# Is it time for object storage in the enterprise? – Brad King, Scality – Ep161

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Published: 2021-09-22T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Object storage is transitioning from a secondary archive layer to a primary enterprise data platform. This discussion explores how metadata-driven storage enables data portability and modern application workflows.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Object storage is evolving from a tertiary archive to a primary platform for modern, scalable data management
- Practical takeaway: Leveraging object storage allows for seamless data portability between on-premises environments and public clouds
- Failure mode: Enterprise adoption is often stalled by legacy applications that lack native object-based interfaces
- Main idea: The integration of metadata directly with the data object eliminates the need for separate, complex synchronization databases
- Practical takeaway: Modernizing storage with object-based architectures supports the automation and rapid scaling required by containerized workloads

## Topics

Object Storage, Enterprise IT, Data Portability, Metadata Management, Hybrid Cloud, Scalability, Cloud-Native Applications, Data Infrastructure

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Evolution of Object Storage: Tracing the shift of object storage from long-term archiving to a primary data hosting approach.
- 3:50 — Scalability and Origins: A look at the historical drivers for large-scale storage needs in the industry.
- 6:20 — API-Driven Storage vs. Legacy Systems: Comparing the benefits of API-driven object storage against traditional file and block storage.
- 9:00 — The Limits of Scale: Why traditional file systems struggle with the massive scale required by modern web content and cloud-native apps.
- 11:30 — Enterprise Adoption Challenges: Analyzing why enterprises are slow to adopt object storage and the role of application compatibility.
- 14:10 — The Power of Metadata: How attaching metadata directly to objects simplifies data security, discovery, and management.
- 19:20 — The Shift to Native Interfaces: How the rise of backup systems and media asset management is driving the move toward object-native interfaces.

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