Data at the core: How effective storage is powering an AI world

In the tenth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe – Editor of International Security Journal – is joined by Andy Palmer, Enterprise Data & Cloud Solutions Group – UK Channel Lead, Seagate Technology and Rob Lay, Product Manager, Secure Logiq.In this discussion, James, Andy and Rob explore the role data storage plays in the development and operation of AI systems. As the foundation for data accessibility and quality, storage infrastructure directly shapes AI performance and trustworthiness. With a career spanning over 25 years in technology sales, marketing and channel development, Andy has cultivated extensive experience across various European markets, having lived and worked in Paris, Munich and the UK. Since joining Seagate in 2013, Andy has been instrumental in developing partnerships with leading system developers and integrators.Rob specialises in high-performance hardware solutions for surveillance and AI applications, bridging the gap between server and workstation hardware and video analytics. He’s passionate about harnessing AI tools to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency.