This episode focuses on the evolving landscape of data optimization, emphasizing the intersections of standards, sustainability, and community collaboration. From tackling large-scale implementations to enhancing environmental efficiency, we investigate how SNIA's approach to managing data across various infrastructures has broadened beyond traditional storage paradigms. Our experts cover key trends, challenges, and solutions that organizations need to address data management and sustainably, while optimizing their infrastructure for future growth, discussing:

• Exploration of the concept of optimization in data storage 
• The blurred lines between data characteristics and storage infrastructure 
• Importance of sustainability in storage practices and life cycle assessments 
• The role of SNIA Swordfish and Redfish standards in enhancing interoperability 
• Community engagement and collaboration as key drivers for innovation in data management

SNIA is an industry organization that develops global standards and delivers vendor-neutral education on technologies related to data. In these interviews, SNIA experts on data cover a wide range of topics on both established and emerging technologies.

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