Spark Matrix™ : Benchmarking Global Leaders In Object-based Storage Solutions

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The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™: Object-based Storage report provides an in-depth evaluation of global market dynamics, emerging trends, vendor landscapes, and competitive positioning. This comprehensive study delivers a comparative analysis and ranking of leading object-based storage vendors through QKS Group’s proprietary SPARK Matrix™ framework. It equips technology decision-makers with strategic insights to assess vendor capabilities, understand competitive differentiators, and identify optimal market positioning strategies.

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The research encompasses a detailed competitive analysis and vendor assessment based on the SPARK Matrix™ methodology. The evaluation includes leading global players such as Cloudian, Cohesity, DataCore Software, DDN Storage, Dell Technologies, Hitachi Vantara, Huawei, IBM, MinIO, NetApp, Nutanix, OSNEXUS, Pure Storage, Quantum, Qumulo, Scality, Seagate Technology, VAST Data, and WEKA.

According to an Analyst at QKS Group, “Object-based storage has become a cornerstone ...
... of modern data infrastructure in response to the exponential growth of unstructured data. Unlike traditional file or block storage, it organizes data as discrete objects with rich metadata, enabling seamless horizontal scalability across vast and diverse datasets. Its deep integration with cloud ecosystems makes it indispensable for hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, ensuring enhanced accessibility, redundancy, and resilience. Furthermore, its cost-efficient architecture is particularly valuable for large-scale data archiving, backup, and analytics workloads.”

He further adds, “As organizations increasingly leverage real-time analytics, AI, and machine learning, object storage’s scalability and metadata-driven design allow efficient data retrieval and optimized data workflows. The immutability of stored objects strengthens data integrity and security, a critical advantage for industries facing stringent regulatory compliance and sensitive data protection requirements. Ultimately, object-based storage is reshaping enterprise data strategies by enabling performance, scalability, and long-term sustainability in the digital era.”

Object storage is not just a back-end infrastructure solution; it is becoming an innovation enabler. Its integration with AI/ML platforms, analytics pipelines, and DevOps environments allows businesses to extract insights faster and with greater precision. The ability to manage data with detailed metadata tagging improves searchability and traceability, which accelerates model training, predictive analysis, and automation. As organizations increasingly rely on intelligent data ecosystems, object-based storage acts as a foundation for innovation — bridging the gap between raw data collection and actionable intelligence.

A growing number of enterprises are adopting hybrid and multi-cloud storage strategies, driven by the need for flexibility, data sovereignty, and cost optimization. Object-based storage seamlessly aligns with this shift, offering API-driven access and compatibility with major cloud providers. By enabling consistent data management across on-premises and cloud environments, it ensures data durability, redundancy, and real-time availability. This cross-platform capability helps organizations avoid vendor lock-in, streamline migration, and maintain unified governance policies — crucial for compliance and long-term scalability.

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