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data management and cost models.

Organisations are looking for smarter ways to manage and make use of their data, while only paying for the resources they actually consume. At the same time, IT teams need relief from routine operations so they can focus on innovation and strategic priorities. The answer? An on-premise solution with cloud-like capabilities that integrates seamlessly with any cloud and ensures smooth operations across hybrid multi-cloud environments.

Current challenges.

IT teams are under constant pressure to accelerate operations. An ESG survey highlights three key benefits of consumption-based payment models:

Shift costs to future quarters

Shift costs to future quarters for greater financial flexibility today

Free up IT staff

Free up IT staff to focus on strategic, high-impact projects

Deploy new infrastructure features faster

Deploy new infrastructure features faster to keep pace with business demands

The solution – NetApp Keystone.

NetApp Keystone delivers a unique Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) offering designed to support hybrid multi-cloud environments. It combines on-premise storage with cloud flexibility, giving organisations maximum operational and financial agility. With NetApp’s pay-as-you-grow STaaS model, businesses can enjoy a seamless hybrid multi-cloud experience and shift storage costs from capex to opex with consumption-based pricing.

Benefits of NetApp Keystone.

Simplified procurement and operations

Streamline how you acquire, use and manage storage across hybrid cloud environments.

Reduced IT workload

Free your IT team from day-to-day infrastructure management.

Aligned storage costs and business needs

Match storage spending to your organisation’s priorities.

Faster IT operations with business focus

Accelerate service delivery and keep teams focused on what matters most.

Outlook and recommendation.

According to Gartner, by 2025 more than 40% of storage administration and support costs will be replaced by managed STaaS. NetApp BlueXP is the recommended management console for Keystone, enabling consumption-based billing and dynamic allocation of storage spend.

Bechtle – Your trusted partner.

As a long-standing NetApp partner, Bechtle brings deep expertise to help you implement and get the most out of NetApp Keystone. Rely on Bechtle to unlock true financial and operational flexibility with NetApp Keystone and BlueXP.