Real-time Enterprise File: Redefining Legacy File with the Pure Storage Platform

Data is the lifeblood of decision-making, innovation, and efficiency in the modern enterprise. Yet, as the data landscape evolves, so does the complexity of managing and accessing it. Legacy file systems, and even traditional network attached storage (NAS) solutions, are struggling to keep pace with demands for real-time agility, scalability, and efficiency. The challenges these systems pose to businesses today create a clear need for more flexible, scalable, and real-time file solutions.

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The Challenge with Legacy File Systems and NAS

Legacy file systems, although robust and reliable in their prime, have not evolved quickly enough to match the fast-changing IT landscape. These systems were designed for an era where data growth, real-time agility, and the sheer volume of concurrent requests were not on the same scale as today. As a result, enterprises now face key challenges:

• Limited scalability: Legacy NAS solutions often struggle with modern businesses’ exponential data growth. This increases complexity, degrades performance, and raises costs as companies must layer more hardware onto their existing systems. An example is when data has to be restricted over time as data sets grow from TBs to PBs, and legacy vendors have file system limits still based on TB.
• Trade-offs: Real-time data processing is critical for competitive enterprises. However, legacy systems were not built to add essential features and not trade off the performance or scalability that modern applications and workloads demand. As a result, organizations often face frustrating trade-offs when using features such as auditing, cross-protocol, and QoS.
• Complex management: Managing traditional file systems becomes increasingly cumbersome as enterprises scale. From managing multiple storage silos to handling upgrades and maintenance, the operational overhead increases while agility decreases. Anyone who has had to perform mini-migrations of data within a cluster to perform a hardware upgrade knows this pain. 
• Cost inefficiency: Legacy file systems are often expensive to maintain, with rising costs associated with hardware, power, cooling, and the technical expertise required to manage them. Businesses looking to optimize their budgets need more cost-efficient solutions.

Enter Pure Storage: Redefining Legacy Files with Real-time Enterprise File

Pure Storage is driving a paradigm shift with the Real-time Enterprise File platform, designed to address the gaps in legacy systems and NAS solutions. Here’s how Pure Storage is setting new standards in file management:

Unmatched Performance and Scalability

The Pure Storage platform offers an enterprise-grade file system built for modern workloads, with seamless scalability and lightning-fast performance. By combining the Pure Storage Platform, Evergreen^®, and unlimited file system size, businesses can access and scale data in real time, meeting the demands of today’s fast-paced digital economy. The Pure Storage solution ensures that even the most data-intensive applications can run without performance bottlenecks, no matter how large the data sets grow. 

Simplified Data Management

One of the hallmarks of our approach is its simplicity while keeping data in place. By eliminating the complexity associated with legacy file storage, Pure Storage enables IT teams to focus on more strategic initiatives. The platform’s centralized management system reduces operational overhead, streamlines updates, and enhances system efficiency, all while keeping data in place. This simplicity is precious for enterprises looking to minimize the time and resources spent on maintenance. Performing a hardware upgrade is no longer a lost weekend with weeks of pre-planning.

Cost-effective and Future-proof

Real-time Enterprise File is designed to be both cost-effective and future-proof. Its true subscription-based model allows enterprises to pay for what they use, offering a flexible, scalable, and predictable cost structure. Moreover, with the Pure Storage^® Evergreen Storage model, businesses never have to endure disruptive forklift upgrades—ensuring they remain up to date with the latest advancements without downtime or unexpected expenses.

File and Object Leadership

Pure Storage is leading the way in the current file and object storage landscape. Pure Storage has been named A Leader in the Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for File and Object Storage Platforms and for Primary Storage Platforms. This recognition underscores our ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet enterprise needs. Meanwhile, notable competitors like NetApp did not secure a spot in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for File and Object Platforms.

Real-world Solutions for Modern Enterprises

Our Real-time Enterprise File platform solves real-world business problems across industries. By offering a solution that’s built for modern workloads, enterprises can now meet demands such as:

• Data-driven decision-making: With real-time access to critical data, businesses can make informed decisions faster, ensuring they stay competitive.
• AI and machine learning applications: These advanced technologies require massive data sets to be processed in real time. The Pure Storage platform provides the speed and scalability needed for AI and ML workloads.
• Hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments: Modern enterprises need flexibility in where their data is stored and processed. The Pure Storage platform integrates seamlessly with hybrid and multi-cloud environments, offering a unified experience.

Conclusion

The Pure Storage platform with Real-time Enterprise File redefines the legacy file system landscape. By addressing traditional NAS solutions’ shortcomings, Pure Storage empowers businesses to operate with incredible speed, agility, and efficiency. As a recognized leader in the file and object storage space, Pure Storage continues to set the benchmark for innovation, delivering robust, simple, cost-effective solutions.

The enterprise file paradigm is shifting, and Pure Storage is leading the charge toward a future where data is always available, scalable, and secure.