#267 – The Essential Role of Data within AI (Sponsored)
In this episode, Chris talks to Sharad Kumar, Field CTO at Qlik about the value of good-quality data when developing AI solutions.
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Storage Unpacked 266 – Architectural Choices in Storage System Design
In this episode, Chris discusses the options available to storage system vendors when building modern storage appliances, with Bill Basinas, Senior Director, Product Marketing at Infinidat. The conversation derives from an observation on architectural choices, following the move to AMD processors from Intel for the latest G4 systems built by Infinidat. AMD offers a greater core count per processor compared to Intel, allowing Infinidat to move to single socket designs, while gaining improvements from PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory.
Ultimately, this discussion highlights how modern storage system design can take standardised components and build flexible architectures, implementing most features in software. For Infinidat, that could mean expanding its range of solutions for smaller enterprise requirements, or building out products specifically for Edge use cases.
Although Bill did not reveal any future plans, the implication is clear - watch this space for future evolution of the InfiniBox architecture to a wider and more varied set of hardwaree configurations.
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Timeline
00:00:00 - Intros
00:01:15 - How do vendors choose the hardware components for storage systems?
00:02:30 - What are the main (storage) technology challenges for customers?
00:04:08 - Customers want predictable data features
00:05:55 - Capacity demand continues to grow relentlessly
00:07:30 - Infinidat features are built into software
00:09:35 - Most AI requirements wil run on existing performance storage
00:11:20 - Modern hardware provides significant flexibility for system design
00:15:00 - AMD gives access to single and high core-count processors
00:16:10 - PCIe 5.0 provides for faster SSDs and power efficiency
00:18:46 - Infinidat has introduced smaller form-factor solutions
00:21:32 - Multiple cores will always get used!
00:25:53 - Infinidat G4 architecture provides for in-place controller upgrades
00:28:22 - Storage arrays should become more “virtual”
00:34:10 - Data services implementations are very different between vendors
00:35:55 - Hybrid architecture still has value in the Infinidat world
00:36:20 - Wrap Up
Related Podcasts & Blogs
Storage Unpacked 258 - Introducing Infinidat G4, InfuzeOS 8 and InfiniSafe ACP
#202 - Enterprise Storage Consolidation with Phil Bullinger from Infinidat
Infinidat adds customer value with SSA Express and improved SSA capacity
Copyright (c) 2016-2025 Unpacked Network. No reproduction or re-use without permission. Podcast episode #e4dr
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Storage Unpacked 265 – The Enduring Benefits of Centralised Storage
In this episode, Chris discusses the enduring benefits of centralised storage, particularly with reference to storage virtualisation, with Dan Kogan, VP of Enterprise Growth and Solutions and Cody Hosterman, Senior Director of Product Management, both from Pure Storage.
In this episode, Chris is in conversation with Jeb Horton, SVP Global Services at Hitachi Vantara, discussing the capabilities of Hitachi Vantara's Global Services offerings, which deliver infrastructure management and infrastructure as a service to its customers.
In addition to EverFlex, Hitachi Vantara has a long history of managed services capabilities that span more than just outsourced storage. As Jeb explains, the company also manages storage infrastructure from other vendors, in addition to non-storage systems.
The interesting aspect of this discussion is the complex nature of the interaction between customers and Hitachi. Solutions offerings aren't merely "transactional", but have a human aspect and are tailored to meeting the specific goals of the customer. This conversation explores some of the nuances of working with customers to transfer the burden of infrastructure management to Hitachi, enabling businesses to focus on more strategic opportunities.
To learn more about Hitachi Vantara check out the Infrastructure as a Service section on the Hitachi website - https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/services/infrastructure-as-a-service.
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Timeline
00:00:00 - Intros
00:01:43 - What is “Infrastructure as a Service”?
00:03:25 - What else to customers want from a service (other than cost saving)?
00:05:20 - Public cloud has increased the appetite for service-based consumption
00:06:24 - What is the core of the Hitachi Vantara services offering?
00:07:14 - Hitachi added automation into a “services platform”
00:10:26 - The human aspect involves skills but also relationships
00:12:20 - A service contract involves a detailed commercial model
00:13:51 - Service also means service levels and agreements
00:16:53 - Cloud is transactional, what is Hitachi’s “value add”?
00:19:45 - Data has value, which is the focus of service offerings
00:22:26 - How does Hitachi help government institutions?
00:26:50 - What sort of data issues does Hitachi deal with?
00:28:33 - Data and AI will be a key issue to manage
00:30:40 - How does the engagement process work with Hitachi (and what is EverFlex)?
00:37:15 - What are real-world examples of Hitachi customers and requirements?
00:46:51 - Wrap Up
Related Podcasts & Blogs
Hitachi Vantara Microsite
Storage Unpacked 260 - Hitachi VSP One Updates with Dan McConnell
Storage Unpacked 254 - Announcing VSP One and Hitachi Vantara Reorganisation
Copyright (c) 2016-2024 Unpacked Network. No reproduction or re-use without permission. Podcast episode #4d3x
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Storage Unpacked 263 – The HYCU State of SaaS Data Resilience Report 2024
In this recording, Chris talks to Subbiah Sundaram, SVP of Products at HYCU, Inc. about the 2024 edition of the HYCU State of SaaS Resilence Report. The report surveys customers to understand the gaps in perceived and actual data protection for SaaS platforms and the results are quite surprising.
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