Storage

Data is reaching levels that were previously unimaginable, and it's only going to grow faster in the years ahead. As such, the organizations that handle it properly excel, while those who hesitate drown in a sea of data. <br><br> Luckily, flash and other technologies have created fast and simple ways to handle today's information. Learn why data migration without interruption, application-aware data protection and all-flash are now within reach of any organization—and find out how to leverage it for a competitive advantage.

Storage Federation - IT Without Limits

When moving data between storage devices (such as when migrating from a legacy storage array to a next-generation one), interrupted data access is still considered the norm. While some businesses make use of data migration software to avoid locking themselves to a specific storage vendor, this approach is not cost-effective in situations where migrations only take place at certain points in the technology refresh cycle. A solution that simplifies the management of data movement by eliminating the need for multiple products or additional management layers while simplifying scalability and availability improvements is needed. Continue Reading

The Transformative Power of Flash

In the idea economy, businesses are empowered with transformative tools that will help drive innovation and new ideas more than ever before, thanks to the power of social, mobility, analytics and the cloud. But to succeed, they must first break free from the shackles of disk-based storage infrastructure, which has been the main bottleneck for modern applications. Continue Reading

Data Is Your Lifeblood—Don't Be Responsible for Its Loss

Traditional backup server processes provide reliable recovery and retention. But they can also impact application performance as well as adding cost and complexity. Flash array-based snapshots offer fast, non-disruptive point-in-time copies of data. But snapshots alone cannot deliver comprehensive backup. They have retention limitations, corruption vulnerabilities, and a dependence on the underlying storage system. Make no mistake, your snapshots are at risk if the storage system fails. A more effective approach is to combine the benefits of backups and snapshots in an application-aware, storage-integrated data protection solution. Continue Reading

Think You Can't Afford Flash? Think Again.

Contrary to popular perception, flash storage is now cheaper than you think. Thanks to the growing demand for flash storage in consumer devices, flash drives are expected to cost less than hard disk drives by 2016. While the upfront cost of flash is higher than the hard drives today, your flash investments will pay off within 18 months to three years when you take into account operational cost savings afforded by the technology. Continue Reading