Abstract
The storage industry is going through a big paradigm shift that is caused by drastic changes in how we generate and how we consume data. This shift is also referred to as The Internet of Things, a concept that was first predicted over a decade ago, but which is happening now more than ever. As a result, we also have to drastically change how we store and access data: the market needs simple, massive, online storage pools that can be accessed from anywhere and anytime. Object Storage meets these needs and is currently a hot topic as it creates opportunities for new revenue streams.