FEATURE : CLOUD STORAGE
Managing enterprise data across multi-clouds
In South Africa , where data compliance is essential , companies are investing in platforms that facilitate unified data policies , enabling secure data transfer between clouds . This approach simplifies workflows , boosts productivity and ensures critical data can be accessed from anywhere , says Tony Bartlett at Dell Technologies South Africa .
In an increasingly data-driven world , organisations are adopting multi-cloud strategies to meet their business needs . As companies contend with vast and complex amounts of unstructured data , a multi-cloud approach allows them to manage , access and protect their information seamlessly across various cloud platforms .
Gartner estimates that by 2025 more than 95 % of new digital workloads will be deployed on cloud native platforms . This trend is especially visible in South Africa , where data and digital sovereignty are top priorities .
Here are five key trends in multi-cloud storage that are helping companies eliminate data silos and achieve a unified storage system .
Hybrid and multi-cloud integration
Companies considering hybrid or multi-cloud approaches are often contending with data silos that limit data sharing , access and analytics potential . With hybrid and multi-cloud options , many organisations are moving toward a more cohesive storage setup .
This is particularly relevant in South Africa , where the National Policy on Data and the Cloud seeks to harness the power of data and cloud technologies for national development .
By linking storage across multiple platforms , organisations can centralise data and comply with local regulations , granting them flexible data access without sacrificing security .
Cloud-native file storage
As companies ’ data needs expand , they require storage that can scale as those demands fluctuate . Cloud-native file storage – engineered specifically for cloud environments – provides the agility needed to scale storage up or down as needed .
The South African cloud computing market is expected to reach R113 billion by 2028 . Despite this growth , Dell Technologies ’ Innovation Catalyst Research revealed that 35 % of South African respondents listed the need to manage volumes of data and scale storage infrastructure as their biggest data management challenges .
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