Enhancing Data Processing and Storage in Computing Environments: A Survey on the Use of NVMe SSDs

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 03 | Page : 01 21
    By

    Yasoda Krishna Reddy Annapureddy,

  • V. Krishna Reddy,

  1. Student, Department of Computer Science engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Professor & Principal, Department of Computer Science Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

In the current era of fast pace technological growth, the efficiency of data processing and storage systems has become a key factor of various computing environments. This survey explores the transformative role of Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Solid-State Drives (SSDs) across different domains, including Big Data processing, Cloud Computing, High Performance Computing (HPC), and containerized applications. The motivation behind this comprehensive review is to understand how NVMe SSDs, known for their superior speed and lower latency compared to traditional storage solutions, are redefining the landscape of data-intensive tasks. Through the analysis of five pivotal research papers, this survey encapsulates the evolving dynamics of NVMe SSDs in enhancing performance, addressing challenges and laying the foundation for next breakthroughs in storage technology. The key findings highlight NVMe SSDs’ significant impact on improving throughput, reducing latency, and optimizing resource utilization in various settings. Additionally, the survey identifies existing bottlenecks and provides insights into potential areas of advancement. This survey underscores the essentialness of NVMe SSDs in contemporary and future computing infrastructures, indicating their importance for faster, more efficient data processing and storage solutions.

Keywords: NVMe SSDs, data-intensive computing, high performance computing (HPC), cloud storage optimization, big data processing

[This article belongs to Recent Trends in Parallel Computing ]

How to cite this article:
Yasoda Krishna Reddy Annapureddy, V. Krishna Reddy. Enhancing Data Processing and Storage in Computing Environments: A Survey on the Use of NVMe SSDs. Recent Trends in Parallel Computing. 2025; 12(03):01-21.
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Yasoda Krishna Reddy Annapureddy, V. Krishna Reddy. Enhancing Data Processing and Storage in Computing Environments: A Survey on the Use of NVMe SSDs. Recent Trends in Parallel Computing. 2025; 12(03):01-21. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rtpc/article=2025/view=232636


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 12
Issue 03
Received 06/06/2025
Accepted 23/06/2025
Published 30/10/2025
Publication Time 146 Days
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