Dell Technologies is addressing the challenge of data sprawl with consumption-based storage solutions, as 89% of organizations struggle to consolidate cloud and on-premises infrastructure for AI development.
TL;DR
- Dell's consumption-based storage offers flexible scaling and seamless migration to combat data sprawl.
- 66% of US enterprises manage 10+ petabytes of data, with only 39% actively reducing physical systems.
- Consumption-based pricing improves cost efficiency and employee retention by reducing mundane maintenance tasks.
What happened
Dell Technologies is promoting its consumption-based storage solutions to help organizations consolidate their data infrastructure, as AI workloads drive data growth. According to a survey by ESG, 89% of organizations are expanding both cloud and on-premises infrastructure, with 66% of US enterprises managing 10 petabytes or more of data. Only 39% of North American organizations are actively reducing the number of physical systems in their data centers, per ESG research.
Why it matters
Dell's solutions address the complexity and operational debt created by siloed procurement decisions, which often lead to integration challenges and increased maintenance. Consumption-based pricing allows customers to pay only for the infrastructure they use, improving cost efficiency and freeing up IT staff for more meaningful work. This model has been linked to better employee retention, as reported by early adopters.
Key facts
- 89% of organizations are expanding both cloud and on-premises infrastructure (ESG survey).
- 66% of US enterprises manage 10 petabytes or more of data (ESG survey).
- Only 39% of North American organizations are actively reducing physical systems (ESG survey).
- Consumption-based pricing is used by an estimated 20-25% of organizations.
- Employee experience and retention are the most commonly cited benefits of consumption-based pricing (ESG research).
- Dell's solutions offer flexible scaling and seamless migration to support AI workloads.
Context
The rise of AI workloads has increased the demand for specific hardware configurations, leading organizations to maintain both cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Traditional procurement methods struggle to keep up with the volatility of container environments, such as Kubernetes clusters, which can experience rapid fluctuations in infrastructure requirements. Dell's consumption-based storage solutions aim to provide a more flexible and efficient alternative, helping organizations consolidate their data infrastructure and reduce complexity.