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Amazon S3 Glacier Instant Retrieval is a storage class designed for storing data that needs to be accessed quickly but is not frequently used. It offers a balance between cost-effectiveness and fast retrieval, making it suitable for backups, disaster recovery, and archiving data you may need to access within minutes. While cheaper than S3 Standard, it's more expensive than other Glacier storage classes with longer retrieval times. Instant Retrieval is ideal for situations requiring rapid data access without paying the higher costs of frequently accessed storage.