Storage News Ticker - 26 February 2024: Latest Updates

February 26, 2024

Introduction: Welcome to the latest edition of the Storage News Ticker, where we bring you the most recent and relevant news from the world of data storage. In this issue, we’ll cover topics such as new storage technologies, acquisitions, partnerships, and product releases.

  1. Dell Unveils New PowerMax F9000 All-Flash Array Dell has announced the release of its new PowerMax F9000 all-flash array, which promises to deliver unmatched performance and efficiency for mission-critical workloads. The array features NVMe over Fabrics support, advanced data services, and a modular design for easy scalability.
  2. IBM Introduces New FlashSystem 9100 All-Flash Storage System IBM has introduced its new FlashSystem 9100 all-flash storage system, which is designed to help organizations handle massive amounts of data while reducing costs and improving performance. The system features IBM’s new AI-powered storage software, which uses machine learning to optimize storage utilization and improve data access.
  3. Western Digital Acquires Data Protection Startup, Karamba Security Western Digital has announced its acquisition of Karamba Security, a data protection startup that specializes in preventing ransomware attacks. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Western Digital’s portfolio of data protection solutions and help the company better address the growing threat of ransomware.
  4. Seagate Announces Exos X14 Enterprise-Class HDD Seagate has announced the release of its new Exos X14 enterprise-class hard drive, which offers up to 14TB of capacity and is designed for use in data centers and cloud environments. The drive features advanced power management and reliability features, making it an ideal choice for organizations with large-scale storage needs.
  5. NetApp and Microsoft Announce Strategic Partnership NetApp and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to help organizations modernize their data centers and move to the cloud. The partnership includes the integration of NetApp’s FAS series storage systems with Microsoft Azure, as well as the availability of NetApp’s ONTAP software on Azure.
  6. Pure Storage Announces New FlashArray//X Series Pure Storage has announced the release of its new FlashArray//X series, which offers improved performance, efficiency, and simplicity for enterprise storage needs. The new arrays feature NVMe over Fabrics support, advanced data reduction technologies, and a modern, user-friendly interface.
  7. HPE Unveils New Nimble Storage dHCI Solution HPE has announced the release of its new Nimble Storage dHCI (data center hyperconverged infrastructure) solution, which combines storage, compute, and networking in a single, integrated platform. The solution is designed to help organizations simplify their IT infrastructure and improve application performance.
  8. Quantum Introduces New ActiveScale Hybrid Cloud Storage System Quantum has introduced its new ActiveScale hybrid cloud storage system, which offers organizations the ability to store, manage, and protect large amounts of data both on-premises and in the cloud. The system features advanced data tiering and automation capabilities, making it an ideal choice for organizations with complex storage needs.

Conclusion: That’s all for this edition of the Storage News Ticker. We hope you found this roundup of the latest storage news informative and interesting. Stay tuned for the next issue, where we’ll bring you more news and insights from the world of data storage.