Historical Overview of Enterprise Storage Evolution PPT
This PPT slide, part of the 91-slide Computer Industry Analysis Training PowerPoint presentation, outlines the evolution of enterprise storage from 1965 to the present, segmented into 4 distinct phases. Each phase highlights key developments in storage sales, market dynamics, and the dominant computing environments of the time.
In the first phase, from 1965 to 1991, storage sales were tightly coupled with high-end system sales. This approach created captive markets for large system vendors, primarily dominated by mainframe computing. The focus was on integrated solutions, which limited competition and innovation in the storage market.
The second phase, spanning 1991 to 1996, marks a significant shift as EMC disrupts the status quo. By breaking into the high-end market, EMC rapidly gains market share, indicating a transition towards more open market dynamics. The computing environment remains largely mainframe and Unix-based,, but the emergence of new players begins to reshape the landscape.
From 1997 to 2001, the emergence of distributed computing at the enterprise level fuels the growth of server-attached storage. This phase creates new captive markets for server companies, reflecting a shift towards more decentralized storage solutions. The dominant computing environments evolve to include Unix and NT systems, indicating a diversification in technology stacks.
The final phase, starting in 2001, addresses the need for more efficient storage solutions in distributed environments. This leads to the rise of Storage Area Networks (SAN), which break away from traditional captive storage markets. The focus here is on optimizing storage efficiency and effectiveness, catering to the growing demands of modern enterprises.
Overall, this slide provides a concise historical perspective on how enterprise storage has evolved, highlighting critical shifts in market dynamics and technology adoption.
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