Why software defined storage matters

Like the term “cloud computing” the term “software defined storage” can hide as much as it reveals. Despite the ongoing debate in the storage industry about exactly what software defined storage means, the impact of this technology is becoming clear. Initially, the benefits will be to better manage storage growth, cost, and complexity. In the near future cloud vendors will begin to leverage this technology to offer new services. Ultimately, software defined storage will change the way storage devices are bought, sold, and provisioned and change the way business is done in the storage industry.