How AI impacts storage: Key features of AI workloads and the storage it needs
We look at the key characteristics of AI workloads, its needs in terms of I/O, storage capacity, object vs file, cloud vs on-prem, and the […]
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Data sovereignty: What is it and why does it matter?
This article explains what data sovereignty is, why it matters, the risks of ignoring it, and how organisations can prepare for tighter regulations and greater […]
Vector databases: The hidden engine of AI
Vector databases power modern AI by storing and searching high-dimensional data. Learn how vector embeddings work, their effect on data storage, plus a survey of […]
Storage consumption models: From pay-as-you-go to buy-with-upgrades
Datacentre storage is shifting from capex refresh cycles to opex consumption models. Explore pros, cons, and vendor offerings from Dell, IBM, HPE, NetApp, Pure Storage […]
Storage and containers: Key challenges and how to overcome them
Discover how containerisation with orchestrators like Kubernetes handles persistent storage and data protection. Plus what key vendors offer to help with enterprise-grade stateful workloads Containerisation […]
Flash vs HDD: Pros and cons, and the workloads they suit best
Flash storage is reshaping enterprise IT with QLC and NVMe innovations, but HDD still dominates on cost. Explore flash vs HDD, cloud storage, and the […]
Data protection: Snapshots, replication and backups explained
Discover how snapshots, replication and backups work together to protect your data. Learn the benefits, limitations and best practices for a layered data protection strategy […]
RPO and RTO: Their roles in disaster recovery planning
RPO and RTO define acceptable downtime and data loss in disaster recovery. Learn how to calculate them, apply tiers, and align storage and cloud strategies […]
Replication and snapshots: Essential elements of enterprise data protection
Learn the differences between backups, snapshots and replication, and discover how to combine them for a robust enterprise data protection strategy—on-premise and in the cloud […]
Backup: Don’t leave it to hope. Build a solid data protection strategy
Discover how modern backup strategies protect against ransomware, cover cloud and container environments, and ensure business continuity with RPO and RTO Backup is one of […]