In today’s data deluge, it is a challenge for IT professionals to get a comprehensive and confident grasp on all of the data that their organization is storing – never mind how that data is actually being used. The reality is that the vast majority of this data is likely inactive data that should be stored on the lowest-cost tier of storage that is available. As discussed on a recent Storage Switzerland webinar with HubStor and Osterman Research, most enterprises have not optimized their data tiering strategy accordingly – and the most cost-effective storage tier might not be what is often expected (the public cloud).
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Senior Analyst, Krista Macomber produces analyst commentary and contributes to a range of client deliverables including white papers, webinars and videos for Storage Switzerland. She has a decade of experience covering all things storage, data center and cloud infrastructure, including: technology and vendor portfolio developments; customer buying behavior trends; and vendor ecosystems, go-to-market positioning, and business models. Her previous experience includes leading the IT infrastructure practice of analyst firm Technology Business Research, and leading market intelligence initiatives for media company TechTarget.
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