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total cost of ownership
Coverage of total cost of ownership in the Nexus archive.
- AI's biggest challenge is not compute - it's data storage
The article argues that as AI evolves, data storage becomes a critical challenge surpassing compute demands. Exponential data growth from advanced AI systems, like agentic models, necessitates efficient storage solutions, with economic factors like total cost of ownership and return on investment becoming central. Western Digital's Nicolas Frapard highlights the shift from compute-focused progress to managing vast data estates at scale.