VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million value to firms

A new study by Forrester Consulting has revealed that enterprises using Hitachi Vantara's Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) have achieved a 285% return on investment, with payback occurring in just seven months.

The Forrester Total Economic Impact (TEI) report, commissioned by Hitachi Vantara, analysed the business impact of VSP One across a representative sample of enterprise customers. The study found that in addition to the ROI figure, organisations gained US$1.1 million (USD $1.1 million) in net present value, along with significant efficiencies and cost savings.

Operational efficiencies and data reduction

Companies participating in the study reported a 30% to 35% reduction in operational complexity and cited up to a 6:1 data reduction ratio. According to the research, modernisation efforts enabled by VSP One brought considerable operational efficiencies-calculated at USD $915,000 over three years-by driving down complexity and reducing troubleshooting time by 40%.

Further financial benefits cited in the study include a USD $373,000 reduction in costs due to increased storage efficiency, which was achieved through compression and deduplication, postponing the need for storage expansion and reducing capital expenditure. Through AI and machine learning features in VSP One, organisations noted USD $241,000 in time savings over three years as a result of optimised workloads and faster provisioning, which allowed IT teams to focus on higher-value initiatives.

Regional perspectives on digital transformation

These findings were discussed by technology leaders and experts from sectors such as manufacturing, public services, maritime, banking, financial services, and healthcare at an event focused on Southeast Asia's technology priorities. Delegates from across the region highlighted the pressing demand for robust data infrastructure to support AI development and digital transformation efforts.

"We believe the study validates what we consistently hear from Southeast Asian enterprises: modern infrastructure investments pay for themselves quickly when they reduce complexity and improve efficiency," said Adrian Johnson, Senior Vice President & General Manager, The Americas and Asia Pacific, Hitachi Vantara. "Leaders from across the region confirmed these challenges and shared practical strategies for scaling AI securely and sustainably."

Summarising regional progress and challenges, Joe Ong, Vice President, ASEAN, Hitachi Vantara, noted the rapid uptake of AI in Southeast Asia, but underlined persistent issues with data quality and security.

"Southeast Asia is moving fast on AI adoption, but data silos, low data quality, and rising security concerns are still slowing progress," said Joe Ong, Vice President, ASEAN, Hitachi Vantara. "We feel the Forrester TEI findings show that with the right infrastructure, enterprises can achieve both cost savings and agility-critical outcomes for the region's digital future."

Recognition of data and AI excellence

Enterprises and partners leading digital transformation across Southeast Asia were acknowledged for their contributions in areas such as distribution, public sector work, enterprise engagement, and growth. Among the organisations recognised were VSTECS Singapore for Top Regional Distributor of the Year, NCS Singapore for Public Sector Partner of the Year, and PT Pansystems Sistim Informasindo for Enterprise Partner of the Year. Other awards included recognition for strategic support, innovation, growth, service excellence, and value creation by partners in Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.

Infrastructure challenges and AI readiness

The TEI study's findings are consistent with recent research from Hitachi Vantara's State of Data Infrastructure survey, which found that while 42% of organisations in Asia view AI as essential, there are still considerable problems with fragile data foundations. The survey indicated that models generate accurate results only 32% of the time and just 30% of organisational data is structured, highlighting a significant need for investment in data management and structure.

Discussions among technology leaders emphasised that building secure, efficient, and scalable data infrastructure is fundamental to supporting further adoption of AI and achieving sustainable outcomes from digital transformation initiatives in Southeast Asia.