StorageHero by Narrative Group

Enterprise Cloud Storage,
Without the Hyperscaler Tax

Up to 40% less than AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud storage. No egress fees. No API charges. Same performance. Same durability. Same compliance certifications.

Based on published list pricing for AWS S3 Standard, Azure Blob Hot Tier, and Google Cloud Storage Standard. Actual savings vary based on workload, region, and usage patterns.

40% Lower Cost Than
Hyperscalers
$0 Egress or
API Fees
11 9s Durability
Guarantee
24/7 Direct Support
Access
The Problem

Your Storage Bill Is Bigger Than It Should Be

Cloud storage was supposed to be cheap. Then came egress fees, API request charges, retrieval fees, and class transition costs.

Now your storage line item is one of the largest unmanaged costs in your cloud bill — and the more data you store, the worse it gets.

Most mid-market companies are paying 2–3× what they need to for storage. Not because they made the wrong decision, but because the hyperscalers changed the game after they signed up.

Fix Your Storage Bill
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Egress Fees You pay every time data leaves the provider’s network — bandwidth you already pay for.
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API Request Charges Charged per PUT, GET, LIST, and DELETE. High-throughput workloads make this brutal.
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Retrieval Fees Archive storage is cheap until you need your data — then you pay a premium to get it back.
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Tier Transition Costs Lifecycle rules move data between classes, triggering charges you didn’t plan for.
What StorageHero Delivers

What You Get

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Cost

Up to 40% lower than hyperscaler list pricing

  • No fees for egress or API requests
  • No retrieval fees — ever
  • Additional savings with Reserved Capacity pricing
  • Predictable monthly billing, no surprises
Performance

Matches the hyperscalers’ fastest storage tiers

  • Up to 100 Gbps direct connect speeds
  • 99.9% system availability
  • 11 nines (99.999999999%) durability
  • Global region availability
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Protection

Enterprise-grade security and compliance

  • SOC-2 and ISO 27001 certified data centers
  • Server-side encryption at rest and in transit
  • MFA, IAM, and SSO support
  • Immutability, virtual air-gapping & Multi-User Authorization
Side-by-Side

StorageHero vs. The Hyperscalers

Feature StorageHero AWS S3 Standard Azure Blob Hot Google Cloud Storage
Storage cost per TB Up to 40% less Baseline Baseline Baseline
Egress fees None ✓ Yes Yes Yes
API request fees None ✓ Yes Yes Yes
Retrieval fees None ✓ Yes Yes Yes
Durability 11 nines 11 nines 11 nines 11 nines
Availability 99.9% 99.9% 99.9% 99.9%
SOC-2 certified Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓
ISO 27001 certified Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓
S3-compatible API Yes ✓ Yes ✓ No (proprietary) No (proprietary)
Dedicated support contact Yes ✓ Premium tier only Premium tier only Premium tier only

Comparison based on published pricing and standard service tiers. Hyperscaler enterprise agreements may include negotiated rates.

Use Cases

Built For Data-Heavy Mid-Market Workloads

01

Backup & Archive

Long-term retention with no penalty for keeping data accessible. No retrieval fees when you actually need it.

02

Engineering & Design Files

Large CAD files, architectural drawings, and engineering datasets stored and shared without per-access charges.

03

GIS & Geospatial Data

Petabyte-scale geospatial data for surveying, oil and gas, and infrastructure with predictable storage costs.

04

Media & Surveillance

Video footage, broadcast assets, and surveillance archives stored without the per-GB egress surprise.

05

Compliance Archives

Immutable storage for regulated industries with SOC-2 and ISO 27001 backing.

Why Narrative Group

Why Buy StorageHero Through Narrative Group

StorageHero is built for mid-market companies that need enterprise storage without enterprise overhead. Unlike buying storage directly from a hyperscaler, you get:

  • A single point of contact who understands your business, not a ticket queue
  • Volume pricing typically reserved for enterprise customers
  • Migration support to move data from your current provider
  • Integration with your broader cloud strategy through Narrative’s advisory team
  • Transparent contracts without auto-renewal traps or hidden tier transitions
Get a Storage Quote
What Mid-Market Teams Say
“We never realized our architecture was killing our gross margin. We lacked clarity and control over how our technology dollars were being spent. We’ve now re-architected our solution, which allowed us to gain visibility, predictability, and optimization across the business.”
Thomas J. Moysak President & CEO, Xtiva Financial Systems
40% Lower Cost Than Hyperscalers
$0 Egress or API Fees
11 9s Durability Guarantee
24/7 Direct Support Access
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can we save vs. AWS S3 or Azure Blob?
Up to 40% on storage costs alone. When you factor in egress fees, API charges, and retrieval fees that StorageHero doesn’t charge, total savings often exceed 50% for high-throughput workloads. Send us your current storage bill and we’ll model your specific savings.
Is StorageHero S3-compatible?
Yes. StorageHero uses the S3 API, so applications and tools built for AWS S3 work without modification. Migration from existing S3 buckets typically requires minimal code changes.
How do we migrate our existing data?
We support direct transfer from AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage, and on-premises storage. For large datasets we offer physical data transfer options to avoid lengthy network transfers and egress fees from your current provider.
What about compliance and certifications?
StorageHero is backed by SOC-2 and ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. We support HIPAA, FERPA, and other compliance requirements. Talk to us about your specific regulatory needs.
What happens if we want to leave?
No long-term contracts required. Your data is yours, retrievable at any time, with no egress fees to take it elsewhere. We earn your business every month.
How does pricing work?
Standard pricing is per-TB per-month with no additional fees for egress, API requests, or retrieval. Reserved Capacity pricing offers additional discounts for committed volumes. Get a quote with your specific usage and we’ll model the exact cost.
Get Your Quote

Get Your Storage Quote

Tell us about your current setup and we’ll model your savings, recommend the right configuration, and send you a quote within one business day.

  • No long-term contracts required
  • Response within one business day
  • Custom savings model for your usage
  • No commitment required to get a quote
  • Migration support included

Stop Paying the Hyperscaler Tax

If your cloud storage bill is growing faster than your business, the math probably already works. Get a quote and find out.

Get a Storage Quote