M2M and Solidigm Lead Industry Trends in AI and Cloud Computing
At CloudFest 2025, Khilna Chandaria, operations manager at Solidigm, caught up with Charlie Hacker, sales and marketing director at M2M Direct, and TechArena to chat about the latest trends in cloud computing and the innovations that are reshaping the industry. The conversation highlighted the growing importance of AI, the rising demand for high-capacity storage and the key attributes businesses are seeking in their cloud solutions. As cloud computing continues to evolve, M2M’s consultative distribution approach is helping organizations adapt to these changes, particularly through their collaboration with Solidigm.
The shift toward AI-driven cloud computing was one of the key topics of discussion.
“Cloud computing is shifting to an AI-based model, both for private and public clouds,” Charlie shared. This shift is reshaping how cloud environments are used, enabling businesses to handle larger amounts of data with greater efficiency and scalability.
As cloud adoption accelerates, businesses are looking for solutions that offer flexibility, scalability and competitive pricing. “Flexibility and price, price or flexibility, either or,” Charlie explained, emphasizing the trade-offs many organizations are grappling with when choosing their cloud partners. But these aren’t the only important factors. Scalability is also essential, as businesses must be able to expand their storage and processing capabilities as their needs grow.
Security is another major consideration in today’s cloud landscape. With more data being transferred across private and public clouds, keeping that data secure is a top priority. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud solutions to store and process sensitive information, they must prioritize robust security measures that can protect against cyber threats, ensuring both compliance and the integrity of their data.
One of the most pressing needs in cloud computing today is high-capacity data storage. As AI and other data-intensive technologies continue to advance, the demand for larger, faster storage solutions is growing at a rapid pace. “Size, size, size, size,” Charlie remarked, stressing how critical storage capacity has become in the face of AI’s massive data requirements. Solidigm’s quad-level cell (QLC) products, offering up to 122 terabytes of capacity, are meeting this demand head-on. With such large-scale storage solutions, businesses can manage and process enormous datasets efficiently, without sacrificing speed or performance.
M2M’s role in this evolving landscape is to provide not just products, but consultative services that help businesses navigate the complexities of cloud migrations and data center upgrades. “We’re like a sales arm for Solidigm, and Solidigm is a sales arm for us,” Charlie explained.
What’s the TechArena take? Collaborations like this one between M2M and Solidigm ensure that cloud infrastructure providers can deliver the right products at the right time, supplying on-demand solutions that are essential for businesses undergoing significant infrastructure changes.
For those interested in staying updated on the latest advancements in cloud computing and AI, Charlie encouraged viewers to follow M2M on LinkedIn and visit their website (m2m-enterprise.com) for the latest product offerings and updates.
At CloudFest 2025, Khilna Chandaria, operations manager at Solidigm, caught up with Charlie Hacker, sales and marketing director at M2M Direct, and TechArena to chat about the latest trends in cloud computing and the innovations that are reshaping the industry. The conversation highlighted the growing importance of AI, the rising demand for high-capacity storage and the key attributes businesses are seeking in their cloud solutions. As cloud computing continues to evolve, M2M’s consultative distribution approach is helping organizations adapt to these changes, particularly through their collaboration with Solidigm.
The shift toward AI-driven cloud computing was one of the key topics of discussion.
“Cloud computing is shifting to an AI-based model, both for private and public clouds,” Charlie shared. This shift is reshaping how cloud environments are used, enabling businesses to handle larger amounts of data with greater efficiency and scalability.
As cloud adoption accelerates, businesses are looking for solutions that offer flexibility, scalability and competitive pricing. “Flexibility and price, price or flexibility, either or,” Charlie explained, emphasizing the trade-offs many organizations are grappling with when choosing their cloud partners. But these aren’t the only important factors. Scalability is also essential, as businesses must be able to expand their storage and processing capabilities as their needs grow.
Security is another major consideration in today’s cloud landscape. With more data being transferred across private and public clouds, keeping that data secure is a top priority. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud solutions to store and process sensitive information, they must prioritize robust security measures that can protect against cyber threats, ensuring both compliance and the integrity of their data.
One of the most pressing needs in cloud computing today is high-capacity data storage. As AI and other data-intensive technologies continue to advance, the demand for larger, faster storage solutions is growing at a rapid pace. “Size, size, size, size,” Charlie remarked, stressing how critical storage capacity has become in the face of AI’s massive data requirements. Solidigm’s quad-level cell (QLC) products, offering up to 122 terabytes of capacity, are meeting this demand head-on. With such large-scale storage solutions, businesses can manage and process enormous datasets efficiently, without sacrificing speed or performance.
M2M’s role in this evolving landscape is to provide not just products, but consultative services that help businesses navigate the complexities of cloud migrations and data center upgrades. “We’re like a sales arm for Solidigm, and Solidigm is a sales arm for us,” Charlie explained.
What’s the TechArena take? Collaborations like this one between M2M and Solidigm ensure that cloud infrastructure providers can deliver the right products at the right time, supplying on-demand solutions that are essential for businesses undergoing significant infrastructure changes.
For those interested in staying updated on the latest advancements in cloud computing and AI, Charlie encouraged viewers to follow M2M on LinkedIn and visit their website (m2m-enterprise.com) for the latest product offerings and updates.
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