Storage
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Tip
07 Feb 2025
How to set up a NAS: A step-by-step configuration guide
Get the most out of your rackmount NAS appliance by setting up admin accounts, permissions and network access; running a diagnostic check; and configuring advanced options. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Feb 2025
People-centered business continuity is critical in the age of AI
Recent crises such as the CrowdStrike outages and California wildfires show why people-centered business continuity is crucial. Learn how to shift the focus to people here. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Apr 2024
SaaS: With AI, every which way you lose
The latest spending forecast data from analyst firm Gartner shows that spending on datacentres is set to increase 10% in 2024. This is largely being driven by hyperscalers riding the generative AI ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
22 Apr 2024
Fujifilm plans to ‘make tape easy’ with Kangaroo SME appliance
Fujifilm to add 100TB SME-focused Kangaroo tape infrastructure in a box to existing 1PB offer, as energy efficiency and security of tape make it alluring to customers Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
18 Apr 2024
software redundant array of independent disk (software RAID)
Software RAID, also known as virtual RAID, is a form of RAID (software redundant array of independent disk) performed on an internal server. Continue Reading
By- Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
- Erin Sullivan, Senior Site Editor
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News
18 Apr 2024
TUC publishes legislative proposal to protect workers from AI
Proposed bill for regulating artificial intelligence in the UK seeks to translate well-meaning principles and values into concrete rights and obligations that protect workers from systems that make ‘high-risk’ decisions about them Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
17 Apr 2024
VMware’s APAC customers weigh in on licensing changes
VMware customers in the region are concerned about higher costs even as they see the benefits of subscription-based pricing and product bundling in the longer term Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 Apr 2024
Leil wants to revive MAID as green storage tape substitute
MAID sought to provide energy-efficient disk storage with quicker access times than tape. Estonian startup Leil wants to supplant tape with green storage spin-down SMR drives Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
16 Apr 2024
business continuity
Business continuity is an organization's ability to maintain critical business functions during and after a disaster has occurred. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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Feature
15 Apr 2024
Big tech’s cloud oligopoly risks AI market concentration
The oligopoly that big tech giants have over cloud computing could translate to a similar domination in the AI market, given the financial and compute resources needed to make the technology effective at scale Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2024
Quickwit claims big advantage in log file search and index
When the logs are the data: Startup Quickwit claims late entrant advantage in log file search and index with bigger datasets and better analytics on reduced infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
11 Apr 2024
Facial recognition to play key role in UK shoplifting crackdown
UK government will fund roll-out of police facial recognition across the country as part of its crackdown on shoplifting and violence against retail staff, but civil society groups say the government is attempting to police its way out of the cost-of-living crisis Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
11 Apr 2024
How GenAI use is evolving for Google Cloud customers
With more than one million developers now using Google Cloud’s generative AI systems to power their tools, Google customers have gone beyond experimentation and are now building their own agents Continue Reading
By- Josh Osman, Computer Weekly
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Feature
11 Apr 2024
Storage technology explained: AI and data storage
In this guide, we examine the data storage needs of artificial intelligence, the demands it places on data storage, the suitability of cloud and object storage for AI, and key AI storage products Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
11 Apr 2024
Government dismisses Lords’ concerns over facial recognition
UK government is claiming police forces’ use of live facial recognition is comprehensively covered by existing laws, in response to a Lords investigation that found police lacked a clear legal basis to deploy it Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
09 Apr 2024
Public worried by police and companies sharing biometric data
More than half of the British public do not feel comfortable with police forces sharing biometric data with the private sector, including facial recognition images, to tackle crimes such as shoplifting Continue Reading
By- Josh Osman, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2024
Greek government fined over AI surveillance in refugee camps
Greece’s Data Protection Authority has issued a €175,000 fine against the country’s migration ministry over its deployment of artificial intelligence-powered security systems in refugee camps after the watchdog’s investigation found ‘serious shortcomings’ with the roll-out Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2024
UN adopts ‘landmark’ resolution on making AI safe and trustworthy
A UN draft resolution promoting the use of artificial intelligence in sustainable development and the protection of human rights was backed by over 120 member states Continue Reading
By- Josh Osman, Computer Weekly
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Definition
08 Apr 2024
backup storage device
A backup storage device is a hardware component for storing copies of data. Continue Reading
By- Robert Sheldon
- Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
- Garry Kranz
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Feature
05 Apr 2024
Seven ways to be sure you can restore from backup
Backups are no good if you can’t restore from them. We look at key elements of backup restoration, including backup audits, RPOs and RTOs, and how and when to test backups Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2024
Flash storage prices rise by 25% as manufacturers chase profitability
Analysis of 30,000-plus drive prices shows cost of flash drives per gigabyte rose sharply since October 2023, as memory manufacturers limit supplies and increase prices Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
01 Apr 2024
warm site
A warm site is a type of facility an organization uses to recover its technology infrastructure when its primary data center goes down. A warm site features an equipped data center but no customer data. Continue Reading
By- Katie Terrell Hanna
- Paul Crocetti, Executive Editor
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Feature
28 Mar 2024
How Software-Enabled Flash could aid SSD management
A new development in flash storage could be a flexible option for any large-scale installation, as well as systems with custom software that's tuned for optimum performance. Continue Reading
By- Jim Handy, Objective Analysis
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Opinion
28 Mar 2024
Facial recognition endangers us all without a clear legal basis
Technology researcher Stephanie Hare outlines the growing danger of the UK’s failure to legalise and regulate facial recognition technology Continue Reading
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Podcast
28 Mar 2024
Podcast: What is distributed cloud storage and what are its benefits?
We talk to Enrico Signoretti of Cubbit about how distributed cloud allows customers to control their data in hybrid and multicloud storage and the workloads the company targets Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
27 Mar 2024
change control
Change control includes the various steps needed to process changes made to a product or system. Completion of change controls in a systematic fashion is part of a change management process. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Mar 2024
RAID 3 (redundant array of independent disks 3)
RAID 3 (redundant array of independent disks 3) is a RAID configuration that uses a parity disk to store the information generated by a RAID controller and uses striping to store the data. Continue Reading
By- Paul Kirvan
- Kim Hefner, Managing Editor
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News
27 Mar 2024
Lord Holmes: UK cannot 'wait and see' to regulate AI
Legislation is needed to seize the benefits of artificial intelligence while minimising its risks, says Lord Holmes - but the government’s ‘wait and see’ approach to regulation will fail on both fronts Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
26 Mar 2024
Alletra MP hardware changes see HPE orient arrays towards AI
HPE doubles controller nodes, boosts capacity with denser drives, cuts caches and builds in 100Gbps links to bring denser, faster storage aimed at all parts of the AI/ML pipeline Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
26 Mar 2024
GTC 2024: Storage suppliers queue up to ride the Nvidia AI wave
Storage supplier announcements at Nvdia conference centre on infrastructure integration, tackling the GPU I/O bottleneck and AI hallucinations by running Nvidia NeMo and NIM microservices Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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E-Zine
26 Mar 2024
What are IT buyers spending their money on?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal the findings of our annual survey into the technologies that IT buyers are spending their money on this year. The European CIO at PepsiCo explains how to make digital transformation go with a pop. And we look at the growing importance of cloud-to-cloud backup for data protection and resilience. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2024
IBM enhances network IT automation capabilities with Pliant acquisition
Tech giant makes strategic purchase to further boost software networking capabilities, offering customers the tools to enable network infrastructure observability, connectivity, control and automation across hybrid cloud environments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Mar 2024
Open Data Institute launches digital policy manifesto
The Open Data Institute has launched a policy manifesto ahead of the UK general election that outlines policies and issues it believes must be part of the political discussion around digital and data Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
22 Mar 2024
Nutanix CEO: VMware customers ‘not in a happy place’
Company CEO Rajiv Ramaswami claims VMware customers have doubts about whether VMware will be the right long-term platform for them, singling out those that have made the switch to Nutanix Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2024
Inclusive approaches to AI governance needed to engage public
Technology practitioners and experts gathered at an annual Alan Turing Institute-run conference discussed the need for more inclusive approaches to AI governance that actually engage citizens and workers Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Tip
20 Mar 2024
4 disaster recovery plan best practices for any business
Disaster recovery plans are unique, built around an organization's size, type and industry. However, there are some key best practices that all businesses can implement. Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2024
How Vast Data is simplifying data infrastructure
Vast Data CEO Renen Hallak explains how the company’s unified data platform that combines storage, database and compute capabilities into a single technology stack can improve the efficiency of analytics and artificial intelligence workloads Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Blog Post
20 Mar 2024
Maybe Einstein Was Wrong with E and MC - Apparently SoftIron = VM Squared...
Let’s face it, the scenario facing VMware for resellers and customer alike, post-Broadcom acquisition is common knowledge – the future landscape is not as it was. On top of that, it has to be ... Continue Reading
By- Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing
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News
20 Mar 2024
SAP S/4HANA data migration beset by poor and fragmented strategy
Survey finds customers transitioning to S/4HANA lack strategic thinking and skills, can’t access data, face challenges in data duplication, can’t use AI, and worry about compliance Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
20 Mar 2024
removable media
Removable media is any type of storage device that can be removed from a computer while the system is running. Removable media makes it easy for a user to move data from one computer to another. Continue Reading
By- Paul Kirvan
- Erin Sullivan, Senior Site Editor
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Definition
19 Mar 2024
off-site backup
Off-site backup is a method of backing up data to a remote server or to media that's transported off-site. Continue Reading
By- Paul Kirvan
- Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
- Brien Posey
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News
19 Mar 2024
Vast targets AI checkpointing write performance with distributed RAID
AI checkpointing operations targeted by Vast Data as it touts QLC-based storage for AI workloads Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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E-Zine
19 Mar 2024
What went wrong with Birmingham’s Oracle project?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after Birmingham City Council’s disastrous Oracle project cost over £100m, we analyse where it all went wrong. Our new buyer’s guide examines building a sustainable IT strategy. And we find out how Thomson Reuters is using AI to enhance its product offerings. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2024
Spring Budget risks funding legally questionable police tech
Open legal questions around how UK police are using facial recognition and cloud technology could undermine the £230m investment committed in the Spring Budget to “time and money-saving technology” for police Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
18 Mar 2024
Cohesity: We won’t abandon NetBackup customers or force migration
CEO promises no forced migration to Cohesity and not to abandon any NetBackup product while building new leadership in artificial intelligence and security around Cohesity Gaia Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
18 Mar 2024
cloud load balancing
Cloud load balancing is the process of distributing workloads across computing resources in a cloud computing environment and carefully balancing the network traffic accessing those resources. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
- Robert Sheldon
- Nicholas Rando, TechTarget
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Feature
15 Mar 2024
Creative workers say livelihoods threatened by generative AI
Computer Weekly speaks with various creative workers about the impact generative artificial intelligence systems are having on their work and livelihoods Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2024
12 cloud storage and file-sharing services to consider
Cloud-based file-sharing services, such as the list of products here, enable organizations to collaborate with colleagues and clients all over the world. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Mar 2024
cloud encryption
Cloud encryption is a service cloud storage providers offer whereby a customer's data is transformed using encryption algorithms from plaintext into ciphertext and stored in the cloud. Continue Reading
By- Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Former Site Editor
- Michael Cobb
- Rachel Kossman, TechTarget
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News
14 Mar 2024
Questions raised over NHS deletion of thousands of emails during whistleblower tribunal
NHS doctor Chris Day has won the right to challenge a tribunal ruling that found no procedural unfairness when an NHS trust deleted thousands of emails. The case that raises wider questions about the use of electronic evidence Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2024
AWS launches Builder Studio in Melbourne
The Builder Studio will help customers and partners build prototype AI projects to validate and test their ideas before deployment Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2024
Industry partnerships and data key to better public services
Using public-private partnerships and improving the use of data are key to improving public services and the government’s ‘science and technology superpower’ ambitions, says digital secretary Michelle Donelan Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
12 Mar 2024
Hammerspace leverages smart metadata handling for AI/ML workloads
Software-defined storage maker separates metadata from files to provide view-from-anywhere file system visibility. It has now leveraged that for AI/ML workloads in Hyperscale NAS Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
11 Mar 2024
tabletop exercise (TTX)
A tabletop exercise (TTX) is a disaster preparedness activity that takes participants through the process of dealing with a simulated disaster scenario. Continue Reading
By- Erin Sullivan, Senior Site Editor
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Definition
11 Mar 2024
asynchronous replication
Asynchronous replication is a store-and-forward approach to data backup and protection. Continue Reading
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Podcast
11 Mar 2024
Podcast: Immutable storage essential against ransomware, but...
...not all immutable storage is created equal. That’s the message from Paul Speciale of Scality, who looks at immutable storage, its variants and what’s needed to secure data Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
07 Mar 2024
data retention policy
In business settings, data retention is a concept that encompasses all processes for storing and preserving data, as well as the specific time periods and policies businesses enforce that determine how and for how long data should be retained. Continue Reading
By- Brien Posey
- Paul Crocetti, Executive Editor
- Andrew Burton
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News
07 Mar 2024
Government insists it is acting ‘responsibly’ on military AI
The government has responded to calls from a Lords committee that it must “proceed with caution” when it comes to autonomous weapons and military artificial intelligence, arguing that caution is already embedded throughout its approach Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Definition
05 Mar 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. Continue Reading
By- Robert Sheldon
- Paul Crocetti, Executive Editor
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News
05 Mar 2024
Unexpected costs hit many as they move to cloud storage
A Wasabi survey of cloud storage customers finds more moving to the cloud, but they are experiencing busted budgets and unexpected fees, and expect big demands from artificial intelligence workloads Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
05 Mar 2024
Keepit brings backup and restore to unprotected SaaS applications
SaaS backup specialist keeps data in its own cloud datacentres, protects cloud data across numerous platforms and aims to give customers the ability to rapidly add data sources Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
05 Mar 2024
Own targets SaaS backup and offers analytics insight
Targeting a growing market – SaaS applications that lack backup – Own offers backup, fine-grained restores and analytics on data stores that can bring business insight Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
04 Mar 2024
How ANZ organisations can address challenges in AI adoption
Pure Storage's global CTO Alex McMullan discusses the data and sustainability challenges in artificial intelligence adoption, which can be addressed by centralising datasets and focusing on data quality and management Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2024
Pseudo-SLC flash storage: What is it, what’s it good for and what does it cost?
Pseudo-SLC takes MLC, TLC flash and changes data storage at cell level to get better endurance and performance, but it’s mostly aimed at edge applications and is costly Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
27 Feb 2024
Hycu uses AI to develop APIs for SaaS application backup
SaaS applications don’t usually come with built-in data protection, but Hycu plans to tackle that gap in the market with AI to generate the connectors needed to backup user data Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Definition
26 Feb 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. Continue Reading
By- Erin Sullivan, Senior Site Editor
- Ellen O'Brien, Executive Editor
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News
26 Feb 2024
Storage and backup spend in 2024 targets risk and resilience
The TechTarget and ESG spending intentions survey finds big bias towards averting risk and building organisational resilience, but on-premise storage a significant planned outlay Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Tip
22 Feb 2024
Optimize data protection as a service with these essential tips
As a one-stop shop, DPaaS and its array of data management and protective cloud services provide security, access control, backup and recovery to safeguard mission-critical data. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2024
NasuniIQ brings visualisation of massive unstructured datasets
Global file system provider adds visualisation of massive distributed unstructured datasets to allow customers to analyse data usage and prepare clean training data for artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
21 Feb 2024
Free business continuity testing template for IT pros
Business continuity testing can be a major challenge for any organization. This free template offers ways to incorporate testing into the business continuity management process. Continue Reading
By- Paul Kirvan
- Sonia Lelii, TechTarget
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News
19 Feb 2024
Music agency halves space and energy costs with switch to Pure
SUISA handles billions of royalty payments, but had capacity and storage admin nightmares with its EMC hardware. It cued up Pure Storage for simple admin, space and cost savings Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Tip
14 Feb 2024
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. Continue Reading
By- Julia Borgini, Spacebarpress Media
- John Edwards
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Podcast
14 Feb 2024
Podcast: What is the impact of AI on storage and compliance?
Start now looking at artificial intelligence compliance. That’s the advice of Mathieu Gorge of Vigitrust, who says AI governance is still immature but firms should recognise the limits and still act Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Tip
13 Feb 2024
4 long-term data backup options
Data backups ensure copies of critical data are available in the event of a crisis or failure. When backing up long-term data, cost and capacity are vital considerations. Continue Reading
By- Mitch Lewis, Evaluator Group
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Podcast
13 Feb 2024
Podcast: What are snapshots? Can they replace backup?
We talk to Shawn Meyers, field CTO at Tintri, who defines snapshots, why they are no substitute for backups, and the effect on recovery of snapshot granularity Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
13 Feb 2024
What will result from Cohesity’s Veritas acquisition?
The $7bn backup giant will leverage huge assets in enterprise customer base, compliance and governance intelligence, AI, R&D, and Kubernetes backup and storage Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Blog Post
11 Feb 2024
The UK PSTI Act and its implications for the print market
The UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act will come into effect on 29 April 2024. The product security aspect of this act stipulates a new regulatory scheme to make ... Continue Reading
By- Louella Fernandes, Quocirca
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News
09 Feb 2024
Amazon defends facial-recognition tech sale to FBI despite moratorium
The FBI has confirmed it is using Amazon’s Rekognition image and video analysis software, but Amazon says it is ‘false’ to suggest this violates the company’s self-imposed moratorium on selling facial-recognition technology to US police Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
08 Feb 2024
A powerful case for more open data
A panel discussion at the recent State Open Con 24 conference has shone a spotlight on the red tape, inefficiency and political moves that prevent opening up data sets to tackle a crisis affecting ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
07 Feb 2024
How to employ conventional SSD management
In the conventional style, admins manage SSDs within the SSD. Best practices include using the trim command and occasionally checking the SSD's SMART attributes. Continue Reading
By- Jim Handy, Objective Analysis
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Opinion
06 Feb 2024
Start preparing now for the 50 TB-plus HDD era
With Seagate's launch of its higher-capacity HDDs, organizations will find several benefits and must also navigate a few challenges. Impacts include cost and data management. Continue Reading
By- Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst
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Enterprise Strategy Group
We provide market insights, research and advisory, and technical validations for tech buyers.
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News
06 Feb 2024
UK government responds to AI whitepaper consultation
The UK government is considering introducing binding legal requirements for companies developing the most powerful AI systems, and has outlined a range of funding to realise the ambitions of its ‘pro-innovation’ framework for artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
06 Feb 2024
Inside NetApp’s cloud and AI strategy
NetApp’s senior executives talk up the company’s efforts to support AI initiatives and deliver first-party storage services on public cloud platforms Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
06 Feb 2024
Generative AI – an early adopter’s experience
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as IT leaders start to implement GenAI in their organisations, we look at the experiences of one early adopter. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the key security trends for 2024. And Microsoft’s head of identity talks about a future without passwords. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Feb 2024
storage snapshot
A storage snapshot is a set of reference markers for data at a particular point in time (PIT). More specifically, it's a collection of saved application data and a comprehensive log that details how the saved data has changed over time. Continue Reading
By- Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
- Brien Posey
- Erin Sullivan, Senior Site Editor
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Feature
02 Feb 2024
What is beauty tech? 10 trends shaping the cosmetics industry
Explore how beauty tech trends are reshaping the beauty industry. Explore new trends and the latest CES innovations, from virtual try-ons and 3D-printed makeup to AI skincare. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
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Feature
02 Feb 2024
UK police facial recognition explained: What you need to know
In this essential guide, Computer Weekly looks at the use of facial recognition technology by UK police forces, including the points of contention around its deployment so far and where it’s heading next Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Definition
02 Feb 2024
disk mirroring (RAID 1)
Disk mirroring, also known as RAID 1, is the replication of data across two or more disks. Continue Reading
By- Robert Sheldon
- Rich Castagna
- Paul Crocetti, Executive Editor
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News
01 Feb 2024
Welsh workers’ AI experiences shaped by uneven power dynamics
Workers in Wales are being negatively affected by the unregulated introduction of artificial intelligence into workplaces due to asymmetric power dynamics Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Definition
31 Jan 2024
consumer data
Consumer data is the information that organizations collect from individuals who use internet-connected platforms, including websites, social media networks, mobile apps, text messaging apps or email systems. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2024
Seagate uses HAMR to hit 30TB in Exos hard drives
HDD giant Seagate unveils 30TB Exos drives with higher areal density, aimed at hyperscaler customers, with products at 50TB promised for 2028 in its roadmap Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
30 Jan 2024
We need backup! Pennsylvania police data loss shows why
Police evidence systems data was lost during ‘routine maintenance’, with human error blamed – the case clearly illustrates why data protection can’t be left to chance Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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E-Zine
30 Jan 2024
Tech companies warn EU over encryption plans
In this week’s Computer Weekly, tech companies are calling on the European Commission to rethink plans to weaken internet encryption – we explore the issues. We talk to credit rating agency Moody’s about why it thinks now is the time to start investing in quantum computing. And we examine how a different approach to recruitment could ease the datacentre sector skills gap. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2024
Best practices for a strong disaster recovery testing strategy
Testing is a critical part of the disaster recovery planning process. Without proper testing, IT teams might miss crucial updates or make avoidable missteps in a recovery. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2024
French TV giant sticks with Dell NAS for channel upgrade
TF1 has the biggest market share in French TV, but plans for more. It has upgraded from Isilon to PowerScale scale-out NAS and saved 42% in energy costs, halving rackspace use Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
29 Jan 2024
Lords question legality of police facial recognition
Lords committee ‘deeply concerned’ about the rapid expansion of live facial recognition by UK police, which it says is progressing without any real oversight or accountability Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
26 Jan 2024
GenAI tools ‘could not exist’ if firms are made to pay copyright
AI firm Anthropic hits out at copyright lawsuit filed by music publishers, claiming the content ingested into its models falls under ‘fair use’ and that any licensing regime would be too complex and costly Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
25 Jan 2024
Cloud is not always the answer: Five reasons why
We look at why the cloud is not always the best choice, including for reasons of cost, application suitability, management, data protection and the needs of the business Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2024
A pseudo-SLC flash primer: Benefits and drawbacks
Regardless of its use, pseudo-SLC represents a credible option for organizations considering multibit flash over SLC flash. The technology makes MLC and TLC function like SLC. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2024
Critical vulnerability exposes Fortra GoAnywhere users
Fortra GoAnywhere MFT users must take steps to address a newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability without delay Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tip
23 Jan 2024
What is the link between sustainability and business continuity?
At first glance, business continuity planning and sustainability efforts might seem separate. But at their core, both aim to create a resilient organization. Continue Reading
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Podcast
23 Jan 2024
Podcast: Storage and compliance outlook for 2024
Interesting times ahead in 2024 as we talk to Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, about updates to EU regs, PCI, NIST, post-Brexit divergence and 60 national elections across the globe Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor