What is Object Storage?

Object storage is a data storage architecture that manages data as discrete objects, each with associated metadata and an identifier, rather than as blocks or files, and is used for scalable, durable storage of unstructured data. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics Object storage stores data as self-contained objects that combine the data payload, extensive descriptive metadata, and a unique identifier within a flat address space. Systems access objects over

How widely is Object Storage used?

41 organizations in our directory are tagged Object Storage.

Object Storage

Last updated August 24, 2026

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Organizations tagged 41 Organizations Alibaba, Amazon, Arcserve, Arpio, Aryon Security, Beijing Kingsoft Cloud Internet Technology Co., Ltd., Calamu, Civitai, ClearDATA, Cleura, CloudAfrica, Cloudee.id, cloudscale.ch, Cloud Storage Security, Commvault - English - United States, Elastio, Everpure, Fivendro, GeneCloud, Hostwinds Related terms