As the adoption of digital platforms and services grows, so do the needs for better and greater access to data. However, this issue cannot be addressed by a “business as usual, but with bigger boxes” tactic. If each platform or service maintains its own data store or silo, the cost is bound to grow out of control. A modern storage infrastructure requires a new, shared foundation for applications and services where data is not siloed, but can be available to all.
This Buyers Guide by Freeform Dynamics sums up what to consider when planning for modern IT in the hybrid cloud era in order to evaluate the costs and benefits.