Storage News Ticker - November 3: Latest Updates

November 3, 2023 - Major Developments and Updates

Introduction: Welcome to the Storage News Ticker for November 3, 2023. In this weekly roundup, we cover the latest news and updates from the world of data storage. From new product releases to partnerships and acquisitions, we’ve got you covered.

  1. Dell Unveils New PowerProtect DD Series Appliances Dell has announced the release of its new PowerProtect DD Series appliances. These data protection solutions offer up to 1.5PB of capacity and support for cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. With advanced features like inline deduplication and compression, these appliances promise to help organizations protect their data more effectively.

  2. IBM and Seagate Partner to Develop Advanced Storage Technology IBM and Seagate have announced a partnership to develop next-generation storage technology. The collaboration aims to create high-capacity, high-performance storage solutions using IBM’s tape technology and Seagate’s hard drive expertise. This partnership could lead to significant advancements in data storage capacity and efficiency.

  3. Amazon S3 Introduces New Features for Enhanced Security Amazon S3 has announced several new features to enhance security for its customers. These include Object-Level Encryption, which allows users to encrypt data at the object level, and Server-Side Encryption with Customer-Provided Keys (SSE-C). These features offer additional layers of security and help organizations meet compliance requirements.

  4. Western Digital Announces New Ultrastar DC HC550 Data Center Hard Drive Western Digital has announced the release of its new Ultrastar DC HC550 data center hard drive. This 14TB drive offers high capacity, reliability, and performance, making it an ideal choice for data-intensive workloads. With advanced features like HelioSeal technology and AllFrame architecture, the Ultrastar DC HC550 promises to deliver superior storage performance.

  5. NetApp Acquires SpotX to Expand Its Hybrid Cloud Offerings NetApp has announced the acquisition of SpotX, a leading provider of hybrid cloud data management solutions. This acquisition will help NetApp expand its hybrid cloud offerings and provide customers with more flexibility and control over their data. With SpotX’s technology, NetApp aims to simplify the process of managing data across multiple environments.

Conclusion: That’s it for this week’s Storage News Ticker. Stay tuned for more updates and developments in the world of data storage. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to share them below. And don’t forget to check back next week for more news and insights.