CompactEdge AI — Data Compaction Software
CompactEdge AI compacts your data across 5 resource layers using content-aware AI compression. Live compaction runs on workloads without interruption. Instant Rehydration restores data at 1,500+ MB/s. Edge network orchestration — integration with open-source edge providers — is coming soon.
Core Capabilities
CompactEdge compresses data across 5 resource layers using content-aware AI. It runs live on your workloads — no pauses, no code changes. Edge network orchestration is in development.
Per-asset analysis that applies the right compression profile to each data type. Product photos get lighter compression than banners; high-cardinality DB tables get different zstd dictionary training; fast-motion video gets more bitrate allocation.
Compaction runs across all five resource layers simultaneously: file storage, databases, object storage, logs, and media assets. Each layer uses a compression algorithm tuned to its data characteristics.
Permanently compresses your data at the storage layer. Compressed state is the default — files stay compressed on storage and in transit. Your application keeps writing normally while CompactEdge handles compaction. Ideal for AI workloads: training data, model checkpoints, and inference caches get dramatically more effective capacity with zero code changes.
On-demand rehydration at 1,500+ MB/s — triggered only when you explicitly request it. Pre-indexed archives for random-access single-file extraction. Selective rehydration lets you extract just the database or a single image without touching the rest of the archive. Compressed state is always the default.
A data portability metric that measures how movable your workload is: estimated move speed, minimum package size, edge location sustainability within budget, and estimated failover time.
A full REST API for programmatic compaction workflows. Integrate CompactEdge into your CI/CD pipeline, backup automation, or deployment scripts. POST to compact, GET integrity scores, retrieve mobility reports.
How It Works
Three phases: compress on write, store permanently compressed, rehydrate only when you explicitly instruct it. Compressed state is the permanent default — no automatic decompression occurs.
Phase 01
When your application writes data, CompactEdge intercepts it at the storage layer and applies content-aware AI compression. Your app continues writing as normal — no code changes required.
Phase 02
Compacted data is stored permanently in compressed form — compressed state is the default. No automatic decompression occurs at read time. The Mobility Score tracks how portable your compressed dataset is across storage destinations. Live compaction runs continuously on existing workloads — no maintenance windows.
Phase 03
When you explicitly trigger rehydration, CompactEdge decompresses at 1,500+ MB/s. No automatic decompression on read — data stays compressed until you instruct otherwise. Pre-indexed archives allow selective single-file extraction without touching the full archive.
What Is CompactEdge
CompactEdge is data compaction and portability software. The edge network orchestration layer — integration with open-source edge providers — is in development. Here is what is live today versus what is coming.
| Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Layer Resource Compaction | ✓ Live | File, DB, object, log, and media compaction |
| Content-Aware AI Compression | ✓ Live | Per-asset algorithm selection and quality scoring |
| Live Compaction on Running Workloads | ✓ Live | No app changes, no maintenance windows |
| Instant Rehydration (1,500+ MB/s) | ✓ Live | Zstd with pre-indexed random-access archives |
| Compaction API | ✓ Live | POST /compact, POST /rehydrate, GET /integrity, GET /mobility-score |
| Mobility Score (1–100) | ✓ Live | Data portability metric per workload |
| Edge Network Orchestration | Coming Soon | Integration with open-source edge providers in development |
| Edge Deployment Management | Coming Soon | Deploy compacted workloads to edge locations |
| Open-Source Edge Provider Integration | Coming Soon | Cloudflare Workers, Fastly Compute, Fly.io, etc. |
Cost Savings & ROI
MSPs and IT teams run on margin. Here is exactly what CompactEdge saves you — in storage costs, admin hours, and infrastructure spend.
Full TCO Before vs. After — Annual Figures · Typical MSP Environment (10 TB Raw Data)
All figures shown as annual totals. Includes savings from storage compression, deduplication, bandwidth optimization, intelligent tiering, admin time recovery, incident reduction, and hardware deferral.
Annual Storage Cost Savings by Data Volume — Net of CompactEdge Subscription
Based on AWS S3 Standard pricing ($0.023/GB/month). Assumes up to 70% storage reduction from 5-layer compaction. Net figures deduct the applicable annual plan cost. Storage savings only — admin time, bandwidth, dedup, and hardware deferral compound on top.
| Data Volume | Annual Cost (No CompactEdge) | Annual Cost (With CompactEdge) | Annual Storage Savings | Nearest Plan Cost | Net Annual Benefit ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 TB | $1,416/yr | ~$420/yr | ~$996/yr | Edge Starter $948/yr | +~$48/yr |
| 10 TB | $2,820/yr | ~$840/yr | ~$1,980/yr | Edge Pro $10,788/yr | +$1,980 storage (total TCO net: +$12,652) |
| 50 TB | $14,124/yr | ~$4,230/yr | ~$9,894/yr | Edge Pro $10,788/yr | Near break-even storage (total TCO net: +$40,000+) |
| 100 TB | $28,260/yr | ~$8,478/yr | ~$19,782/yr | Edge Enterprise $35,988/yr | +$19,782 storage (total TCO: >$80,000 net) |
⚠️ Storage compression savings only. Each tier's full ROI becomes dramatically more positive when you add deduplication (~20% additional), bandwidth/egress reduction (~70% less), admin time recovery (~312 hrs/yr), incident cost avoidance, and hardware purchase deferral — see Total Annual Savings table below.
Total Annual Net Savings by Plan Tier — All Features Combined
Includes storage compression, deduplication, intelligent tiering, bandwidth optimization, admin time recovery, incident reduction, and hardware deferral. All figures shown net of annual subscription cost.
| Plan | Monthly Price | Storage Savings | Dedup + Tiering + BW | Admin Time (312 hrs/yr) | Incidents + Hardware | Total Annual Gross | Net After Plan Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Starter | $79/mo | ~$996/yr | ~$700/yr | ~$5,200/yr | ~$2,200/yr | ~$9,096/yr | ~+$8,148/yr |
| Edge Pro | $899/mo | ~$9,900/yr | ~$3,800/yr | ~$15,600/yr | ~$9,600/yr | ~$38,900/yr | ~+$28,112/yr |
| Edge Enterprise | $2,999/mo | ~$19,782/yr | ~$8,500/yr | ~$23,400/yr | ~$18,000/yr | ~$69,682/yr | ~+$33,694/yr |
| Global Enterprise | $7,999/mo | ~$59,400/yr+ | ~$25,000/yr+ | ~$39,000/yr+ | ~$40,000/yr+ | ~$163,400/yr+ | ~+$67,412/yr+ |
⚠️ "Up to" estimates based on typical MSP workloads. Admin time savings assume ~$50/hr fully-loaded labor rate. Incident costs assume $100–$200/incident response. Hardware deferral assumes 12–24 month extension of existing infrastructure. All plan tiers show clear net-positive ROI after deducting annual subscription cost.
Where the Hours Go Back to Your Team
CompactEdge handles data compaction, archiving, and cleanup automatically on every write cycle. The 4–6 monthly cleanup tasks your team runs manually go to zero.
Monitoring thresholds, setting alerts, projecting growth — CompactEdge's continuous Mobility Score and compaction analytics replace the spreadsheet guesswork that typically eats 5+ hours per week.
500 GB provisioned becomes 1.5–2.5 TB usable for typical workloads. AI training data and logs can reach 3–5× effective capacity. Delay that next SAN or cloud tier expansion by 12–24 months.
Compressed data in transit means dramatically lower egress fees. At AWS S3 egress rates ($0.09/GB), moving 10 TB of compacted data (3 TB) vs uncompacted saves ~$630 per transfer event.
Compacted workloads move faster. A 10 TB backup that takes 4–6 hours uncompressed takes 45 min–1.5 hours at 70% compaction. Maintenance windows shrink. SLAs become easier to meet.
Capacity alerts, emergency cleanup sprints, and "we're at 95% full" calls to 2am on-call engineers — all near-eliminated when your storage footprint automatically stays 60–80% smaller than raw data size.
Modern AI/GPU workloads draw 1–10kW per node — not 400W. CompactEdge consolidates workloads across fewer active servers, dramatically cutting power consumption, cooling costs, and carbon emissions.
Quantifiable sustainability metrics for enterprise ESG reporting. CompactEdge doesn't just cut costs — it measurably reduces your environmental impact.
Pricing
All plans include the full 5-layer compaction engine, Compaction API, and 24/7 support. No hidden fees.
For growing teams that need real data compaction — live compaction, Instant Rehydration, and the Compaction API. Positive ROI from day one.
For high-volume data workloads where storage efficiency and portability directly impact cost.
For mid-to-large orgs with high-volume storage requirements, dedicated infrastructure, and custom SLAs. Up to 250 workers.
For multinationals with 250+ workers, multi-region data footprints, and bespoke compliance requirements across jurisdictions.
Customer Stories
"CompactEdge's live compaction made a real difference for our storage costs without requiring any changes to our application. The selective rehydration is particularly useful for our backup workflows."
Product Explainer
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Advanced Capabilities
CompactEdge is data compaction software with content-aware AI compression, live workload compaction, instant rehydration, and a full compaction API. Edge network orchestration is in development.
Per-asset analysis — product photos get lighter compression than banners, high-cardinality DB tables get different zstd dictionary training, fast-motion video gets more bitrate. Per-asset quality guarantee with integrity score.
SSIM scores for images (0.97+ = perceptually lossless), VMAF for video (Netflix standard), checksum verification for lossless files, before/after size comparison, overall compaction ratio.
On-demand rehydration at 1,500+ MB/s, triggered only by explicit instruction. Pre-indexed archives for random-access single-file extraction (10x faster than zip). Selective rehydration — decompress only the DB or one image, nothing else.
Permanent compression on write — files stay compressed on storage and in transit. No automatic decompression on read; app reads compressed data and decompresses only when explicitly instructed. 500GB provisioned = 3-5TB usable. Killer for AI workloads: training data, model checkpoints, inference caches = 5-10x effective capacity, zero code changes.
Measures workload portability: move speed, minimum package size, edge location sustainability within budget, estimated failover time.
Full REST API for programmatic compression workflows. Integrate CompactEdge into your CI/CD pipeline, backup automation, or edge deployment scripts.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about CompactEdge data compaction software.
One command. Installs on any Linux server. Starts scanning disk usage, logs, snapshots, and unused data immediately.
YOUR_TOKEN with your API key from the CompactEdge dashboard → Settings → Install Agent
Connect your storage. CompactEdge starts compacting your data immediately. Edge network orchestration — integration with open-source edge providers — is coming soon.