This Huawei white paper projects global data storage demand will reach 17.1 zettabytes by 2025, driven by AI, IoT, and cloud adoption . Traditional architectures can’t keep pace with requirements for scalability, performance, and sustainability. The report advocates for data-centric storage with intelligence at the core—integrating AI, flash, and cloud-native designs . It highlights the need for green storage technologies to cut energy use, improve density, and align with carbon neutrality goals . By shifting from device-centric to data-centric strategies, enterprises can meet explosive growth while enabling innovation, efficiency, and resilience.

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