Storage as a Service

Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) is a cloud-based service offering where a managed service provider (MSP) supplies and manages data storage infrastructure and resources for its customers on a pay-per-use basis.

Consuming data storage as a service allows customers to avoid the cost, risk, and complexity associated with purchasing, deploying, and managing data storage infrastructure on-premises.

STaaS is a cloud-based service offered by public cloud vendors and MSPs like TierPoint that host and manage data storage infrastructure (hardware) at scale inside a network of secure data centers.

Instead of purchasing their own data storage capacity, STaaS customers choose to rent data storage capacity from STaaS vendors on a flexible, pay-per-use basis. This converts data storage from a capital expense (CAPEX) to an operating expense (OPEX). STaaS vendors typically provide STaaS customer with:

• Shared and/or dedicated data storage
• Solutions for both structured and unstructured data
• The ability to provision block, file, or object storage as needed
• Security and access management capabilities

TierPoint data centers follow a robust framework for managing security risks, protecting data, and continually improving our security posture against new and emerging threats. Our SOC team provides 24x7 security monitoring and incident response in collaboration with Pure to protect your data storage infrastructure against cyber threats.

Storage as a Service follows a subscription-based pricing model, where you pay a consistent, recurring fee based on the amount of storage you consume. This eliminates the need for large upfront investments in dedicated infrastructure and simplifies budget planning. As your data grows, you can seamlessly scale your usage without over-provisioning or surprise costs. The model also supports on-demand resource bursting, helping you manage usage spikes efficiently while maximizing cost control.

Yes, Storage as a Service is designed for maximum flexibility. You can scale your storage capacity up or down at any time without buying new hardware or dealing with complex reconfigurations. This on-demand scalability helps you efficiently meet changing business requirements, ensuring you always have the right amount of storage for your needs.

TierPoint’s Storage as a Service includes robust security protections as a core part of the solution. Your data is hosted in TierPoint’s secure, state-of-the-art data centers with advanced security measures and 24x7 monitoring. The service is designed with ransomware protection in mind, providing proactive safeguards to protect your business data from evolving threats. This includes SafeMode technology, which uses immutability to prevent data from being altered or deleted—adding an additional layer of protection against ransomware and supporting your compliance requirements.

TierPoint’s Storage as a Service offers a 99.99% availability SLA to ensure your data is accessible whenever you need it. The service is built on high-performance all-flash arrays and backed by fully redundant infrastructure within TierPoint’s secure data centers. Designed for reliability and efficiency, it delivers low-latency interconnectivity and high availability for critical workloads. Our industry-leading SLAs help guarantee consistent performance and uptime you can depend on.

TierPoint’s Storage as a Service is designed to integrate seamlessly with hybrid cloud strategies and to support business continuity goals. The solution allows you to scale as your data needs grow, supports diverse use cases including cloud backup and disaster recovery, and is managed in TierPoint’s secure, state-of-the-art data centers. This flexibility makes it easy to adapt your storage to changing business requirements while keeping your data protected.

TierPoint’s Imaging Storage as a Service delivers secure, high-performance all-flash storage with predictable per-study pricing—regardless of study size. Modeled after familiar PACS/VNA billing, it provides one-time billing per study and guaranteed performance backed by SLAs.

The solution enables fast access to critical data, supports long-term retention, and offers post-contract flexibility with cost-effective historical storage rates. It’s purpose-built to simplify IT operations, control costs, and enhance patient care.