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Feb 2024
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2816: The Future of Data Centers: Autono...

NEIL C. HUGHES
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How does a company transform the complex data management landscape in today's ever-evolving enterprise data centers? On this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we sit down with Mark Walsh, Vice President at Tintri, to delve into how Tintri's innovative approach to data management revolutionizes how organizations store, manage, and understand their virtual machine environments.

Mark Walsh's journey from medical research to the forefront of technology innovation is inspiring. Sparked by a serendipitous encounter with John Sculley's "Odyssey," Mark's career pivot is a testament to the transformative power of tech. Under his guidance, Tintri has emerged as a leader in providing autonomous operations, real-time insights, and AI-driven analytics to enterprise data centers around the globe.

Tintri's flagship product, Tintri VMstore, has been lauded as the "best employee" by customers for its ability to automate the most tedious IT tasks. By slashing storage management costs by up to 95%, Tintri optimizes application performance from day one and empowers IT teams to redirect their focus towards strategy, innovation, and activities that drive greater business impact.

One of the most compelling aspects of Tintri's technology is its integrated real-time analytics, which immediately optimizes application performance. Coupled with predictive analytics, Tintri enables unparalleled visibility across workloads, machine learning-enhanced speed and resource forecasting, and the ability to model storage and compute needs up to 18 months in advance. This predictive capability ensures that organizations can effectively plan and budget for their future needs, safeguarding against the unexpected.

In a world where cybersecurity threats loom large, Mark also discusses the critical importance of immutability in protecting data against breaches. Tintri's approach to ransomware protection, through immutable snapshots and rapid recovery capabilities, offers a robust defense mechanism that ensures business continuity in the face of cyber attacks.

As we explore Tintri's impact on IT teams and the broader technology landscape, Mark shares his vision for the future of data management. His insights into the synergy between autonomous operations, AI analytics, and predictive planning illuminate a path toward a more efficient, secure, and innovative IT ecosystem.

The case study that Mark mentions in the podcast is now live on the website, here is the link:  https://tintri.com/resources/tpt-retirement-solutions/

 

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