Storage management and analytics

Find the latest news and buying advice about storage management and analytics on this topics page. Storage data analytics collects metrics and data logs for predictive analysis. Modern analytics applications are often SaaS-based and can be understood and used without the expertise required to use comprehensive third-party storage resource management tools.

November 09, 2021 09 Nov'21
Cloudian updates HyperIQ with security, simplicity features

Cloudian HyperIQ added management and security features in its latest update to help customers handle large-scale, distributed storage infrastructure.
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.
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 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.

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