Organizations of all sizes are faced with a tidal wave of data coming from myriad new sources, including sensors, social media, mobile platforms and more. And while the sheer volume of this new data may seem over- whelming, the value of information is stronger than ever—some even consider it the new currency of business. To help maximize the benefits
of growing amounts of data, businesses are turning to software-defined environments, which can provide f lexibility and responsiveness to business demands—along with higher scalability and greater efficiency.