Geyser Data Named Finalist for Storage Innovation of the Year at the DCS Awards 2025
- Kevin Thomas
- 24 hours ago
- 2 min read
We are excited to share that Geyser Data has been named a finalist for the esteemed 'Data Centre ICT Storage Innovation of the Year' award at the DCS Awards 2025. This nomination highlights our dedication to delivering cutting-edge, secure, and sustainable data storage solutions.
About the DCS Awards
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the DCS Awards honor exceptional achievements in the data center industry, spotlighting innovation and excellence across various categories. The 'Data Centre ICT Storage Innovation of the Year' award specifically recognizes groundbreaking advancements in storage solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and sustainability. This year, the awards encompass 38 categories, reflecting the dynamic evolution of the data center landscape.
Geyser Data's Innovative Solutions
At Geyser Data, we specialize in providing a Tape-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform that offers secure, scalable, and environmentally friendly data archiving solutions. Our TaaS platform is designed to address modern data storage challenges by:
Cost Efficiency: Eliminating unpredictable retrieval and egress fees common in traditional cloud environments, offering a straightforward and transparent pricing model.
Enhanced Security: Utilizing dedicated tapes and data segregation to minimize cyber threats and unauthorized access.
Environmental Sustainability: Reducing CO₂ emissions by 97%, using 87% less power, and generating 85% less e-waste compared to other storage options.
Strategic Partnerships Enhancing Our Offerings
Our commitment to innovation is further demonstrated through strategic collaborations:
Digital Realty Partnership: By hosting our TaaS platform within Digital Realty's world-class data center facilities, we ensure that our customers' data is stored securely and efficiently. Digital Realty's infrastructure meets stringent requirements for uptime, security, and scalability, providing our clients with peace of mind.
Spectra Logic Collaboration: In partnership with Spectra Logic, we launched the industry-first Tape Archive Platform As-a-Service (TAPAS), combining Spectra's hardware expertise with our TaaS software to deliver a comprehensive, object-based tape infrastructure compatible with Amazon S3 or S3 Glacier applications.
Recognition in the Industry
Our innovative approach has garnered attention in the industry. Notably, CRN recognized Geyser Data as one of the '10 Hottest Data Storage Startups of 2024,' underscoring our impact and potential in the data storage sector.
Join Us in Celebrating Innovation
The winners of the DCS Awards will be announced at a gala ceremony on May 22, 2025, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls. This event serves as a platform to celebrate the remarkable achievements within the data center industry.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our customers, partners, and team members who have been instrumental in this journey. Your support fuels our commitment to delivering exceptional data storage solutions.
Thank you for being part of our journey toward innovative and sustainable data storage solutions. Oh, and vote by 25 April 2025: https://dcsawards.com/vote?category=1147