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Low Energy Data Storage System

Data storage systems reducing energy consumption and space utilization

July 2020
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Low Energy Data Storage System by Swiss Vault implemented by University of Binghamton in Binghamton (United States) in 2023

The net saving was a 150% reduction in file management costs with high resilience. This 150% reduction translates into lower energy consumption, lower equipment usage, etc., thereby reducing the CO2 footprint of the data used.

Low Energy Data Storage System

Data storage systems reducing energy consumption and space utilization

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date July 3, 2020
From Switzerland
Maturity stage TRL 7 - Prototype testing in the real world

Global data is growing exponentially and experts estimate a 5X growth by 2025. The rapid growth is due to the increase in high-quality video production, digital health technologies, Blockchain and smart contracts etc. The consequence is that the data has to be stored somewhere - typically in data centres. Currently, data centres consume about 2% to 4% of the global energy production, and, at the current rate of growth, 10% to 20% of the global energy will be required by 2025. Swiss Vault is addressing this problem by designing the next-generation data management systems that reduce energy consumption and space utilization. By building long-lasting modular systems that can be repaired, repurposed, or recycled, we reduce the environmental impact.

The Environmental Benefits

  • Swiss Vault's systems reduce the energy consumption for large data storage by up to 80% compared to standard hyperconverged data servers.
  • The small volume, light weight systems decrease space by 80%, reducing the need for construction of new buildings.
  • By decreasing energy & cement, the systems directly reduce the Carbon footprint for data.
  • The utility of a Data Storage System is maximized to its end-of-life, reducing the volume of toxic electronic waste.

The Financial Benefits

  • Swiss Vault's systems reduce the energy costs to 1/5th and space costs to 1/5th compared to rack mounted servers.
  • This reduces the overhead running costs for electricity consumption and space by 80%.

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Swiss Vault

Swiss Vault reduces the data carbon footprint by decreasing the energy consumption and space requirements by 80%.

Headquarters 4054 Basel, Switzerland
Type Startup or self-employed
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