We're in a data deluge that's easy to drown in. Dealing with this much data requires innovative data storage solutions, including the cloud.
Following the rise of data is the rise of new storage systems designed to tackle them. Enterprise IT departments are required to optimize storage capacity, performance, cost, and energy use, which is why they require new storage systems to be scalable, software-defined and capable of replacing traditional backup systems. Additionally, they need to be secure and help keep enterprises from running afoul of compliance regulations such as HIPAA.