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Vast Data, Nvidia collaborate on new AI architecture
Vast Data is adding its OS to Nvidia hardware, freeing up GPUs to focus solely on AI workloads -- a new architecture that could potentially speed up processing.
By Adam Armstrong • March 13, 2024 -
MinIO bolsters commercial storage with new console, firewall
MinIO's Enterprise Object Store is aimed squarely at enterprises and reflects how object storage has evolved over the years, one analyst said.
By Adam Armstrong • March 12, 2024 -
NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory)
NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory) refers to computer memory that can hold data even when power to the memory chips has been turned off.
By Rodney Brown • March 11, 2024 -
Expert Advice // Using AI for storage
How can AI help cloud storage security?
AI can improve cloud storage security through such uses as encryption, storage management and anomaly detection, but admins must consider risks as well.
By Paul Kirvan • March 7, 2024 -
A look at VMware post-Broadcom acquisition; EUC, vSAN, layoffs
Ripple effect from Broadcom-VMware buy spreads to vSAN
Broadcom claims changes to VMware's licensing model will offer increased flexibility, but storage competitors say it's a red flag and encourage customers to move on.
By Tim McCarthy • March 7, 2024 -
storage security
Storage security is the group of parameters and settings that make storage resources available to authorized users and trusted networks and unavailable to other entities.
By Paul Kirvan , Robert Sheldon , Brien Posey • March 7, 2024 -
Pure1, Evergreen expand self-service and data protection
Pure Storage continues to transition into an as-a-service model by building out more automation and data resiliency in its Pure1 data management service and Evergreen portfolio.
By Adam Armstrong • March 6, 2024 -
ghost imaging (disk imaging)
In computing, ghost imaging, also called disk imaging, is a data backup process that creates an image of a computer's hard disk drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD) or one of the drive's partitions.
By Robert Sheldon , Paul Crocetti • March 5, 2024 -
HPE GreenLake for File Storage update aimed at AI
HPE GreenLake has utilized new CPUs and denser SSDs to bring more AI and data lake workloads to customers looking for an alternative to the public cloud.
By Adam Armstrong • March 5, 2024 -
Azure’s new storage products keeps Microsoft competitive
New Azure storage offerings from Microsoft or from vendor partners such as Qumulo aim to increase parity with hyperscaler rivals and draw more enterprise buyers into its cloud.
By Tim McCarthy • March 5, 2024 -
NetApp deepens storage offerings, security for AI buyers
New data protection and ransomware recovery features headline the latest NetApp updates. The vendor is also expanding its Nvidia partnership to ensure its offerings are AI-ready.
By Tim McCarthy • March 5, 2024 -
Opinion // Omdia Analysts' Perspectives
Is hyperscale NAS the future of storage in the AI era?
Storage for AI workloads will require high capacity and performance. Some vendors have started to tackle this issue, for example with global file system technology.
By Simon Robinson • March 4, 2024 -
Hadoop as a service (HaaS)
Hadoop as a service (HaaS), also known as Hadoop in the cloud, is a big data analytics framework that stores and analyzes data in the cloud using Hadoop.
By Sarah Wilson • March 4, 2024 -
primary storage (main storage)
Primary storage is the collective methods and technologies that capture and retain digital information in active use and critical for an organization's operations.
By Rich Castagna • Feb. 28, 2024 -
IBM FlashSystem update focuses on ransomware detection
IBM FlashSystem builds on the ransomware fight in primary storage by adding AI to its FlashCore Module storage media and to Storage Defender, its data protection SaaS.
By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 27, 2024 -
file system
In computing, a file system -- sometimes written filesystem -- is a logical and physical system for organizing, managing and accessing the files and directories on a device's solid-state drive (SSD), hard-disk drive (HDD) or other media.
By Ellen O'Brien, Erin Sullivan • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Expert Advice // Using AI for storage
How AI and cloud storage can work together
AI can help cloud storage providers with management, but challenges for users include vendor compatibility issues, lack of transparency in cost and privacy concerns.
By Julia Borgini • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Arcitecta leverages metadata to move critical data faster
Arcitecta has found a way to increase the data transfer speed of its Mediaflux Livewire software, which can be valuable for projects that demand significant collaboration.
By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 22, 2024 -
New Hammerspace capability sets up enterprise AI
The latest update to Hammerspace's software-defined storage system removes metadata from data path, enabling HPC to use data from any storage source without specialized hardware.
By Tim McCarthy • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Dell PowerScale adds new all-flash nodes, with eyes on AI
Dell has added the latest-generation Intel CPUs, PCIe 5.0 storage and DDR5 RAM to PowerScale, doubling the performance and making it a more attractive fit for AI.
By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Nasuni drifts cloud storage platform into data management
Cloud storage and edge caching vendor Nasuni is adding new data observability capabilities to its platform with Nasuni IQ, now available to all Nasuni customers.
By Tim McCarthy • Feb. 21, 2024 -
RAM (random access memory)
Random access memory (RAM) is the hardware in a computing device that provides temporary storage for the operating system (OS), software programs and any other data in current use so they're quickly available to the device's processor.
By Robert Sheldon , Stacey Peterson • Feb. 21, 2024 -
The promise of CXL still hangs in the balance
With AI pushing at the limits of hyperscaler environments, CXL offers a way to alleviate the memory problem. But it still requires a killer app if it's going to gain ground.
By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Expert Advice // Where and how to manage SSDs
7 causes of SSD failure and how to deal with them
Although SSDs are a reliable storage technology, they are still prone to occasional failure. Here are some best practices to keep your SSDs humming along.
By John Edwards, Julia Borgini • Feb. 14, 2024 -
New media could bring fresh competition to tape archive market
Tape has had the archive media market cornered for years, but newcomers including those working in DNA and glass could change that just as demand is set to increase.
By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 13, 2024