NOR and NAND flash memory each suit different use cases, say experts, and companies looking at a flash memory product need to know the difference, including I/O performance and longevity requirements, before they buy.

According to the survey, current and projected data growth are increasingly large enough to create a true challenge to storage platforms, forcing managers to invest in new technology.

Some long-term data storage trends point to addressing storage needs by means other than the traditional IT silo, but the fact remains that effective storage technology matters now more than ever.

Frustrated with slow processing rates, organizations in healthcare and other sectors are looking to switch from hard disk drive (HDD) storage devices to solid-state drive (SSD) technology.

Modernizing data centers, beginning with new storage options, can help healthcare organizations plan for what their future infrastructure might include in several years’ time. 

With unlimited resources, all data could be put on the fastest media available, but in reality, storage caching may be the next best thing.