Multi-region cloud storage

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Escape Vendor Lock-In with Rabata's Global Object Storage

Say goodbye to sky-high egress fees and the headache of being tied down to one provider. Rabata’s global object storage, powered by Cloudflare R2, lets you store massive amounts of unstructured data without the usual strings attached. That means more freedom for your business and a lot less surprise charges on your bill.

What makes it even better? R2 integrates seamlessly with Cloudflare Workers, a network of over 330 data centers worldwide. This lets you authenticate users, route requests, and deploy edge functions close to your customers - making your applications faster and smarter without juggling complex infrastructure.

Build Portable Multicloud Architectures and Move Data Effortlessly

Rabata’s solution does more than just hold your data. It helps you weave multicloud architectures that travel lightly between providers. Need to shuffle data from one cloud provider to another? No sweat. R2 handles it smoothly so you can focus on building amazing user experiences instead of wrestling with cloud lock-in.

Combine R2’s wallet-friendly storage with Cloudflare’s vast global network and Workers’ programmability, and you get a playground for innovation. Deploy faster, scale easier, and ditch the endless infrastructure babysitting - your developers will thank you.

Thanks to R2’s flexibility, you get S3-compatible object storage that fits right into your existing toolkits. The familiar API means you can tap into countless S3 libraries and extensions without missing a beat.

Best of all, Rabata’s pricing model keeps things consistent and affordable, letting you allocate resources wisely. And forget about egress fees for data retrieved from R2 - they simply don’t exist here.

Worried about moving your existing data? Rabata’s got you covered with an automated migration service that’s as flexible as you need it to be. Move everything at once or ease into it over time - your call.

Got AI or ML projects on the horizon? Use R2 to store your training datasets and model checkpoints without paying a dime for data transfer. You can tap GPU compute power anywhere, worry-free about the cost of moving your data around.

Whether your content is user-generated, AI-created, or somewhere in between, Rabata ensures your data stays secure and loads fast. Thanks to Cloudflare’s edge caching, your users experience consistent, low-latency access no matter where they are.

An R2 bucket is no longer just a place to stash files-it’s your very own data warehouse. Rabata integrates Apache Iceberg, transforming your storage into a powerhouse analytics tool. Manage data catalogs, run analytics directly on your data, and skip the hassle of shuffling data between platforms.

How to start with S3 Multi-Region Access Points

Diving into S3 Multi-Region Access Points is easier than you think. Whether you prefer using the Amazon S3 API, command-line interface, SDKs, or the straightforward S3 console, you’re in good hands. The S3 console especially shines, offering a handy step-by-step workflow to set up Multi-Region Access Points, configure Cross-Region Replication Rules, and even connect AWS VPCs via PrivateLink. It’s like having a control center that shows you your replication layout, failover options, replication stats, and how requests get routed-all in one clean dashboard.

Setting up a Multi-Region Access Point with Rabata’s secure cloud is simple and surprisingly quick. First, you get a ready-made, automatically generated endpoint name you can share with your clients. No more guessing or fiddling with names. Next, you pick the S3 buckets you want to link-choose existing ones or create new ones tailored to your needs. Finally, you set up the Cross-Region Replication rules to keep your data perfectly synchronized. After that, everything is taken care of automatically. If you prefer a hands-off approach, just let AWS CloudFormation handle the heavy lifting and create your configuration for you.

With Rabata’s protected cloud storage, you get the bonus of peace of mind along with seamless multi-Region management-no headaches, just smooth data flow across regions. Remember, the user guide is your friend for all the details and extras.

Multi-Region Cloud Storage with Rabata

This section is all about secure cloud storage on AWS, but if you’re rocking Azure instead, don’t worry - check out the Azure storage part in our Cloud Storage Services online guide. We like to keep things clear and simple here.

Multi-region storage lets your files spread out across global regions, much like a well-traveled diplomat, making sure your data stays close to where your agents are working. This is great for meeting those ever-tricky compliance rules that differ from place to place. The process is smart and automatic - you set up storage rules, rank them by importance, and whenever CXone Mpower creates a new file, it checks each rule in turn. The very first matching rule decides the region where your file gets tucked in. Easy, right?

Heads up! To unlock this globe-trotting storage feature, you’ll need a special license. Just give your Account Representative a shout, and they’ll make it happen for you.

Take Classics, Inc. as an example. Their contact center headquarters is in Oregon, USA, but they also have teams buzzing in Frankfurt, Germany, and Sydney, Australia. Even though agents from all over log into CXone Mpower’s Oregon-based platform, the magic happens behind the scenes to keep things local.

Classics uses multi-region storage to make sure call recordings stay right where the call happened. This keeps things neat and tidy with privacy laws in Europe and Australia. To keep their setup simple and manageable, they created CXone Mpower teams by region and call type. So, inbound call agents are neatly grouped into IBVoice-Oregon, IBVoice-Frankfurt, or IBVoice-Sydney teams depending on where they’re located.

• When an agent from the IBVoice-Frankfurt team handles a call, the recording initially happens in Oregon but is physically stored in Frankfurt, keeping data local and compliant.
• Agents in IBVoice-Sydney have their calls recorded in Oregon too, but the files make their way back home to Sydney for storage.
• And for the IBVoice-Oregon crew? Both recording and storage happen in Oregon’s data region.

No matter where these recordings land, they all follow the same life cycle. After 90 days, the files move to archive status - and they stay archived within their original local region. This way, Classics has compliance covered with a streamlined, location-based approach to managing their recordings.

Additional Guidance and Support Contacts

This guidance was crafted with input from some of the sharpest minds in the UK government: the Government Digital Service (GDS), the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the Government Security Group, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and the Department for Business and Trade. They’ve pooled their expertise to make sure you’re covered from every angle.

If you’re scratching your head over data protection, your first stop should be your internal data protection officer. They’re your go-to person for sorting out privacy puzzles within your organization. But if things get trickier and you need extra backup, the Rabata team recommends turning to the experts at GDS Cloud Strategy, the NCSC, or the DSIT Data Flows team. These groups have the know-how to guide you through the maze of data handling and security.

Got questions about trade and how data moves across borders? Then look no further than the Department for Business and Trade. They’ll help you navigate those often tangled trade-related queries so your cloud storage with Rabata stays compliant and stress-free.

Multi-Region Storage Rules Explained

In Rabata's secure cloud storage, multi-region storage rules decide where your files rest based on smart filters and a clear priority system. Every rule filter must lock onto at least one key factor. Without that, the rule just can't do its job.

• Teams or agents responsible for the files
• ACD skills - a handy way to automate where files go, based on the abilities and expertise of your agents

You might spot DNIS as an option in the product. Spoiler alert: it’s not functional just yet. Kind of like a fancy sports car with no engine-promising but still parked.

When CXone Mpower crafts a new file, it runs a quick check against every multi-region storage rule filter, following the order of priority. Once it finds the first rule that fits, it sends the file straight to the region assigned by that rule. And if the file doesn't match any rule? No worries, it simply settles down in the default region, cozy and secure.

Life Cycle Management rules play a universal role here. They work their magic on all files, no matter where those files hang out. Imagine setting files to archive after 30 days: this applies globally. So whether your files are in New York, London, or Timbuktu, they get archived precisely when you planned-in the very same region they’ve been living in.

Cloud Storage Strategy for UK Organizations

Organizations aiming for resilience, ample storage capacity, and the latest tech often look beyond the UK border for cloud and software-as-a-service solutions. The smart move? Embrace a multi-region strategy that makes careful, controlled use of different global regions while staying fully compliant with UK law. This is not a policy overhaul but rather a reinforcement of existing legal and regulatory frameworks.

Government data labeled OFFICIAL, including the sensitive subset, can safely reside and be processed in overseas data centers or cloud regions. This is possible when proper legal safeguards, data protection measures, and security practices are firmly in place. Contrary to popular belief, there is no hard rule forcing all OFFICIAL government data to stay on UK soil.

Following the Government’s Cloud First approach means thinking hard about the best place to store and process data. Sometimes, non-UK cloud services offer better cost efficiency, greener options, or features that a UK-only setup just can’t match. Plus, having data offsite in a different region is a smart backup move, making disaster recovery plans more robust and less likely to be a nail-biting affair.