The amount of data generated worldwide is projected to exceed 394 zettabytes by 2028, and nearly all of it needs to be stored in some manner. Data creation is a constant cycle: the more data we use, the more data we create. It has a tangible impact on our physical environment, especially regarding equipment, which contributes to increasing energy costs and carbon emissions.
In Hitachi Vantara’s new webinar, “Accelerating Environmental Sustainability with Your Data,” Matthew Hardman, Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific of Hitachi Vantara, explores the factors that enable a data platform to manage data efficiently and economically, while also lowering energy consumption and the overall impact on the planet.
Know Your Data
Digitalization of our world means we’re simply generating more data all the time, Hardman says. Our systems capture data from transactions, devices, images, videos, audio and log data. Each has distinct characteristics and storage needs.
Knowing the type and value of the data collected will help IT professionals determine the best storage options to accommodate this growth and help support sustainability efforts without sacrificing performance. One way to address that dichotomy is to invest in technologies that balance digital innovation and the environment.
Innovation for the Environment
Hitachi Vantara offers robust, flexible data storage solutions that handle all types of workloads, and all systems are built from the start to encourage green practices. Sustainability is a consideration from initial design and raw material acquisition through production, consumer use and recycling, according to Hardman. The company is intentional about how it combines software, hardware, power supplies when building devices.
“It doesn’t just happen magically. It’s really a very orchestrated and planned approach to designing the technology,” Hardman says.
The sustainability of a product is determined by the IOPS/watt measure, which evaluates the efficiency of a storage system based on power consumed relative to performance. Products that meet environmental sustainability measures earn the Energy Star designation in the U.S. and the Carbon Footprint of Products certification in Japan. Hitachi Vantara VSP One Block and Hitachi Vantara E-Series storage solutions are certified under the both organizations, demonstrating the company’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact through its data management solutions.
One example is the way Hitachi Vantara designed its storage platforms so customers can upgrade the system by replacing the intelligence of the storage array, without requiring an entirely new device. This approach reduces waste and maximizes the efficient usage of the storage platform. Modernizing the data infrastructure brings additional efficiencies; it requires less space, less cooling, and less electricity. Hitachi’s ADR technology uses data compression and deduplication to reduce the amount of storage required to run applications.
Deploying the right data management solution can reduce an organization’s operating costs and carbon footprint. Watch the on-demand webinar.
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