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Douglas Gourlay Introduces the Qumulo Cloud Data Platform



Cloud Field Day 21

Douglas Gourlay presented for Qumulo at CFD21


This video is part of the appearance, “Qumulo Presents at Cloud Field Day 21“. It was recorded as part of Cloud Field Day 21 at 11:00-12:30 on October 23, 2024.


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Douglas Gourlay, CEO of Qumulo, introduced the Qumulo Cloud Data Platform by discussing the unprecedented growth in data and the challenges it presents for storage and processing. He highlighted how data growth is outpacing the ability of traditional storage solutions, such as SSDs and HDDs, to keep up, especially in environments where power and space are limited. This has led organizations to explore alternatives like cloud storage or building new data centers. Gourlay emphasized that the data being generated today is not just for storage but is increasingly valuable, feeding into critical applications like medical imaging, AI processing, and research. He shared examples of customers dealing with massive amounts of data, such as research institutions generating hundreds of terabytes weekly, and the need to move this data efficiently to processing centers.

Gourlay also addressed the ongoing debate between cloud and on-premises storage, noting that the industry is moving towards a hybrid model where both options are viable depending on the specific needs of the business. He criticized the myopic views of some industry players who advocate for cloud-only or on-prem-only solutions, arguing that businesses need the freedom to choose the best option for their workloads. Qumulo’s strategy is to eliminate technological barriers, allowing customers to make decisions based on business needs rather than being constrained by the limitations of the technology. By normalizing the cost of cloud storage and making it comparable to on-prem solutions, Qumulo aims to provide flexibility and enable businesses to store and process data wherever it makes the most sense.

The Qumulo Cloud Data Platform is designed to run anywhere, whether on x86, AMD, or ARM architectures, and across multiple cloud providers like Amazon and Azure. The platform’s global namespace feature ensures that data is available everywhere it is needed, with strict consistency to prevent data loss. Gourlay explained how Qumulo’s system optimizes data transfer across wide-area networks, significantly reducing the time it takes to move large datasets between locations. The platform also integrates with AI systems, enabling customers to leverage their data in advanced AI models while protecting their data from being absorbed into the AI’s training process. Looking ahead, Qumulo aims to build a global data fabric that supports both unstructured and structured data, with features like global deduplication and automated data management to ensure data is stored in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.

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