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Quantum containerizes file, object storage

In a shift for Quantum Corp., the vendor is now competing in the file and object storage market with its all-flash, software-defined, scale-out Myriad offering.

By Adam Armstrong • April 11, 2023

Choose between NAND vs. NOR flash memory

When comparing NAND flash memory to NOR, it's important to examine the structural differences to understand which type of non-volatile memory is best suited for some applications.

By Kurt Marko, Stephen Bigelow • April 11, 2023

The potential effects of Pure Storage’s 300 TB SSDs

Pure Storage plans to have 300 TB SSD modules by 2026, potentially putting other HDD- and SSD-based systems at a scalability disadvantage. But with two-plus years to go, that advantage could change.

By Adam Armstrong • April 7, 2023

software portability

Software portability is a characteristic attributed to a computer program if it can run with minimal rework on operating systems (OSes) other than the one for which it was created.

By Alexander Gillis • April 6, 2023

Vast dips into HPE GreenLake with new file storage service

HPE enlists Vast Data to provide a new file storage service in the company's GreenLake SaaS offerings, a storage area the tech giant has struggled to perform in.

By Tim McCarthy • April 4, 2023

A short guide to Azure Data Lake Storage pricing

Azure Data Lake Storage offers pricing that's competitive with similar platforms. However, many elements of the secure, large storage platform factor into the overall cost.

By Julia Borgini • April 3, 2023

New Ctera CEO sees future in data lakes, data protection

Ctera's new CEO, Oded Nagel, is focused on forming partnerships and providing capabilities for data resilience, interconnectivity and the edge data management.

By Tim McCarthy • April 3, 2023

Toshiba’s $15B buyout won’t affect storage businesses

The acquisition, pending shareholder approval, would take Toshiba private, a move experts say could help stabilize the company, which has been searching for a path forward.

By Adam Armstrong • March 30, 2023

MinIO airs Weka licensing complaint

MinIO launched a blog battle with Weka on its use of the former's object store, with both claiming to be in the right.

By Adam Armstrong • March 29, 2023

NFS vs. CIFS vs. SMB: What are the differences?

There are stark differences among file sharing protocols NFS, CIFS and SMB. Compare access, application deployment, configuration and security, among other key features.

By Marc Staimer, Carol Sliwa, Garry Kranz • March 29, 2023

Data hoarding and the role of storage

The promise of future insights drives companies to store data. But there are potential drawbacks when storing data and better management methods than keeping everything.

By Adam Armstrong • March 23, 2023

Understand how the CXL SSD can aid performance

Although CXL SSDs are only in the research phase, their performance shows promise. When used as simple memory extensions, they should improve programs that manage large data sets.

By Jim Handy • March 22, 2023

Can composable infrastructure and computational storage mix?

'Composable' and 'computational' are often said in the same breath, but how exactly are they related -- or not? While there are differences, a combination could serve enterprises.

By Brien Posey • March 16, 2023

Amazon adds new S3 features for data lakes, hybrid cloud

Amazon dropped new features for its object storage service that include an open source file client, new data purchasing capabilities and private data replication for Outposts.

By Tim McCarthy • March 14, 2023

Kubernetes storage still acquisition target for IT vendors

Persistent Kubernetes storage startups like Ondat are becoming extinct as enterprise IT vendors prow the market for container native storage tech.

By Tim McCarthy • March 10, 2023

Komprise Analysis offers standalone SaaS data visibility tools

Analytical capabilities of the data management vendor's flagship product are now available as a separate SaaS to help provide better visibility into enterprise data.

By Tim McCarthy • March 9, 2023

How SSD data reduction can help enterprises

Data reduction techniques have been difficult to achieve on SSDs, but vendors appear to be making progress. The more effective the data reduction, the more affordable SSDs become.

By Robert Sheldon • March 9, 2023

byte

In most computer systems, a byte is a unit of data that is eight binary digits long.

By Erin Sullivan • March 2, 2023

Pure aims new FlashBlade//E at unstructured data market

Pure Storage expanded its storage offerings with FlashBlade//E designed for the unstructured data market with an acquisition cost on par with hybrid storage.

By Adam Armstrong • March 1, 2023

Vast Data expands data services for file and object

Vast Data Universal Storage brought out data services, including set performance, metadata cataloging, better security, container integration and snapshots.

By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 27, 2023

Spectra Logic introduces multimedia auto-tiering for archives

Spectra Logic helps users manage archives with new software integration and auto-tiering into hardware or software. It's also partnering with Wasabi on more storage options.

By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 16, 2023

copy data management (CDM)

Copy data management (CDM) is an approach to reducing storage consumption that involves eliminating the unnecessary duplication of production data.

By Erin Sullivan • Feb. 15, 2023

Explore Google Cloud Storage classes

For organizations that use Google Cloud Storage, it's crucial to store data in the optimal class. Understand top uses, benefits and drawbacks of Google Cloud's assorted services.

By Brien Posey • Feb. 10, 2023

Why QLC flash changes the hybrid cloud equation

In the debates of hard drives vs. flash and on vs. off premises, the answer is often not just one over the other. However, surging QLC flash technology offers many benefits.

By Scott Sinclair • Feb. 10, 2023

Dell OneFS adds security, some performance to PowerScale

Through a software-only update, Dell gives its OneFS operating system more security layers and some added performance to its PowerScale NAS line.

By Adam Armstrong • Feb. 8, 2023