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CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
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CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage

Customer reviews have lifted the New York data management firm’s profile as enterprises demand tools that span on-premises systems and cloud services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage
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Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage

Banks could halve archive storage costs as Shield adds cheaper tiers and migration tools to help preserve records for audits and regulators.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26
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Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26

Users can now send photos and videos straight between Galaxy S26 phones and nearby iPhones or Macs, easing a long-standing sharing hurdle.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs
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Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs

Enterprises could reclaim more than 70% of primary capacity as rising DRAM and SSD prices squeeze flash storage budgets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
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Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026

Weak foundations could leave AI programmes exposed to security, compliance and scaling risks, as data quality becomes a boardroom priority in 2026.

By Dave Wardrop • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Nasuni partners with Oracle for cloud file storage
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Nasuni partners with Oracle for cloud file storage

Nasuni teams with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to deliver global file storage, aiming to cut legacy costs and prepare data estates for AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
LeakNet adopts ClickFix lures & Deno fileless loader
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LeakNet adopts ClickFix lures & Deno fileless loader

Ransomware group LeakNet adopts ClickFix lures and a Deno-based fileless loader to scale attacks and evade traditional endpoint defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Hitachi iQ upgrade targets on-prem agentic AI at scale
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Hitachi iQ upgrade targets on-prem agentic AI at scale

Hitachi Vantara upgrades its iQ stack with new AI agents, NVIDIA GPU options and data integration to run agentic AI on-prem at scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Panzura CloudFS 8.7 readies AEC firms for agentic AI
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Panzura CloudFS 8.7 readies AEC firms for agentic AI

Panzura rolls out CloudFS 8.7 to help AEC firms unify project files, cut storage overheads and ready data estates for agentic AI workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Is the USB making a comeback?
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Is the USB making a comeback?

Once dubbed obsolete, USB drives are booming again, with the market set to hit USD $13.1 billion by 2030 despite mounting security fears.

By Jon Fielding • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Google adds powerful new Gemini tools to Workspace apps
Software-as-a-Service

Google adds powerful new Gemini tools to Workspace apps

Google is rolling out new Gemini tools across Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive, promising smarter drafting, automation and search for Workspace users.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
OPSWAT unveils MetaDefender Aether for AI-era threats
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OPSWAT unveils MetaDefender Aether for AI-era threats

OPSWAT launches MetaDefender Aether, an AI-native perimeter engine promising 99.9% zero-day detection with a single high-confidence verdict.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
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Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows

A stealthy BlackSanta malware spree is hijacking HR recruitment workflows, killing endpoint defence tools and exfiltrating sensitive data.

By Aditya K. Sood • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

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Dropbox urges Australians to cut digital clutter at work
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Dropbox urges Australians to cut digital clutter at work

Dropbox warns Australians that digital clutter is sapping productivity and wellbeing, urging workers to simplify apps, files and notifications.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service
Software-as-a-Service

Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service

Arlo Europe adds an Emergency SOS button to its smart camera service, letting users call local emergency services direct from the lock screen.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push
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Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push

Lexar will showcase AFA-branded storage at Convergence India 2026, tying Argentina's football fame to India's booming data demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Healthtech startup unveils approach to scaling with AI
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Healthtech startup unveils approach to scaling with AI

Australian healthtech AirHealth uses on-prem AI and cloud storage for real-time pollen forecasts, reshaping asthma and allergy care.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Worldstream & Cubbit unveil Dutch sovereign S3 cloud
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Worldstream & Cubbit unveil Dutch sovereign S3 cloud

Worldstream and Cubbit launch Netherlands-only S3 cloud storage, promising data sovereignty, predictable pricing and European compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026