Pure Storage Aims To Close The Flash Price Gap
September 19, 2013 12:40 PM
Startup says its flash storage is cheaper than high-performance HDDs by using deduplication and compression as standard features.
EMC VNX: Flash Storage Takes Center Stage
September 06, 2013 11:22 AM
With its new flash-optimized VNX storage arrays, EMC makes a case for flash in traditional storage systems.
Speeding Up Flash Storage Via Software
September 04, 2013 12:05 PM
IBM's new FlashCache Storage Accelerator uses software to boost flash performance. The technology could signal a trend for the industry.
Vanished: The Line Between Main Memory And Primary Storage
August 19, 2013 09:00 AM
SMART Storage Systems' ULLtraDIMM product, developed with Diablo Technologies, puts flash storage on the memory channel. It's a game changer for the storage industry.
The New IT Application: Video Surveillance
August 08, 2013 11:44 AM
IP-enabled digital cameras combined with access controls, data analytics and storage systems are pushing video surveillance into the realm of IT.
Tackling Information Infrastructure Complexity
August 02, 2013 17:16 PM
Taking a software and data-driven approach can help reduce costs and maintain availability as IT becomes more complex. Here's a look at Sanbolic, one of the companies in this emerging area.
Shifting The Backup And Recovery Focus To Recovery
July 23, 2013 13:43 PM
Asigra's new pricing model focuses on how much data needs to be recovered rather than how much storage is used. Could this be a game changer for the backup/recovery market?
Text Analytics Key To Unlocking Big Data Value
July 11, 2013 15:18 PM
Big data is set to transform business, but text analytics will play a huge role in that transformation.
How Tape and LTFS Can Relieve Storage Pressure
June 27, 2013 08:56 AM
Most data stored on hard disk has little value, but enterprises are reluctant to part with it. Tape is more cost-effective, and Linear Tape File System (LTFS) makes writing to a tape-based active archive much easier.
Preserve Our Technological History: A Proposal
June 11, 2013 11:23 AM
I propose a broad movement to collect and preserve the books and other physical materials that document the creation and development of 20th century technology.
The Critical Need For Data Disposal
June 03, 2013 12:23 PM
With so much stored data having no business value, enterprises need to tackle the challenge of reducing the data mountain.
EMC Navigates the IT Transformation Waters
May 21, 2013 16:43 PM
Here's what I took away from this year's EMC World, including thoughts on Pivotal and ViPR.
Eliminating Noisy Neighbors in the Public Cloud
May 15, 2013 20:05 PM
An IaaS provider is using all-SSD arrays and storage QoS to ensure that some tenants can’t disrupt performance of others by overconsuming resources.
The Three Transformations of IT
May 03, 2013 11:39 AM
IT is entering its third transformation as we learn to grapple with the explosion of data generated by the Internet of Things.
Lessons Learned from SNW 2013
April 30, 2013 12:10 PM
I picked up on two important trends at SNW 2013, including the role that IT can play as an internal broker for public cloud services, and the reasons enterprises are moving cautiously on emerging technology.
IBM Makes Economic Case for All-Flash Arrays
April 22, 2013 11:53 AM
IBM claims all-flash arrays are now more economical than traditional hard disks for Tier-1 storage. Is it time to ditch spinning disks?
May the Power Be With You
April 17, 2013 20:10 PM
Companies such as Power Assure are helping data center operators uncover hidden capacity by accurately measuring energy consumption and finding ways to run systems more efficiently.
Encrypting Backups Requires Key Planning
April 02, 2013 12:29 PM
Some enterprises are adopting an "encrypt everything" policy to address the confidentiality and security of data, including on backups. A new backup product from Sepaton separates encryption from key management.
IBM Pulse 2013: Lessons Learned
March 27, 2013 10:15 AM
Three compelling themes emerged from IBM’s annual gathering: the continued diffusion of the data center, the need for open cloud standards and the rise of data-driven IT intelligence.
CommVault Simpana 10 Drills Into Information Management
March 21, 2013 10:55 AM
CommVault Simpana 10 extends customers' ability to use stored data for applications such as search, e-discovery and healthcare data management.
