From regularly refreshing our phones and laptops to re-evaluating our home Wi-Fi, updating technology has become an essential part of our daily lives. However, when we’re looking for the latest on the market, we often do it instinctively, without much thought. Moreover, the situation in a business environment is not much different. The characteristics and type of hardware are often the first consideration when making decisions. However, when an organization’s data center storage systems need to be refreshed, decision makers often face resistance to change. But now that data is the new capital, storage hardware is critical for organizations to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment. Dell Technologies Pre-Sales Senior Manager Emin Çalıklı says there are many factors that can influence the success of a storage system replacement and shared five critical storage replacement tips that are closely related to every CIO.

1. Identify existing obstacles

In a recent Forrester study, 83 of the decision makers were interested in parsing, analyzing and acting on the results; It reported barriers such as “High storage costs, unoptimized data warehouse, outdated IT infrastructure, and too many manual processes to meet their needs.” So knowing your key barriers can help you identify and design the storage platform best suited to current and future needs.

1. Maximize your existing storage technology

Another important point for IT managers to consider is whether their existing hardware has been optimized. Organizations must leverage infrastructure solutions that can provide continuous analytics to keep their existing storage systems optimized and configured for peak performance year-round. We are dealing with an idle and unused storage system because the systems are not installed in a way that provides the highest efficiency.

1. Identify the right method and business model

While public cloud and on-premises cloud are widely accepted in the region, it’s important to note that some data is better kept close to where it is created and used. This applies to both the edge and the data center. Security is also an important factor when evaluating the storage method. How much control is needed and how much risk can be taken when granting access to data? It must be determined. Cost is another consideration when choosing the right solution, and for a cloud-like ownership experience, it’s helpful to identify a technology provider that offers both traditional storage products and data storage services.

1. Make sure your data is fit for innovation

According to Forrester research, 70 percent of data decision makers in the Middle East collect data faster than it takes to analyze and use it. Innovating technology is only the first step to achieving data-driven business results. By implementing new storage solutions, workloads and data must be categorized accurately and efficiently the first time. Using data migration services provides greater control, security and value. These services are the best way to simplify and speed up the process by deploying experts to plan and execute a smooth transition.

1. Prioritize safe recycling

72 of IT decision makers say they need outside help to ensure they meet their IT security and risk requirements. When IT managers need to renovate, reorganize, or retire an infrastructure, there needs to be a technology partner who can help securely and consistently manage end-of-life assets. It is very important to manage assets efficiently. The priority should always be reuse, and if reuse is not an option, it should be safe recycling.

Get support every step of the way

Emin Çalıklı also pointed out that professional support should be sought to minimize the margin of error in the steps to be taken for technology innovation, saying: “The goal of any technology innovation is to maintain security, to minimize interruptions that may occur to customers and staff and in business operations, and to meet future business needs, to evolve and transform Dell Technologies Services continues to innovate to deliver best practices from planning to retirement of an organization’s storage resources. evolving and growing, it is imperative to innovate storage platforms to provide the best solution for current and future needs. This is an important process that requires a lot of planning, testing and coordination.” It is also a great opportunity to improve performance , reduce costs and ensure that the platform is is future-proof.”

Source: (BHA) – Beyaz News Agency