New storage systems part of transition to a digital economy

The growth of data, as a result of more points of capture and larger data files, such as high-definition medical images and video files, is a consequence of the global transition to digital economies. These are contributing to changes in storage technologies, says technology multinational IBM Storage and Software-Defined Infrastructure distinguished engineer and chief technology strategist Clod Barrera. Modern storage systems must be responsive to business requirements and workload demands, and must allow for the management of data flows to support business functions effectively. The value businesses derive from analytics processes also makes effective storage a foundational building block for digital commerce.