Driving India’s digital revolution: Top 5 trends shaping the storage systems

By Owais Mohammed, Regional Lead & Sales Director, Western Digital – Middle East, Africa, Turkey & Indian Subcontinent

With India becoming a digital powerhouse, data has evolved from a mere byproduct of businesses to being the most valued asset today. According to IDC’s Worldwide Global DataSphere Forecast, 2025–2029, the annual volume of data generated is projected to surge to 527.5 Zettabytes (ZB) in 2029. This staggering growth is fueled by AI, the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, immense popularity of over-the-top (OTT) services as well as short form video content and the relentless demand for real-time analytics.

With explosive data growth, IT infrastructures focus heavily on performance, efficiency, and scalability. Businesses are looking for solutions that handle a variety of workloads while fulfilling sustainability and economic goals. Let’s look at top five trends which will be shaping India’s storage going forward ...