IBM StorageEnterprise data platforms for hybrid cloud environments
IBM Storage delivers data platforms for hybrid environments – not traditional monolithic arrays. Flash-first architecture with software-defined capabilities means storage adapts to workload changes without new hardware, with consistent encryption and governance across on-premises, cloud and edge.
- Supports block, file and object storage on a single platform across on-premises and cloud
- 99.9999% availability with transparent replication and failover
- Protects 500+ exabytes of data globally; active in 100+ UK organisations
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework certified with built-in encryption and audit logging
IBM FlashSystem All-Flash Storage Arrays
FlashSystem combines high-performance NAND flash with intelligent caching, delivering consistent latency and throughput for mission-critical applications. The platform deduplicates and compresses data automatically, reducing effective storage footprint by 90%. Ideal for consolidating multiple ageing storage systems onto a single high-availability platform. Supports SAN, NAS and object access protocols – letting teams standardise on a single storage foundation.
IBM Cloud Object Storage
Object storage is optimised for unstructured data like images, videos and backups. IBM Cloud Object Storage provides unlimited scale with pay-as-you-grow economics. It includes version control, compliance hold and lifecycle policies for regulatory requirements. Available on-premises and across public clouds – enabling organisations to store data where it resides without moving data to unified cloud platforms.
IBM Storage for AI & Analytics
Data analytics workloads require different storage characteristics than transactional systems. IBM Storage for AI combines high-bandwidth access with the ability to handle parallel I/O from hundreds of compute nodes. Built-in tiering moves hot data to flash automatically while keeping cold data on cost-effective capacity. Ideal for machine learning training, data science analytics and big data processing where traditional storage would become a bottleneck.
IBM Unified Data Protection
Data protection across hybrid environments requires backing up systems that exist in multiple locations. IBM’s data protection platform delivers backup, recovery and disaster recovery for on-premises and cloud systems. Includes ransomware detection, immutable snapshots and air-gapped backup copies. Single management console provides visibility across all backup and recovery operations, reducing operational overhead.
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