Microsoft Azure Archive Storage Reserved Capacity 10 PB Government 3-Year Subscription
Secure 10 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage for US Government entities with a 3-year reserved capacity subscription, ensuring long-term data compliance and cost efficiency.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees 10 PB of archive storage for predictable performance and cost savings over three years.
- US Government Compliance: Specifically designed to meet the stringent data residency and security requirements of US government organizations.
- Archive Tier Optimization: Provides the most cost-effective solution for data that is infrequently accessed but must be retained for regulatory or historical purposes.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable monthly cost for managing large-scale archival data needs without upfront capital expenditure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reserved capacity subscription for 10 petabytes (PB) of Microsoft Azure Archive Storage, specifically tailored for US Government entities. It ensures a dedicated allocation of this low-cost, long-term storage solution for data that requires retention for compliance or historical purposes, with a commitment term of three years.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within US Government organizations, this subscription fits into environments requiring massive data archiving capabilities. It supports regulatory compliance mandates and provides a cost-effective strategy for managing data growth without the overhead of managing physical storage infrastructure.
- Dedicated Archive Storage: Guarantees 10 PB of Azure Archive Storage capacity for your organization's long-term data retention needs.
- Cost Optimization: Offers the lowest storage cost per gigabyte for data that is infrequently accessed but must be kept.
- US Government Focused: Meets specific data residency, security, and compliance requirements for US federal, state, and local government agencies.
- Predictable Costs: A 3-year subscription provides a fixed monthly cost, simplifying budgeting for large archival data sets.
- Azure Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for data management and retrieval when needed.
This reserved capacity subscription is the optimal choice for US Government organizations needing to manage vast amounts of archival data cost-effectively and compliantly.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data retention for compliance
Enable teams to meet strict regulatory and compliance mandates by providing a cost-effective, dedicated archive storage solution. Ensure all historical data is securely stored and accessible for audits or legal requirements.
government agencies, regulatory bodies, compliance-focused IT environments, data lifecycle management
Streamline archival data management
Streamline the management of massive datasets that require long-term preservation but infrequent access. Reduce operational overhead associated with managing on-premises archival storage solutions.
large data repositories, historical record keeping, data archiving strategies, cloud storage optimization
Automate cost-effective data storage
Automate the provisioning of cost-effective storage for large volumes of inactive data, such as backups, logs, and media archives. Leverage reserved capacity to lock in predictable pricing for three years.
backup and disaster recovery, log retention policies, media asset archives, cloud cost management
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial and predictable amount of storage for your archival needs, preventing capacity issues and ensuring availability.
Azure Archive Storage Tier
Provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for data that is infrequently accessed, significantly reducing expenses for long-term data retention.
US Government Specific Licensing
Ensures compliance with data residency, security, and regulatory requirements specific to US government entities.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable monthly billing and cost savings over the commitment period, simplifying financial planning for large data archives.
Azure Platform Integration
Allows seamless integration with other Azure services for data management, retrieval, and analysis when necessary.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US Government entities, meeting stringent data residency, security, and compliance requirements essential for public sector operations.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must retain vast amounts of historical data for regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC, FINRA) and audit purposes, making cost-effective archive storage critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations are subject to strict data retention laws (e.g., HIPAA) for patient records and research data, requiring secure and compliant long-term storage solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and legal departments need to archive case files, discovery documents, and client records for extended periods to meet professional obligations and potential litigation needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Archive Storage?
Azure Archive Storage is the lowest-cost storage tier in Azure, designed for data that is infrequently accessed but must be retained for extended periods, such as regulatory compliance or historical records. Retrieval times can be longer compared to hotter tiers.
Who is eligible for US Government Azure services?
Azure Government services are available to eligible US federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies, as well as their partners. This offering is specifically licensed for such entities.
What are the retrieval times for Archive Storage?
Retrieval from Archive Storage typically takes hours, depending on the priority selected. It is not suitable for data requiring immediate access but is ideal for data that needs to be preserved for compliance or historical purposes.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.