As data volumes grow, so do storage infrastructures, and this encounters companies with major challenges. Initially, the resources have to be provided and integrated. Cost considerations are usually the first priority here. However, the increasing data volumes and correspondingly larger infrastructures also lead to higher energy requirements and more CO2 …
Many companies are faced with the challenge of adapting their storage infrastructure to the unlimited growth of data. The question of costs is usually at the top of the list. At the same time, the criteria are very demanding: Flexibility:There may be advantages to sourcing all components from a single …
Due to their size, investments in a company’s IT infrastructure are always designed for long periods of time. At the same time, this is a particularly short-lived area: Innovations can make a change in technology seem appealing if their use promises long-term added value. Hardware has a limited lifespan. In …
Data replication in the hybrid cloud More and more companies are relying on a mix of different cloud solutions and on-premises S3 storage for backing up large data volumes. This creates flexibility with optimized costs for the storage infrastructure. In such a hybrid cloud infrastructure, data often has to be …
Storage tiering is a proven storage management method that moves data between different storage classes and storage tiers. The goal is to make optimal use of the storage systems. Most companies have a large stock of so-called cold data: This cold data is rarely (or never) accessed anymore. Nevertheless, this …
The growth of unstructured data is one of the major challenges for enterprise IT departments. The enormous volumes of data require more storage capacity year after year. The infrastructure requirements are very high: The storage solution must meet high demands when it comes to performance and availability. Tight budget constraints …
