What does the future hold for data storage?

Data storage has become increasingly important due to the massive amount of data generated daily by internet users. Current trends in data storage technology include cost, capacity, interface speeds, and density. Hard disk drives (HDDs) are still prevalent but solid-state drives (SSDs) are expected to grow steadily as their interfaces improve. Multi-cloud storage solutions are becoming popular for redundancy purposes. The future of data storage may involve cold storage, 5D optical storage, quantum computing and storage, DNA storage, and hybrid cloud storage. Hybrid cloud storage is currently a practical solution that combines the best aspects of both cloud and on-premise infrastructures.