How the Subscription Economy Is Redefining Data Storage

Harvard Business Review Analytic Services recently surveyed global IT leaders on the importance of an agile storage infrastructure to power an effective data strategy. The findings highlight the business and operational benefits of storage as a service (STaaS) over traditional storage models.

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In the age of big data, storage is a critical capability.

Enterprises increasingly rely on data to drive decision making, requiring robust data storage.

of organizations consider robust data storage important.

Yet, only 56% of all organizations surveyed consider their current data storage infrastructure effective.

A new approach

STaaS Equals Success

Many organizations continue to struggle with the limitations of traditional data storage models.
However, those leveraging STaaS have more successful data storage programs.

of STaaS users say their data storage programs are very effective.

of traditional data storage users say their data storage programs are very effective.

Better Business Outcomes

Less Pain, More Gain

STaaS users are gaining measurable business benefits and suffering less from their data storage model.

STaaS users

Traditional data storage users

Makes it easier for employees to do their jobs.

STaaS users

Traditional data storage users

Provides the flexibility to integrate on-premises and cloud applications.

STaaS users

Traditional data storage users

Allows employees to deliver a better customer experience.

Better Operational Outcomes

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of organizations identify the following operational benefits of STaaS over traditional storage:

Eliminates need for long-term forecasting
Near real-time storage capacity flexibility
Provides flexibility to integrate on-premises and cloud applications
Is highly reliable
Frees up IT staff to focus on higher-value work

Data Security

Consideration vs. Concern

When it comes to the security of STaaS models, opinions are shifting. Current STaaS users familiar with the platforms are more likely to consider their data secure.

think STaaS is more or as secure as traditional models in terms of security.

think traditional storage
is more secure.

STaaS Adoption

STaaS Is on the Rise

76% of organizations are either currently using or looking to adopt STaaS in the next two years.

“With the storage-as-a-service solution, we’re no longer guessing at what we might need in three to five years, investing in capacity and performance that may or may not meet our needs down the road.”
Sean Greer, The City and County of Denver, IT Director of Service Delivery

Take The Quiz to assess the State of Your Data Storage

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Do you consider data storage from the outset, within your organization’s overall data strategy?

Yes

Great! Did you know that 70% of organizations that prioritize data storage from the outset say their storage infrastructure is very effective?

That’s nearly twice as many as those that don’t consider storage until later in the process.

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No

You likely have an opportunity for improvement. The survey results show that organizations benefit from thinking sooner and farther out in developing their data storage strategies.

In fact, 70% of organizations that prioritize data storage from the outset consider their infrastructure to be very effective. That’s nearly twice as many as those who don’t worry about storage until later in the process.

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Are you taking advantage of the latest storage technology?

Yes

Fantastic! You’re likely gaining valuable benefits from staying up-to-date with your storage technology. With STaaS, this includes greater scalability and elasticity with fewer disruptions.

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No

To be competitive your business needs to stay modern. This includes your data storage.

STaaS provides fast, easy upgrades that enable you to leverage the latest technology advantages.

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Do you feel you’re spending too much time on data storage administration?

Yes

By embracing STaaS, you can free up time to focus on more valuable activities while eliminating costly downtime and disruptions due to upgrades.

In fact, 75% of executives believe that STaaS is a measurable time-saver.

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Not sure

You may be surprised to learn how much time STaaS can save—freeing up IT staff to focus on more valuable activities and enabling your teams to segue into higher-value positions.

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What are the benefits of deploying STaaS with Pure Storage?

Simple installation, management, and operations
Non-disruptive upgrades and expansions eliminate traditional refreshes and keep your environment current.
Leverage a unified subscription, technology and cloud benefits across on-premises, public cloud and co-location facility deployments.
Pay-per-use, only for the data you use

Three-quarters of organizations see all of these as advantages that STaaS has over traditional models.

say storage as a service frees IT staff to focus on other work, including higher-value activities.

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The Next-gen Service Era

STaaS is the way forward. Find out why.

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How the Subscription Economy Is Redefining Data Storage

In the age of big data, storage is a critical capability.

A new approach

STaaS Equals Success

Better Business Outcomes

Less Pain, More Gain

Better Operational Outcomes

Get More from Your Data Storage

Data Security

Consideration vs. Concern

STaaS Adoption

STaaS Is on the Rise

Do you consider data storage from the outset, within your organization’s overall data strategy?

Yes

No

Are you taking advantage of the latest storage technology?

Yes

No

Do you feel you’re spending too much time on data storage administration?

Yes

Not sure

What are the benefits of deploying STaaS with Pure Storage?

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The Next-gen Service Era

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