Helmut Beck wrote:Coming to grips with the ever-growing flood of data is still the greatest challenge as far as storage is concerned. This statement no longer only applies to major customers and their data centers, but also affects SME businesses and even smaller companies. "Coming to grip" means secure data storage and accessibility with due regard to agreed quality standards (service levels) and at a reasonable cost (CAPEX und OPEX). Many of the new technologies such as ILM, DeDup, SSD, virtualization, thin provisioning – regardless of whether they are already established or still just hype – are eager to help here.

We advise our customers to develop a storage solution that suits them from this variety of established and new technologies. We have a comprehensive portfolio of best-in-class products in this regard, but neither is it our intention nor are we able to do everything ourselves. The way in which we monitor technology helps us to make the right choice here. Together with technology leaders in storage we have developed strategic partnerships, we integrate their products in solutions and provide the appropriate services.

Helmut Beck wrote:The aim of this book is to provide you with an introduction to storage technologies and storage networks, and to highlight the value added for your company. We also introduce some of our partners in the storage sector and provide a comprehensive overview of the current storage product portfolio of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Our products and associated services – delivered by us or our certified partners – are the basis for storage solutions that help you contend with the growing flood of data!