Storage News Roundup: 1 July 2024

July 2024

Introduction: Welcome to the July 2024 edition of the Storage News Roundup. In this comprehensive article, we will cover the latest news and developments in the storage industry. From new product releases to acquisitions and partnerships, we’ve got you covered.

  1. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Introduces New Storage Classes Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of two new storage classes for its Simple Storage Service (S3). The new classes, named S3 Intelligent-Tiering and S3 One Zone-IA, offer cost-effective storage solutions for infrequently accessed data. S3 Intelligent-Tiering uses machine learning to automatically move data between different access tiers based on access patterns, while S3 One Zone-IA provides low-cost, redundant storage in a single availability zone.

  2. IBM Acquires FlashSystems IBM has announced the acquisition of FlashSystems, a leading provider of all-flash storage systems. The acquisition is expected to strengthen IBM’s position in the flash storage market and provide customers with a more comprehensive portfolio of storage solutions.

  3. Seagate Releases Exos X14 NL-SAS Enterprise Hard Drive Seagate has introduced the Exos X14 NL-SAS enterprise hard drive, which offers a capacity of up to 14TB. The drive is designed for use in data centers and other enterprise environments, providing high performance and reliability.

  4. NetApp Announces New FAS Series NetApp has announced the new FAS series of all-flash and hybrid storage arrays. The new systems offer improved performance, efficiency, and scalability, making them ideal for use in large-scale enterprise environments.

  5. Western Digital Introduces Ultrastar DC HC550 Data Center Hard Drive Western Digital has launched the Ultrastar DC HC550 data center hard drive, which offers a capacity of up to 14TB. The drive is designed for use in enterprise environments and provides high reliability and performance.

  6. Dell EMC Unveils PowerMax All-Flash Array Dell EMC has introduced the PowerMax all-flash array, which offers up to 2.5 million IOPS and sub-millisecond latency. The system is designed for use in mission-critical enterprise environments and provides advanced features such as machine learning and automation.

Conclusion: That’s it for the July 2024 edition of the Storage News Roundup. We hope you found this article informative and insightful. Stay tuned for the next edition, where we will cover even more storage news and developments.

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