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Cloud storage News
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August 03, 2020
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Fujifilm offers subscriptions for tape-based object storage
AWS established Glacier as a cloud alternative to on-premises tape storage. Now Fujifilm positions its Object Archive to tape as an on-premises alternative to Glacier.
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August 03, 2020
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Qumulo cloud approach gang-tackles file-to-object conversion
Qumulo grabs $125 million in funding as the file storage world shifts to the cloud; CEO Bill Richter says unstructured data growth presents an opportunity that could lead to IPO.
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July 29, 2020
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COVID-19 dominates enterprise storage news so far this year
The year hasn't gone as expected in enterprise storage, with the pandemic affecting conferences, sales results, use cases, funding and even CEO health.
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July 28, 2020
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Backblaze cloud offers free S3 migration service
Backblaze provides a point-and-click migration service out of Amazon S3. In related news, the Backblaze S3-compatible APIs became generally available.
Cloud storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Get the most out of cloud caching appliances and gateways
Cloud storage caching can reduce performance-sapping latency. See how these appliances work, alternative approaches, in-demand features and the various products available. Continue Reading
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Get to know edge storage and the technology around it
Edge computing changes how data is managed between the network endpoints and data centers or the cloud. Learn about the various components that make up an edge system. Continue Reading
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Update makes Storage Migration Service more cloud-friendly
The latest version of the Windows Admin Center comes with a refinement to one of its tools to make moving a file server to Azure less of a challenge. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Private cloud backup vs. public cloud vs. service providers
Whether you choose public or private cloud or a cloud service provider for backup, it comes down to your needs in such areas as cost and security. Explore how each one differs. Continue Reading
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Hybrid cloud ecosystem enables digital transformation
The digital economy has led to a dramatic increase in not just cloud adoption but on-premises data and workloads. Hybrid clouds seamlessly move applications and data between them. Continue Reading
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4 reasons cloud data repatriation is happening
When the advantages of cloud storage aren't fully realized, repatriation becomes a consideration. Find out where the cloud isn't delivering on its promises. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Data storage and management tasks that maintain performance
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5 areas to assess when rethinking storage at the edge
Does your organization have the right edge storage resources? Here's what you need to focus on to ensure your organization keeps pace with changes at the edge. Continue Reading
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Google Anthos vs. AWS Outposts vs. Azure reduce complexity
See how Google Anthos, AWS Outposts and Microsoft Azure Stack are making it easier for businesses to manage hybrid cloud storage and other infrastructure. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Cloud storage Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Pay-as-you-go storage consumption and its challenges
Consumption-based storage has benefits, but it also has challenges, including what it is, unknowns about its future, and control and cost issues. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
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The future of storage administration: 4 key questions answered
What are the best career moves a storage professional can make? Learn about the skills, technologies and strategies to focus on now for the most payback in the future. Continue Reading
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Boost cloud storage performance for your work-from-home workforce
Optimizing cloud storage security and performance are key to transitioning to a 100% remote workforce. Learn best practices to follow as your organization responds to COVID-19. Continue Reading