Public cloud storage

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September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21
Amazon offers NetApp OnTap for managed AWS file storage

Amazon rolled out new AWS features and improvements at its Storage Day 2021, including a file storage service with NetApp's OnTap, the first managed service for AWS files.
August 18, 2021 18 Aug'21
Seagate promises predictable storage pricing with Lyve Cloud

Seagate Technology's Lyve Cloud adds to the lineup of enterprise cloud storage offerings that give IT pros a way to retain more of the data being generated each year.
July 22, 2021 22 Jul'21
Cubbit offers 'green' distributed cloud storage option

New EU startup aims to offer alternative to major cloud storage with a distributed model, offering increased security and potentially less environmental waste for a lower cost.
July 12, 2021 12 Jul'21
Flexify.IO CTO says multi-cloud migration within easy reach

Multi-cloud storage and migration can be a costly hassle, but Flexify.IO CTO Sergey Kandaurov claims his company's flagship product can help eliminate fees and woes about lock-in.

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bare-metal cloud

Bare-metal cloud is a public cloud service that offers dedicated hardware resources without any installed operating systems or virtualization infrastructure. Continue Reading
Azure File Sync service puts pep in hybrid storage setups

Microsoft's Azure Files offering alleviates traditional support efforts and hardware costs. Using this additional service can improve performance and keep end users happy. Continue Reading
cloud encryption (cloud storage encryption)

Cloud encryption is a service offered by cloud storage providers whereby a customer's data is transformed using encryption algorithms into ciphertext and stored in the cloud. Continue Reading

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A close look at NetApp Cloud Volumes Service for Google Cloud

Compared to other versions of the NetApp Cloud Volumes Service, the software-defined edition on Google Cloud has some key distinctions that IT admins should note. Continue Reading
Compare file sync vs. backup for data protection

The use of both file syncs and backups could be beneficial for enterprises, as each has its advantages. Pay particular attention to security and point-in-time recovery. Continue Reading
The best enterprise cloud storage of 2020

Winners address cloud NAS, hosted cloud and cloud-native application management, highlighting the technology's growing importance in an evolving IT world. Continue Reading

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Cloud storage best practices in the work-from-home era

Find out what data and applications are best for cloud storage, what design factors to consider and how to choose the right service to meet short- and long-term needs of remote workers. Continue Reading
5 critical capabilities for multi-cloud data management

Organizations face increasing challenges managing data across multiple clouds. Find out the features to look for in your multi-cloud data management products and services. Continue Reading
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

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Fine-tune your storage-as-a-service approach

What you need to know about storage-as-a-service options to make them work for your organization. Service levels, data protection and upgrade schedules can be the differentiators. Continue Reading
The realities of unstructured data management revealed

Managing and gleaning business value from unstructured data is of utmost importance to enterprises today. Our infographic outlines the challenges respondents face. Continue Reading
Public cloud workload success requires IT leadership

IT must change with the times and adapt to the reality that others within the organization can now procure and provision cloud resources without their input. Continue Reading