A Storage service provider (SSP) is any company that provides computer storage space and related management services[citation needed].
Also, maintenance costs may be reduced, particularly for larger organizations who store a large or increasing volumes of data.
Managed Storage generally falls into one of the following categories: Advantages of this type of storage include a high-speed access to data and greater control over data availability.
A disadvantage is that additional space is required at a local site to store the data, as well as limitations of the on-site area.
Advantages of this type of storage are that it may be used an off site backup, it offers global access (depending upon configuration) and adding storage will not require additional space at the local site.