n an era of exponential data growth , the tech industry faces a looming crisis . Data centres , the backbone of our digital world , are on track to consume a staggering 8 % of global electricity by 2030 , with this surge in energy consumption not only inflating IT budgets but also raising alarming environmental concerns .
At a time when companies are drowning in unused data and grappling with soaring IT costs , the answer lies in smarter , more sustainable solutions . Piero Gallucci , Vice President and General Manager , UK & Ireland at NetApp , joined the company in 2022 . In this role , he leads UK and Ireland
employees , while focusing on NetApp ’ s transformation as a hybrid cloud leader in the market .
Here , Piero sits down with Technology Magazine to discuss NetApp ’ s solutions for optimising data management through automation , the cost of unused or unwanted data and the importance of intelligent data infrastructure .
Q . TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND WHAT LED YOU TO YOUR CURRENT POSITION
» “ I ’ ve been in the industry for more than 25 years , primarily in what I ’ d term as infrastructure . I started with Fujitsu ,
20 September 2024