The Ultimate Guide to Storage
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What to know about Storage
Storage is a vital aspect of the digital world, encompassing a wide range of technologies and solutions designed to save, manage, and protect data efficiently across various environments. From innovative hardware like all-flash arrays and high-capacity NAS devices to intelligent software-defined storage platforms, storage solutions are evolving rapidly to meet the vast and growing demands of businesses, governments, and individuals.
Exploring recent developments in storage reveals trends such as the rise of software-defined storage and cloud-integrated solutions that offer flexibility, cost-efficiency, and enhanced performance. Innovations in flash storage and hybrid architectures aim to optimize speed and capacity, while partnerships among key technology providers expand the ecosystem for delivering scalable and secure storage services.
Readers interested in understanding how data storage technologies impact IT strategies, improve operational resilience, and support emerging workloads like AI and big data will find valuable insights here. Whether considering storage upgrades, cloud adoption, or data protection measures, these stories highlight practical advancements and challenges shaping the future of storage.
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Synology launches all-flash storage systems for enterprises
Synology unveils FS6420 and FS3420 all-flash storage systems to boost on-premises enterprise workloads with faster IOPS and resilient connectivity.
Teradata launches autonomous knowledge platform for AI
Enterprises under pressure to scale AI can now use Teradata's new platform to govern data and agents across cloud and on-premises systems.
McClure deploys PeerGFS to steady multi-office file access
Instability at McClure’s offices has been removed after the firm replaced a strained managed file-sharing setup with PeerGFS.
Teradata launches autonomous AI and data management platform
The new system aims to cut infrastructure friction for firms shifting AI from pilots to always-on agents across cloud and on-premises setups.
Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online
A misconfigured database left 86,859 images and private chats from a prominent European celebrity’s device open to anyone online.
Panzura launches Nexus to connect CloudFS to Copilot
The new tool gives Copilot access to enterprise file stores without opening up records beyond existing permissions, cutting governance risk for users.
Backblaze maps neocloud traffic hotspots in AI boom
New heatmaps show AI traffic clustering in California and Virginia, with fresh hotspots emerging in Finland, Brazil, France and Canada.
Scality launches Veeam backup appliance for mid-size firms
Mid-size firms gain a simpler way to keep backups online during ransomware attacks, as Scality bundles Veeam with object storage.
Milestone expands XProtect & Arcules with new tools
Reporting for security teams and service providers is being automated as Milestone adds new XProtect and Arcules tools across cloud and on-premises systems.
Kingston launches 30.72TB DC3000ME SSD for data centres
Data centre operators can pack more storage into limited rack space as Kingston adds a 30.72TB model to its DC3000ME SSD line.
Commvault extends Clumio support to Google Cloud Storage
Customers using Google Cloud Storage will gain air-gapped recovery for AI and analytics data as Clumio reaches early access, with general availability due in summer 2026.
ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates
Enterprises could query lakehouse data without moving it, as the database firm adds managed deployment, Arm processors and AI tools on Google Cloud.
ConstructConnect launches AI takeoff boost for estimators
Estimators could save hours on preconstruction bids as AI turns digital plans into structured measurements in seconds.
Apricorn launches 32TB offline encrypted desktop drive
It gives organisations a way to keep sensitive backups and archives offline as ransomware and retention pressures intensify.
NetApp deepens Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
The move could cut AI migration costs for enterprises by letting them use existing data in Google Cloud without duplicating it.
MacPaw survey finds green concerns may drive file cleanups
Greater awareness of the cloud's environmental footprint could prompt more Mac users to delete old files, a survey suggests.
Foxit launches PDF editor app inside ChatGPT for users
The add-on aims to cut the manual formatting and checking that still slow AI-made documents before they can be shared.
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
More than 300 AI agents are now cutting turnaround times, routine HR queries and maintenance delays across the steelmaker’s global operations.
Western Digital details sustainability gains amid AI demand
Rising AI storage demand is putting data-centre energy use under scrutiny as Western Digital reports progress on emissions, materials and recycling.
Hitachi Vantara flags AI data centre energy squeeze
Rising AI workloads are forcing data centre operators to curb power and cooling costs as global electricity use heads towards 1,000 terawatt-hours.