The new storage management solution consolidates blocks, files, objects, and software-defined storage into a single platform, facilitating data governance and reducing operational complexity.
Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi’s subsidiary specialized in storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management, has officially launched Virtual Storage Platform 360 (VSP 360), an innovative software solution that unifies data management on a single platform designed to tackle the challenges of the AI and hybrid cloud era.
Designed to meet the needs of organizations operating with fragmented data environments and overloaded IT teams, VSP 360 allows companies to control, observe, and govern their entire storage ecosystem from a single console: blocks, files, objects, and software-defined storage.
A Comprehensive Response to Explosive Data Growth
According to Hitachi, the growing adoption of AI is driving unprecedented demand for storage, with an estimated 122% increase in the next two years. However, many organizations are rushing to implement AI solutions without having a prepared data infrastructure, leading to bottlenecks and governance issues.
VSP 360 addresses this challenge with an approach based on three key pillars:
- Control: Simplified orchestration of hybrid infrastructure and unified management of storage fleets across multiple environments.
- Observability: Deep visibility and predictive analytics with AIOps to anticipate performance, capacity, or security issues.
- Governance: Automated policy application for compliance, PII discovery, data lifecycle management, and support for critical workloads like cybersecurity or AI.
Unified Management Without Technical Barriers
Octavian Tanase, Chief Product Officer of Hitachi Vantara, states that “VSP 360 is not just a management tool, but a new way of thinking about modern data infrastructure. With integrated AI, automation, and cross-platform accessibility—from SaaS to mobile—we provide organizations with total visibility and comprehensive control to move forward without the barriers of technical complexity.”
The system enables IT teams—including those with limited storage experience—to deploy and manage hybrid environments more agilely. Furthermore, by consolidating previously disparate tools, it reduces operational costs and accelerates data-driven decision-making.
A Particularly Useful Tool for Resource-Limited Teams
Dan Pittet, Senior Solutions Architect at Stoneworks Technologies, emphasizes that “the ability to manage all types of storage from a single AI-based platform is a game changer for IT teams that need to respond quickly to demands without compromising governance or performance.”
Ashish Nadkarni, VP of IDC, notes that the built-in resilience and automation make VSP 360 an ideal solution for organizations that require operational continuity and robust governance against unforeseen disruptions.
Ready for the Challenges of AI, Compliance, and Sustainability
In addition to facilitating storage management, VSP 360 integrates functionalities for:
- Regulatory compliance with automated classification of sensitive information (PII).
- Data lifecycle management to ensure integrity and traceability.
- Guaranteed resilience with a promise of 100% availability from VSP One.
- Sustainability and energy efficiency as part of its recent commitments.
📌 In Summary:
- VSP 360 unifies block, file, object, and software-defined storage management.
- Offers predictive observability with AIOps, data governance, and control from SaaS, on-prem, or mobile.
- Suitable for organizations of all sizes looking to simplify their hybrid data operations.
- Its modular and scalable approach enables efficient responses to AI and cybersecurity challenges with control.