron Cloud Storage and Migration

Iron Mountain’s secure cloud storage solutions are designed with a multi-layered security approach to protect your enterprise data. We utilize end-to-end encryption, keeping your data encrypted both in transit and at rest. This physical and digital security posture provides a comprehensive defense against unauthorized access. Our approach to digital transformation is enhanced by platforms like the Insight Digital Experience Platform, which securely manages information throughout its lifecycle.

• Our object storage solutions use cryptographic keys that are managed by your organization for an additional layer of data protection.
• We adhere to strict, audited security protocols that meet or exceed the requirements for managing highly sensitive information.
• Your enterprise data is stored in geographically dispersed data centers to provide resilience against regional disruptions or disasters.
• Regular security audits and continuous monitoring help to detect and mitigate emerging threats to your cloud data.

As a trusted third-party provider, we help you manage the complexities of long-term cloud storage. Our services are built to support your information governance and retention policies. We provide detailed reporting and inventory management, giving you visibility and control over your data. Our infrastructure is designed for durability and availability, offering a reliable platform for your cloud data migration and archival needs, so you can confidently manage your information.

Our cloud storage migration process is structured to be seamless and minimally disruptive to your business operations. We begin with a thorough assessment of your existing data landscape and business requirements. This planning phase allows us to design a tailored migration strategy. We use proven methodologies, central to our data restoration and migration services, to execute the cloud data migration efficiently. Our team manages the entire lifecycle, from initial transfer to final validation.

• We handle the secure transfer of data from your existing on-premises systems or other cloud providers.
• We validate the integrity of your data post-migration to confirm that all information is transferred accurately and completely.
• The migration is conducted in phases to reduce downtime and minimize the risk to your ongoing business operations.
• Our dedicated project teams provide regular status updates and support throughout the entire cloud data migration process.

We understand that every enterprise cloud storage migration has unique challenges. Our expertise as a data management partner helps to navigate these complexities. We focus on delivering a secure and efficient transition to our cloud-based storage solutions. After the migration, we offer ongoing management and support to optimize your storage environment. This comprehensive approach helps you realize the full value of your new cloud infrastructure while maintaining business continuity.

Iron Mountain’s enterprise cloud storage solutions are designed for scalability and flexibility. We provide cloud storage services that can adapt to your organization's changing data volumes and performance requirements. Our object storage enterprise architecture allows for virtually limitless capacity, so you only pay for the storage you use. This elasticity helps you manage cloud storage costs effectively while accommodating business growth. We support you in maintaining operational agility as your data needs evolve.

• Our cloud storage solutions are engineered to handle petabyte-scale data sets for large enterprise environments.
• The pay-as-you-go pricing model for our cloud-based storage eliminates the need for large upfront capital investment.
• We offer different storage tiers to balance performance needs with costs for both active and long-term cloud storage.
• Our platform can be integrated with your existing applications and workflows through an API-driven approach for seamless operation.

As your partner, we provide more than just storage infrastructure. We deliver a managed service that simplifies your data management lifecycle. Our regional data centers offer geographic diversity, and we can also assist with data classification policies. For a unified strategy, our document scanning and digital storage services bridge the gap between your physical and digital assets, creating a single source of truth for your information.

Cloud migration is the process of moving digital assets, such as data, applications, and IT resources, from an on-premises location or one cloud environment to another. The primary goal of this process is to leverage the advantages of cloud computing. This can include benefits like improved scalability, enhanced security, and greater operational flexibility. A successful cloud migration requires careful planning and execution to avoid disrupting business activities.

• This process allows organizations to modernize their IT infrastructure without large capital expenditures on new hardware.
• Cloud data migration often involves transferring large volumes of data to a more secure and accessible cloud storage platform.
• It enables businesses to take advantage of advanced services offered by cloud providers, such as machine learning and analytics.
• The transition can result in a lower total cost of ownership for IT by reducing maintenance and operational overhead.

The scope of a cloud migration can range from moving a single application to transferring an entire data center. It is a strategic initiative that can have a significant impact on a company's performance and agility. The process typically involves assessing the current environment, choosing a cloud model, and executing the migration in a phased manner. Post-migration, organizations can benefit from a more resilient and dynamic IT foundation that supports future growth and innovation.

Migrating data from one cloud to another involves a structured approach to support a secure and efficient transfer. The first step is to develop a comprehensive migration plan. This plan should outline the data to be moved, the tools that will be used, and the security protocols to be followed. It is also important to establish a clear timeline and testing strategy. The execution phase involves the actual transfer of data between the two cloud environments, often using specialized data migration services.

• Select a migration strategy, such as a phased or a direct cutover, based on your business continuity requirements.
• Utilize data transfer tools and services that are compatible with both the source and the destination cloud platforms.
• Encrypt data during transit and at rest to maintain security throughout the entire migration process.
• Validate the integrity and completeness of the data after the transfer to confirm a successful migration.

The process requires expertise in both the source and target cloud environments to navigate potential compatibility issues. A third-party provider with experience in cloud data migration can help manage the complexities of the project. This includes handling data mapping, network configuration, and security settings. After the migration is complete, the old cloud environment is typically decommissioned. This final step is crucial to prevent unnecessary costs and potential security vulnerabilities.

Encrypted cloud storage is a critical investment for any business that handles sensitive or confidential information. It provides an essential layer of security that protects data from unauthorized access, both from external threats and internal vulnerabilities. By encrypting data, you convert it into a format that is unreadable without the correct decryption key. This makes the information useless to anyone who might gain unauthorized access to the storage environment. It is a foundational component of a robust data security strategy.

• Encrypted cloud storage helps organizations meet their regulatory compliance obligations for data protection and privacy.
• It protects sensitive intellectual property and proprietary business information from corporate espionage and theft.
• The use of encryption builds trust with customers by demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding their personal data.
• It provides a secure foundation for remote work and collaboration by protecting data accessed from various locations.

While there may be a marginal increase in cloud storage cost associated with encryption, the potential financial and reputational damage from a data breach is far greater. The cost of not encrypting sensitive data can include regulatory fines, legal fees, and loss of customer confidence. Therefore, the return on investment for encrypted cloud storage is significant, especially when considering the risk mitigation it provides. It is an essential practice for any organization operating in today's digital landscape.

Cloud storage solutions offer several significant advantages for businesses of all sizes. One of the primary benefits is the ability to access data from any location with an internet connection, which supports remote and hybrid work models. Cloud-based storage also provides a scalable infrastructure that can grow with your business, eliminating the need for costly on-premises hardware upgrades. The pay-as-you-go pricing model of many cloud storage services allows for more predictable and manageable IT spending.

• Cloud storage solutions provide enhanced data durability and redundancy by storing multiple copies of data across different locations.
• They simplify collaboration by allowing multiple users to access and work on the same files simultaneously from different devices.
• These platforms often include robust disaster recovery capabilities to help businesses recover quickly from data loss incidents.
• Cloud storage reduces the burden on internal IT teams by outsourcing the management and maintenance of storage hardware.

In addition to these operational benefits, enterprise cloud storage often comes with advanced security features that can be difficult to implement in-house. This includes features like managed encryption, identity and access management controls, and regular security audits. By leveraging the expertise of a specialized cloud provider, businesses can improve their overall security posture. This allows them to focus on their core competencies while relying on a secure and resilient platform for their data management needs.