Top 20 Storage Technology Companies - 2017

The data storage industry has undergone a massive transformation over the years. The adoption and expansion of technologies such as IoT, cloud, and mobility has powered the growth of data, ultimately impacting the storage industry. In such a scenario, the enterprise storage space has observed a plethora of innovations that bring a drastic shift in the way data is controlled and stored. Storage virtualization technology has undisputedly turned to be highly beneficial for organizations, playing a major role in offering better archiving, backup, and recovery administration.

 The transformation from hardware-based to softwarebased approaches has resulted in the reduction of costs and greater flexibility of deployment. The advent of the hybrid combination of cloud, integrated with flash-driven networks has proved beneficial for enterprises in replacing legacy systems with modern storage infrastructures. The benefits of leveraging these new storage paradigms are far-reaching, with a lot of attention being paid to see how the modern storage system works with big data analytics, data centers, and converged infrastructure. However, when it comes to finding the right storage service provider to assist with consulting, implementation, and support, CIOs find it challenging to steer through the fragmented data storage industry.

With that in mind, in this edition of CIOReview, we bring to you 20 Most Promising Storage Solution Providers 2017, featuring leading solution and service providers offering innovative products, tools, and services in the storage ecosystem. The companies featured in this issue exhibit profound business process knowledge and in-depth expertise in delivering innovative storage technology solutions, while improving speed, security, and accuracy of applications.

CIOReview presents 20 Most Promising Storage Solution Providers 2017.