Part 1 of a 3-part series IT teams are increasingly tasked with supporting the unprecedented growth in data across their organizations. Businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to manage their growing data needs efficiently and cost-effectively. Software-defined storage (SDS) is seen as a game-changer and competitive edge for many teams, offering unprecedented flexibility and scalability. Consider this: How many great ideas have been put on hold because your storage couldn't keep up?

Over 70% of global enterprises generate, store and use their data in hybrid environments. But while hybrid cloud adds flexibility, it also introduces complexity. This often leads to customers avoiding implementation of mixed virtualization and container platforms in order to prevent additional complexity and to address talent shortages, as each platform is intricate and requires specialized skills.