Now, that might not be entirely true for automobiles, but it certainly seems to be the best overall approach for storing your organization’s business-critical data. Why? Quite simply, adopting a hybrid-cloud approach to data storage allows you to enjoy the speed in your local data center and the flexibility of the cloud for additional compute […]

In today’s digital world, you interact with hybrid storage a few hundred times a day (you just might not know it). From the storage in your phones, connected device, cars and computers to the storage in data centers behind every service you use—the manageability, power consumption, access characteristics and data durability of the underlying storage […]

2017 is in the books and 2018 is already upon us. Data storage challenges are escalating faster than ever for many organizations, especially those involved in storing, developing and delivering digital assets. Last year, I wrote about the 7 Reasons You Need Object Storage in 2017 from the perspective of how object storage technology functions. […]

Technology moves quickly, and with every passing day, the need for innovative ways to manage unstructured data becomes more critical. The traditional models of data storage (SAN and NAS) leave businesses vulnerable to data loss and exorbitant costs with vendor lock-in. And while the cloud is often convenient for instant infrastructure and compute, compounding recurring […]

Science Fiction and technology seem to go hand in hand. While the genre of Science Fiction is speculative about the future, the scenarios often tend to gain relevance with age. According to science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein, “a handy short definition of almost all science fiction might read: realistic speculation about possible future events, […]