Prospects and challenges in data storage in Russia by 2030

Main Article: Storage System

Decentralization: A new storage paradigm

In my opinion, by 2030, the main task will be to ensure the efficient and secure management of huge amounts of data. We will see increased use of decentralized storage, where data will be distributed across multiple nodes, increasing its security and availability.

Blockchain and distributed registry technologies, which are already being actively implemented in various industries, will become key components of this system. Data will become less vulnerable to cyber attacks, and its availability will increase even in the event of local failures.

Forecasts show that by 2030, 30% of all data will be stored in decentralized systems, which will significantly reduce the risks of information loss.

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Artificial intelligence and quantum technologies in Russia

Artificial intelligence will play a crucial role in data management. Already today, AI helps analyze data, and in the future it will become an indispensable tool for managing the entire storage infrastructure. This will make it easy to cope with the increasing load.

As for quantum technologies, we are on the verge of their mass implementation. I predict that by 2030-2035, quantum technologies will increase the capacity of systems by 100 times and significantly speed up data processing. This could be a turning point for the entire storage industry.

Biometrics instead of passwords?

With the growth of data, special attention should be paid to user authentication. Biometrics technologies such as fingerprints and facial recognition are becoming increasingly popular.

I believe that in the future, biometrics will replace passwords completely, which will provide a higher level of security and convenience. However, it is important to be aware of the risks of biometric data breaches.

From large data centers to "pocket" solutions

Data centers remain a key element of data storage and processing, but the creation of their own small data centers and cloud storage is becoming more common.

At the same time, research shows that 42% of organizations that have migrated to the cloud are considering transferring at least half of their cloud workloads back to On-Anticipate.

The main reasons for this trend are:

• Unpredictable costs and high costs of cloud services (moving to the cloud is often more expensive than predicted)
• increasing security threats (companies want full control over their infrastructure).

I think the use of miniature data centers will help maintain control over confidential data and save on the construction of its own data center. Companies and users will be able to store critical data in such "pocket" solutions, and others will be able to upload to the cloud.

Storage economics: What to choose?

On average, equipment costs for a small data center range from 4 to 12 million rubles, including servers, storage systems and network equipment. The maintenance of such infrastructure requires additional costs for technical support, which can reach 400,000 rubles per month, or even more.

In most cases, large cloud solutions remain more profitable. Renting capacity in the cloud costs companies an average of 50-70% cheaper.

Hybrid models that combine local and cloud solutions are better suited for large corporations, because this is how companies get security and savings. You can store sensitive data locally, and often used or heavy data in the cloud.

The cost of creating and supporting "pocket" data centers can be 3-5 million rubles, with monthly costs in the region of 150,000 rubles.

I also believe that by 2030 the cost of storing data will continue to decline thanks to new technologies (quantum systems, more efficient processing algorithms, etc.).

Spending on cloud solutions is expected to drop by 20-30%, making them even more affordable. At the same time, the cost of creating and maintaining local data centers may increase by 15-25% due to rising prices for equipment and energy. Thus, for most companies, cloud solutions are a better choice in the face of growing data volumes.

Conclusions

By 2030, the storage industry will change dramatically under the influence of new technologies. Companies must adapt to changing conditions by implementing best practices to protect and manage their data. The future lies with flexible, decentralized solutions that ensure data security and availability, regardless of volume.

To keep your corporate and personal data securely protected at all times, use multiple geographically dispersed storage media, apply complex applications, and passwords conduct regular testing and employee training. cyber security