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Kioxia IPO seeks $800 million
Kioxia is going public in an effort to better compete with major players in the flash market.
By Adam Armstrong • Dec. 17, 2024 -
What is pay-as-you-go cloud computing (PAYG cloud computing)?
Pay-as-you-go cloud computing, or PAYG cloud computing, is a payment method for cloud computing that charges based on usage. The practice is similar to that of utility bills, using only resources that are needed.
By Stephen Bigelow, Kinza Yasar, Erin Sullivan • Dec. 13, 2024 -
Opinion // Omdia Analysts' Perspectives
Could the AI era open a new frontier for object storage?
Object storage has seen a steady progression over the years. Explore this evolution and several products that seek to capitalize on its performance, specifically for AI.
By Simon Robinson • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Project Silica takes archive data through the looking glass
As data grows, so does the need to store it. Microsoft's Project Silica is offering an archive alternative to tape with the promise of permanence.
By Adam Armstrong • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Amazon S3 adds new capabilities for data lakes
The cloud object storage standard gains capabilities at re:Invent, including metadata generation and a managed table service.
By Tim McCarthy • Dec. 3, 2024 -
Expert Advice
Block vs. file vs. object storage: Differences explained
Object storage has surged in popularity, but block and file still have clearly defined uses. Access, metadata and performance are among admins' key considerations.
By Brien Posey, Marc Staimer • Dec. 3, 2024 -
What is cloud testing? An introduction to testing in the cloud
Cloud testing is the process of using the cloud computing resources of a third-party service provider to test software applications.
By Kinza Yasar, Wesley Chai • Nov. 27, 2024 -
45Drives adds to high-performance portfolio to embrace AI
High performance is just one characteristic needed for AI storage; another is bulk storage for data not currently in use. 45Drives is offering customized offerings for both.
By Adam Armstrong • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Expert Advice
Immutable storage: What it is, why it’s used and how it works
A major benefit of immutable storage is insurance against many forms of data loss, such as malicious deletion. It's not infallible, but positives outweigh the potential drawbacks.
By Julia Borgini • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Expert Advice
Tips to reduce the environmental impact of data storage
Data storage technology can harm the environment. Choose efficient strategies and green-friendly cloud providers to help reduce the environmental impact of data storage.
By Paul Kirvan • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Microsoft Ignite sparks third-party storage, backup offers
A flurry of storage and backup news has emerged around Microsoft Ignite, including from Dell, as it looks to support hybrid cloud customers and establish solid footing with Azure.
By Tim McCarthy • Nov. 19, 2024 -
Storj CEO Winegar: Distributed storage uptake big in 2025
The new CEO looks to increase enterprise adoption of distributed storage with SOC 2 compliance and new capabilities.
By Tim McCarthy • Nov. 18, 2024 -
MinIO ups object storage ante for AI
MinIO is making a case for object to be the storage protocol for AI. But one analyst says the market has yet to decide.
By Adam Armstrong • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Latest version of Vdura Data Platform aimed at enterprise AI
Vdura Data Platform version 11 focuses on a microservices-based architecture and composable hardware for performance and capacity, which includes utilizing HDDs.
By Adam Armstrong • Nov. 14, 2024 -
Expert Advice
8 ways enterprises can enhance object storage security
Object storage is a popular method for storing data, so security is critical. Access is a big piece, extending across several of the eight security best practices here.
By Paul Kirvan • Nov. 14, 2024 -
Micron, Solidigm bring new high-capacity SSDs to market
Micron and Solidigm are launching new high-density SSDs that add to a growing market. AI workloads and hyperscalers are driving the demand.
By Adam Armstrong • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Expert Advice // Data storage planning and policy development
Data retention and destruction policy template: Free download
The downloadable data retention and destruction policy template here will help with compliance. Use this structure to develop other IT data management policies.
By Paul Kirvan • Nov. 12, 2024 -
NetApp expands flash and hybrid arrays for edge and AI apps
NetApp aims new storage arrays at the mid-market and drops Astra data management into Trident.
By Tim McCarthy • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Tintri VMstore adds CSI support for Kubernetes
Tintri has added a container storage interface to its VMstore offering, a move that provides customers with management and metrics for Kubernetes and has been years in the making.
By Adam Armstrong • Nov. 8, 2024 -
Pure offers fully managed VMware migration to Azure
Pure Storage is looking for ways to differentiate its offerings in hybrid environments. A key use case: data migration, according to one analyst.
By Adam Armstrong • Nov. 6, 2024 -
MinIO ups performance for Arm
Different processors and different storage vendors look for ways to optimize themselves for AI workloads. Here one builds off another, amplifying benefits for customers.
By Adam Armstrong • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Panzura CloudFS expands cloud data tiering and VM migrations
Panzura leans further into data management with its latest CloudFS data management capabilities, but still has distance to close with the competition.
By Tim McCarthy • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Scality aims to build speed for object storage with Ring XP
Scality's Ring XP utilizes all-flash storage hardware with a stripped-down software-defined storage platform. The service brings fast access times for object storage on-premises.
By Tim McCarthy • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Explore memory types for your storage
Physical vs. virtual memory: How the two types compare
Physical memory wasn't enough for storage systems. Computer architects created virtual memory to ease the performance burden and work alongside the physical form.
By Jim Handy • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Dell PowerMax uses AI for storage performance, efficiency
Dell PowerMax 10.2 uses the company's AI to optimize dynamic cache, while also building out data protection and using Apex's multi-cloud features.
By Adam Armstrong • Oct. 22, 2024