Data and Storage

The amount of data held by businesses continues to grow, but storing more does not automatically create more value. Performance, accessibility, resilience, security and cost all need to be considered.

This section explores on-premises, cloud and hybrid storage, alongside backup, archiving, recovery, optimisation and data lifecycle management. Members can learn how different approaches affect application performance, regulatory obligations and the ability to recover following disruption,  where it should reside and how long it needs to be retained. 

It's designed for vendors looking for partners and partners looking to find vendors to integrate with their portfolios.  , where it should reside and how long it needs to be retained. The objective is reliable access to the right data without allowing unnecessary duplication and uncontrolled costs to consume budgets.