Offline Media Import / Export is a third party solution that allows you to load data into Google Cloud Storage by sending your physical media, such as hard disk drives (HDDs), tapes, and USB flash drives, to a third party service provider who uploads data on your behalf. Offline Media Import / Export is helpful if you’re limited to a slow, unreliable, or expensive Internet connection.
To use Offline Media Import / Export, you can use any third party service provider you choose who can perform the service for you. You must make your own arrangements for Offline Media Import / Export directly with the third party service provider you choose (and not through Google).
Availability and Third Party Service Providers
Below is a list of third party service providers who will provide Offline Media Import / Export services to Google Cloud Storage customers. However, you are not required to use them; you may use any provider you choose.
Third Party Service Providers
| Provider | Region Served |
|---|---|
| Iron Mountain | North America |
| Prime Focus Technologies | EMEA, APAC |
Disclaimer
Offline Media Import / Export is a third party solution for uploading offline data into Google Cloud Storage. Google does not provide, support or endorse Offline Media Import / Export services, and does not receive a fee or commission from Offline Media Import / Export services. You must make your own arrangements for Offline Media Import / Export directly with the third party service provider you choose (and not through Google). Google is not liable for the actions of any third party service providers
