Wasabi Technologies, the leading provider of hot cloud storage, has announced a partnership with Science Information NETwork(SINET), managed by the National Institute of Informatics(NII). This partnership makes Wasabi's hot cloud storage accessible via SINET and enables universities and research institutions to use Wasabi's cloud services through SINET's high-speed, secure network.
SINET, an advanced information and telecommunications network, is a sort of academic infrastructure in Japan provided to higher education and research institutions. This network has the connection of over 1,000 universities and research facilities, supporting over 3 million students and researchers from all over the country.
With the ever-increasing volume of data, such as research data, backup data, and video data for on-demand classes, it is essential for universities and research institutions to be able to quickly upload and download large volumes of data. Wasabi hot cloud storage is a cost-effective solution that meets the needs of universities and research institutions storing and utilizing large volumes of data with fast, high-performance cloud storage that does not incur unpredictable costs such as API or egress fees.
“Educational institutions require fast, secure access to data in order to help propel the innovation of students while also staying within tight budgets,” said Aki Wakimoto, Japan Country Manager, Wasabi Technologies. “Cloud storage plays a critical role in enabling data access, and Wasabi offers cloud storage at a fraction of the cost of other providers while maintaining the best performance. We’re excited to join the SINET community and provide Wasabi hot cloud storage to users across Japan”.
Wasabi supports the data strategies of universities and research institutions globally, including the GakuNin Cloud Deployment Support Service, and academic information networks such as AARNet in Australia and JANET in the UK.
