The use cases AWS recommends for object storage are

(1) Data archiving

(2) Backup and recovery

(3) Rich media

Explanation

Data archiving

Cloud object storage is excellent for long-term data retention. You can cost-effectively archive large amounts of rich media content and retain mandated regulatory data for extended periods of time. You can also use cloud object storage to replace on-premises tape and disk archive infrastructure. This storage solution provides enhanced data durability, immediate retrieval times, better security and compliance, and greater data accessibility.  

Backup and recovery

You can configure object storage systems to replicate content so that if a physical device fails, duplicate object storage devices become available. This ensures that your systems and applications continue to run without interruption. You can also replicate data across multiple data centers and geographical regions.

Rich media

With object storage, you can accelerate applications and reduce the cost of storing rich media files such as videos, digital images, and music. By using storage classes and replication features, you can create cost-effective, globally replicated architecture to deliver media to distributed users.