Overseeing client data and putting diverse sets of data into motion may seem like a moving target. Adapting and adjusting to evolving client demands—amid the backdrop of changing storage technology—can feel overwhelming for MSPs.
Today, there’s a need to address everything from plain text and unstructured data to highly specialized imagery and legacy databases. Further complicating things, a storage environment might incorporate hard disks, flash memory, cloud systems and legacy media, such as USB drives and DVDs.
The takeaway? Simplification is critical. Success hinges on the ability of a storage solutions vendor to make data accessible—while keeping complexity and costs under control. The goal is a flexible, high-performance solution.
The Value of a Unified Storage
The dizzying array of data systems that comprise a typical enterprise are a source of concern. Performance, storage capacity, data recovery and compliance are all key considerations for businesses.
Gal Naor
The key to navigating this potentially chaotic environment? A unified storage platform, such as StorONE, that’s designed to handle diverse workloads. From a single interface, it’s possible to rewrite the storage stack. It’s also possible to tap into AI and automation to optimize auto-tiering and handle other challenging functions.
“The question an MSP must ask is whether a new offering delivers the flexibility and scalability required to drive innovation and business results,” stated Gal Naor, CEO and founder of StorONE. “Ideally, a vendor can provide comprehensive storage services that are fully explainable.”
A storage framework reduces an organization’s hardware footprint while boosting speed, flexibility and scalability. Best in class solutions also trim maintenance costs and boosts performance along with ongoing service levels. These factors are especially crucial for MSPs that serve a diverse set of clients across a variety of industries, Naor said.
Efficiency Meets Performance
As most MSPs know all too well, optimizing storage is a delicate balancing act. No client has unlimited money and resources to tackle the task. What makes software-defined storage so attractive is that it taps into specialized algorithms to optimize data. The result is a latency reduction that can hit 90% or more.
StorONE, for example, optimizes the interaction between software and hardware instead of layering legacy software atop modern hardware. In fact, the platform removes proprietary hardware so that it can streamline integration with current systems. This method minimizes bottlenecks and other disruptions that frequently occur during deployments and upgrades.
Moreover, there’s no trade-off in data protection. Built-in backup and disaster recovery capabilities in StorONE boost resiliency without the need for multiple licenses and separate tools for backups and snapshots. In fact, these features are embedded in a core platform that supports more than 100,000 snapshots per volume and 1 million snapshots per system.
“Instant recovery eliminates delays that are commonly associated with backup restores,” Naor explained. The result is a 50% to 60% reduction in total cost of ownership — along with dramatically reduced disruption and downtime.
Cost Control and Scalability Meet Innovation
Cost is another key concern, especially as MSPs attempt to scale storage and incorporate data in the cloud and on the edge. Hidden fees and unexpected licensing requirements are a common pain point. “A platform should allow MSPs to scale performance and capacity independently. This helps avoid expensive upgrades or overprovisioning that erodes profitability,” Naor explained.
By consolidating workloads, boosting efficiency and providing robust data protection, MSPs can deliver enhanced services while maximizing the bottom line. Rip and replace technology upgrades become a thing of the past. “A modular approach that supports flexibility and cost efficiency is critical,” Naor said. “It’s important to seek out a vendor that can support you in every step of the journey to enhanced storage.”
With its focus on cost-effective scalability and forward-looking features—including AI—StorONE has established itself as an attractive and viable partner for MSPs striving to gain a competitive advantage in an increasingly data-driven world.
Key Benefits of StorONE’s MSP Solution
- Unified Storage Management: The ability to consolidate a wide range of workloads into a single platform dials down hardware and operational complexity.
- High Performance: The use of commodity hardware lowers costs without compromising performance.
- Robust Data Protection: Nearly unlimited snapshot capacity and instant recovery deliver a seamless backup and disaster recovery framework.
- Cost Efficiency: Predictable licensing makes it easier to scale performance and capacity as conditions change.
- Future-Ready: The StorONE platform supports hybrid cloud, containerized applications and edge computing.
- Simplified Deployment: Smooth and seamless integration with existing environments reduces disruption and raises the ROI.
Samuel Greengard also contributed to this article.
