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Blog Post
18 Aug 2017
NetApp earnings lifted by all-flash sales
Strong all-flash sales and a new niche acquisition highlighted the NetApp earnings call this week. The vendor on Wednesday reported net revenue of $1.33 billion, up 2% year over year and above the ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jun 2017
Tintri IPO aims at lower share price
The Tintri IPO remains a go for now, but the flash vendor now expects less of a financial windfall than originally anticipated. Â The vendor's long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of stock ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2020
Enterprise HDDs hit 20 TB, boost throughput in 2020
While waiting for HAMR to drop, we have more immediate spinning disk developments to watch out for in 2020, such as dual-actuator and shingled drives. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2020
IBM Storage folds Storwize arrays into FlashSystem line
IBM merges Storwize and FlashSystem platforms to simplify its storage portfolio on updated Spectrum Virtualize software; adds Optane and Samsung Z-SSD options. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2020
Flash startup Vast Data strives to make disk storage extinct
VAST Data CEO has immense plans for storing big data on all-flash systems and predicts his startup's combination of storage class memory and consumer-grade QLC drives will make disk go the way of the dodo. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Feb 2020
Using on-premises object storage beyond secondary storage
On-premises object-based storage is replacing traditional storage in areas such as streaming, big data and IoT. Get the latest on how this technology is being used. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2020
Speed is 2020 theme in NVMe flash storage, persistent memory
Top technologists and analysts predict 2020 storage hardware trends will center on NVMe-based flash, Optane persistent memory and MRAM memory. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2020
Quantum object storage expands with ActiveScale purchase
Quantum object storage will be used in conjunction with StorNext file system technologies to tackle unstructured data associated with streaming video and surveillance. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2020
Samsung spins Stellus Technologies for file storage
Samsung created Stellus to develop new-fangled file system built on key-value storage and optimized for NVMe flash drives, scalability and high throughput. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2020
Data storage architecture poised for disruption in 2020
Experts predict edge computing, 5G and containers will fuel computational storage, new storage systems dedicated to container-based applications, and flash-based object stores. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2020
Quantum StorNext is next challenge, following relisting
Quantum StorNext storage will be available as a software-only license for any server hardware this year, targeted at companies that create large volumes of rich media. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2020
Enterprise cloud storage: 6 experts expect big changes
Analysts and vendors predict what will shake cloud storage in the coming months, from customer rebellion against egress fees to DNA archiving of data for thousands of years. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2020
Dell EMC Isilon tackles high-performance cloud workloads
Dell EMC Isilon release clarifies the vendor's cloud direction. OneFS 8.2 supports files up to 16 TB and Kubernetes deployments for extracting data for real-time analytics. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2020
Top 5 storage area network applications for the enterprise
Find out why a SAN makes sense for enterprise applications such as databases, server virtualization, business applications, VDI, and development and testing. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2020
Dell EMC storage CTOs predict 2020 trends
Dell Technologies storage president and GM offers exclusive glimpse into CTO Council's yearlong research project with predictions for 2020 and beyond. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2020
Top 4 cloud block storage challenges to beware of
Block storage comes with challenges, including high data egress costs, confused billing, inconsistent performance and availability issues. Find out how to cope with the top four. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2020
Products using Intel Optane SSDs and memory debuted in 2019
Is your organization ready for storage class memory? See some of the Optane-based products vendors developed and launched last year that incorporated the technology. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2020
Investments in data storage vendors topped $2B in 2019
Six data storage vendors closed six-figure funding rounds in 2019. Backup, data protection and newer flash technologies generated the most attention from investors. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2020
Q&A: SwiftStack object storage zones in on AI, ML, analytics
Q&A: SwiftStack's founder and president Joe Arnold says disk-based object storage can deliver the concurrency and throughput that AI, machine learning and analytics workloads need. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jan 2020
HDD vs. SSD storage in the age of flash
HDDs continue to play a key role in the data center, even as SSD capacities increase and prices fall. See how HDDs and SSDs stack up in terms of price, capacity and use cases. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jan 2020
Use multi-cloud software-defined storage to prevent storage silos
Looking for a way to keep data moving freely and efficiently among cloud platforms? Check out how software-defined storage in a multi-cloud environment works. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jan 2020
5 tips to drive edge computing storage success
Ready to boost your edge computing environment's storage? Find out some best practices to follow, including how to integrate with multi-cloud environments and NVMe-oF. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Jan 2020
Multi-cloud storage, blockchain, NVMe garner reader attention
The multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud storage debate, blockchain storage struggles and NVMe misconceptions were our most-read tips in 2019. See where storage admins are focused for the year ahead. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2020
Red Hat OpenShift Container Storage seeks to simplify Ceph
Red Hat delayed a major OpenShift Container Storage update to work on simplifying Ceph storage and management; 4.2 update also improves scalability and multi-cloud portability. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2020
NVMe-oF performance monitoring best practices that work
Don't let your storage network infrastructure get in the way of delivering NVMe-oF's low-latency benefits. See how these best practices can fix problems before they occur. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2020
Quantum F-Series line expands with entry-level NVMe flash
New Quantum F-Series model is aimed at media customers who need NVMe in a smaller footprint. F-1000 server scales to 77 TB of useable capacity with Quantum StorNext file system. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2020
Portworx helps Esri with stateful container storage for IoT
GIS specialist Esri addresses stateful container storage problem with Portworx' Enterprise software-defined storage in upcoming ArcGIS Analytics for IoT service. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jan 2020
Enterprise data storage 2019 Products of the Year finalists
The field of entrants in our 18th annual Products of the Year contest has been winnowed to 50 contenders vying for gold, silver and bronze glory in five data storage categories. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jan 2020
Understanding object storage vs. block storage for the cloud
The use of block storage in the cloud is becoming more common. See how block and object storage differ, and when to use one versus the other when it comes to cloud storage. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2020
Kioxia expects fab fire will have no flash production impact
Kioxia's NAND flash production will not be affected by fire this week at its fabrication facility in Yokkaichi, Japan, company says; analysts expect no impact to supply, prices. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2020
Major storage vendors map out 2020 plans
Enhanced data management across clouds is a common theme for storage vendors heading into 2020. Vendors also plan to boost AI and predictive analytics to storage hardware. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jan 2020
5 data storage trends to watch in 2020
Containers, cloud, flash memory and SaaS dominated data storage news in 2019. We take a look ahead at how these and other developments will play out in 2020. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Dec 2019
Are PMEM and storage class memory worth the price?
Look beyond price/performance to find out if SCM and persistent memory modules are right for your business. Faster response time and earlier time to market are important, too. Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2019
2019 storage mergers and acquisitions covered by clouds
2019 enterprise data storage mergers and acquisitions often included a cloud angle, followed by data protection, NVMe flash and scale-out file storage. Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2019
Cloudian CEO: AI, IoT drive demand for edge storage
Describing AI as an 'infinite data consumer,' Cloudian CEO Michael Tso said there's growing demand for edge storage because there's too much data being created to efficiently move. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Dec 2019
NVMe/TCP and edge storage benefits and drawbacks
NVMe/TCP is finally entering the storage mainstream and can be particularly useful for data storage at the edge. Find out the pros and cons of this approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Dec 2019
The rise of the high-capacity vs. the high-performance SSD
Learn about the latest trends in enterprise drives, how high-performance devices figure in and the effect of advances in the underlying NAND flash technology. Continue Reading
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News
27 Dec 2019
SwiftStack layoffs reflect change in focus to AI, analytics
Object storage vendor SwiftStack hands out layoff notices for the holidays -- cuts sales, marketing, partner team members, while shifting focus to analytics, AI, machine learning. Continue Reading
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News
26 Dec 2019
Enterprise flash adoption poised for new uses, experts say
Enterprise flash memory technologies are evolving with NVMe fabrics, QLC drives and storage class memory. The new options will enable data centers to expand flash use cases. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Dec 2019
Slowdown, cloud, as-a-service products top 2019 storage news
Find out what storage industry news resonated with readers this year, including signs of a slowdown, cloud and consumption-based products, new storage arrays and technologies. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Dec 2019
Intelligent storage systems optimize performance, proactivity
Intelligent data storage use is on the rise, employing AI, machine learning and predictive analytics to automate storage and prevent problems before they start. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2019
Acronis acquires cloud management company 5nine
Data protection vendor Acronis acquires cybersecurity and cloud management startup 5nine, and plans integration of 5nine technology into Acronis Cyber Cloud. Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2019
Experts say storage administrators should broaden roles
IT experts predict the number of single-focus storage pros will shrink as their responsibilities expand due to the emergence of cloud, hyper-converged and other technologies. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2019
6 enterprise data storage startups to watch in 2020
Even as cloud and flash flourish, it is tougher than ever for data storage newcomers to take root. We've highlighted six startups trying to crack the enterprise market. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2019
Amazon tech VP lays out ambitious AWS storage vision
Amazon storage plans include central management console in 2020 and support for more than 30 file systems over time, AWS VP of technology Bill Vass says. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2019
Get to know storage-as-a-service providers and their offerings
Need help understanding storage-as-a-service providers and their offerings? We've got you covered with this look at IaaS-based, specialized storage and capacity-on-demand services. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2019
Quobyte storage brings satellite imagery down to Earth
Quobyte storage customer 3vGeomatics produces analytical data on ground deformities that are potential environmental hazards. The distributed file storage replaces NFS. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2019
Startup Komprise extends data analysis to AWS object stores
Komprise's Intelligent Data Management software expands beyond file storage and tacks on module to analyze AWS cloud object storage usage and spending. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Dec 2019
Samsung V-NAND SSDs designed for high capacity, speed, efficiency
Samsung's V-NAND chip breaks through existing 3D NAND cell stacking limits with the industry's first 100+ layers in a move designed to enhance speed, capacity and power efficiency. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2019
Portworx ships backup, capacity management for containers
Portworx's storage product tacks on PX-Backup and PX-Autopilot for Capacity Management modules for enterprises building stateful containerized applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Nov 2019
Computational storage for IoT and other potential use cases
IoT is the main application for computational storage. Another potential use case is inside scale-out server architecture, but those applications are still under development. Continue Reading
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Quiz
26 Nov 2019
NAS, SAN, or DAS? Quiz yourself on these 3 types of storage
It's not easy to choose and deploy a data storage infrastructure system. Take this test to find out if you're ready to assess whether DAS, NAS or SAN is right for your business. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2019
Pure Storage cloud sales surge, but earnings miss the target
Although its pedigree is all-flash storage hardware, Pure Storage cloud products and services are a strong growth engine. But the vendor said global demand is starting to slacken. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Nov 2019
Make container data mobile in today's cloud world
Data mobility is essential with container and hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. A data plane framework and data abstraction can ensure both data and application mobility. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2019
AWS storage tackles more traditional enterprise capabilities
Amazon's latest wave of enterprise storage enhancements includes a replication SLA for S3, faster snapshot restores for EBS and data deduplication for FSx for Windows File Server. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2019
DDN storage, Nvidia Magnum IO aim to speed AI deployment
DataDirect adds reference architecture that packages NVMe all-flash storage in Nvidia DGX SuperPod, scalable to 64 GPUs and 10 DDN AI400 arrays with NVMe SSDs. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2019
New DataCore vFilO software pools NAS, object storage
The new vFilO software provides a scale-out file system and global namespace for unstructured data, facilitating unified access to data through NFS, SMB and S3 protocols. Continue Reading
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Guide
20 Nov 2019
Unstructured data storage showdown: Object storage vs. scale-out NAS
Object storage and scale-out NAS are both highly scalable and built to handle large amounts of unstructured data. Which one is best suited for your environment? Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Nov 2019
Effectively implement Azure Ultra Disk Storage
Ultra Disk Storage delivers consistent performance and low latency for I/O-intensive workloads. Learn why it's solving latency problems and where you can use Azure Ultra Disk. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2019
HPE Container Platform combines AI pickups BlueData, MapR
Hewlett Packard Enterprise showcases Container Platform for bare metal Kubernetes deployments, helping data centers make on-premises legacy apps extensible to the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2019
NetApp storage systems growth hinges on cloud transition
NetApp's decision to aggressively market storage systems for building hybrid and multi-clouds is put to the test in the face of declining sales in 2019. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2019
Michael Dell on Dell cloud strategy: On-premises cloud rules
Dell's CEO lays out his company's cloud plan, which is to connect on-premises with public, edge and 5G clouds though integrated infrastructure and subscription pricing. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2019
Is Zadara storage as a service right for your company?
Zadara Cloud Platform offers a storage-as-a-service approach that limits customers' upfront investment and risk, while providing flexible, NVMe-based storage. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2019
Compliance analytics helps data storage meet PII standards
Organizations are using predictive analytics and AI to sift through large data sets to ensure that any data stored is compliant with all personally identifiable information rules. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2019
Leading storage for AI tools address workload capacity, performance
Today's AI storage platforms provide organizations stand-alone and prepackaged products designed to address the data storage and capacity needs of their AI workloads. Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2019
DreamWorks animates its cloud with NetApp Data Fabric
The 'virtual studio' DreamWorks cloud relies on various components of NetApp Data Fabric, including All Flash FAS storage, NetApp HCI and OnTap cloud-based data management. Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2019
Nasuni update adds Analytics Connector, Cloud Migrator
Nasuni's new Analytics Connector does file-to-object translation, Cloud Migrator speeds data transfers, and multi-cloud support expands to Google and more on-premises options. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Nov 2019
8 factors that make AI storage more efficient
AI workloads need storage optimized for performance, capacity and availability. Discover everything you'll want to consider when planning storage for AI applications. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2019
New API lets Azure Stack connect to Scality object storage
New Azure Blob API will enable Microsoft Azure Stack Hub and Edge hybrid and private cloud customers to use scale-out Scality Ring object storage on premises. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2019
Infinidat storage plans NVMe-oF driver in 2020
Infinidat CTO Brian Carmody says NVMe protocol is a 'perfect match' for hybrid InfiniBox disk arrays. Customers are beta testing Infinidat NVMe drivers, starting with RoCE 4. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Nov 2019
Why application intelligence is the linchpin of modern data centers
AI-based application intelligence tools help IT cope with growing scale and complexity by automatically detecting workloads, analyzing requirements and making recommendations. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Nov 2019
Navigate PII data protection and GDPR to meet privacy mandates
Know the commonalities surrounding personally identifiable information to better navigate and comply with the regulations and penalties IT managers must contend with today. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Nov 2019
Will replication help spur adoption of VMware vVols?
Virtual Volumes -- now known as vVols -- have gained Storage Resource Management support for array-based replication, plugging a gap that hindered adoption. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2019
Qumulo storage refresh taps into newest HPE Apollo servers
New Qumulo scale-out file storage software can be consumed locally or run as a hybrid cloud available via a Hewlett Packard Enterprise GreenLake consumption license. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
01 Nov 2019
NetApp Insight 2019 Las Vegas: Conference highlights and updates
At last year's event, NetApp made it clear that a cloud push wasn't going to eliminate on-premises options. Where does the legacy vendor stand in 2019? Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2019
HPE Cray ClusterStor E1000 arrays tackle converged workloads
Hewlett Packard Enterprise subsidiary Cray delivers new ClusterStor E1000 all-flash and disk storage arrays, with hardened Lustre file system and ClusterStor Data Services. Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2019
SwiftStack 7 storage upgrade targets AI, machine learning use cases
SwiftStack's latest upgrade extends its ProxyFS file system to the edge and cloud namespace to file data namespace to cater to artificial intelligence, machine learning workloads. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Oct 2019
AI storage platforms meet machine learning, data analysis needs
Learn which storage for AI products organizations should consider buying, based on how machine learning and AI tasks will be performed and how data is collected in their environments. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2019
Storage admins 'unleashed' in age of cloud
Storage professionals should feel 'unleashed' and empowered in the age of cloud to avoid the tedious admin work and hit the reset button by modernizing data center storage. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2019
Micron 3D XPoint SSD uses new controller to boost speed
Micron Technology's new X100 SSD will become the first competitor for Intel's Optane in the market for 3D XPoint's ultrafast solid-state storage drives. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2019
Expanded NetApp hybrid cloud tools pique enterprise interest
The success of NetApp's hybrid cloud strategy will depend on how quickly enterprises abandon data center ownership in favor of more agile cloudlike data mobility. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2019
NetApp Keystone cements file vendor's hybrid cloud fabric
NetApp Keystone allows customers to choose a service level and type of storage. NetApp then uses its analytics to tailor storage to meet performance and capacity needs. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Oct 2019
What works best for IoT storage?
Storage for IoT devices and applications requires new strategies and approaches. Find out how three approaches are being used to facilitate storage for consumers and enterprises. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2019
NetApp cloud push prompts discussion of data center future
Admins at NetApp storage conference consider moving everything from physical data centers into public clouds, although such a shift is likely years away for most enterprises. Continue Reading
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Quiz
29 Oct 2019
Test your unstructured data storage knowhow
Do you know how to manage and store unstructured data? Take our quiz to see what's required for enterprise-scale data storage, how machine learning and metadata can help and more. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
25 Oct 2019
How to monitor NetApp quotas for disks with PowerShell
NetApp's PowerShell module provides a fast and easy way to automate and monitor NetApp quotas for disks. Learn how with this step-by-step tutorial. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Oct 2019
5 ways container data storage can lower costs
Embracing data storage containers within your organization could help cut storage costs, end wasteful business practices and streamline your storage operations. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Oct 2019
An in-depth look at Optane persistent memory and its operating modes
Intel's 3D XPoint technology can be set up in two ways. Find out how the Memory Mode and Application Direct Mode differ in terms of app compatibility, performance and features. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2019
New NVMe IBM storage for Spectrum Scale cuts install time
IBM introduces new NVMe-based flash storage system bundled with Spectrum Scale, enables Spectrum Discover to access backup date, and updates pay-as-you-grow pricing. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2019
New Dell infrastructure chief talks midrange, HCI, VMware
EMC veteran Jeff Boudreau takes control of Dell Infrastructure Solutions Group, with plans to 'out-innovate' hyper-converged and software-defined storage competitors. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Oct 2019
What serverless storage options are available?
Cloud database services, object storage services and application memory cache are among the options available for storage in serverless environments. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2019
Virtual Instruments becomes Virtana, adds cloud monitoring
Virtual Instruments' focus expands to hybrid IT infrastructure management, as company changes name to Virtana and adds CloudWisdom monitoring and cost optimization. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2019
NetApp data storage is in transition as Insight 2019 looms
NetApp focuses on transition to cloud, containers, data mobility, next-generation flash and storage class memory as it strives to end recent sales slump. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2019
MAMR tech fuels mammoth 20 TB hard drives
Age-old hard disk drives get a new twist as energy-assisted technologies fuel Western Digital's upcoming new 20 TB HDDs and rivals Seagate and Toshiba work on product plans. Continue Reading
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Answer
17 Oct 2019
How can predictive analytics for unstructured data improve storage?
AI-based analytics capabilities are becoming pervasive in storage arrays. Find out how they're helping get the unstructured data deluge under control. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Oct 2019
Cloud repatriation from the storage experts' point of view
Four industry experts discuss whether enterprises are really bringing data back from the public cloud, what's driving this trend and where it's headed. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2019
New Violin Systems CEO talks up ambitious storage roadmap
New Violin CEO talks up plans for newly architected, NVMe-based flash array that will focus on enterprise software capabilities such as low RPO and deduplication. Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2019
Hitachi storage refocuses on enterprise with new VSP array
Large commercial consumers have been the primary target for Hitachi storage systems of late, but new Hitachi Vantara VSP 5000 targets Dell EMC PowerMax enterprise storage. Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2019
Getting started with containerized storage
Containerization simplifies storage operations, saving time and money. Getting started is easy, too, once you know what to look for. Continue Reading