EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Data growth is skyrocketing. IDC forecasts annual global data generation to grow from 16 zettabytes in 2016 to 163 zettabytes in 2025 as digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT) become pervasive. 1 By transforming this wealth of raw data into meaningful business information companies can accelerate the pace of innovation, streamline business processes and improve financial results. But most organizations simply can’t afford to maintain massive datasets using conventional storage solutions.

Data growth is skyrocketing – doubling every year in many businesses