Core Insights - The study commissioned by Hitachi Vantara reveals that the Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) is expected to generate $1.5 million in benefits over three years, highlighting the value of a unified data platform [1][5] Economic Impact - Companies using VSP One have achieved a 285% return on investment (ROI) and a net present value (NPV) of $1.1 million, recovering costs in just seven months [1][3] - The research indicates that VSP One enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and supports flexible scaling across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments [1][3] Customer Feedback - A CTO from an information services company reported a 30%-35% reduction in operational complexity, equating to $200,000-$250,000 in labor cost savings per person [4] - An infrastructure architect from a law firm noted that VSP One's new array technology allows for incremental hard drive additions, significantly improving pricing flexibility and economic benefits [4] - An IT infrastructure manager from an educational institution stated that the time spent troubleshooting storage issues decreased from 1-2 hours weekly to simply checking system health [4] Quantifiable Improvements - The composite enterprise model estimates that over three years, VSP One can create $915,000 in value by reducing complexity by 35% and decreasing troubleshooting time by 40% [5] - Data compression and deduplication are projected to save $373,000 over three years, deferring storage expansion needs and lowering capital expenditures [5] - AI/ML capabilities are expected to save $241,000 in time costs over three years, allowing teams to focus on higher-value innovation projects [5] Research Methodology - The TEI study was conducted by Forrester in November 2024, involving interviews with various industry clients to understand their challenges, applications, and outcomes with VSP One [6]