Chapter 1. Introduction to Information Storage and Management
Information is increasingly important in our daily lives. We have become information dependents of the twenty-first century, living in an on-command, on-demand world that means we need information when and where it is required. We access the Internet every day to perform searches, participate in social networking, send and receive e-mails, share pictures and videos, and scores of other applications. Equipped with a growing number of content-generating devices, more information is being created by individuals than by businesses. Information created by individuals gains value when shared with others. When created, information resides locally on devices such as cell phones, cameras, and laptops. To share this information, it needs to be uploaded via networks to data centers. It is interesting to note that while the majority of information is created by individuals, it is stored and managed by a relatively small number of organizations. Figure 1-1 depicts this virtuous cycle of information.
The importance, dependency, and volume of information for the business world also continue to grow at astounding rates. Businesses depend on fast and reliable access to information critical to their success. Some of the business applications that process information ...
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