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August 16, 2022 16 Aug'22
Cloudian's new load balancer targets object storage sprawl

Cloudian customers can simplify support needs and hardware misconfigurations with the new HyperBalance load balancer, the result of a new partnership with LoadBalancer.org.
August 04, 2022 04 Aug'22
How customers could be affected by MinIO-Nutanix dispute

MinIO revoked Nutanix's open source license, which could mean customers would have to work with Nutanix on how to best use its Objects product moving forward.
July 25, 2022 25 Jul'22
Biotech company saves on data management through software

Biotech maker PacBio gleaned big savings and organized a mountain of data when it added data management tools for its local hardware and data silos.
June 14, 2022 14 Jun'22
Zadara revs up F1 team's capabilities with edge storage

Alfa Romeo F1 Team Orlen uses Zadara to store and access race and technical data so that it can improve race analysis and mechanical performance.

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Compare software-defined storage vs. storage virtualization

SDS and storage virtualization are two approaches that help storage teams efficiently and cost-effectively manage resources. Examine the differences between the two. Continue Reading
Key features of a distributed file system

Distributed file systems enable users to access file data that is spread across multiple storage servers. A DFS should uphold data integrity and be secure and scalable. Continue Reading
How the Container Storage Interface can aid Kubernetes use

Compared to in-tree plugins, the Container Storage Interface simplifies Kubernetes integration with storage devices, but thorough testing of CSI drivers is a must. Continue Reading

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Tips to plan storage elements of artificial intelligence

Author and data engineer Chinmay Arankalle explores how organizations can manage storage for AI. Management and storage options include data lakes and high-performance storage. Continue Reading
What are some tips for storage of sensitive data?

Loss or theft of sensitive data can lead to legal, compliance and business consequences. Be sure to take proper precautions to securely store that data. Continue Reading
How to use AI in storage management

Organizations can use AI for storage management and AIOps to learn where to make improvements in their storage infrastructure. However, take note of the benefits and drawbacks. Continue Reading

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5 areas to assess when rethinking storage at the edge

Does your organization have the right edge storage resources? Here's what you need to focus on to ensure your organization keeps pace with changes at the edge. Continue Reading
Machine learning for data storage optimizes data analysis

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Persistent data storage in containerized environments

The most significant challenge to the rise of containerized applications is quickly and easily providing enterprise-class persistent storage for containers. Continue Reading