IBM Aspera on Cloud

Spec sheet

Purpose

Aspera on Cloud is IBM's on-demand SaaS service for securely and reliably moving large files and data sets across on-premises and multi-cloud environments.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Intended users

IBM describes Essentials for small organizations with fixed-volume projects and Standard Plus for mid-size companies needing multiple workspaces and simple automation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Free plan

NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · ibm.com

Paid from

1.07Read 21 Sep 2026 · ibm.com

Compliance

IBM states that Aspera on Cloud meets IBM controls commensurate with HIPAA Security and Privacy Rule requirements; customers can contact IBM to arrange a Business Associate Addendum.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Support

IBM directs Aspera on Cloud users to its Help Center and IBM Support portal for documentation and support cases.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

API access

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · ibm.com

Apps

The service includes Admin, Files, Packages, and Activity applications, with Automation available for creating transfer workflows and responding to events.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Automation and API

The Automation app can initiate transfers, call external web services through APIs, and send event-driven email notifications; the platform also provides a RESTful API.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Collaboration

Users can send packages to individuals or groups, share files and folders, and configure access for outside users who do not have an Aspera on Cloud account.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Compliance reports

IBM says customers may request the Aspera on Cloud SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports and the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability from an IBM representative.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Custom branding

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · ibm.com

Desktop app

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · ibm.com

Download tracking

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · ibm.com

Encryption

Customers can use Aspera server-side encryption at rest with native key management or bring their own IBM Key Protect key.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Hybrid infrastructure

Organizations can attach subscriber-managed Aspera HSTS nodes or clusters on premises or in the cloud to Aspera on Cloud.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Storage integrations

Aspera on Cloud can attach customer storage including IBM Cloud Object Storage, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Blob, and Google Cloud Storage.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Transfer technology

It uses IBM Aspera's FASP protocol to transfer large data sets at high speed regardless of network conditions, distance, or file size.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Usage charges

For prepaid subscriptions, cloud-storage downloads through Aspera on Cloud accrue egress charges passed through by IBM; Pay-as-you-go includes egress in transfer-volume fees.Read 9 Oct 2026 · ibm.com

Plans and prices

Every IBM Aspera on Cloud plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

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