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Date : Thu Nov 02 2023 20:15:06

No, this free cloud data migration tool will not save you from the dreaded 
"Gmail Full Storage error"  but at least SMBs will be able to move to a 
cheaper no-egress cloud storage option

Date:
Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:13:06 +0000

Description:
IDrives data migration tool cuts the costs and hassle of transfers.

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IDrive has announced the launch of a new cloud data migration tool aimed at 
simplifying data transfers from alternative cloud storage providers. 

The IDrive e2 migration tool, which has no minimum set data limits, is free 
to use and allows businesses to avoid the cumbersome egress fees and hurdles 
typically associated with data transfers. 

Cloud migrations have traditionally been a costly, time-consuming process in 
which users are forced to enlist the services of a third-party tool to carry 
out a transfer - and relying on third-party services adds further costs and 
greater risk for users handling sensitive data, resulting in a challenging 
migration process. IDrive boost 

According to IDrive, its new migration tool ensures that data integrity and 
privacy are maintained throughout the transfer process. 

The service uses state-of-the-art encryption protocols, which guarantee 
end-to-end protection for all data transferred. 

Raghu Kulkarni, CEO of IDrive, said the new tool comes in direct response to 
traditional migration challenges, adding that the company has taken a 
proactive approach to simplify and streamline data transfer processes. 

With the release of our new cloud migration tool, we are eliminating the 
barrier for customers to move their data to IDrive e2 from other object 
storage providers, he said. 

We are seeing customers who want to leave other object storage providers, but 
cannot afford to with vendor lock-in. We are making it simple to move data to 
IDrive e2. IDrive vs Backblaze vs Wasabi 

Industry counterparts such as Backblaze and Wasabi offer similar data 
migration options through their cloud storage products, placing IDrive up 
against stiff competition. 

Starting at $30 per terabyte each year, the IDrive e2 offers users no egress 
fees, and can also be purchased in a pay-as-you-go option at $4 per terabyte, 
per month. 

 Backblaze , meanwhile, offers users $6 per terabyte, per month through its 
B2 storage line. The provider doesnt offer a yearly plan at this time. 

Customers are also entitled to free monthly egress fees, providing any 
transfers are within a 3x limit of stored data. 

Additional data egress does carry a charge of $0.01 per gigabyte. However, 
users transferring to approved Backblaze partners are exempt from additional 
fees. 

Wasabi object storage comes at a relatively similar cost of $6.99 per 
terabyte, per month. Customers are not subject to egress fees with Wasabi 
storage. However, there is a 25TB minimum required to use the firms migration 
tool. 

Wasabi also has a minimum storage duration policy of 90 days, meaning if 
stored objects are deleted before they have been held for this allocated 
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save-you-from-the-dreaded-gmail-full-storage-error-but-at-least-smbs-will-be-a
ble-to-move-to-a-cheaper-no-egress-cloud-storage-option


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