Storage in the Age of AI

The current era of unprecedented technological change has significantly impacted the storage landscape. With the exponential growth of data and the increasing adoption of AI, businesses are facing the challenge of managing data distributed across various locations, including data centers, clouds, and edge devices.

To meet these demands, companies are transitioning to distributed IT architectures, such as multicloud and edge computing. This shift requires storage solutions that are flexible, scalable, and easy to manage, enabling businesses to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

• Data Explosion: The exponential growth of data poses significant challenges for storage and management.
• Distributed IT Environments: Managing data across various locations, including data centers, clouds, and edge devices, requires complex coordination and management.
• Rapid Technological Changes: The evolving technological landscape, driven by AI and other innovations, demands adaptable and scalable storage solutions.

Your Storage Solution for the Future

PowerStore offers a leading storage solution from Dell Technologies designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses. It combines advanced features with strategic business advantages, empowering organizations to innovate and compete effectively.

 As a Dell Technologies product, PowerStore benefits from the company's expertise in infrastructure and deep workload knowledge. This ensures you have the flexibility and support needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

1. Performance and Scalability

• Unified Platform: Supports a wide range of workloads, including block, enterprise file, vVols, and containers.
• High-Performance Architecture: Delivers exceptional IOPS and sub-millisecond latency with end-to-end NVMe and active/active design.
• Scalable Design: Easily expand your storage capacity up to 23 petabytes per cluster.
• Cyber Resiliency: Ensures 6-9s availability and incorporates Zero Trust cybersecurity. Native metro replication with witness and multicloud backup provides robust data protection.

   2. Intelligent Features

• Self-Optimization: Built-in machine learning automatically optimizes your environment, reducing manual effort.
• Efficiency: Offers a cost-effective QLC option, a 5:1 data reduction guarantee, 28% improved density, and multiple ENERGY STAR certifications.
• AI-Driven Operations: Simplify planning and reduce risk with predictive analytics and a generative AI assistant.
• Programmable Infrastructure: Streamline DevOps, automate end-to-end workflows, and foster innovation with multicloud capabilities.

   3. Continuous Modernization

• All-Inclusive Subscription: Benefit from a comprehensive software subscription without additional license fees and ongoing PowerStore innovation.
• Non-Disruptive Hardware Updates: Protect your investments and ensure your workloads always run on the latest technology.
• Lifecycle Extension with ProSupport: Enjoy premier investment protection with world-class support and flexible technology upgrades.

Storage Supreme, A Business Scheme

Its software-driven architecture ensures long-term agility, while its simplified management reduces complexity and streamlines operations. With PowerStore, businesses can achieve their current goals and position themselves for future success.

• Enhanced Performance and Efficiency: PowerStore delivers significantly improved performance with up to 30% more IOPS in its latest release. It also offers up to 20% improved data reduction, making it a powerful and efficient storage solution.
• Investment Protection: PowerStore includes a range of financial and operational advantages, such as future-proof offers, guarantees, and flexible consumption options. These features ensure that your investment is optimized and protected over time.
• Global Partner Ecosystem: Dell’s global partner community provides specialized expertise and custom integrations, ensuring that you receive cutting-edge solutions backed by expert support tailored to your unique challenges and goals.
• Advanced Data Protection: With a focus on zero data loss, PowerStore offers a comprehensive range of data protection methods, including secure snapshots, native replication, and integrated backup/restore solutions
• Energy Efficiency: PowerStore is designed to reduce costs with features like self-optimizing software, a compact unified architecture, and multiple ENERGY STAR certifications, delivering up to 28% more TBe/watt.

The Network's Journey to Intelligence

Network technology has evolved from basic server connections (Net1G) to personal computers (Net2G), the web (Net3G), and mobile connectivity (Net4G). Net5G enabled cloud technologies with faster speeds and stronger networks, laying the groundwork for an intelligent era where vast amounts of data and computing power reach numerous devices, much like stars forming galaxies.

With AI advancing rapidly and demanding even greater data transmission to powerful computers, networks are evolving towards Net5.5G. This next stage integrates AI to optimize network performance, enhance user experiences, and create smarter technology solutions, marking a significant shift from simple connectivity to AI-driven, cloud-based systems with transformative potential.

Experiences improve, businesses thrive.

Huawei has created Xinghe Intelligent Network, which is their way of building these super-fast and reliable networks that we'll need for the age of AI. This solution by Huawei, seamlessly connect and empower industries, unlocking the full potential of intelligence and computing power to drive transformative change. With Huawei Xinghe, businesses can accelerate their intelligent transformation, utilizing next-gen technology to build a smarter, more efficient future. Huawei’s E2E Integrated Network Services are structured around four core pillars:

1. Xinghe Intelligent Fabric: In the world of data centers, stability, reliability, and security are paramount. With AI-driven capabilities, the Xinghe Intelligent Fabric ensures seamless service continuity while optimizing high-capacity, high-efficiency computing. It’s the key to unlocking unmatched computational power, enabling businesses to scale and adapt like never before.
2. Xinghe Intelligent WAN: At the heart of a robust, high-capacity network, the Intelligent WAN connects services through a converged, full-service approach. It’s engineered to deliver unparalleled experience with deterministic results and flawless O&M performance, making sure that businesses stay ahead with smooth and efficient networking.
3. Huawei Xinghe Intelligent Campus: Redefine enterprise productivity with AI-powered campus solutions. By focusing on experience-centric network construction, Huawei Xinghe elevates wireless connectivity, applications, security, and O&M—driving higher productivity and operational efficiency, all while enhancing the experience for every user.
4. Xinghe Intelligent Network Security: Safeguard your digital ecosystem with AI-enhanced security features. The Huawei Xinghe solution uses intelligent detection, correlation, and convergence through a secure access service edge (SASE) framework, building an unbreakable defense line for your enterprise networks.

Designing Tomorrow's Industries

1. Industrial Sector:

A newly established facility in the industrial sector has achieved full wireless coverage with uninterrupted services through advanced network technology. This robust Wi-Fi 6 network ensures seamless operation for employees and uninterrupted digital processes across warehousing and production.

The Shift:

• From Disconnected Operations to Seamless Workflows
• From Manual Tasks to Empowered Employees
• From Limited Automation to a Foundation for Advanced Technologies

2. Healthcare Sector:

By embracing intelligent connectivity, a leading organization in the healthcare sector is undergoing a significant digital transformation. An advanced network solution is connecting end-to-end clinical and service processes for automation, enabling the organization to enhance the quality and efficiency of its services.

The Shift:

• From Fragmented Processes to Automated Workflows
• From Reactive Care to Enhanced Patient Outcomes
• From Isolated Departments to an Integrated Service Experience

3. Financial Sector:

A forward-thinking institution in the financial sector is building a best-in-class network infrastructure to lead the era of intelligent finance. This high-quality network delivers faster, more secure, and highly adaptable services across all its locations, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience.

The Shift:

• From Slower Transactions to Real-Time Operations
• From Rigid Infrastructure to Agile Service Delivery
• From Inconsistent Experiences to Seamless Customer Interactions

Moving your applications to the cloud can be a daunting task. But what if there was a solution that offered a comprehensive suite of services to streamline the process?

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is your game-changer for app migration. This robust cloud platform provides the tools and resources you need to migrate both enterprise and technical applications seamlessly.

OCI offers a wide range of services to simplify your migration, including:

• Databases: Securely migrate your critical data with OCI's suite of database options.
• Kubernetes: Leverage the power and flexibility of containers for a smooth transition.
• Serverless Functions: Focus on your code and let OCI manage the infrastructure.
• Spark: Scale your big data analytics workloads with ease.

OCI goes beyond just migration. It empowers you to modernize and optimize your applications for the cloud, taking advantage of its scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.

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