Storage strategy
This article outlines a methodology for developing a procurement strategy for the storage needs of an organization.
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Storage typically accounts for a significant portion of IT operating budgets. However, it is common for storage capacity to be purchased without a formal strategy in place. This often leads to inflated costs, degraded system performance, and unmanageable data growth. Consequently, the lack of a robust storage strategy can negatively impact performance, finances, and security.
By developing a storage strategy, it becomes more possible to adapt your purchases to meet the organization’s actual needs, thereby achieving a reasonable price-performance ratio.
This methodology article outlines the process of designing a storage strategy, covering assessment of organisational requirements, sourcing, technology selection, and storage policies. It is primarily aimed at IT and IT operations managers, and secondarily at those in IT procurement roles.
