NetApp EMEA Flash Survey Results

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NetApp Flash Survey

EMEA Findings

NetApp and Opinion Matters July 2016


NetApp’s EMEA Flash survey of 3000 IT decision makers in Germany, France and the UK gauges the level of knowledge and awareness of Flash in key markets.

This presentation summarises the factors preventing businesses from adopting Flash according to this study.

Introduction


Key findings from the NetApp survey included the following:• There is a lack of need for Flash as a business solution• Cost is a barrier to Flash adoption• Lack of awareness is an issue among financial decision makers

What factors would prevent your business from investing in Flash storage?


Question: What factors would prevent your business from investing in Flash storage?

Source: NetApp/ Opinion Matters

9 out of 10 senior IT decision makers believe there is a business need for Flash.




40 percent of IT decision makers believe Flash is too expensive, even when real-world applications show favourable results in terms of cost.




Almost one in five respondents said financial decision makers lack the awareness of Flash to make an informed buying decision.


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NetApp’s Flash Survey was conducted in partnership with independent research experts Opinion Matters.

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NetApp EMEA Flash Survey Results