Virtualization Strategy
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Answer
25 Aug 2020
What are VMware vVols and how do they work?
VMware's new Virtual Volumes allow virtual machines and applications to be better allocated to storage. The feature is now available in beta. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Aug 2019
Hyper-V vs. VMware comparison: What are the differences?
Hyper-V and VMware are in a perpetual battle for supremacy in the virtualization market. Although the two hypervisors have similar features, capabilities are somewhat different. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jul 2022
Key differences in software RAID vs. hardware RAID
Hardware RAID generally costs more than software RAID but may offer better performance. Consider factors like cost, performance needs and OSes to find the best fit. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2022
StorCentric files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Rapid acquisitions followed by supply chain issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic led StorCentric to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to restructure. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2022
HPE exec: GreenLake is to HPE as AWS is to Amazon
In this Q&A, HPE's Omer Asad discusses the vendor's transformation from an on-premises hardware provider to a platform company with its GreenLake portfolio. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jun 2022
What's driving the resurgence in tape storage use?
Tape storage use has had a recent revival as a result of its air-gapped protection from ransomware. But that's not the only reason why businesses use the legacy technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2022
Storage certifications to bolster your skills
Storage admins looking to gain new skills or make better use of their vendor-supplied storage systems can look to certification and qualification courses. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2022
Micron releases first 176-layer NAND SATA SSD
Micron brings high endurance, lower costs and continued support for the SATA interface with the release of its new 5400 SATA SSD for the data center. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
28 Jun 2022
HPE Discover 2022 news and conference guide
HPE Discover 2022, set to take place June 28-30, covers topics like edge, cloud storage and containers. Check out our updating guide that has vendor news and announcements. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jun 2022
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
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News
22 Jun 2022
MinIO extends Snowflake analysis to any data location
MinIO scored a partnership with Snowflake to bring the cloud data warehouse analytics nearly everywhere a user's data resides. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jun 2022
Key features of a distributed file system
Distributed file systems enable users to access file data that is spread across multiple storage servers. A DFS should uphold data integrity and be secure and scalable. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2022
Weka adds multi-cloud support for AI, ML apps
With Weka 4.0, the parallel file system provider will support four major public cloud vendors while consolidating high performance workloads and adding a data reduction feature. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2022
StorOne connects HDDs with NVMe-oF
StorOne extended NVMe-oF to SAS HDDs, bringing some of the NVMe benefits to the older technology before NVMe hard drives hit the market while reducing costs of NVMe-oF. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Jun 2022
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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Feature
09 Jun 2022
How supply chain issues affect data storage and what IT can do
Supply chain issues challenge IT teams and data storage administrators. It's important to be as proactive as possible when managing storage in an era of such uncertainty. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2022
Pure Storage FlashBlade//S increases performance, flexibility
The new Pure Storage FlashBlade//S expands the file and object storage array into a family with more options and more use cases. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2022
Pure Storage customers can buy, rent and now lease products
Pure Storage unites disparate SaaS products under the new Evergreen umbrella and adds the Evergreen Flex tier as a lease-to-own option for hardware. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2022
Backblaze B2 offers cross-continent Cloud Replication service
Backblaze B2 users can now replicate and store data between the U.S. and Europe, with executives claiming lower prices than cloud hyperscalers. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
02 Jun 2022
Improve Azure storage security with access control tutorial
These step-by-step guidelines detail how to grant limited access in Microsoft Azure storage. This best practice helps keep storage secure from internal and external threats. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
Nexsan introduces compact rackmount NAS for edge storage
Nexsan has introduced a new NAS for SMB edge storage use cases. One analyst believes the move is good but will present its own challenges to the vendor. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 May 2022
Choose the best Azure Blob Storage tier
Hot, Cool or Archive -- where should Azure Blob Storage go? Each tier has its challenges, but don't panic if data is in the wrong one, with step-by-step directions for moving tiers. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2022
IBM releases compact, ultra-fast storage for AI
IBM released the elastic storage system 3500, a new object storage array that uses Spectrum Scale to provide fast storage for AI modeling and training. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 May 2022
Inside the plan to enhance optical storage
It's going to take some outside-of-the-box technology to help make up for the escalating increases in stored data. Could colored digital characters be an answer? Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2022
DataCore Bolt strikes at enterprise Kubernetes
DataCore brings an enterprise-ready version of OpenEBS' Kubernetes storage management with DataCore Bolt, the company's first software release since acquiring MayaData. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 May 2022
What sustainable data storage means for your data center
Storage sustainability requires commitment from the entire organization. Don't put it on the back burner -- these tips can help the environment and keep the issue top of mind. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2022
IXsystems aims for the enterprise with latest OS updates
IXsystems brought performance and feature updates to TrueNAS and TrueNAS Scale in a major update that the vendor hopes will make it more attractive to the enterprise. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2022
Pure Storage, Snowflake partner on analyzing local data
Snowflake and Pure Storage have partnered to bring data analytics capabilities to FlashBlade storage without the need to move the data to the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2022
Western Digital ups the ante with 26 TB HDDs, new SSDs
Western Digital expanded its cloud storage devices with two new HDDs, a CMR drive with 22 TB and an SMR drive with 26 TB, and a new SSD form factor. Continue Reading
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Answer
09 May 2022
What are some tips for storage of sensitive data?
Loss or theft of sensitive data can lead to legal, compliance and business consequences. Be sure to take proper precautions to securely store that data. Continue Reading
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05 May 2022
What are guidelines for cloud-based video surveillance storage?
Cloud-based video surveillance storage can help organizations with compliance and retention. Be mindful, though, as high storage volume can quickly make costs soar. Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2022
Dell cuts data center redundancy for SMC Corporation
SMC Corporation eliminates data center redundancy using Dell Technologies storage and HCI products to develop a private cloud for the global company. Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2022
Dell wants to open up walled gardens with Project Alpine
Dell executives believe users will find the forthcoming cloud storage services of Project Alpine as a way to break down the walls between Dell and the hyperscalers. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2022
Customers express interest, doubts about Apex Flex on Demand
Dell touted its Apex Flex on Demand as-a-service offering at its annual user show. Customers seem interested in but hesitant about elastic capacity. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2022
Storage OSes get spotlight at Dell Tech World
Dell storage software superseded any hardware news at the vendor's annual user show, highlighting cybersecurity and emphasizing its commitment to Project Alpine. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2022
Snowflake analytics tools coming to Dell on-premises storage
A new partnership between Snowflake Inc. and Dell Technologies brings Snowflake Data Cloud's tools to on-premises object storage for the first time. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
02 May 2022
Dell Technologies World 2022 news and conference coverage
Dell Technologies World covers topics like multi-cloud management, software-defined storage and hyper-converged infrastructure. This guide offers vendor news and announcements. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2022
Explore top data lake providers for substantial storage use
Don't be deterred by the murky waters of data lake technology. Fishing for the right provider to accelerate your analytics is probably easier than you think. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2022
How to use AI in storage management
Organizations can use AI for storage management and AIOps to learn where to make improvements in their storage infrastructure. However, take note of the benefits and drawbacks. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Apr 2022
TGen saves time and expands research using MemVerge
TGen needed more memory to get over HPC analysis issues; the nonprofit used MemVerge's Big Memory software to create larger memory pools and get research and analysis done faster. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Apr 2022
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
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Feature
27 Apr 2022
Hammerspace connects virtual studio of Jellyfish Pictures
The Hammerspace Global Data Environment enables collaboration and savings for Jellyfish Pictures, a U.K.-based animation studio with artists working across the world. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2022
School district sheds Dell EqualLogic for DDN
Simsbury Public Schools brought in two DDN arrays that helped the district speed up its VDI environment and reduce its IT footprint at a better cost. Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2022
Infinidat boosts its all-flash storage with InfiniBox SSA II
Infinidat released a new all-flash array with an updated operating system and added InfiniSafe data protection to all its arrays. Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2022
Vast Data, Vertica to deliver data lakehouse and analytics
Vast Data combined its disaggregated 'share everything' storage with Vertica's high-performance analytics to create a data lakehouse that answers queries in near real time. Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2022
LucidLink speeds up metadata downloads for faster file access
Metadata Streaming enables users of LucidLink's Filespaces to access petabytes of data faster without slowdowns, a new feature in the latest Filespaces update. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Apr 2022
Consider these 5 storage-as-a-service questions before buying
Buy or lease? Subscription or consumption pricing? Ask these storage-as-a-service questions -- and others -- to decide if the tech is right for your organization. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Apr 2022
How can organizations prepare for a data storage audit?
During data storage audit preparation, gather documentation on storage practices, test results and storage security plans. Evidence is crucial for a satisfactory report. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2022
LTO tape capacity shipments rose sharply in 2021
Shipped LTO capacity and media unit shipments increased in 2021. Ransomware protection and the release of LTO-9 were among the reasons for the jump, analysts said. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Apr 2022
Explore 5 Microsoft Azure storage types before buying
Some types of Azure storage are prevalent, such as Blob, but others are less well known. Your organization may have a use for each of the five detailed, so get to know each one. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Apr 2022
A guide to Microsoft Azure storage pricing
Take a deep dive into the costs of Microsoft Azure cloud storage across several different types, including Blob and Files. Compare pricing with AWS and Google Cloud. Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2022
IDrive takes aim at Backblaze, Wasabi with new e2 service
The new IDrive e2 service provides object cloud storage at $0.004 per GB, per month, which could push IDrive deeper into the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Apr 2022
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
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News
12 Apr 2022
StorageMap charts Datadobi's data management ambitions
StorageMap, new software from Datadobi, changes the vendor's focus from data migration and protection to a complete data management offering for on-premises and cloud storage. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2022
Nexsan brings NVMe storage to SMBs
Nexsan Unity NV10000 storage array helps NVMe storage become more mainstream by making the interface accessible to smaller companies. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2022
Equinix Metal adds bite-sized Dell storage
Equinix Metal added more storage options with Dell PowerStore, as well as adding HCI with VxRail and data protection with Data Domain Virtual Edition. Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2022
MemVerge, Liqid create composable memory pools before CXL
MemVerge and Liqid combined software with Intel Optane to make composable memory pools that can do today what the CXL standard will do in the future. Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2022
Kioxia releases PCIe Gen 5 SSD for data centers
Kioxia's CD8, its second-generation PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, provides increased performance and a 2.5 inch form factor that make it much more data center-friendly than the CD7. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
29 Mar 2022
A primer on the NVMe management ecosystem
The NVMe management ecosystem has a lot of moving parts and confusing acronyms. This overview details the various specifications and how they work together. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2022
OpenDrives key to remote editing of Dave Grohl documentary
Jim Rota and Dean Gonzalez lacked high-performance storage needed to make and edit their new music documentary, so they turned to a vendor born out of Hollywood movie-making. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2022
IBM quietly introduces software-only Spectrum Fusion
IBM has added to its Spectrum Fusion lineup with a software-only version, which also includes data protection for containers and app monitoring for the new and older HCI versions. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Mar 2022
SSD vs. SSHD vs. HDD: Which one is best?
Hybrid drives promise fast, cost-effective performance for primary and secondary storage. Here's what you need to know about the benefits and drawbacks compared to SSDs and HDDs. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2022
Vast Data unveils new storage platform built on Nvidia DPUs
Vast Data's Ceres combines the vendor's Universal Storage system with data processing units, which provide denser, more efficient storage targeted at AI workloads. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2022
HPE GreenLake rolls in Aruba, adds block STaaS
HPE GreenLake folded Aruba Central under its umbrella and added data services, including block storage as a service and new data protection capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Mar 2022
A primer on SSD response time, other performance benchmarks
Consider several SSD performance benchmarks, including SSD response time as a key unit of measurement. Also, note the difference between benchmarks and load generators. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2022
Kioxia ups NAND ante with new 24G SAS SSD
Kioxia unveils its second-generation 24G SAS SSDs, the PM7, building off its previous generation to provide added performance and support for the new FIPS standard. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2022
Quantum adds Scalar tape storage for hyperscalers, enterprises
The Quantum Scalar i6H, along with the Quantum RAIL architecture, enables hyperscalers and enterprises to use tape in a scale-out fashion like other storage media. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Mar 2022
The role of NVMe network storage for the future
This chapter excerpt from 'Building a Future-Proof Cloud Infrastructure' examines the role networking and storage protocols, like NVMe, could have in the remote storage market. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2022
Kioxia, WD NAND contamination to affect flash pricing
A contamination last month of WD NAND that also affected Kioxia has been corrected, but the fallout from disrupted flash memory production is not yet known. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Mar 2022
What to look for in a green cloud storage provider
Alongside cost and flexibility, a commitment to sustainability is a key consideration for organizations trying to choose a cloud storage provider. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2022
Nvidia buys Excelero to speed block storage access in DPUs
Excelero's NVMe storage pooling technology will become integrated with Nvidia's DPU technology stack for faster block storage access in data centers. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Mar 2022
6 enterprise data storage startups to watch in 2022
Storage startups continue to innovate despite supply chain sluggishness. Here are six we'll be keeping an eye on in 2022. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Mar 2022
Composable infrastructure providers tackle modern workloads
Composable infrastructure vendors include titans in IT like Dell and HPE, but also startups such as Fungible and Liqid. Explore product features and the tech's pros and cons. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2022
Pure Storage enables healthcare org's cloud Kubernetes
Pure Storage's Portworx products and AWS managed EKS service creates digital infrastructure for CHG Healthcare, enabling faster app development and portability across clouds. Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2022
Cloudian CEO, CTO talk future of object storage
Cloudian CEO and CTO talk about the evolution of storage from block and file to object, and why object storage's future is so bright. Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2022
Spot by NetApp absorbs Fylamynt for cloud automation
NetApp acquires Fylamynt, a CloudOps startup that could become the 'glue' for the Spot by NetApp portfolio, analysts say. Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2022
Micron releases first 176-layer NAND data center SSD
The Micron 7450 marks the launch of the first 176-layer NAND SSD aimed at the data center, bringing a consistently low-latency, PCIe Gen 4 performance and a spectrum of form factors. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2022
Performance, capacity tick up with Dell PowerVault ME5
Dell Technologies modernized its entry-level storage with the new Dell PowerVault ME5, bringing more performance, capacity and ease of use for its SMB customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Feb 2022
Vast Data solves high-performance computing challenge
When DUG began to supply high-performance computing as a service, it discovered its storage was not up to the task, sending the company on a years-long journey. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2022
Hitachi Vantara simplifies hybrid cloud storage
Hitachi Vantara is now providing customers a path to the hybrid cloud with software-defined storage and colocation. It also unveiled a new midrange storage offering. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Feb 2022
The best enterprise storage systems and products of 2021
Thirty-nine finalists competed for top honors in the annual 'Storage' magazine and SearchStorage Products of the Year awards. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Feb 2022
Cut down on containerized environment complexity
Containerized environments were supposed to speed up IT operations. However, too much of a good thing brings complexity challenges for organizations to overcome. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Feb 2022
20 years of 'Storage' magazine's Products of the Year
Our best products competition is built on a premise that discourages vendors from sitting on their product's laurels while encouraging technology innovation. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
The top data storage and management tools of 2021
Software focused on large-scale data management and storage in expanding environments won in this year's Products of the Year storage system and application software category. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
The best enterprise cloud storage of 2021
Judges in this year's Products of the Year competition tap the best cloud storage products for enterprises, with unstructured file storage and Kubernetes storage taking honors. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
The best enterprise storage arrays of 2021
Tintri, Infinidat and Dell EMC enterprise arrays win top honors in the Products of the Year disk and disk subsystems category for their use of flash and automation. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
Predictions for the top data storage trends of 2022
The constant need to organize, analyze and protect the hoard of data collected by organizations is pushing technology to new heights. Are these four predictions on your watch list? Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Feb 2022
Data storage and security make a mission-critical mix
At a time of heightened cyberthreats, IT administrators should look to improve their data storage security. There are numerous proactive ways to prepare for the next attack. Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2022
Ruggedized storage takes autonomous vehicle research to edge
Mississippi State University's Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems selected Quantum Corp.'s R-Series SSDs to collect sensor data at the edge. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2022
IBM upgrades FlashSystem to tackle ransomware
Addressing the continuing onslaught of cyber attacks, IBM has delivered an offering that combines its FlashSystem and Cyber Vault products for fast recovery. Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2022
Panzura enables multi-cloud replication with CloudFS update
CloudFS customers can now replicate to a backup cloud instantly, enabling recovery in case of a cloud outage. New support for Microsoft Hyper-V hypervisor expands VM features. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
02 Feb 2022
NVMe-oF over IP: A complete SAN platform
NVMe/TCP or NVMe/RoCE are technologies that can now provide complete SAN platforms with multiple cost structures and are able to support different customer requirements. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2022
NVMe-oF storage provider Pavilion Data raises $45 million
NVMe-oF startup Pavilion Data completed a series C1 funding with an additional $45 million, while keeping its focus on helping customers tackle modern workloads. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2022
MinIO CEO, CMO talk unicorn status, future of object storage
In this Q&A, CEO Anand Babu Periasamy and CMO Jonathan Symonds talk about how multi-cloud has positioned MinIO to become a player in the object storage market. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2022
Web3 use cases for storage flimsy for now
The marketing lingo of Web3 is slinking into the storage industry, but the use cases are few and the technology immature. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2022
CyArk migrates digital archive to Seagate's Lyve Cloud
On a mission to create 3D digital blueprints of cultural heritage sites, CyArk discovered its storage infrastructure was too brittle for the task. It turned to Seagate for help. Continue Reading
