Hitachi Vantara Expands Hybrid Cloud Storage Platform

Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. that focuses on data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management, has introduced new solutions within its Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) data platform. These offerings are designed to transform storage and data management for AI and analytics workloads. They feature an advanced quad-level cell (QLC) flash storage array with public cloud replication and a flexible object storage appliance. These innovations aim to provide greater simplicity, security, and sustainable scalability, enabling organizations to enhance their data management in a world that is increasingly driven by data.

As data volumes surge and cloud environments grow increasingly complex, businesses are grappling with rising infrastructure costs, energy demands, and the need for more efficient data management. Hitachi Vantara’s latest platform advancements address these challenges, providing a streamlined, energy-efficient solution for managing vast data stores, particularly for AI and analytics workloads.

These new capabilities empower organizations to manage growing data demands with simplified infrastructure, ensuring high availability and supporting innovation. "Our Virtual Storage Platform One solutions are crafted to help businesses harness their data's full potential in a sustainable way," said Octavian Tanase, Chief Product Officer, Hitachi Vantara.

Addressing Pressing IT Challenges

The launch addresses the growing challenges of managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments, exponential data growth, and increasing energy consumption. According to a recent survey, large data volumes result in higher compute power needs and costs, with over two-thirds of organizations experiencing "bill shock" quarterly.

Virtual Storage Platform One Block and Object

VSP One Block: The QLC flash storage array offers high-density storage with a cost-effective, scalable solution that integrates seamlessly with public cloud services for replication and disaster recovery. This technology supports large-capacity needs while delivering energy savings and cost reductions.

VSP One Object: A robust object storage appliance engineered for high scalability and unstructured data management. With multi-node configurations, it ensures data availability and security, making it suitable for sectors like media, healthcare, and finance. This appliance helps reduce power usage and CO2 emissions, enhancing organizations' sustainability goals.

VSP One SDS Cloud: This software-defined solution provides resilient data protection and cloud-based data replication to enhance operational resilience and facilitate seamless database expansion.

"Hitachi Vantara continues to address the pressing needs of modern IT infrastructure, helping businesses stay competitive in an era defined by data-driven innovation," said Scott Sinclair, Practice Director for Cloud, Infrastructure, and DevOps at Enterprise Strategy Group.