Quantum 2014 predictions
1) Time to retire the “Primary” from primary storage – with the continued growth of data and increased strategic value of connecting historical data with new data, primary storage is no longer the main game in town. Getting data off expensive primary storage, while keeping it readily accessible, will take on greater importance. As a result, there will be increased focus on tiered storage, with new technologies such as next generation object storage and linear tape file system (LTFS) being widely adopted. 2) Virtual Machine Data: “Just Let Me Be Me” – look for a greater emphasis on