Optimize disk capacity usage

The modern retail business consumes data storage at an alarming rate. As capacity is consumed the natural tendency is to relieve the pressure on storage by simply acquiring more. This may not be necessary though if use of the existing storage is optimised.

Astech's approach is to analyse data usage rather than accommodate more storage capacity as a matter of routine. Optimisation not only reduces the need for ever expanding data storage, it can also improve the performance of the system as a whole.
For instance, the carrying of excess or duplicate files impacts on the time taken to execute backup routines which in turn impacts on the time available for other back office operations. Optimizing the use of existing storage can improve response times for users, avoid the need to use limited resources on additional storage capacity and maximise the return on the existing investment in IT infrastructure.