Performance Storage. Fast enough for what you are really planning to do.
Some infrastructure decisions only become apparent when it is too late. A storage system that struggles under load does not just slow down one application. It slows down development teams, deployment cycles, AI training runs and database queries that should have been done in milliseconds. weSystems operates highly available NVMe SSD storage in German and European data centers, designed for workloads that genuinely need fast storage and cannot afford to compromise.
Slow storage is rarely the first problem you notice.
It usually starts with something subtle. A database query that takes slightly longer than expected. A build process that drags. A VM environment where disk I/O wait times are quietly creeping past CPU utilisation. If you are not looking closely, you end up searching for the problem somewhere else.
The cause is often the same: storage that cannot keep up. Either because it is fundamentally too slow, or because it struggles under load, or because the architecture behind it was never designed for modern workloads.
Our Performance Storage is based on NVMe SSDs with consistent latencies in the sub-millisecond range, even under load. Data is automatically replicated across multiple servers and fire zones, faults are detected and resolved without manual intervention. No single point of failure, no surprises. The storage connects via standard protocols, as block storage for VMs, as S3 for applications or as file storage for containers, and scales without downtime.
The workloads this storage was built for.
Databases and OLTP
Relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL and MariaDB, as well as NoSQL systems like MongoDB, need consistent I/O with low latencies. On our NVMe storage, database operations run without waiting on disk I/O.
Virtualized environments
VM disks on slow storage slow down every hypervisor. On our Performance Storage, virtual machines running under Proxmox, VMware or KVM operate with the latencies that modern workloads expect.
Kubernetes and container
Persistent volumes for Kubernetes workloads need storage that can handle dynamic load spikes. Our storage integrates directly into Kubernetes via the CSI driver.
AI and machine learning
Training data for AI models needs to be readable fast. GPU clusters do not wait for spinning disks. Our NVMe storage delivers the throughput that compute-intensive workloads require.
Development environments and CI/CD
Build processes, automated tests and deployment pipelines benefit significantly from fast storage. Shorter build times mean faster development cycles.
First layer of a well-designed storage lifecycle
Active data belongs on fast storage. Older data moves automatically to more cost-efficient backup or archive storage. We build this lifecycle to run in the background without anyone needing to intervene manually.
What you concretely get from it.
Consistent performance, even under load
No drop-off at high I/O. No fluctuation between load spikes. NVMe delivers consistent latencies regardless of how many workloads are accessing the storage simultaneously.
High availability without compromise
Automatic replication across multiple servers and fire zones. Faults are detected and resolved without manual intervention. No single point of failure, no outages your users notice.
Scalable without downtime
New capacity comes online without interrupting running workloads. The platform redistributes data automatically. You notice nothing except that there is more space.
GDPR-compliant in Germany
Storage in German data centers, with optional geo-redundancy at a second location in the Netherlands. ISO 27001:2022 certified. All data stays within the EU.
No vendor lock-in
Open-source technology without proprietary dependencies. No vendor licences, no forced upgrades. Your data is portable at any time.
Partner of a larger ecosystem
Performance Storage alone is rarely enough. We build storage architectures that connect performance, backup and archiving sensibly and manage them automatically according to your rules.
We operate this storage every day. Including for our own cloud.
The Performance Storage we offer our customers is the same storage our own cloud platform runs on. We know its strengths and we know where to pay attention. This is not a showroom system that only looks good in demos.
What that means for you: when we configure your storage, we do it with the experience from real production environments under real load. We have seen what happens when capacity gets too tight, when workloads grow unexpectedly or when a configuration reacts differently under load than planned. That experience is what we bring to your project.
And because storage rarely stands alone, we think about the entire data path from the start. How data comes in, how long it stays active, when it moves to less expensive storage and how it gets restored in an emergency. Those are the questions that make a good storage architect, and the ones we ask before we start configuring anything.
Related Services
Backup Storage
When active data is needed less frequently, it moves to cost-optimised backup storage. We automate this transition and make sure your data is recoverable at any time.
Archive Storage
For data that needs to be retained for years for compliance reasons but is rarely accessed. Cost-efficient, secure and GDPR-compliant from German data centers.
Managed Ceph
You want to run your own storage infrastructure but want someone else to look after it? We take over the complete operation of your Ceph cluster.
Frequently asked questions
What is Performance Storage?
Performance Storage refers to high-performance storage based on NVMe SSDs, designed for applications with high I/O requirements and low latency needs. weSystems operates this storage with high availability and geo-redundancy in German and European data centers.
Which applications are suitable for Performance Storage?
Performance Storage is ideal for relational and NoSQL databases, virtualised environments running Proxmox, VMware or KVM, Kubernetes persistent volumes, AI training workloads, CI/CD pipelines and any application where disk I/O latency limits performance.
Which protocols are supported?
Our Performance Storage supports block storage for VMs, S3-compatible object storage for applications and file storage for container workloads. Connection is via standard protocols without proprietary dependencies.
How highly available is the storage?
Data is automatically replicated across multiple servers and fire zones. The platform detects faults independently and repairs them without manual intervention. There is no single point of failure. On request we offer geo-redundancy between our data centers in Germany and the Netherlands.
Is Performance Storage GDPR-compliant?
Yes. The storage runs exclusively in German data centers, with optional geo-redundancy at a second location in the Netherlands. weSystems is certified to ISO 27001:2022. All data stays within the EU.
How does Performance Storage scale?
New capacity is added without downtime. The platform automatically redistributes data to new nodes without interrupting running workloads. Scaling works in both directions.
Is there vendor lock-in?
No. We use open-source technology without proprietary dependencies. No vendor licences, no forced upgrades. Your data is portable at any time.
Can Performance Storage be part of an automated data lifecycle?
Yes. We build storage architectures where active data sits on Performance Storage and moves automatically to more cost-efficient backup or archive storage after defined retention periods. This reduces costs without any loss of convenience.
What does Performance Storage cost?
Costs depend on capacity, redundancy level and chosen service level. We are happy to put together a transparent, individual proposal without hidden charges.