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Chief Officers: Do You Know What Your Data is Costing You?


CXOs this year have witnessed a rollercoaster economy amid plenty of turbulent events – from ongoing inflation affecting consumer spending to large stock market swings, major overseas conflicts, and the uncertainties of an election year. Not surprisingly, the economic forecast remains murky at best. According to a CNBC CFO survey, CFOs seem to agree that […]

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Author: Benjamin Henry

Achieving Cost-Efficient Observability in Cloud-Native Environments


Cloud-native environments have become the cornerstone of modern technology innovation. From nimble startups to tech giants, companies are adopting cloud-native architectures, drawn by the promise of scalability, flexibility, and rapid deployment. However, this power comes with increased complexity – and a pressing need for observability. The Observability Imperative Operating a cloud-native system without proper observability […]

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Author: Doyita Mitra

Zero Emissions Day: How Data Centers Are Pioneering the Path to a Carbon-Free Future


In this ever-changing world, responsible management of our limited resources is increasingly important. It’s no secret that data centers consume a lot of power, but there are multiple ways in which data center operators reduce their energy consumption and optimize their power utilization. Aside from tracking energy consumption, energy intensity and PUE, many have even […]

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Author: Jenny Gerson

The Relationship Between Storage Consolidation and a Hybrid Multi-Cloud IT Strategy


When you are presenting a way for IT to save money and have a better strategy to leverage the cloud, here’s a pro tip that can benefit any and all enterprises: A hybrid multi-cloud approach, with a strong private cloud configuration, creates the opportunity to consolidate storage arrays for maximum efficiency. Consolidation of storage saves on […]

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Author: Eric Herzog

The Role of Computational Storage in Sustainable Data Centers


Artificial intelligence and data analytics are at the forefront of the digital age, bringing with them a rise in data processing and a surge in energy consumption.  Data centers worldwide are modifying their infrastructure to meet the demands of the surge. The pressure to balance efficiency and sustainability is dire, pushing data centers to rethink […]

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Author: JB Baker

Securing Data in Transit for Analytics Operations


Most enterprises today store and process vast amounts of data from various sources within a centralized repository known as a data warehouse or data lake, where they can analyze it with advanced analytics tools to generate critical business insights.  Modern data warehouse platforms such as Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, and IBM Db2 are built with […]

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Author: Gaurav Belani

Data Lifecycle Management: Optimizing Data Storage, Usage, and Disposal
The use of data worldwide for business and recreation has exploded in the last decade, with an estimated 328.77 million terabytes of data created every single day globally. In 2024, experts predict that nearly 120 zettabytes of new data will be created. All of this data creation has also created a substantial storage problem for […]


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Author: Ainsley Lawrence

Why the Slowdown of Kryder’s Law Spells Urgency for Sustainable Archival Storage


Kryder’s Law, named after Mark Kryder – the former SVP of research at Seagate Technology – is an observation comparable to Moore’s Law but specifically related to the area of magnetic disk storage. It posits that the density of information stored on magnetic disks is increasing exponentially, doubling approximately every 18 months. Kryder’s Law, much like Moore’s […]

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Author: Steven Santamaria

Why the Rise of LLMs and GenAI Requires a New Approach to Data Storage


The new wave of data-hungry machine learning (ML) and generative AI (GenAI)-driven operations and security solutions has increased the urgency for companies to adopt new approaches to data storage. These solutions need access to vast amounts of data for model training and observability. However, to be successful, ML pipelines must use data platforms that offer […]

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Author: Marty Kagan

Answers for the IT Skills Gap
Consider these statistics: 75% of IT decision-makers have reported gaps in the skill sets of their IT staff – and this is a 145% increase over the past seven years, reported Skillsoft. Six in 10 large enterprises reported a skills gap, according to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).  Globally, the shortage of qualified IT professionals was […]

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Author: Tami Fertig

Going Green: 3 Actionable Steps to Implement Sustainable Cloud Computing


Research has shown that information and communication technology’s true proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions, including cloud computing, could be around 2.1-3.9%, which equates to higher emissions than the aviation industry. And as businesses increasingly rely on the cloud, minimizing this impact becomes critical. While most major cloud providers are talking about going green– AWS and […]

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Author: Sashank Purighalla

7 Ways AI Will Transform Data Storage


The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) over the past year has transformed just about everything – ushering in a new era of innovation and growth the world has never seen. The same goes for data storage, where the technologies’ impact will be transformative, enabling greater business agility that companies need to […]

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Author: Scott Hamilton

Data Centers and the Climate Crisis: A Problem Hiding in Plain Sight


According to an article from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) titled “Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions,” here’s where the U.S. stood with greenhouse gas emissions. The biggest offender? Our love for travel. Cars, trucks, planes, and the like, basically anything that guzzled gas or diesel, contributed 28% to the emissions. Almost all of […]

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Author: Steven Santamaria

What Trends to Expect in 2024 in Enterprise Storage? (Part Two)


Seven trends in enterprise storage have been identified for 2024. (Click here for the first four trends in part one.) In part two, we will look at the remaining three trends. This information will help equip you to prioritize and be successful in the new year. Trend: Skills gap in storage calls for an increase […]

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Author: Eric Herzog

Eternal Data: Exploring Infinite Storage Concepts for the Digital Age


The digital age in which we live demands consistent innovation in storage concepts. Companies large and small are interested in scalability, reliability, performance, and – perhaps most of all – cost. We live in an age of infinite storage possibilities and, in the minds of many, infinite storage space. In a monumental announcement on September […]

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Author: Martin Verges

Benefits of Managed Cloud Hosting in the Evolving Cloud Landscape 


The business landscape has undergone a transformative shift in the last few years, marked by a surge in remote work culture, the advancement of big data technologies, and the growth of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. This period has also witnessed a notable trend: The migration of workloads and applications to the cloud. Particularly, […]

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Author: Jake Madders

Unstructured Data Management Predictions for 2024


As unstructured data continues to grow exponentially, it is creating an inflection point for IT leaders. The average enterprise IT organization is managing petabytes of file and object data. This has resulted in high costs for data storage and protection, growing security risks from shadow IT and too many data silos, and the desire to leverage […]

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Author: Krishna Subramanian

What Trends to Expect in 2024 in Enterprise Storage? (Part One)


Looking ahead to the new year, we’ve identified seven trends in enterprise storage for 2024. In part one, we’ll define and explore the first four trends. The remaining three trends will be the focus of part two. This information will help equip you to prioritize and be successful in the new year.  Trend: Freeing up […]

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Author: Eric Herzog

Why Your CRM May Cause Your Next Data Breach


In the fast-paced world of sales today, every customer interaction holds significant value. Reps grab phone numbers for calls and texts, get home addresses for sending out swag, and even note health updates (like a meeting having to be rescheduled due to the customer having Covid). While these actions often come from good intentions, aiming […]

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Author: Liat Hayun

How Low-Code FileOps Ensures a Seamless Digital Transformation


In an era where data stands as the driving force behind the sweeping wave of digital transformation and GenAI initiatives, FileOps is emerging as a true game-changer. Defined as a low-code/no-code methodology for performing and streamlining file operations, FileOps enables organizations to expedite their digital transformation and GenAI initiatives by empowering them to effectively manage […]

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Author: Milind Chitgupakar

Immutable Storage: A Revolution for AI and Machine Learning Platforms


In the era of data-driven technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platforms depend on vast amounts of reliable and consistent data. The need for a secure, unalterable data foundation is paramount, and immutable storage has emerged as a vital tool to meet this demand.  This article explores how immutable storage integrates with AI […]

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Author: Steven Santamaria

The Role of IT in Data Governance
Information technology (IT) plays a vital role in data governance by implementing and maintaining strategies to manage, protect, and responsibly utilize data. Through advanced technologies and tools, IT ensures that data is securely stored, backed up, and accessible to authorized personnel. IT also enforces data governance policies and procedures, such as data classification and access […]


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Author: Sudeep Srivastava

The Crucial Role of Data Lifecycle Management in Driving Business Success


No matter what industry you work in, Data Management is increasingly important for your career and performance. Information is no longer separate bits of data – the internet of things (IoT) and big data mean that every piece of data is interconnected. But, to keep your data healthy and secure, you need to be aware […]

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Author: Lukas Račickas

Enterprise Storage: Plugging a Hole in Corporate Cybersecurity Strategies


Chief information security officers (CISOs), along with their staff, typically do not think about enterprise storage. The vast majority say that they think about edge protection, network protection, application protection, and the threat of data theft. They are rightfully interested in trusted execution technology, considering zero-trust architectures for infrastructure assurance and assessments for root of […]

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Author: Eric Herzog

No Storage, No Future Tech: Why Cutting-Edge Innovations Rely on Tried-and-True Data Storage


Imagine if you asked a large language model to write a fantasy story about a girl who wanders into a magical forest and meets a pirate with the same name as your brother, a fairy allergic to pixie dust, and a cat who speaks in iambic pentameter. Then, pair that with an AI image generator […]

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Author: Carol Whitmarsh