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September 29, 2022 29 Sep'22
State tax agency nixes slow HDD backup for speedier flash

The Mississippi Department of Revenue chose an all-flash storage and backup setup to maximize app performance and minimize headaches after a spinning-platter disaster.
September 21, 2022 21 Sep'22
IntelliProp CEO describes how CXL will change memory market

In this Q&A, IntelliProp CEO John Spiers talks about his vision for CXL and how it will affect both storage performance and the storage market.
September 08, 2022 08 Sep'22
NAND prices drop, but customers won't benefit

Supply chain disruptions, recession fears and war in Ukraine have helped push the price of NAND down sharply, but OEMs may not lower their prices any time soon.
August 26, 2022 26 Aug'22
The legacy of Optane goes on

Intel's storage class memory has ceased production, but the technology and the mission for cheaper, more performant storage disrupted an entire market.

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Understand the Intel Optane shutdown

Intel's upcoming shutdown of Optane follows multibillion-dollar losses. However, some technology benefits came out of the IT giant's effort to improve storage performance. Continue Reading
QLC vs. TLC SSDs: Which is best for your storage needs?

QLC flash memory is best for most read-intensive workloads, while TLC is suited to write-dominant workloads. Discover how QLC vs. TLC NAND are coexisting in the data center. Continue Reading
Pure Storage's focus shines at Pure Accelerate 2022

At Pure Accelerate 2022, Pure Storage displayed its continued investment in R&D, coupled with new product releases. The vendor should continue to make a splash in flash. Continue Reading

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How enterprises can ensure NVMe security in 2.0

Today's world demands airtight security more than ever. Key NVMe security features, such as namespaces, the Lockdown command and TLS in NVMe over TCP, keep data safe. Continue Reading
Ways to add enterprise NVMe drives to your infrastructure

Organizations can benefit from faster data transport between applications and storage through NVMe. When looking at enterprise NVMe, remember management and cost considerations. Continue Reading
Why QLC flash adoption now benefits the enterprise

While enterprises must overcome some obstacles with QLC, there is a solid case for its use. 3D NAND has played a big part in enabling QLC use within the enterprise. Continue Reading

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Performance, reliability tradeoffs with SLC vs. MLC and more

Learn the important capacity, performance and reliability differences between multilayer flash when it comes to adding SSD storage to your organization. Continue Reading
How key factors in storage performance and cost spur adoption

It may take years, but a storage product's performance, cost and the problems it solves can converge to make its sales take off. See how a storage technology's tipping point is reached. Continue Reading
4 causes of SSD failure and how to deal with them

Although NVMe SSDs are a highly reliable storage technology, they are still prone to occasional failure. Here are some best practices to keep your SSDs humming along. Continue Reading