Providers of all-flash arrays believe they can make HDD a thing of the past. Their argument: that denser and more efficient storage solutions will eventually lower the TCO of flash below that of HDD.
It’s been a turbulent time for …
In every aspect of business, data generation is growing at a staggering pace. But what to do with all the information once it’s in your systems? Managing your company’s data retention policy from the parallel perspectives of business value and …
Getting your head around what edge computing comprises is a tall order even for the most hardened data architects. At its simplest level, the edge constitutes billions of devices functioning outside of a centralized infrastructure and throwing off data at …
3D NAND is tough to manufacture. But when it comes to balancing density, durability, and speed at low cost, 3D NAND has changed the game.
The modern data center depends on a vast and intricate network of interconnected technologies, all …
Semiconductor fabrication forms part of a complex global network that crosses borders, stokes rivalries and may just prove the key to future prosperity.
The modern world runs on computers. That’s been true for years, and is getting truer every …
The data center, as essential infrastructure, is more intricate than it’s ever been. With all this complexity, new tools are needed to help centers store data at scale efficiently and securely. Enter data center automation.
Automation is multifaceted. Much current automation …
Solid state drives—they’re fast, high capacity, and increasingly versatile. True, HDD remains the backbone of hyperscale data centers, but SSDs are gaining ground every year. However, SSDs aren’t without their drawbacks. Endurance is a perennial issue, especially as density increases. …
2021 was quite a year for enterprise IT. Yes, COVID-19 continued to impact the supply of data center hardware, while confidence in cloud security took a hit. However, the year saw real progress. Innovation in storage technology—not least in the …
It’s been a rollercoaster year for enterprise IT. In much of the world, the economy has come roaring back to life. But we’re not out of the woods yet, as continuing supply disruptions triggered by the pandemic mean that progress …
In the race for higher hard drive capacity, reaching 20 terabytes is a big deal. Demand for data storage is growing sharply, and businesses need a place to park the bytes.
Finally, after several years of industry speculation, all …
