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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 25 MIN

AI-Powered Observability Is Changing How We Manage Enterprise Storage Forever

from What's Up with Tech? · host Evan Kirstel

Interested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected] visibility has transformed from a luxury into a business-critical imperative for enterprises navigating today's complex IT landscape. In this revealing conversation with Sunitha Rao, who leads Hitachi Vantara's hybrid cloud business unit, we explore why this shift has occurred and how their newly launched VSP360 platform delivers game-changing capabilities.The driving forces behind unified visibility's rise are compelling - AI's acceleration, evolving regulatory landscapes across regions, and the pressing need for financial agility as we approach 2025. Organizations struggling with fragmented visibility across hybrid environments can no longer afford the inefficiencies of siloed approaches. As Sunitha explains, "You really have the AI that's allowing you to have data insights that are explainable, that allow you to give a cross-domain visibility across the board."VSP360's visibility-driven architecture represents a fundamental rethinking of enterprise storage management. Rather than bolting on capabilities, Hitachi has built a unified control plane that provides intelligent insights through what Sunitha calls a "single pane of smart glass." The platform leverages AI-powered observability to deliver real-time performance telemetry, predictive analytics, and automated recommendations that help organizations optimize their entire storage fleet - whether on-premises, in the cloud, or at the edge.Perhaps most impressive is how VSP360 addresses the ever-present challenge of shadow IT and cloud sprawl. Through comprehensive visibility and AI-driven recommendations, organizations gain the ability to detect idle resources, misaligned storage tiers, and potential cost optimizations. One beta customer reported freeing up 60% of their IT team's efforts by leveraging these capabilities - allowing valuable technical talent to focus on high-value strategic initiatives rather than routine management tasks.For CIOs embarking on this journey toward unified visibility, Sunita offers practical advice: start by acknowledging fragmentation as both a technical and business requirement, conduct a comprehensive asset assessment, and seek platforms that provide unified control with built-in governance. As she notes, "Your visibility is basically building efficiency, and efficiency is basically building you to transform the way you manage your data environments."Curious about how unified visibility could transform your organization's approach to data management? Explore how Hitachi's visibility-driven architecture might help you gain control of your diverse IT landscape while preparing for the AI-driven future.Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showMore at https://linktr.ee/EvanKirstel

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