# Does VAST have data reduction for S3?

**URL:** <https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-have-data-reduction-for-s3/1502>\
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**Created:** [June 26, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-have-data-reduction-for-s3/1502 "2025-06-26T20:09:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 26, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-have-data-reduction-for-s3/1502/1 "2025-06-26T20:09:22Z")

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We’re looking to optimize storage costs and efficiency. Does VAST Data provide data reduction  
capabilities when using S3 protocols to help minimize storage requirements?

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**Author:** ![jonasrosland](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/community.vastdata.com/jonasrosland/32/1_2.png) [@jonasrosland](https://community.vastdata.com/u/jonasrosland)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-have-data-reduction-for-s3/1502/2 "2025-07-02T20:28:01Z")

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Yup, VAST Data offers data reduction for S3, utilizing advanced techniques like  
[similarity reduction to enhance storage efficiency](https://www.vastdata.com/blog/vast-for-big-data-applications).