How is AI changing the way we store data?
How is AI changing the way we store data?  
Podcast: Technology Now
Published On: Thu Feb 12 2026
Description: How is AI changing the way we store data? This week Technology Now dives into the topic of data storage in the world of AI. We explore intelligent storage, how data sovereignty is influencing how we store our data, and consider where the world of storage could be going in the future. Jim O’Dorisio, Senior Vice President and General Manager HPE Storage, tells us more.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Sam Jarrell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations.About Jim:https://www.linkedin.com/in/odorisiojim/Sources:https://www.statista.com/statistics/871513/worldwide-data-created/#statisticContainerhttps://www.studionetworksolutions.com/how-much-data-is-used-and-stored-in-the-world/#:~:text=expanding%20digital%20universe.-,Global%20Data%20Usage,over%20180%20zettabytes%20by%202025.1 billion terrabytes in 1 zettabyte. If a smartphone has 1Tb storage, then you need 180 billion smartphones to make 180Zb of storage. 180 billion > 100 billionhttps://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/memory-storage/https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/memory-storage/8/308https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/6129/https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/memory-storage/8/308/963