The Economic Value Of Datadomain And Integrated Data Protection Appliances (Idpa)

This white paper from the Enterprise Strategy Group analyzes the architectural and economic value of Dell EMC Data Domain and Integrated Data Protection Appliance (IDPA) systems. It explains how these purpose-built solutions help IT leaders meet critical mandates for speed, agility, and reliability while tackling common challenges such as high costs, protecting virtual environments, and managing remote site backups. By combining advanced source- and target-based deduplication with flash-enabled performance, Data Domain and IDPA deliver faster backup, reliable restores, and dramatically reduced storage requirements. ESG’s research confirms that these appliances address both technical and financial pain points by improving efficiency and lowering total cost of ownership.

The report highlights key architectural innovations, including Stream-informed Segment Layout (SISL) and variable-length segmentation, which enable high-performance deduplication without heavy reliance on disk storage. These efficiencies translate into measurable business benefits such as reduced backup time, improved scalability, and significant cost savings. For IT organizations under pressure to modernize infrastructure while keeping budgets in check, Dell EMC’s Data Domain and IDPA provide a clear path to transformation. Download the full white paper to explore how your organization can achieve faster data protection, lower costs, and greater operational agility.