Microsoft Storage Reservation Capacity Cooling 1PB GRS US Government 3-Year Subscription
Secure 1PB of Microsoft Azure storage capacity with a 3-year GRS US Government subscription, ensuring compliance and predictable costs for your critical data.
- Coverage: Guarantees 1PB of Azure Cool Blob Storage capacity for US Government entities.
- Term: Provides a fixed 3-year commitment for predictable budgeting and long-term planning.
- Compliance: Meets stringent US Government data residency and security requirements with GRS.
- Cost Management: Offers a fixed subscription price, avoiding potential market fluctuations for capacity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Azure platform licensing subscription that reserves 1 Petabyte (PB) of storage capacity specifically for Azure Cool Blob Storage. It is designed for US Government entities and includes Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) for enhanced data durability and availability over a 3-year term.
Organizations requiring significant, predictable, and compliant cloud storage for their own operations will utilize this subscription. It fits within environments managing large datasets, sensitive government information, or mission-critical applications where consistent performance and cost are paramount.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees access to 1PB of Azure Cool Blob Storage.
- Geo-Redundancy: GRS ensures data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery.
- US Government Focus: Tailored for the specific compliance and security needs of US Government entities.
- Subscription Term: Locks in capacity and pricing for a 3-year period.
- Cost Predictability: Provides a fixed subscription cost, simplifying financial planning.
This Azure storage reservation is ideal for US Government organizations needing a secure, compliant, and cost-effective solution for their large-scale data storage requirements.
What This Enables
Secure Large-Scale Government Data Storage
Enable teams to store vast amounts of sensitive government data with guaranteed capacity and geo-redundancy. Streamline compliance with US Government data residency and security mandates.
government agencies, data archiving, compliance-driven storage, mission-critical applications
Predictable Cloud Storage Budgeting
Automate predictable budgeting for essential cloud storage over a 3-year term, avoiding unexpected cost increases. Provide IT leadership with financial certainty for long-term data management strategies.
financial planning, long-term IT strategy, capacity management, subscription-based IT
Ensure Data Availability and Disaster Recovery
Protect critical government information against regional outages with Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS). Maintain business continuity by ensuring data is accessible even during unforeseen events.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity, high-availability systems, risk mitigation
Key Features
1 Petabyte (PB) Azure Cool Blob Storage Capacity
Guarantees access to a massive amount of cost-effective storage for large datasets, archives, and backups.
Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)
Ensures data is replicated to a secondary Azure region, providing high durability and disaster recovery capabilities.
US Government Specific Offering
Meets the unique security, compliance, and data residency requirements mandated for US Government entities.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and locks in capacity, simplifying financial planning and procurement.
Cool Blob Storage Tier
Offers an economical option for data accessed less frequently, balancing cost savings with accessibility.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This subscription is specifically designed for US Government entities, meeting their unique compliance, security, and data residency requirements for storing sensitive information.
Defense & National Security
Critical defense and national security data requires high levels of security, redundancy, and guaranteed capacity, all of which are addressed by this GRS US Government offering.
Intelligence Agencies
Intelligence operations often involve massive datasets requiring secure, compliant, and geographically redundant storage solutions to protect sensitive information.
Public Administration
Government administrative functions generate and manage large volumes of citizen data that must be stored securely, compliantly, and with high availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Cool Blob Storage?
Azure Cool Blob Storage is an online data storage tier for data that is accessed less frequently or needs to be stored for a period of at least 30 days. It offers lower storage costs compared to Hot tier storage but has higher access costs.
What does Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) mean?
GRS protects your data against regional outages by automatically replicating your data to a secondary region hundreds of miles away. This ensures your data remains available even if the primary region experiences a major failure.
Who is eligible for this US Government specific offering?
This offering is designed for US Government entities, including federal, state, and local government agencies, that require specialized cloud solutions meeting stringent security and compliance standards.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.