Data Storage Compliance
By Nicklas Laine Overgaard, CTO
Data storage costs are rising and compliance rules (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) are tightening. ITBIaaS Disk and Tape reports help organizations cut costs by identifying redundant data, while also ensuring compliance through automation, encryption, and machine learning.
Key Insights (New)
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Global data storage market projected to quadruple from $186B (2023) to $774B (2032).
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Compliance rules (GDPR, CCPA, others) require stricter retention and deletion practices.
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ITBIaaS Disk and Tape reports save millions by identifying redundant/obsolete/unused data.
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Reports provide auditors with a transparent, independent view of compliance.
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New trends: machine learning for classification, encryption/masking for data security.
About
The exponential growth of data and tightening compliance regulations present major challenges for large organizations managing storage.
SMT Data’s ITBIaaS Disk and Tape reports help enterprises identify redundant and obsolete data, cut storage costs, and ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations. Leveraging automation, machine learning, and advanced encryption, they deliver transparent insights that support both internal and external audits.
As storage demands and regulatory requirements evolve, ITBIaaS enables organizations to minimize risk, enhance efficiency, and align data management with strategic business goals.
Read more in the whitepaper.

FAQ
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Why are data storage costs a growing concern?
Because data volumes are rising exponentially, with the global storage market projected to reach $774B by 2032.
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Which compliance regulations affect data storage today?
GDPR, CCPA, and other regional laws set strict rules for data retention and deletion.
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How does ITBIaaS help with compliance?
It generates transparent Disk and Tape reports from raw system data, ensuring unbiased, audit-ready insights.
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What technologies support ITBIaaS compliance reporting?
Automation, machine learning, encryption, and data masking.