Storage
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E-Zine
13 Apr 2023
CW EMEA: Under attack and stressed out
In this month's CW EMEA, we look at how cyber attacks are taking a toll on security professionals, damaging their mental health and forcing some to quit. We also look at Finland's allure for tech entrepreneurs, how software is enabling a new business model for a Swedish car manufacturer, and the importance of backup testing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Mar 2023
CW EMEA: How Sweden is accelerating digitisation
Large conglomerates with diverse business portfolios face challenges when digitally transforming because one size cer-tainly doesn’t fit all. In this month’s CW EMEA, we find out how Richard Ventre, group CIO at Dutch company SHV Holdings, goes about ensuring his IT department pro-vides the foundations for a wide variety of businesses to thrive digitally. We also find out how to make the most of a composable enterprise architecture and how green storage can deliver savings if done right. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Dec 2019
AWS Outposts debuts in Australia
Amazon Web Services rolls out Outposts in Australia, enabling enterprises to run a consistent version of the AWS platform at locations that require low latency Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
03 Dec 2019
Survey finds most firms don’t respond to GDPR requests in time
Most organisations do not respond to requests for GDPR data in the one month allowed, while many return incorrect data. The education sector does best, but the public sector lags behind Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Opinion
03 Dec 2019
Security Think Tank: In-depth protection is a matter of basic hygiene
The belief that effective perimeter security is the best way to protect data is a fallacy that is being repeatedly exposed. We must recognise the need for a data-centric security model to protect data from both internal and external threats, but what does this mean for security professionals? Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Dec 2019
SaaS backup services deliver data protection for SaaS apps
Providers of SaaS apps offer only basic data recovery protection. Learn which SaaS backup services and cloud-to-cloud data protection products fill this void. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Nov 2019
Five essential steps to a sound disaster recovery plan
We walk through the key steps to develop a disaster recovery plan – from risk assessment and setting recovery objectives, to the plan itself and a testing regime to keep it fresh Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Nov 2019
Get ready for CCPA: Implications for UK businesses
The California Consumer Privacy Act, a wide-ranging data privacy and consumer protection law, comes into effect on 1 January 2020. How does CCPA differ from the EU GDPR regulations and what are the responsibilities for UK businesses operating in the US? Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2019
Australia’s Fenner Dunlop ditches tape backups for cloud
Australian manufacturer of conveyor belts Fenner Dunlop has freed up its IT staff to focus on future projects by moving tape backups to the cloud Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Nov 2019
10 steps to creating an effective data backup strategy
A common denominator in well-functioning backup infrastructures is effective process and control. This checklist highlights 10 areas to help build a better backup practice. Continue Reading
By- Paul Crocetti, Executive Editor
- James Damoulakis, GlassHouse Technologies
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News
26 Nov 2019
VMware doubles up on Kubernetes play
New Tanzu portfolio reflects efforts by VMware to better meet the needs of enterprises that are warming to containers and Kubernetes when building new cloud-native applications Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
26 Nov 2019
Why thousands of IT contractors face ‘life-changing’ tax bills
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate HMRC’s loan charge policy, a retrospective tax grab that has left thousands of IT contractors facing financial ruin. We compare the cloud storage offerings from AWS, Microsoft and Google. And we find out how retailers are turning to tech to deal with a new generation of shoppers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2019
Key differences between cloud storage offerings
Cloud storage offerings are often largely similar. We run through the key areas where they can differ, such as location, range of services and data protection. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2019
University of Leicester dumps SANs and LUNs for Cloudian object storage
One-to-one mapping between Dell SANs and media servers had passed their sell-by date and caused vulnerabilities for the University of Leicester, which fixed the problems by a move to “stateless” object storage on Cloudian Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
22 Nov 2019
Mystery surrounds leak of four billion user records
Threat researchers uncover four billion user records on a wide-open Elasticsearch server but who left them there is a mystery Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
22 Nov 2019
Figeac Aero manages growth with DataCore software-defined storage
Global roll-out sees DataCore software-defined storage deployed on Huawei hardware to HQ and 14 worldwide sites as aero parts maker copes with acquisition and expansion Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
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News
22 Nov 2019
Tata, Fortinet to offer managed services for Microsoft Azure virtual WAN
Firms launch one of the first industry offerings of native hybrid SD-WAN coupled with traffic steering and security protection for the Azure cloud Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
21 Nov 2019
SME disaster recovery made easy with cloud, hybrid and HCI
Disaster recovery is a lot easier for small businesses than it used to be, with use of the cloud, hybrid cloud, physical and virtual appliances, and hyper-converged infrastructure all among the choices on offer Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Nov 2019
CW Nordics: Automation pays off for Sweden’s social workers
Software robots are freeing up time for social workers in Sweden to help benefits claimants find employment and to receive the money they are entitled to. Also in this issue, read how Sweden’s SEB bank is using a Google-inspired, cloud-native core banking platform, and why India is leading the pack when it comes to IT outsourcing from the Nordic countries. Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2019
Datrium boosts VMware protection but won’t add more hypervisors
NVMe flash pioneer turned DR-as-a-service-focused data platform provider Datrium says VMware and Kubernetes have “won the market” and it won’t extend support beyond those two Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Businesses failing to wipe data from old endpoints
Organisations are not taking adequate precautions to sanitise data held on endpoints when refreshing their PC or mobile device estates Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Businesses still struggling to reap benefits of cloud, study shows
Research by global IT firm Unisys shines a light on reasons why some firms are still struggling to reap the benefits of using cloud Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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E-Zine
19 Nov 2019
Is facial recognition happening too fast?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the information commissioner calls on police forces to slow down the introduction of facial recognition, we examine the issues. We look at what the use of DevOps methods means for storage strategy. And we talk to Microsoft’s global cyber security chief. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2019
DataCore adds file and S3 object storage with vFilO
Software-defined storage specialist DataCore has added file storage and S3 object storage access with vFilO, which lets customers create virtual pools from on-site and remote datastores Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
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News
15 Nov 2019
How Slack is going beyond messaging in enterprise play
Deeper integrations with business applications and data residency support are part of Slack’s broader strategy to penetrate deeper into the enterprise Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
14 Nov 2019
NVMe-over-TCP brings super-fast flash over standard IP networks
TCP is the latest transport protocol that can be used to connect NVMe flash storage. We explain how NVMe-over-TCP works and the key advantages for datacentre customers Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2019
ASEAN regulatory sandbox will promote cross-border data flows
The Regulatory Pilot Space will offer ASEAN businesses a safe test environment to provide digital services across the region while complying with data privacy rules Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Tip
13 Nov 2019
In your data archive strategy, how long is long enough?
Hoarding large amounts of data increases costs and management time. Here's how to painlessly separate the wheat from the chaff for your data archive strategy. Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2019
DreamWorks animates its cloud with NetApp Data Fabric
The 'virtual studio' DreamWorks cloud relies on various components of NetApp Data Fabric, including All Flash FAS storage, NetApp HCI and OnTap cloud-based data management. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2019
Taking responsibility for security in the cloud
From accidental leaks to full-on data breaches, maintaining security across cloud services is becoming a headache for enterprises. What questions should organisations be asking of their cloud service provider and, ultimately, whose responsibility is cloud security anyway? Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Nov 2019
The importance of digital accessibility
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine what retailers need to do to make their digital channels accessible for disabled people. We look at the rise of alternative desktop productivity tools to Microsoft Office. And our new buyer’s guide covers next-generation programming tools such as no-code/low-code development. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Nov 2019
Scale-out NAS bounces back to fight for unstructured data against object storage
There’s a scrap breaking out between object storage and scale-out NAS. The battleground is the market for customers that need to deal with very large amounts of unstructured data. In October, ... Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
08 Nov 2019
What is QLC flash and what workloads it is good for?
QLC flash offers low per-gigabyte costs and lots of capacity, but can be limited by endurance and I/O performance. It can be a good disk replacement for several workloads, however Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: Base cloud security posture on your data footprint
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
By- Rob Clyde, Isaca
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News
06 Nov 2019
Scality APIs connect Azure Stack to Ring object storage on-site
Object storage specialist continues its cloud integration journey by adding Microsoft Azure Blob API connectors to allow use of Ring as bulk storage for Azure edge data Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
05 Nov 2019
Is NVMe flash the right choice for you?
NVMe flash storage boosts performance for I/O-hungry operations, but how does it work, where can organisations best deploy it, and what are the key uses cases where it can make a difference? Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2019
Best of VMworld 2019 Europe User Awards: The winners
Find out who won what, including the best of show prize, at the 2019 VMworld Europe User Awards in Barcelona Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
05 Nov 2019
Qumulo gets HPE upgrade as customers ‘come back from object’
Distributed file system maker Qumulo benefits from HPE Apollo hardware upgrade in a market where Qumulo exec says customers are coming back from object storage for unstructured data Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Opinion
04 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: Secure the cloud when negotiating contracts
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Nov 2019
IBM supercharges scale-out NAS with NVMe in Elastic Storage 3000
Product development in storage often feels like a bolting together of existing categories of product. You take one advance from here and mate it with another from over there. Getting the timing ... Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
01 Nov 2019
ICO says UK police must ‘slow down’ use of facial recognition
The Information Commissioner’s Office is calling for a statutory code of practice to govern how police in the UK deploy live facial recognition technology while controversy surrounding its use continues Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter
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News
01 Nov 2019
How to break free from traditional desktop productivity
Over the last few years, the acceptance of cloud platforms in business has opened up opportunities for employees to work differently. We investigate Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
01 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: In the cloud, the buck stops with you
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Oct 2019
Archive vs. backup and why you need to know the differences
Archiving and data backup are both key pieces of data protection. They can complement each other, but both provide distinct and important capabilities. Continue Reading
By- Paul Crocetti, Executive Editor
- George Crump
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Feature
30 Oct 2019
5 considerations before buying data center backup software
Backup and recovery software should support various OSes and environments such as VMware, as well as applications running in public cloud IaaS and SaaS platforms. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Oct 2019
Cloudian sees S3 interest and object storage going mainstream
Object storage, based on Amazon’s S3 – pretty much a de facto standard now – is set to go mainstream. That’s the view of Cloudian’s co-founder and CEO Michael Tso. He says it’ll be, “The next NFS”, ... Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
29 Oct 2019
NordVPN enlists ethical hackers, launches bug bounty programme
Breached consumer VPN supplier details steps it is taking to shore up its cyber security posture after an unknown actor gained access to one of its servers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tutorial
25 Oct 2019
How to monitor NetApp quotas for disks with PowerShell
NetApp's PowerShell module provides a fast and easy way to automate and monitor NetApp quotas for disks. Learn how with this step-by-step tutorial. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Oct 2019
An in-depth look at Optane persistent memory and its operating modes
Intel's 3D XPoint technology can be set up in two ways. Find out how the Memory Mode and Application Direct Mode differ in terms of app compatibility, performance and features. Continue Reading
By- Kurt Marko, MarkoInsights
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Feature
24 Oct 2019
Key storage choices: Cloud vs tape for archive storage?
Tape still has benefits, such as an ‘air gap’ that can insulate archives from threats to data integrity. But what are the opportunities for cloud in tape’s traditional use cases? Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2019
Total saves £95,000 a year with Nutanix hyper-converged
Gas and electricity supplier struggled with ageing traditional infrastructure, but moved to hyper-converged for projects that include containers and DevOps deployments Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Tip
22 Oct 2019
How to use multi-cloud data management and protection
Data protection vendors are continuing to add more data management features in their products. How does this convergence affect multi-cloud environments? Continue Reading
By- Krista Case, The Futurum Group
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Blog Post
22 Oct 2019
Different Clouds Don't Like To Cluster...
Had another interesting cloudy discussion last week with SIOS – one of ITs better kept secrets, certainly in the UK. Much of that is down to the sensitivity of what it does and who it does it for. ... Continue Reading
By- Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing
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E-Zine
22 Oct 2019
Microsoft vs Google – who’s winning the cloud email race?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, there’s a two-horse race for dominance in the cloud email market between Microsoft and Google, but they are not alone – we examine the runners and riders. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at governance, risk and compliance solutions. And we assess the progress of public cloud in the banking sector. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2019
Equifax lawsuit offers more evidence against passwords
Equifax’s internal security policies were a mess and directly led to one of the largest recorded data breaches in history, according to a lawsuit, demonstrating fundamental insecurities inherent in the use of passwords Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Oct 2019
Virtual Instruments is now Virtana and aims at cloud, containers
Searches for “Virtual Instruments” returned too many synthesizers, so storage monitoring pioneer went through a blue sky ordeal. It has new plans for cloud and container capability, too Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
20 Oct 2019
The lure of Google Cloud for Singapore’s Ninja Van
Regional logistics startup Ninja Van is consolidating all its compute resources on Google Cloud for cost savings and performance Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
16 Oct 2019
CW APAC: Expert advice on storage
The creation of ever-increasing volumes of data is posing escalating problems for storage. In this issue of Expert Advice, Computer Weekly looks at how APAC firms are dealing with storage management issues in the cloud age, NVMe flash as a storage choice for artificial intelligence applications, and how to set up containerised storage. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2019
Commvault adds Metallic SaaS backup and Hedvig features
Backup software maker adds software-as-a-service Metallic, which can protect on-premise, cloud and hybrid platforms. Meanwhile, Hedvig gets datacentre features and erasure coding Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
16 Oct 2019
Key differences between cloud storage offerings
Cloud storage offerings are often largely similar. We run through the key areas where they can differ, such as location, range of services and data protection Continue Reading
By- Paul Stringfellow, Gardner Systems
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E-Zine
15 Oct 2019
Securing the internet of things
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as security concerns prevent many organisations from adopting the internet of things, we examine mitigation strategies. Many firms are still struggling with GDPR policies – we assess if full compliance is ever possible. And we look at the technologies for delivering on-premise object storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Podcast
14 Oct 2019
PCI DSS: Credit card data and what to expect from version 4.0
We preview October’s PCI Europe Community Meeting where attendees will discuss credit card payment data, with topics covered likely to include the cloud and point-to-point encryption Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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14 Oct 2019
On-premise object storage: Key products and use cases
We run the rule over on-premise object storage, key use cases and suppliers, take a closer look at an organisation that has deployed object storage, and assess cloud compatibility. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Oct 2019
Cloud repatriation from the storage experts' point of view
Four industry experts discuss whether enterprises are really bringing data back from the public cloud, what's driving this trend and where it's headed. Continue Reading
By- Stacey Peterson, Senior Managing Editor
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Feature
10 Oct 2019
DevOps and storage: APIs and flexibility key
The details of back-end storage are irrelevant to DevOps engineers, but they need enough of it, when they want it, and the ability to manage it programmatically is key Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Oct 2019
CW Middle East: Saudi banks trial biometrics in ATMs
Biometric and blockchain technologies are being used in tandem to provide ID verification at Saudi Arabian cash machines. Also read about the first government organisation in Bahrain to migrate to Amazon Web Services, and an interview with Yasmeen Al Sharaf, head of fintech and innovation unit, Central Bank of Bahrain. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2019
UK and Middle East PR firm ditches NetApp for Nutanix and Talon Fast
Four Communications needed better connectivity for collaboration between the UK and its gulf sites, so dumped server/storage for hyper-converged and a distributed file system Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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09 Oct 2019
How APAC firms can slay the storage management beast
The data deluge and compliance requirements are shaping how Asia-Pacific firms are approaching storage management issues in the age of cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Oct 2019
How to determine if your data backup strategy has the right resources
The volume of different data backup resources available can be overwhelming. Learn how to quantify what is appropriate for your organization's backup strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Oct 2019
Enterprise backup software provides data protection foundation
Learn how backup and recovery software has evolved and what features it offers IT enterprises that need to protect cloud and virtual environments and other data sources. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Oct 2019
Security Think Tank: Get basic security policy right, and the rest will follow
Paying attention to basic aspects of cyber security such as policy and permission will give you a sold base to build from Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
PLC flash: A solid state candidate for analytics and archives?
We thought flash would end at QLC, but storage media makers are working on penta-level cell, which could push capacity to double figures, but at a further performance cost Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Tip
04 Oct 2019
Selection criteria for converged data protection
See if a converged backup product will meet your needs by exploring the features you should consider before investing in this relatively new kind of data protection platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Oct 2019
Data storage: The top five storage deployment pitfalls
Key pitfalls in data storage include silos, under-utilisation, backup and disaster recovery, plus neglect of skills and application requirements. We ask analysts how to avoid them Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
Dutch group works on digitising collaborator archives created in aftermath of World War 2
Experiments have been carried out to ascertain the best technology to open up the analogue archives of the Central Archive of Special Justice in the Netherlands Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
01 Oct 2019
Intel previews Optane persistent memory, QLC SSD and even PLC
Intel sets out roadmap for second-generation Optane persistent memory – between SSD and DRAM – as well as QLC SSD, with talk of PLC (penta-level cell) after that Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
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News
01 Oct 2019
Singapore outlines initiatives to tackle OT and IoT security
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has developed a blueprint to secure operational technology systems in critical sectors, among other measures to secure cyber-physical systems and the internet of things Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
30 Sep 2019
The future of cloud storage: Experts look 5 years out
Industry experts weigh in on key cloud storage developments of the last five years and where they see the technology and its use headed in the next five. Continue Reading
By- Stacey Peterson, Senior Managing Editor
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News
30 Sep 2019
Pure Storage APAC CTO talks up storage trends
Flash-based storage will be around for at least two decades more, while crystal- and DNA-based storage needs a lot more work before becoming mainstream, according to Pure Storage’s CTO for the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
27 Sep 2019
GDPR compliance: Whose job is it and is it really possible?
Nobody seems to have a good handle on business GDPR compliance, how many businesses are compliant, or indeed what compliance really is, but according to security experts, it very much depends on who you talk to Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tip
26 Sep 2019
RAID 50: How to select the right RAID level
RAID 50 combines striping with distributed parity for reduced data loss and better performance. Is RAID 50 the right configuration for your organization? Continue Reading
By- Rick Cook
- Erin Sullivan, Senior Site Editor
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Answer
25 Sep 2019
What are best practices for archiving emails?
Archiving email is crucial to the business continuity and disaster recovery process. For example, consider how cybersecurity and cloud storage can integrate with the archiving. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Sep 2019
NVMe-oF products are changing the face of data storage
NVMe-oF products are rapidly maturing, and NVMe-oF devices are now suitable for production workloads. Let's look at the hardware, software and supported systems hitting the market. Continue Reading
By- Kurt Marko, MarkoInsights
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News
25 Sep 2019
National Library of Scotland says aye to Scality object storage
National digitised archives move off Hitachi SANs and Qualstar tape, object storage is embraced and a “no backup” strategy put in place with petabyte-scale Scality S3/file deployment Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
24 Sep 2019
Pure adds Optane and QLC flash to boost performance and capacity
Flash storage player adds Intel Optane modules performance, a capacity flash range based on QLC drives, plus rebranding and GA of its on-premise/cloud leasing service Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
24 Sep 2019
Cloud provider sweeps away legacy storage for 1PB of Infinidat
Core DataCloud decommissions storage from several vendors to consolidate to 1PB on Infinidat Infinibox, with DRAM and flash to accelerate hot data in front of disk back end Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
23 Sep 2019
Basic data and skills needed to fix UK social care
Foundations need to be in place to save the social care system from collapse, and NHSX needs to step up to the task, according to a Doteveryone report Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2019
Data protection customers turn to Pure Storage FlashBlade
Pure Storage created the FlashBlade all-flash NAS mainly for dense unstructured workloads, but customers like Domino's Pizza and ServiceNow are among Pure customers that use it as a backup target. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Sep 2019
Storage and DevOps: What is required for agile development?
DevOps brings continuous and agile application. Storage has to fit in and make itself just as responsive to development that does away with the inertia of stifling hierarchies Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2019
Universities tempting targets for cyber criminals, warns NCSC
As hundreds of thousands of students prepare for the new academic year, universities have been warned that they are at high risk of cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Sep 2019
WannaCry variants accidentally protecting against WannaCry
New variants of the infamous WannaCry malware continue to emerge, and many of them have accidentally turned themselves into a somewhat effective, although ill-advised, vaccine against infection Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Sep 2019
Pure Storage sees stellar growth in APAC
Pure Storage is expanding its footprint in key markets such as Australia, Japan and South Korea, even as it proceeds with caution in China Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Sep 2019
Northwestern cuts storage costs in half with Komprise
Komprise’s Deep Analytics helps university classify and migrate research data to cheaper disk and cloud as it cuts storage costs from $1.1m to $680,000 per annum Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
17 Sep 2019
Pure Storage outlines growth momentum, bolsters cloud play
Pure Storage CEO talks up the storage supplier’s competitive edge in a largely stagnant market dominated by larger rivals Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Sep 2019
Ecuador citizens’ data breach holds lessons for enterprises
What caused the mass breach of Ecuadorian citizens’ data, and what can businesses learn from it? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
17 Sep 2019
Top five cloud storage pitfalls
Cloud storage offers apparent simplicity, but unexpected costs, complexity, data movement and integration challenges can arise. We look at how to avoid common cloud storage pitfalls Continue Reading
By- Paul Stringfellow, Gardner Systems
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Opinion
13 Sep 2019
Cloud repatriation is a symptom of a wider cloud storage trend
People are rethinking their cloud storage strategies, adjusting for hidden costs, application needs and compatibility issues in a world of public, private and hybrid options. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Sep 2019
CW Europe: Dutch authorities call temporary halt to datacentre construction
Two Dutch municipalities are putting all datacentre construction on hold while they put together a strategy to help them control developments. A local alderman said datacentres take up a lot of space and place a large burden on the electricity grid. Also read how France is racing ahead of Germany in making the most of service companies in India, and about Google’s plans for a new datacentre and technology training hub in Finland. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Sep 2019
Commvault’s Hedvig throw of the dice
Commvault’s $225 million purchase of software-defined storage maker Hedvig looks like a rational move given the way the backup market is changing. But it also looks like a massive and potentially ... Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
11 Sep 2019
GDPR non-compliance worse than feared
Over half of UK businesses do not yet appear to be fully GDPR-compliant, and many have de-prioritised their compliance efforts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Sep 2019
Spectra tilts at HSM with StorCycle storage management software
Spectra Logic unveils newly-developed storage management platform and two-tier file access and object storage with all data visible to all users for restore Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
10 Sep 2019
Ctera launches hybrid cloud HC2400M at media use cases
Edge filer specialist hits up the media and entertainment market with its NAS-like hardware that caches data locally, syncs with other nodes and stages data to the cloud Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor