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Why Predictable Cloud Storage Pricing is the New Competitive Advantage

  • 1.  Why Predictable Cloud Storage Pricing is the New Competitive Advantage

    Posted 2 days ago
    In today's cloud-first world, enterprises are scaling faster than ever-but so are their storage costs. For organizations running high-activity workloads like media streaming, AI/ML analytics, or SaaS platforms, unpredictable cloud pricing can hinder innovation, delay product delivery, and complicate financial planning.
     
    IBM's One-Rate Plan for Cloud Object Storage is designed to remove that uncertainty. With a single, all-inclusive monthly rate that covers storage, API operations, retrieval, and egress, it simplifies cost management and enables teams to focus on what matters most: building and scaling great products.
     
    Why It Matters:
     
    • πŸ”’ Cost predictability: One flat rate per GB/month means no surprise fees
    • βš™οΈ Operational efficiency: Built-in API and egress allowances scale with your storage
    • πŸ“Š Simplified planning: Transparent pricing makes budgeting and forecasting easier
    • 🌐 Enterprise-grade: Global availability and a full feature set support mission-critical workloads
     
    This isn't just a pricing model-it's a strategic enabler for businesses that need to deliver consistent, high-performance services at scale. Predictable pricing means fewer distractions, faster decisions, and more room to grow.
     
    πŸ“˜ Want to see how it works in action? πŸ‘‰ Read the full blogGet predictable, low-cost Cloud Object Storage for active workloads with the One-Rate Plan


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    Zane Adam
    VP of IBM Cloud
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