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December 02, 2021 02 Dec'21
AWS shakes up cloud storage pricing, expands Free Tier

AWS Free Tier users benefit from increased data transfer limits and the removal of some limited time trials as the hyperscaler further compartmentalizes storage tiers and services.
December 02, 2021 02 Dec'21
AWS disaster recovery service now available

AWS disaster recovery services now feature a first-party option with AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery alongside a new Recycling Bin service for data snapshot recovery.
November 17, 2021 17 Nov'21
Panzura to offer free and premium data management features

Panzura Data Services features are now part of CloudFS, providing free data management tools to all customers. Premium features are available to purchase on a per-user basis.
November 03, 2021 03 Nov'21
Backblaze files IPO to grow brand, data center presence

Cloud storage and backup vendor Backblaze enters the public market with an IPO filing. New capital will expand marketing campaigns, technology investments and vendor partnerships.

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How can organizations manage Microsoft Teams storage limits?

Microsoft Teams storage limits can be complex for organizations to track. Learn the details and how to add Microsoft 365 storage to avoid capacity problems. Continue Reading
cloud NAS (cloud network attached storage)

Cloud NAS (network attached storage) is remote storage that is accessed over the internet as if it is local. Continue Reading
How businesses can manage Microsoft 365 storage space

While Microsoft 365 users face storage limits across the platform, there are ways to increase capacity. It's also important to understand the limits in the first place. Continue Reading

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Compare file storage options in the cloud

In the hot market of file storage in the public cloud, there are many options across some of the largest vendors. Performance is a major consideration. Continue Reading
AWS Outposts vs. Azure Stack vs. Google Anthos hybrid storage

Explore the essential buy-in, deployment, implementation and management factors organizations should consider when comparing these major hybrid cloud storage services. Continue Reading
An overview of Microsoft Project Silica and its archive use

Microsoft's Project Silica stores data in silica glass, similar to the crystals in 'Superman' films. In fact, 'Superman' already played a major role in the forward-looking project. Continue Reading

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What are 3 best practices for decentralized storage systems?

Decentralized storage technology can be confusing and complicated. These best practices, however, can help with implementation in enterprise IT infrastructure. Continue Reading
Pay-as-you-go cloud storage helps data centers stay flexible

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Portworx brings storage solution to LogDNA's Kubernetes need

LogDNA wanted to reduce its cloud storage costs and bring Kubernetes-based software to on-premises servers. Portworx provided a Kubernetes-native solution and ongoing support. Continue Reading

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Top 5 cloud storage security issues and how to contain them

A handful of major cloud storage security issues, such as insufficient access controls and compliance, remain. Learn how to successfully address them with guidance from IT experts. Continue Reading
Managed SAN services aim to ease storage chores

Offloading SAN management to an MSP partner could free IT admins from an infrastructure component that sometimes gets short shrift among other data center priorities. Continue Reading
COVID-19 stresses healthcare data storage resources

Healthcare organizations face new obstacles to effectively manage and store their data resources. See how they're using cloud, hybrid cloud and on-premises storage models. Continue Reading