{"id":112166,"date":"2025-07-02T09:46:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/?p=112166"},"modified":"2025-10-30T13:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:02:20","slug":"where-and-why-object-storage-excels-throughout-the-ai-model-lifecycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/where-and-why-object-storage-excels-throughout-the-ai-model-lifecycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Where and Why Object Storage Excels Throughout the AI Model Lifecycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bb-bh-Twelve-Labs-1024x583.png\" alt=\"A decorative image showing a multi-paned screen backed up by a cloud.\" class=\"wp-image-111961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bb-bh-Twelve-Labs-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bb-bh-Twelve-Labs-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bb-bh-Twelve-Labs-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bb-bh-Twelve-Labs.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No single technology has changed the way we use data quite like AI. From massive training sets to constant streams of checkpoint and inference data, AI applications are data intensive, to say the least.<br \/>Thankfully, there\u2019s an answer. Object storage\u2014with its scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness\u2014is uniquely suited to AI at every stage of the model lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we\u2019ll take a quick look at what object storage is, why it\u2019s a perfect fit for AI workloads, and how Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage offers unique advantages for AI teams looking to innovate quickly, easily, and cost-effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is object storage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"what-is-object-storage-video\">Think of <a href=\"#what-is-object-storage-video\">object storage<\/a> as a giant, organized bucket for all your files. Instead of stuffing things into folders or breaking them into blocks, you just drop each file (an \u201cobject\u201d), with a unique tag and some helpful notes (metadata), into your storage solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Object Storage Works - Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage for SaaS Applications\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2GMjUQ-2VHI?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike traditional file or block storage, object storage uses a flat address space. Each object is assigned a unique identifier and can be tagged with rich metadata, making it easy to search, retrieve, and manage at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this unique architecture, object storage is ideal for handling unstructured data\u2014such as images, video, audio, text, and sensor data\u2014which is the meat and potatoes of most modern AI workflows. Also, being cloud-based, object storage is inherently designed for massive scalability and accessibility over the internet (often via S3 API).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"abstract\" style=\"line-height: 1.8; margin: 24px 12px; padding: 24px 12px 10px 12px;\">\n<h4>Ebook: \u201cWhy Object Storage Is Ideal for AI Workflows\u201d<\/h4>\n<p>Want to take a deeper dive into the world of object storage? Check out our latest ebook, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/contact-sales\/why-object-storage-is-essential-for-ai?hsCtaTracking=e30875f9-5fe1-4064-977a-b964a6653512%7C967e9066-f6db-4be0-8c64-b780bc250d84\" rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d \u201cnofollow\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d>&#8220;Why Object Storage is Ideal for AI Workloads,&#8221;<\/a> and discover the advantages this architecture has to offer across the model lifecycle.<\/p>\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-e30875f9-5fe1-4064-977a-b964a6653512\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-e30875f9-5fe1-4064-977a-b964a6653512\" id=\"hs-cta-e30875f9-5fe1-4064-977a-b964a6653512\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/2832298\/e30875f9-5fe1-4064-977a-b964a6653512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-e30875f9-5fe1-4064-977a-b964a6653512\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/2832298\/e30875f9-5fe1-4064-977a-b964a6653512.png\"  alt=\"Get the Ebook\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(2832298, 'e30875f9-5fe1-4064-977a-b964a6653512', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding AI\u2019s data storage needs at each stage of the model lifecycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into the benefits of object storage, let&#8217;s first define and outline the AI model lifecycle. While some may slice and dice it a little differently, generally speaking, we can break the AI model lifecycle down into the following stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data ingestion and collection:<\/strong> Massive, often petabyte-scale datasets are gathered from a diversity of sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data preparation and storage:<\/strong> Raw data is cleaned, labeled, transformed, and stored for future retrieval and processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Model training:<\/strong> Data is fed into AI training algorithms, typically deployed across many nodes in a GPU cluster\u2014usually requiring high throughput, parallel access, and lengthy processing times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a108e323d731&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a108e323d731\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1220\" height=\"740\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_1_AI-Object-Storage.png\" alt=\"A diagram showing the AI model lifecycle. \" class=\"wp-image-112169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_1_AI-Object-Storage.png 1220w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_1_AI-Object-Storage-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_1_AI-Object-Storage-1024x621.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_1_AI-Object-Storage-768x466.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deployment and inference:<\/strong> Trained models are deployed into live applications where they take in new data and make inferences based on that data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitoring and archiving:<\/strong> Continuous monitoring generates substantial amounts of log data and performance metrics that must be versioned, stored, and archived for compliance or retraining purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, each stage of the model lifecycle presents its own unique set of data demands\u2014with each one requiring plenty of planning, work, and preparation. And at every one of these stages, matters of scale, speed, accessibility, and cost are mission-critical to a project\u2019s success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where object storage excels: Scalability for data ingestion and collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Object storage offers virtually unlimited scalability for large, and ever-expanding datasets, making it an ideal solution for the earliest stages of AI development. With no need to create volumes or file systems, organizations can quickly start uploading data to object storage. In addition to this seamless scalability, object storage also shines in its ability to support a diverse range of structured and unstructured data types without the need for rigid hierarchies. In this way, AI teams can ingest all sorts of data to support whatever their unique application needs; and do it quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexible data preparation and storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud-based object storage systems are excellent for maintaining easily-accessible, version-controlled datasets that allow for lightning fast iteration and collaboration. Capabilities like version recovery (which allows teams to easily revert datasets to previous states with simple API calls) and concurrent access (which gives multiple team members the ability to work on the same datasets simultaneously without conflicts) are also key to the data preparation and storage phase of AI development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reliable, high-performance data storage for model training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the model training stage of the AI lifecycle, object storage supports parallel access and high throughput, both of which are absolutely essential for GPU-intensive training workloads. Reliable shuttling of large datasets to GPU clusters, wherever they may be, is key for keeping things efficient. Meanwhile, streamlined storage of model checkpoints from those clusters gives teams peace of mind in knowing that a mid-training failure state will not place them all the way back at square one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, lifecycle management features allow completed or outdated training datasets to be automatically archived\u2014reducing clutter and optimizing storage costs, all while keeping active training data easily accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Efficient versioning for deployment and inference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI models are always a work in progress. Once deployed and operational, they have to be routinely evaluated and tuned. To that end, object storage makes it easy to store and retrieve a range of valuable information, including model checkpoints, test results, and inference data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a108e323e2c7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a108e323e2c7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1220\" height=\"604\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_2_AI-Object-Storage.png\" alt=\"A diagram showing training and inference data transfer in the AI model lifecycle. \" class=\"wp-image-112170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_2_AI-Object-Storage.png 1220w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_2_AI-Object-Storage-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_2_AI-Object-Storage-1024x507.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_2_AI-Object-Storage-768x380.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Built-in versioning and object immutability features support reproducibility and audit trails, so you can always trace which data and models produced which results. Together, these capabilities make for robust and effective lifecycle management, significantly boosting reliability and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost-effectiveness and durability for monitoring and archiving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When in the field, continuous monitoring of AI models generates a whole lot of log data and performance metrics. Object storage automates the management of these resources through customizable lifecycle rules, automatically deleting or archiving out-of-date inference logs based on predefined timelines (e.g., after 30\u2013180 days).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This significantly reduces the need for manual oversight, conserves engineering resources, and ensures that relevant performance data remains accessible for compliance and regulatory auditing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, with the right vendor, object storage solutions can offer competitive pricing models\u2014sometimes including the separation of compute from storage\u2014to ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the late stages of the AI lifecycle. Finally, high durability (of 11 nines or more) and redundancies protect models and datasets which become increasingly valuable over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backblaze B2: Cost-effective, high-performance object storage for your AI workloads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage takes all the inherent advantages of cloud-based object storage for AI workloads and amplifies them\u2014through competitive, transparent pricing; reliable, high performance; and seamless integration and support to ensure your project is not only efficient and affordable, but most importantly, <em>successful<\/em><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Competitive, transparent pricing:<\/strong> One-fifth of the cost of most hyperscalers\u2019 solutions, with no hidden costs and three times your total storage volume in free egress included. Plus, fully-transparent, predictable pricing models ensure your organization is fully aware and prepared for the costs associated with your applications.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a108e323ea3b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a108e323ea3b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1831\" height=\"1413\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_3_AI-Object-Storage.png\" alt=\"A graph modeling costs savings when using Backblaze vs. other cloud storage providers. \" class=\"wp-image-112172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_3_AI-Object-Storage.png 1831w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_3_AI-Object-Storage-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_3_AI-Object-Storage-1024x790.png 1024w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_3_AI-Object-Storage-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_3_AI-Object-Storage-1536x1185.png 1536w, https:\/\/backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Backblaze_3_AI-Object-Storage-1568x1210.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1831px) 100vw, 1831px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High performance and reliability:<\/strong> Upload speeds up to 30% faster than AWS S3 for many workloads, plus a 99.9% uptime SLA with 11 nines of durability, ensure always-hot, instantly accessible data for demanding AI workloads.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seamless adoption and integration, accompanied by expert support:<\/strong> With features like Universal Data Migration and no hidden delete fees, B2 Cloud Storage uniquely streamlines cost-effective data management for AI. Backblaze B2 also boasts S3 API compatibility for true plug-and-play functionality with leading AI and machine learning ops (MLOps) tools and technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, our truly agnostic solution allows organizations to freely and easily connect to any compute or GPU environment (or environments), free of vendor lock-in and fees. And in case you want some support along the way, our team of dedicated solution engineers are available to tailor and fine-tune your architecture and operations to best suit whatever the unique needs of your AI project may be.&nbsp;<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimize your AI lifecycle with cloud object storage from Backblaze B2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Data is one of the most important, and most challenging, aspects of AI development. And with their unprecedented data demands, traditional block and file storage systems frequently come up short in supporting modern AI applications. At the same time, legacy cloud storage solutions come with enormous burdens of cost, inflexibility, and the ever-looming threat of lock-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud-based object storage offers the perfect solution to all these challenges\u2014with the right mixture of performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness that AI projects need.It\u2019s so-well-suited, in fact, that we\u2019ve written an entire white paper on the subject! 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