Glossary

Cloud Hyperscaler

What is a cloud hyperscaler? 

A cloud hyperscaler is a provider that offers scalable cloud computing services through vast global data center networks. These providers, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), deliver a wide array of services, including computing power, storage, and networking capable of supporting massive workloads and user bases. Hyperscalers enable organizations to scale resources dynamically, accommodating rapid growth and complex applications like big data analytics and artificial intelligence. Their extensive infrastructure allows for high availability and performance across multiple regions. 

Wasabi is the innovative alternative in the hyperscaler market 

In a cloud storage market dominated by the top five legacy hyperscalers, who control 80% of the overall market share, Wasabi offers a streamlined, cost-competitive alternative. Founded in 2017, Wasabi focuses exclusively on cloud object storage, eliminating the complexity associated with multi-service platforms. Unlike traditional hyperscalers that use complex, tiered storage models and charge for data access, API calls, and egress, Wasabi offers a single-tier solution with predictable, flat-rate pricing—up to 80% less than the hyperscalers—allowing you to store unlimited data without hidden fees. 

  • Security and compliance are integral to our services, catering to industries with stringent data protection requirements, such as healthcare, the public sector, and education. 

  • Moreover, Wasabi supports multi-cloud strategies, allowing organizations to integrate its storage solutions alongside existing hyperscaler services. This flexibility enables businesses to optimize their storage infrastructure without being confined to a single provider, ensuring resilience and cost-efficiency in their cloud operations.  

  • And Wasabi is designed for efficiency and sustainability, minimizing energy consumption with power-efficient hardware and offering transparent carbon emission metrics. Wasabi storage includes a web-based carbon calculator accessible to all users and an invoice-based calculator supported by Zero Circle for more detailed insights.  

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