NetApp Keystone STaaS is an on-premises, cloud-like storage subscription service that delivers NetApp’s enterprise storage as an operational expense rather than a capital investment. Customers get guaranteed performance tiers, built-in data protection, and ONTAP’s full set of capabilities without needing to own, refresh, or manage the hardware lifecycle. Keystone provides elastic capacity, predictable billing, and a single subscription model that can span on-prem, hybrid cloud, and public cloud environments. Keystone STaaS is ideal for organizations that want to simplify storage operations, avoid large upfront purchases, or align storage spending with actual usage. It’s a strong fit for IT teams modernizing aging infrastructure, supporting unpredictable workloads, or building hybrid cloud architectures that require consistent data services across environments. Keystone also helps public sector and enterprise customers accelerate digital transformation by reducing complexity and providing guaranteed SLAs for availability and performance.