Beyond Capacity: Designing Storage for AI’s Infinite and Unpredictable Demands

In his talk “Beyond Capacity: Designing Storage for AI’s Infinite and Unpredictable Demands,” Stephen Bailey, Data Architect at Pure Storage, explores how businesses can prepare their infrastructure for the growing and often unpredictable demands of artificial intelligence. Drawing on key insights from Pure Storage’s Coffee Break webinar, Bailey highlights the limitations of traditional storage systems in the face of rapidly evolving AI workloads—from exponential data growth to performance and scalability challenges.

He outlines how organizations can unlock real value from their AI initiatives by embracing storage architectures that prioritize flexibility, simplicity, and future-readiness. Rather than relying on crystal-ball predictions, Bailey advocates for building resilient, scalable systems designed to adapt as needs shift.

This talk delivers practical strategies and a forward-thinking mindset for IT leaders looking to not just enable AI, but to make it a strategic advantage.