Cloud storage
The cloud storage topics page provides news articles, tips, tutorials, guides, special reports and podcasts for data storage professionals looking for cloud storage best practices. Get advice on cloud storage services, cloud computing in a storage environment, cloud archive, hybrid cloud storage, cloud backup, private cloud storage, public cloud storage, cloud DR and more.
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Feature
26 Sep 2025
5 tips for improving data storage efficiency
Update on-premises infrastructure, refine DLM strategies, employ data reduction techniques and continuously monitor storage systems to improve storage efficiency. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jul 2025
Top tips for analyzing cost of cloud storage
Avoid budget overruns and maximize your cloud investment with regular cloud storage cost analysis. Keep an eye out for hidden costs such as egress fees. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Sep 2013
What to consider when storing data in the cloud
Storage administrators who want to keep data in the cloud need to consider collaboration regulations, cost factors and performance requirements. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Aug 2013
Security top concern in online file sharing and collaboration
As the online file-sharing and collaboration market grows, so does the opportunity for users and hackers to damage the data and reputation of firms. Continue Reading
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Podcast
22 May 2013
Data durability guarantees shouldn't be big concern with cloud storage
Data durability guarantees of cloud storage providers shouldn't be a big point of concern for customers; they're too tough to measure and enforce. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Apr 2013
IBM SmartCloud Enterprise–Object Storage cloud plans expansion
IBM SmartCloud Enterprise–Object Storage cloud service plans to expand and offer customers 99.999% availability with three or more copies of data. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
29 Mar 2013
Survey finds cloud storage implementation growing but cautious
Cloud storage implementation by users ranges from backup and DR to tiering. We reveal the most-used cloud storage applications and access methods. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Jan 2013
How to access cloud storage: Transfer, retrieval not so simple
Public cloud data access is straightforward, but data transfer to another provider or in-house could leave users on their own, analyst warns. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2013
Ten questions to help compare cloud storage services
Cloud storage expert Arun Taneja suggests 10 questions to help you successfully compare cloud storage services. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Apr 2012
Various cloud gateway options and use cases
Arun Taneja explains why a cloud gateway is essential for cloud storage, and drills into the various types of cloud gateways on the market today. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
16 Dec 2010
Cloud data storage: New technologies make cloud storage more appealing
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of cloud data storage, get details on players in the private storage cloud space and learn more about cloud storage services. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Apr 2009
SaaS shopping list for SMBs
Storage-as-a-service (SaaS) companies have changed how they operate. Learn what to look for when shopping for an online data backup provider with this product features checklist. Continue Reading