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• StorOne storage is set to disrupt the software-defined market

  StorOne's TRU Storage technology raises the bar for software-defined storage by gathering together universal pools of storage across disparate hardware that any workload can use. Continue Reading

• The danger of ageism in the tech industry and ignoring the past

  Monolithic storage rules the day in spite of the advent of software-defined storage, because vendors and enterprises ignore data storage history and discount experience. Continue Reading

• Embrace IT digital transformation and the new tech landscape

  The digital economy is increasingly defining business, and IT's relationship to business and the bottom line is becoming tied together more tightly. Continue Reading

• Market for software-defined systems due for a correction

  Software-defined storage seems to relegate hardware to the sidelines, but that may change as hardware-centric offerings become attractive alternatives to software-on-COTS options. Continue Reading

• The best enterprise storage systems and services of 2017

  For 16 years, Storage magazine and SearchStorage have recognized the best enterprise storage systems with our annual Products of the Year awards. For this year's competition, vendors submitted new and upgraded products from the past year ... Continue Reading

• Storage startup trends: Vendors to watch in 2018

  Another year is behind us, and 2017 wasn't kind to enterprise-storage startups, as a bunch went belly up or sold off their assets. Not deterred by this recent history and startup trends, a new group of companies has emerged to try and make an impact...Continue Reading

• SDS, HCI and CDP are key to dream enterprise storage system

  Easy to implement and manage may be the buzzwords of the day for enterprise data storage systems, but too often daily experiences of IT professionals belie that rosy scenario.Continue Reading

• Is the software-defined storage market efficient?

  The software-defined storage/hyper-converged infrastructure model offers promise, but also discussion as to whether it needs to be reimagined.Continue Reading

• The state of the software-defined storage market

  The software-defined storage market is getting a lot of attention these days, piquing the interest of budget-challenged storage managers. But the lure of software running on the cheap may be misleading if you're not ready for some DIY or to ...Continue Reading

• What can software-defined architecture do for me?

  Software-defined architecture benefits such as low up-front cost and simplified management through a single interface can also present some problems, says analyst Jon Toigo.Continue Reading

• New 96 TB Exablox OneBlox 4312 targets production storage

  Exablox uses global namespace and object-based file system to present itself as NAS share. The 4312 appliance doubles the capacity of the inaugural OneBlox 3308.Continue Reading

• Software-defined storage market: Fact or fiction

  This Essential Guide examines how innovative software-defined storage is and why the market for the technology continues to grow.Continue Reading

• What's the best way to implement products from software-defined storage vendors?

  Depending on how you choose to integrate SDS into your system, there are pros and cons to consider.Continue Reading

• Planning and management for a software-defined storage architecture

  Jon Toigo offers implementation tips to help users avoid vendor lock-in and get top performance from their software-defined storage environments.Continue Reading

• Six areas your storage SLA should cover

  What's covered in an SLA can vary, but a contract covering these six areas is designed to help both companies and providers meet their service goals.Continue Reading