
As cloud compliance becomes increasingly important in 2026, follow these 9 steps to ensure regulatory compliance. Continue Reading
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Data storage is currently being shaped by a number of ongoing and developing trends, including AI integrations, hybrid and multicloud storage strategies, cyber resilience and native cost governance. Continue Reading

Going into 2026, organizations are likely to face increased cybersecurity threats to storage systems, especially concerning DDoS and ransomware attacks. Learn how to properly defend against these threats. Continue Reading

Selecting the right SAN products is vital to enabling a modern data strategy that drives operational efficiency and enterprise ROI. Continue Reading

Use this guide to stay up to date on the latest from HPE. Read news updates from the HPE Discover 2025 conference that took place in Las Vegas from June 23 to 26. Continue Reading

Data restoration is the process of copying backup data from secondary storage and restoring it to its original location or a new location. Continue Reading

On-site NAS and cloud-based NAS are the two main file storage options. Organizations need to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each to make the best choice. Continue Reading

NetApp is redefining its role beyond storage with new AI-focused data infrastructure unveiled at its Insight conference. Continue Reading

The cost of Google Cloud Storage isn't just about stored data. Administrators must also consider processing, network usage, retrieval and replication. Continue Reading

Unified storage, sometimes called network unified storage (NUS) or multiprotocol storage, is a storage system that combines block and file storage and enables users to run and manage files and applications from a single device. Continue Reading

Update on-premises infrastructure, refine DLM strategies, employ data reduction techniques and continuously monitor storage systems to improve storage efficiency. Continue Reading

Data migration is the process of transferring data between data storage systems, data formats or computer systems. Continue Reading

Avoid budget overruns and maximize your cloud investment with regular cloud storage cost analysis. Keep an eye out for hidden costs such as egress fees. Continue Reading

If you're looking for cloud storage or an on-premises platform with similar billing methods, you might find what you need in this list of 14 storage-as-a-service providers. Continue Reading

Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute in Melbourne leans on HPE Alletra storage and servers to modernize infrastructure and look to a private cloud future. Continue Reading

Weka's Data Platform adapts to AI data center needs with new NeuralMesh architecture, which can deploy in hybrid-cloud setups, self-heal and prioritize storage paths to the GPUs. Continue Reading

Pure Storage's new Enterprise Data Cloud platform automates common storage workloads and refreshes server hardware at the vendor's annual conference. Continue Reading

Method of delivery, service levels, data protection and upgrade schedules can be differentiators for how well storage as a service works for your organization. Continue Reading

Storage as a service offers cloud procurement and remote management of on-premises storage. Benefits include scalability, utilitylike consumption pricing and storage optimization. Continue Reading

A distributed file system (DFS) enables clients to access file storage from multiple hosts through a computer network as if they were accessing local storage. Continue Reading

Storage for Google Cloud now supports many features akin to AWS' catalog for AI app development, but could lead to cloud lock-in as best practices and strategies emerge. Continue Reading

Quantum storage and memory differ significantly from the technologies in today's computers. The implications for compute power and storage capacity could someday be extraordinary. Continue Reading

Sam King, the former CEO of security vendor Veracode, is tasked with leading Nasuni's move from cloud storage to agentic AI data lakes. Continue Reading

Cloud NAS (network-attached storage) is remote storage that is accessed over the internet as if it is local. Continue Reading

How long is your SaaS platform keeping your data? Learn how these five popular vendors handle data retention. Continue Reading

AWS Storage VP Andrew Warfield talks about how customers are using the latest feature launches from the Amazon S3 team as part of the vendor's Pi Day 2025 conference. Continue Reading

Personal cloud storage (PCS) is a local network-attached storage (NAS) device that lets users store data, photos, music, videos and other files and is optimized for media streaming. Continue Reading

Panzura's CloudFS hybrid cloud storage platform expands file access speeds and offers a new workload recovery capability without the need for high availability tooling. Continue Reading

Organizations that use the cloud face stiff challenges in complying with data sovereignty laws and regulations. The first step: Understand which laws apply. Continue Reading

In this Q&A, Backblaze CEO Gleb Budman discusses how the cloud storage vendor has evolved its object storage platform and how an open cloud benefits AI. Continue Reading

Metered services (also called pay-per-use and consumption-based pricing) are any type of payment structure in which a customer has access to potentially unlimited resources but only pays for what they use. Continue Reading

Google Cloud Coldline storage is a public cloud cold storage class for infrequently accessed data. Continue Reading

Google Cloud Nearline storage is a public cloud storage class intended for storing infrequently accessed data. Continue Reading

Hitachi Vantara is a data storage systems provider, previously known as Hitachi Data Systems (HDS). Continue Reading

Pay-as-you-go cloud computing, or PAYG cloud computing, is a payment method for cloud computing that charges based on usage. The practice is similar to that of utility bills, using only resources that are needed. Continue Reading

The cloud object storage standard gains capabilities at re:Invent, including metadata generation and a managed table service. Continue Reading

The new CEO looks to increase enterprise adoption of distributed storage with SOC 2 compliance and new capabilities. Continue Reading

Pure Storage is looking for ways to differentiate its offerings in hybrid environments. A key use case: data migration, according to one analyst. Continue Reading

Panzura leans further into data management with its latest CloudFS data management capabilities, but still has distance to close with the competition. Continue Reading

Learn how to reduce the monthly cloud bill from Microsoft while, in some cases, also improving Azure workloads performance by using a storage pooling technique. Continue Reading

With the latest updates delivered at Insight 2024, NetApp aims to deliver data storage simplification that enterprises will require to succeed in the AI era. Continue Reading
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NetApp aims to build infrastructure to 'bridge the chasm' that exists between cloud-based AI models and an organization's on-premises data management environment. Continue Reading
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A shared metadata namespace searchable through BlueXP and a disaggregated storage architecture for faster generative AI data ingestion will kickstart NetApp's shift into new markets. Continue Reading

While on-premises storage as a service has been around for a few years, it's having a moment. Organizations seek simplicity, and vendors are ready with offerings. Continue Reading
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After acquiring data management vendor Moonwalk in July, Panzura is debuting its next verse with the release of Panzura Symphony, a data orchestration service. Continue Reading

Both Box and Dropbox offer features and integrations that any modern enterprise could use for its cloud storage. Choosing between Box vs. Dropbox depends on various factors. Continue Reading

NetApp, formerly Network Appliance, Inc., is a multinational corporation in the computer technologies industry specializing in data storage hardware, software and cloud services. Continue Reading

Follow these steps and best practices for how to create Azure Blob Storage. Keep security in mind as you move through the important, detailed process. Continue Reading

Continuous data protection (CDP), also known as 'continuous backup,' is a backup and recovery storage system in which all the data in an enterprise is backed up whenever any change is made. Continue Reading

Take a deep dive into the costs of Microsoft Azure cloud storage across several different types, including Blob Storage and Files. Compare pricing with AWS and Google Cloud. Continue Reading

As enterprises increasingly need cross-cloud consistency, hybrid capabilities and on-premises technology, storage vendors like Hitachi Vantara are trying to rise to the occasion. Continue Reading
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Capacity, performance, agility and consistency are some of the key areas of focus for vendors as they approach multi-cloud storage and AI requirements. Continue Reading
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Box Enterprise and Enterprise Plus offer more features at similar prices to other platforms and may be a better option if you're mainly looking for storage. Continue Reading

The acquisition brings Storj's distributed storage offerings together with Valdi's distributed compute services for high-performance workloads, including generative AI. Continue Reading

Pure Storage is the latest infrastructure vendor to add Nvidia DGX SuperPod certification and new product offerings to support generative AI workloads. Continue Reading
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Hyperscaler service offerings to detect or eliminate malware add features that analysts call cyberstorage to common object storage, a step toward improving security standards. Continue Reading

Cybercriminals are getting smarter and evolving their enterprise attacks. Be proactive -- get out in front of ransomware in cloud storage before the attack occurs. Continue Reading

Software-defined storage (SDS) is a software program that manages data storage resources and functionality and has no dependencies on the underlying physical storage hardware. Continue Reading

Matt Garman will become the new CEO at AWS. He will replace Adam Selipsky, a tech veteran who came to the role when current Amazon CEO Andy Jassy took over for Jeff Bezos. Continue Reading

Amazon S3, FSx, Elastic File System and Elastic Block Store have different price structures, but data use remains the top factor in determining the cost of cloud storage. Continue Reading

Druva is a cloud data protection and management software company based in Sunnyvale, Calif. Continue Reading

Cloud-focused services will help with AI workloads. Users also plan to use on-premises storage for AI and should take the opportunity to modernize infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Features to enhance storage cyber resiliency should be table stakes for buyers, experts say. But enhancements are needed to stave off ransomware attacks. Continue Reading

Vast partners with Google Cloud to provide customers with AI tools that can be used on premises or in the cloud. It also puts Vast in another place where AI workloads are running. Continue Reading

Box cloud storage options could be a fit for enterprises. Features go beyond storage and include content monitoring, data migration and document management. Continue Reading

GenAI took center stage at Google Cloud Next, but a smattering of storage updates and an emphasis on AI workloads have some infrastructure experts curious about what's to come. Continue Reading

Wasabi will soon launch a new service that uses AI and machine learning to search and tag video data. The capability stems from an acquisition the vendor made earlier this year. Continue Reading

A handful of major cloud storage security issues, such as insufficient access controls and lack of compliance, remain. Learn how to successfully address them. Continue Reading

Enterprise storage is a centralized repository for business information that provides common data management, protection and sharing functions through connections to computer systems. Continue Reading

While cloud storage repatriation grabs headlines, it's not for everyone. Sometimes, it's better to improve an organization's platform rather than make a wholesale change. Continue Reading

NetApp OnTap now enables data stored in the cloud and on premises to connect with LLMs via Nvidia's NeMo RAG -- a feature that will likely become table stakes for storage vendors. Continue Reading

Cloud-based file-sharing services, such as the list of products here, enable organizations to collaborate with colleagues and clients all over the world. Continue Reading

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

Amazon introduced new features to its storage platform that increase speed and container options during a webinar today. It also looked back at S3's launch 18 years ago. Continue Reading

AI can improve cloud storage security through such uses as encryption, storage management and anomaly detection, but admins must consider risks as well. Continue Reading

Broadcom claims changes to VMware's licensing model will offer increased flexibility, but storage competitors say it's a red flag and encourage customers to move on. Continue Reading

New Azure storage offerings from Microsoft or from vendor partners such as Qumulo aim to increase parity with hyperscaler rivals and draw more enterprise buyers into its cloud. Continue Reading

New data protection and ransomware recovery features headline the latest NetApp updates. The vendor is also expanding its Nvidia partnership to ensure its offerings are AI-ready. Continue Reading

AI can help cloud storage providers with management, but challenges for users include vendor compatibility issues, lack of transparency in cost and privacy concerns. Continue Reading

Cloud storage and edge caching vendor Nasuni is adding new data observability capabilities to its platform with Nasuni IQ, now available to all Nasuni customers. Continue Reading

Cloudian's latest release of HyperStore lets hybrid storage deployments seamlessly swap between file and object. Analysts speculate how it will compete in a crowded market. Continue Reading

While some organizations are moving data back on site, cloud storage is still popular. A successful migration is important -- these best practices and third-party tools could help. Continue Reading

Dan Waldschmidt takes over as Panzura CEO after a year of refinement, aiming for a deliberate path to develop and introduce GenAI capabilities into its data management platform. Continue Reading

Dan Waldschmidt replaces Jill Stelfox at the SaaS storage vendor. Stelfox led the company since 2020 and says she's 'actively choosing to be silent right now.' Continue Reading

A cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement) is an agreement between a cloud service provider and a customer that ensures a minimum level of service is maintained. Continue Reading

Wasabi Technologies adds metadata technology by Curio AI in a new acquisition from Gray Meta Inc., the first addition to Wasabi's object storage since opening its doors. Continue Reading

Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) is a scalable, high-speed, web-based cloud storage service. The service is designed for online backup and archiving of data and applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Continue Reading

Object storage and AI are two hot trends in tech. They exist on their own but work well together too. Still, organizations must also consider the challenges of using both. Continue Reading
Backup, cloud, disk and storage system vendors vied for top honors in the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year competition. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze. Continue Reading

Cloud data management is a way to manage data across cloud platforms, either with or instead of on-premises storage. Continue Reading

Cloud provisioning is the allocation of a cloud provider's resources and services to a customer. Continue Reading

Kubernetes, also referred to as K8s for the number of letters between K and S, is an open source platform used to manage containerized applications across private, public and hybrid cloud environments. Continue Reading

Microsoft's Project Silica stores data in quartz glass, similar to the crystals in Superman films. The team now has four distinct areas of research. Continue Reading

Object storage remains an important component of generative AI creation and training, driving enterprise IT teams to consider hybrid cloud storage for lower costs and more options. Continue Reading

File synchronization (file sync) is a method of keeping files that are stored in several different physical locations up to date. Continue Reading

Andy Warfield of AWS Storage breaks down the new AWS S3 tier of fast object storage and discusses future S3 development in a session at the vendor's re:Invent 2023 conference. Continue Reading

Amazon's new data storage offerings, Amazon S3 Express One Zone and Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, better support data-intensive applications, including generative AI. Continue Reading
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The release of Amazon S3 Express One Zone kicked off AWS re:Invent 2023, which featured new storage products that added capabilities to the public cloud's file and object storage. Continue Reading

When implementing hybrid multi-cloud, IT teams must continually monitor and evaluate their environments. Understand best practices for this new type of storage platform. Continue Reading

Qumulo is introducing ANQ, a scale-out file service for Azure. It's the centerpiece of a new version of the vendor's Scale Anywhere data platform. Continue Reading

Explore the differences between Google Cloud Storage and Google Drive, such as storage type and space, to decide what's best for your enterprise, and consider their similarities. Continue Reading

Use these questions as a starting point for your transition to the cloud. You'll discover that some uses and data sets are suitable for cloud storage, while others are not. Continue Reading
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