As the world of data evolves, so do applications and their storage needs. SSDs have become the de-facto choice for application acceleration. But they, too, are no longer a one-size fits all. We’re seeing new demands rising from workloads such as AI, machine learning and edge applications. Emerging technologies like autonomous driving, surveillance, and voice recognition are dependent on massive data streams, unimaginable just a few years ago. Data infrastructure is evolving to help organizations meet data demands and support new workloads and opportunities. As we look at the changing data landscape, there are 5 key trends driving the next generation of NVMe SSDs in data centers and the cloud: