INDUSTRY VIEW
However , to succeed in the AI race , organisations must ensure their storage solutions can manage the vast amounts of data required to build and train Gen AI models , as well as manage the data these models generate . Traditional storage systems are struggling to keep up with the volume and complexity of the unstructured data created by AI and Gen AI models .
Thus , organisations need to look to deploying scalable , secure and cost-effective data architectures . Investing in innovative storage technologies such as distributed storage , data compression and data indexing can help enhance performance , efficiency and cost-savings for Gen AI systems . Additionally , a multi-cloud by design approach can help offer a sustainable solution , providing management consistency across multiple public cloud environments .
Although sometimes overlooked , storage is a crucial foundation for successful Gen AI deployment . Organisations must prioritise building a storage foundation to maximise the benefits of AI technologies and drive greater business value in the future . At Dell , we have the world ’ s broadest Gen AI solutions portfolio from desktop to data centre to cloud , meeting organisations wherever they are in their Gen AI journey . optimise their data storage in accordance with evolving demands while focusing on delivering outcomes that align with overarching business goals . It is projected that by 2025 , 70 % of enterprise storage infrastructure will be software defined , up from about 20 % in 2020 according to IDC .
According to IDCs Quarterly Storage Tracker for Q4CY23 , Dell ranked # 1 in storage in Saudi Arabia , with 39.5 % share .
How has Dell ’ s storage portfolio helped customers meet the demands of the changing Saudi Arabia business landscape ?
Over recent years , we have announced enhancements across our industry-storage portfolio , driving increased intelligence , automation , cyber-resiliency and multi-cloud flexibility . The breadth of the portfolio , including Dell PowerStore , PowerMax , PowerFlex and PowerScale , offers platforms that cost-effectively meet the needs of small , medium-sized and large businesses alike while providing room for ample growth .
Moreover , we continue to see as-a-Service models gain momentum due to their simplicity and cost-effectiveness . Incorporating Storage-as-a-Service models helps provide simplicity , agility , payment flexibility and control , allowing businesses to
The significant software innovations introduced across the Dell storage portfolio have helped businesses simplify IT operations , innovate securely and get more value from their data . This was evident in our performance , where according to IDCs Quarterly Storage Tracker for Q4CY23 , Dell ranked # 1 in Storage in Saudi Arabia , with 39.5 % share . Dell ’ s performance in storage continues to reflect the company ’ s focus on innovation and its drive to empower customers in addressing changing business demands and excelling in the digital economy . •
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