Object storage

Object-based storage is an alternative to file storage for unstructured data. Object technology contains extended metadata. Each object has a unique identifier that lets a server retrieve it from any physical location. Object storage use cases include cloud storage, photos, video, audio and large image files. Object storage systems can be software-only or hardware based.

June 08, 2021 08 Jun'21
Cloudian gives AWS Outposts a bigger home in the data center

Cloudian Hyperstore's AWS Outpost readiness lets customers deploy on-premises object storage alongside Outposts for more cost-effective and scalable storage.
June 02, 2021 02 Jun'21
Nasuni offers Windows File alternative on Google Cloud

Cloud storage vendor Nasuni has made its flagship cloud file storage service available through the Google Cloud Marketplace, with the added enticement of migration services.
May 27, 2021 27 May'21
Wasabi CEO plots global expansion for its cloud storage

New data centers, increased market attention and more are planned for cloud storage company Wasabi by its CEO David Friend after a $137 million Series C funding round.
May 25, 2021 25 May'21
Backblaze B2 update adds more S3 features

The latest version of Backblaze's B2 cloud storage adds better security features and S3-compatible integrations ahead of a partner API rollout later this year.

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Object vs. block vs. file storage: Which is best for cloud apps?

Object, file and block storage often vie for the hearts and minds of cloud app users. Making the right choice can have a profound effect on app performance, reliability and cost. Continue Reading
How edge object storage aids distributed computing

Object storage is living on the edge. Explore how edge object storage works, why vendors pair it with NVMe and flash SSDs, and the benefits it provides. Continue Reading
Compare 3 file and object storage products

Looking for a product that supports both object and file storage? Explore the varying features of Dell EMC, NetApp and Pure Storage systems. Continue Reading

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How immutable object storage can help protect data

Ransomware is just one of the many threats that makes immutability an important piece of object storage. There are several products and methods to consider. Continue Reading
Use cases for object storage ramp up to meet emerging demands

Computational and storage advances are expanding the role of object storage beyond traditional HPC and cloud to emerging data analytics, machine learning and deep learning use cases. Continue Reading
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High-performance object storage challenges in the modern data center

Object storage works well for long-term backup and archiving. See how high-performance capabilities are expanding it to high-scale, high-capacity workloads. Continue Reading
Preventing ransomware attacks is a top storage vendor claim

Storage vendors advance silly and not-so-silly claims about how data backup and protection technologies are the answer to ransomware prevention and growing ransomware fatalism. Continue Reading
Is there a Ceph client to connect Windows machines?

Integrating Ceph and Windows isn't as straightforward as connecting Ceph to Linux machines. You'll need a Ceph Gateway or SUSE Enterprise Storage to get the job done. Continue Reading