Case Study
Wasabi Aims to be the World’s Fastest, Most Affordable and Reliable Cloud Storage by Leveraging Western Digital’s Patented Technology
Wasabi Aims to be the World’s Fastest, Most Affordable and Reliable Cloud Storage by Leveraging Western Digital’s Patented Technology
This case study describes how Wasabi partnered with Western Digital to build a fast, reliable, and affordable hot cloud storage platform designed to reduce storage costs by up to 80%. Facing challenges with traditional cloud storage such as complex tiering, unpredictable fees, and performance limits, Wasabi created a tier-free, high-performance object storage architecture and leveraged Western Digital’s patented IsoVibe™ vibration isolation and ArcticFlow™ cooling technologies. The collaboration delivered more than 25% lower cost per terabyte, reduced total cost of ownership, simplified global data center operations, and improved long-term reliability. As a result, Wasabi is able to offer instantly accessible, high-performance cloud storage at scale while maintaining a strong competitive advantage.
