A computing device, a method, and a computer readable medium for transferring data objects predictively to reduce consumption of resources. In some embodiments, a computing device includes: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to store data objects in a storage system. The storage system is a multi-tier storage system. Storage of the data objects includes: determining a future demand status for at least one data object stored in the storage system based on a set of access activity rules; and moving the at least one data object between tiers of the storage system in response to the determined future demand status being different from a current demand status of the at least one data object to reduce consumption of resources in which to store that data object.