In this episode, we sit down with Matt Watts, Global Data Expert, as he explores the journey from storage to intelligent data infrastructure. Matt walks us through the four major technology waves that have shaped the industry: modular technologies, virtualization, cloud computing, and the dawn of intelligent data infrastructure driven by AI. He shares insights from his book, reflecting on how each wave brought greater flexibility, innovation, and technical complexity, while also introducing new challenges around data management and technical debt. Matt unpacks the persistent struggle organizations face in managing legacy data, the evolving role of storage in cybersecurity with autonomous ransomware protection, and the impact of regulations like GDPR. He concludes with forward-looking perspectives on quantum computing as the potential fifth wave, detailing its implications for security, networking, and computational power, and emphasizing both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with rapid technological advancement.

Matt Watts