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• October 20, 2021 20 Oct'21

  NetApp adds Kubernetes storage with Astra Data Store

  NetApp expands its container-focused Astra products with Astra Data Store, a new storage service offering persistent storage for Kubernetes and virtual machines.

• October 19, 2021 19 Oct'21

  Dell officially spins off 81% equity ownership of VMware

  The spinoff agreement provides VMware with increased strategic and financial flexibility to grow its cloud and infrastructure software business.

• October 15, 2021 15 Oct'21

  OpenSSF adds $10M to software supply chain security effort

  IT pros hope for improved software supply chain security standards from OpenSSF, a Linux Foundation group that gained momentum with new funding this week.

• October 15, 2021 15 Oct'21

  GitOps practitioners address configuration management issues

  IT pros shared workflow patterns and tool updates they say have helped them overcome one of the most common problems with performing GitOps at scale.

• October 13, 2021 13 Oct'21

  Faster block storage, Actifio's fate outlined at Google Cloud Next

  Google Cloud Next announcements expand Google Cloud's enterprise storage portfolio with future native Actifio data protection and new extreme persistent disk for block storage.

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• October 13, 2021 13 Oct'21

  Google adds hardware flexibility to distributed cloud

  Google Distributed Cloud Edge, available in preview, takes the company's cloud computing infrastructure to the private data center, colocation facility or a remote location.

• October 13, 2021 13 Oct'21

  Microsoft squashes Windows zero-day on October Patch Tuesday

  In addition to the publicly exploited bug, Microsoft corrected 76 flaws, including four that had been publicly disclosed, in this month's batch of security updates.

• October 13, 2021 13 Oct'21

  VSphere 7 Update 3 broadens app acceleration, cloud initiatives

  VMware announced several initiatives and updates, such as Project Arctic and vSphere 7 Update 3, that broaden the scope of vSphere's app modernization and cloud capabilities.

• October 12, 2021 12 Oct'21

  Qumulo, Levi's Stadium kick off into clouds for storage savings

  Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, moves data into the cloud and reduces data center redundancy with Qumulo by archiving security footage and media files.

• October 12, 2021 12 Oct'21

  Hitachi Vantara's new VSP 5600 hits 33 million IOPS

  Hitachi Vantara launched new VSP 5000 models and added storage options to its E Series. The products may help enable storage consolidation for customers.

• October 12, 2021 12 Oct'21

  New tools from Komprise focus on multi-cloud data movement

  Komprise's new update expands data management features with Deep Analytics Actions to catalog, search and make use of siloed data across on-prem and cloud storage.

• October 08, 2021 08 Oct'21

  Palo Alto Networks distributor pact aims for US small businesses

  Distributor Ingram Micro is set to offer Palo Alto Network's Okyo Garde, a subscription-based cybersecurity product that targets small businesses; other IT channel news.

• October 08, 2021 08 Oct'21

  Micron launches 7400 PCIe Gen 4 SSDs for data centers

  Micron unveiled NVMe SSDs with seven form factors this week, all with PCIe Gen 4 performance. The new family of SSDs could take Micron deeper into the data center.

• October 07, 2021 07 Oct'21

  VMware launches integrated services for multi-cloud operations

  VMware Cross-Cloud services for multi-cloud environments faces competition from startups and in-house operational tools supplied by public cloud providers.

• October 06, 2021 06 Oct'21

  VMware Tanzu super users mull Cloud Foundry-Kubernetes meld

  Users of VMware Tanzu Application Service, formerly Pivotal Cloud Foundry, hope VMware preserves their developer experience as it shifts its focus toward Kubernetes.

• October 06, 2021 06 Oct'21

  Egnyte kindles SaaS with enterprise ransomware protection

  Egnyte introduces new ransomware protection for all SaaS subscribers. Features include protection at all tiers and new recovery services for the top-tier service.

• October 05, 2021 05 Oct'21

  VMware Tanzu roadmap targets multi-cloud, vSphere pros

  VMware shops say the Tanzu platform's integration with familiar tools is a big draw as they move toward Kubernetes, but much of that integration is still in progress.

• October 05, 2021 05 Oct'21

  VMware Edge brings consistency with cloud, data center

  VMware's latest edge product portfolio is consistent with the infrastructure the company provides for the cloud and the enterprise data center.

• October 05, 2021 05 Oct'21

  Quantum unveils ActiveScale on-prem archiving service

  Quantum's new product combines ActiveScale object storage and Quantum tape to deploy a petabyte-scale cold storage environment within customers' on-prem data centers.

• October 01, 2021 01 Oct'21

  Architecture firm shares ransomware recovery success story

  The architecture firm Leo A Daly executed a successful ransomware recovery using the Nasuni cloud file system. It also used Nasuni to move storage off premises and into the cloud.

• September 30, 2021 30 Sep'21

  Ansible overhaul promotes IT automation expansion

  Ansible Automation Platform 2 makes it easier to centrally manage IT automation at scale, but enterprises must also contend with technical debt as they grow.

• September 30, 2021 30 Sep'21

  FCC commissioner urges more funding for satellite broadband

  FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington said satellite-based wireless broadband should be available in remote areas where fiber isn't an option.

• September 29, 2021 29 Sep'21

  Kong tightens links between API gateway, service mesh

  Kong adds support for Istio and Envoy integration with its API gateway to consolidate network management between traditional and cloud-native apps.

• September 29, 2021 29 Sep'21

  IT pros talk benefits of cloud file storage at CloudBound21

  Three IT professionals from across the globe discuss the benefits of using cloud file storage over their previous on-prem setups during Nasuni's CloudBound21 conference.

• September 29, 2021 29 Sep'21

  CloudBees refocuses with IT compliance automation buy

  CloudBees previews the fruits of a quietly acquired stealth IT compliance automation startup and modifies its platform plans under new executive leadership.

• September 28, 2021 28 Sep'21

  Pure Storage adds automated storage API, databases on demand

  All-flash array vendor Pure Storage expands its cloud services with Fusion, enabling storage on demand for developers, and Portworx Data Services, a database-as-a-service.

• September 23, 2021 23 Sep'21

  Logistics firm refreshes SecOps, replaces EDR with XDR

  A refresh of SecOps tools led Flexport to Uptycs, enabling the firm to centralize security monitoring and incident response for endpoints and cloud resources.

• September 23, 2021 23 Sep'21

  Google, VMware surveys raise DevSecOps red flags

  Market research reveals stubborn gaps between DevOps and IT security teams, as IT experts warn against an over-reliance on short-term measures of effectiveness.

• September 21, 2021 21 Sep'21

  Nutanix Cloud Platform, AOS 6 improve networking, security

  Nutanix debuted a new version of its AOS operating system along with new networking features, looking to boost its chances in the increasingly crowded hybrid cloud market.

• September 21, 2021 21 Sep'21

  Next Pathway execs offer cloud migration tips, savings

  Saving money in the cloud is possible, according to Next Pathway execs, but it requires rigorous planning and foresight before making a move.

• September 20, 2021 20 Sep'21

  LTO tape capacity shipments dip, but expected to rise

  The return of businesses to the office plus tape's protection against cyber attacks should help increase LTO shipments. In addition, LTO-9 recently launched with higher capacity.

• September 17, 2021 17 Sep'21

  ServiceNow platform updates target hybrid team workflows

  The latest version of ServiceNow's Now Platform aims to improve remote employees' workflows and broaden its developer ecosystem with a new mobile app builder.

• September 16, 2021 16 Sep'21

  VMware DevOps platforms evolve without full-stack developers

  Full-stack developers are rare in large enterprise companies, prompting VMware to realign its DevOps platforms to better accommodate ops specialists.

• September 16, 2021 16 Sep'21

  Google Cloud pushes Filestore for enterprise, adds new features

  Google Cloud adds a new enterprise tier for Filestore, its public cloud file storage service, with new features including Kubernetes backup and custom dual-region selection.

• September 15, 2021 15 Sep'21

  September Patch Tuesday fixes zero-day, print spooler flaw

  The two notable vulnerabilities, disclosed prior to this month's security update releases, receive permanent fixes to supersede earlier mitigation instructions.

• September 14, 2021 14 Sep'21

  Progress steers Chef InSpec toward CSPM

  After a rocky first year, Progress Software has tightened Chef product integrations and solidified roadmap plans that focus on InSpec and CSPM.

• September 14, 2021 14 Sep'21

  Nasuni expands caching speed, availability for premium users

  Faster file caching and synchronization, as well as more frequent versioning, is now available through a new feature called Global File Acceleration for premium Nasuni subscribers.

• September 13, 2021 13 Sep'21

  Hybrid cloud requires more than data management vendor fixes

  Massive data storage needs for enterprises likely include hybrid cloud, but experts warn against expecting the cloud to fully reduce costs.

• September 10, 2021 10 Sep'21

  IBM leads parade of vendors delivering LTO-9 tape drives

  While sales of tape drives faltered in 2020, IBM and a handful of storage vendors hope to fuel a comeback with delivery of new offerings that ascribe to the LTO-9 specifications.

• September 09, 2021 09 Sep'21

  Exium offers 5G network security to IBM EAM

  Exium is IBM's latest partner in 5G network security. Enterprises have the option of using Exium's network as a service with the IBM Edge Application Manager.

• September 08, 2021 08 Sep'21

  IBM's first Power10 server tailored for hybrid clouds

  IBM has moved closer to achieving a frictionless hybrid cloud model with its first Power10 server. The new system comes loaded with a variety of security technologies.

• September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21

  Amazon offers NetApp OnTap for managed AWS file storage

  Amazon rolled out new AWS features and improvements at its Storage Day 2021, including a file storage service with NetApp's OnTap, the first managed service for AWS files.

• September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21

  Verizon, Microsoft partner on 5G edge

  The alliance connects Verizon's 5G Edge mobile edge computing platform with Microsoft's Azure Stack Edge cloud computing product. Verizon has a similar deal with AWS.

• September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21

  Look for PCIe 5.0, NVMe 2.0 to boost storage performance

  Enterprises that need high-performance storage for AI and ML workloads can keep an eye out for new products based on the latest PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0 specifications.

• September 01, 2021 01 Sep'21

  VMware Tanzu Application Platform reflects PaaS shifts

  VMware plans a developer on-ramp to Kubernetes with Tanzu Application Platform, a more flexible take on PaaS than Cloud Foundry that could heighten competition with OpenShift.

• August 31, 2021 31 Aug'21

  Western Digital OptiNAND stretches HDD capacity, performance

  Western Digital unveiled a new storage drive architecture for hard drives that improves capacity, performance and reliability via an embedded flash drive to store metadata.

• August 31, 2021 31 Aug'21

  Docker Desktop pricing changes in bid to boost revenue

  Docker Desktop is now part of all Docker subscriptions, including a new Business tier with added security, but enterprise users of the free version will have to start paying.

• August 26, 2021 26 Aug'21

  Observability vendors push further into SecOps territory

  Cybersecurity market consolidation continues, as observability players push beyond security monitoring and into enforcement via XDR and SOAR products.

• August 26, 2021 26 Aug'21

  Comcast Business to acquire network service provider Masergy

  Masergy could bring needed midsize to large enterprise business to Comcast Business. Masergy, based in Plano, Texas, provides managed SD-WANs, cloud security and UCaaS.

• August 25, 2021 25 Aug'21

  Microsoft launches Azure Government Top Secret cloud

  Microsoft's Azure Government Top Secret offers more than 60 cloud services to U.S. spy agencies, the Department of Defense and federal civilian organizations.

• August 24, 2021 24 Aug'21

  Infinidat and Virtana bring VirtualWisdom to InfiniBox

  Virtana's VirtualWisdom is now available for Infinidat's InfiniBox arrays. The software can expand to handle hybrid cloud workflows.

• August 24, 2021 24 Aug'21

  Solo.io folds API gateway in with Istio service mesh

  Solo.io is among the service mesh vendors aligning the emerging tech with existing network management as enterprise adoption expands.

• August 23, 2021 23 Aug'21

  Rising NAND flash prices should start to fall in 2022

  Enterprise customers should see prices for NAND flash and enterprise SSDs start to fall in 2022, as flash and component shortages subside, market analysts predict.

• August 23, 2021 23 Aug'21

  IBM boosts AI speed, security on next-gen mainframe processor

  Hoping to make the mainframe more relevant to users implementing AI, IBM plans to introduce next year a processor that runs AI applications faster and with better security.

• August 20, 2021 20 Aug'21

  Real estate firm turns to AI vendor for API security

  API security is under scrutiny as businesses digitally transform, and startup vendors are emerging with fresh approaches for secure cloud computing.

• August 20, 2021 20 Aug'21

  Government heads to cloud for excess archival storage needs

  Boone County in Indiana found space and savings in public cloud, but experts say IT pros should follow smart policies and government regulations when managing vital data.

• August 19, 2021 19 Aug'21

  KEDA project adds finesse to Kubernetes autoscaling

  As enterprise Kubernetes deployments expand in production, an incubating CNCF project injects nuance into the way the container platform responds to applications' resource needs.

• August 19, 2021 19 Aug'21

  Experts: Ransomware protection needs smart storage strategy

  Vendor products can offer unique ransomware protections, but comprehensive strategies across storage clouds and formats still form core of IT protection.

• August 18, 2021 18 Aug'21

  CNCF policy-as-code project bridges Kubernetes security gaps

  Kyverno, a CNCF policy-as-code sandbox project, can help platform engineers navigate the transition toward the successor to Kubernetes pod security policies.

• August 18, 2021 18 Aug'21

  Seagate promises predictable storage pricing with Lyve Cloud

  Seagate Technology's Lyve Cloud adds to the lineup of enterprise cloud storage offerings that give IT pros a way to retain more of the data being generated each year.

• August 16, 2021 16 Aug'21

  Data storage trends include increases in cloud, NAND flash

  "The cloud is here to stay," said analyst Scott Sinclair. So are containers. NAND flash is another popular storage trend highlighted in a recent report.

• August 12, 2021 12 Aug'21

  DevSecOps acquisitions follow enterprise IT shift

  As IT roles converge under DevSecOps, enterprise IT vendors are consolidating as well, blending security features with developer appeal in a string of mergers and acquisitions.

• August 11, 2021 11 Aug'21

  More printer spooler bugs resolved on August Patch Tuesday

  Microsoft corrects a Windows zero-day and two publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in this month's batch of security updates.

• August 10, 2021 10 Aug'21

  StorOne serves up backup storage for America's Test Kitchen

  America's Test Kitchen uses Rubrik to store backups and snapshots in the cloud, then archives older data to an on-premises StorOne appliance for faster and cheaper retrieval.

• August 05, 2021 05 Aug'21

  UK banking giant doubles down on IBM z15 mainframes

  Responding to users demands for dependable access to banking services, Nationwide Building Society continued its commitment to IBM's Z series of mainframes upgrading to the z15.

• August 05, 2021 05 Aug'21

  DevSecOps suffers from a lack of specifics, IT leaders say

  Cybersecurity won't improve without clearer guidance from regulators and industry experts about how to implement DevSecOps, according to discussions at a virtual event this week.

• August 05, 2021 05 Aug'21

  Nutanix, Red Hat partner to ease container app deployment

  A Nutanix-Red Hat partnership could help the vendors compete with VMware in the growing market for Kubernetes platforms that span public and private clouds.

• August 05, 2021 05 Aug'21

  DevOps security pros share steps for success

  DevOps security isn't a technical problem -- it's a people and process problem, experts say. Enterprise IT pros offer their advice on how to solve it.

• August 05, 2021 05 Aug'21

  Komprise COO talks 2021 growth and future software plans

  Krishna Subramanian, COO of Komprise, discusses improvements made to the company's flagship data management software and updates planned for the remainder of the year.

• August 03, 2021 03 Aug'21

  Oracle WebLogic users get a bridge to Kubernetes deployment

  Java developers in Oracle shops can use the new Verrazzano container platform to deploy apps to Kubernetes without a ground-up rewrite.

• August 03, 2021 03 Aug'21

  Mexican production studio storage needs supported by Quantum

  Quantum's StorNext File System supports new Mexican production studio looking to grow their business worldwide with an expandable NVMe storage setup and ongoing tape backups.

• July 30, 2021 30 Jul'21

  New HPE Alletra extends cloud console to Primera, Nimble

  Hewlett Packard Enterprise's new Alletra storage brand will bear striking similarity to Primera and Nimble arrays on the operating system and management front.

• July 30, 2021 30 Jul'21

  When long-term data archiving means 'forever'

  Storage customers such as the German data processing service center GWDG have started to think about how they can archive data forever. It's challenging and complex, but possible.

• July 29, 2021 29 Jul'21

  Linkerd service mesh plans expansion post-graduation

  Linkerd joins the likes of Kubernetes, Prometheus and Envoy as a graduated project within CNCF and lays out a fresh roadmap for the coming year.

• July 28, 2021 28 Jul'21

  Distributed storage carves niches for enterprise use

  Numerous vendors specializing in distributed storage and other distributed services look to expand userbases and find new appeal for enterprise customers.

• July 27, 2021 27 Jul'21

  Datadobi touts SMB and product streamlining in update

  Datadobi's 5.12 update unites software under a single engine and adds SMB file transfer support, as the company looks to evolve next year.

• July 27, 2021 27 Jul'21

  IBM z/OS V2.5 integrates mainframes with hybrid clouds, AI

  Bringing mainframes deeper into the hybrid cloud mix, IBM delivered an updated version of z/OS that makes it easier for IT pros to modernize applications and improve security.

• July 27, 2021 27 Jul'21

  Cloud Foundry Kubernetes integration hits snags

  Cloud Foundry platform users want an on-ramp to Kubernetes, but the community is still sorting through how to create a unified developer experience.

• July 23, 2021 23 Jul'21

  Cloud, IT security continue to reshape MSP business model

  Recent channel research suggests MSPs increasingly prioritize cloud computing and IT security as part of their core business models; other IT channel news.

• July 23, 2021 23 Jul'21

  Pure Storage adds service options for FlashStack, Portworx

  Pure Storage users can now choose consumption-based pricing for FlashStack converged infrastructure and Portworx storage for containerized workloads.

• July 22, 2021 22 Jul'21

  Cubbit offers 'green' distributed cloud storage option

  New EU startup aims to offer alternative to major cloud storage with a distributed model, offering increased security and potentially less environmental waste for a lower cost.

• July 22, 2021 22 Jul'21

  DevOps platforms seen as key to enterprise evolution

  Ten years into the DevOps movement, an industry report finds DevOps is still rarely done well at scale, and says centralized platforms hold the key to further progress.

• July 20, 2021 20 Jul'21

  Sysdig deal reflects infrastructure-as-code security buzz

  Enterprise Kubernetes maturity has pushed infrastructure deployments into DevOps pipelines, prompting container security vendors to support infrastructure-as-code scans.

• July 20, 2021 20 Jul'21

  Purported Intel-GlobalFoundries deal targets chip shortage

  Hoping to build its chip production to better compete with TSCM and Samsung, Intel is rumored to be making a bid to acquire GlobalFoundries for $30 billion, among other moves.

• July 20, 2021 20 Jul'21

  Civo and StorageOS partner for Kubernetes in the cloud

  Civo, a managed Kubernetes cloud service, selects StorageOS to provide lightweight, persistent storage for their customers' container application needs and future database storage.

• July 20, 2021 20 Jul'21

  IBM FlashSystem adds storage as a service, attack protection

  IBM introduces new consumption-based Storage as a Service for FlashSystem based on performance, capacity and contract term; and adds Safeguarded Copy to guard against cyberattacks.

• July 15, 2021 15 Jul'21

  Microsoft Cloud platform to fuel FY 2022 priorities

  At Microsoft Inspire 2021, executives highlighted ways Microsoft has differentiated its cloud platform from rivals. Partners can expect to see the cloud platform expand.

• July 14, 2021 14 Jul'21

  3 Windows zero-days fixed on July Patch Tuesday

  Microsoft addressed 116 unique CVEs, including several corrections for Exchange Server, in this month's batch of security updates.

• July 13, 2021 13 Jul'21

  XenData links up tape archives with S3 interface

  XenData launched an object storage interface for its LTO archives, along with a new synchronization service that consolidates multiple archives into a single, global repository.

• July 13, 2021 13 Jul'21

  StrongBox Data's StrongLink adds multisite storage management

  StrongLink version 3.2 adds new features to StrongBox Data's flagship software, including multisite storage management, a command-line interface and more.

• July 12, 2021 12 Jul'21

  Flexify.IO CTO says multi-cloud migration within easy reach

  Multi-cloud storage and migration can be a costly hassle, but Flexify.IO CTO Sergey Kandaurov claims his company's flagship product can help eliminate fees and woes about lock-in.

• July 12, 2021 12 Jul'21

  Aqua adds free infrastructure-as-code security for Terraform

  Infrastructure-as-code security scans appeal to enterprises as they shift cloud-native security left; Aqua's tfsec buy adds to its free offerings amid broad competition.

• July 06, 2021 06 Jul'21

  DoD scraps politically fraught $10B JEDI cloud deal

  The Pentagon's $10 billion cloud contract with Microsoft is no more. The DoD will solicit bids from Microsoft and AWS for a new pact called Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability.

• July 02, 2021 02 Jul'21

  Whitehurst out as IBM president amid executive changes

  Top executives leading IBM have moved, including IBM president Jim Whitehurst, and the company has added a new face to its systems business, recruited from HPE.

• July 01, 2021 01 Jul'21

  Micron 3D XPoint supply will end with $900M fab sale to TI

  Micron's $900 million deal to sell its Utah semiconductor factory to Texas Instruments will end the plant's 3D XPoint supplies for Intel Optane memory and storage products.

• July 01, 2021 01 Jul'21

  Microsoft will host AT&T 5G network on Azure

  AT&T will move its 5G services to Microsoft's Azure cloud. The move provides Microsoft with a critical 5G customer while AT&T cuts costs and gains scalability.

• June 30, 2021 30 Jun'21

  Dell HPC and AI work spawn deployment-easing Omnia software

  Dell Technologies spotlighted its open source Omnia software as part of its latest initiatives to ease the deployment and management of HPC, AI and data analytics workloads.

• June 30, 2021 30 Jun'21

  IT pros work out the nuances of GitOps security, maturity

  GitOps is catching on among enterprises, especially as edge workloads increase, but the industry must strike a time-honored balance between security and flexibility as it matures.

• June 30, 2021 30 Jun'21

  Nvidia finalizes GPUDirect Storage 1.0 to accelerate AI, HPC

  Nvidia GPUDirect Storage's driver hit 1.0 status to enable direct memory access between GPU and storage and boost the performance of data-intensive AI, HPC and analytics workloads.

• June 29, 2021 29 Jun'21

  Cloud storage market calms after historic year

  While 2020 became an unpredictable year for companies with regard to storage needs, analysts are predicting a much quieter and standard outlook for the rest of 2021.