Cold Data stories
Active data makes up just 4.4% of enterprise storage, raising costs, security exposure and AI search quality concerns for firms.
AI adoption is pushing organisations to store far more data, with most now reactivating archives and prioritising cheaper long-term storage.
Almost all firms are storing more because of AI, as archived data is being pulled back into use and storage costs climb.
Governments building sovereign AI systems could cut flash spending sharply as StorONE's tiering software is added to Wand AI's ecosystem.
The tie-up aims to cut AI storage costs by shifting older training data off premium systems without losing access for retraining or compliance.
Enterprises could reclaim more than 70% of primary capacity as rising DRAM and SSD prices squeeze flash storage budgets.
Hybrid cloud and mixed-media storage will overtake single-cloud and all-flash designs in 2026 as AI, costs and outages reshape data strategy.
AMD has launched EPYC Embedded 2005 chips, Zen 5-based processors for dense, power-efficient edge AI in compact networking and industrial gear.
As AI drives explosive data growth, enterprises are rethinking storage, putting HDDs at the core of scalable, efficient, future-proof design.
Panzura has unveiled an integration of its Symphony platform with IBM Storage Deep Archive, enhancing data archiving with secure, low-cost solutions.
Qumulo reveals Azure Native Qumulo Cold (ANQ Cold), an innovative, affordable cloud-native solution for managing cold file data. The service could be up to 90% cheaper than other providers.
Google Cloud has launched new solutions for its unified data cloud strategy, providing organisations with a unified data platform.
Businesses could reduce storage bills as CTERA's new tool flags inactive files for archiving while keeping them available for AI and analytics.
Existing flash arrays can now be reused for tiering, as StorONE aims to cut reliance on scarce new hardware and lower storage costs.
Rising flash prices and hardware shortages are pushing enterprises to buy storage-efficiency software sooner, helping StorONE post a record quarter.
Australia's AI data-centre boom is forcing storage vendors to cut power use and costs, with WD betting on hard drives over flash.
Enterprises facing heavier AI workloads and tighter rules may get more control over data, power use and resilience with Scality's new platform.
Customers can now keep cold data closer to home as Geyser Data opens its first European tape archive site in London.
StorONE's 3.9 platform debuts 9x ROI flash tiering, mixing SSD and HDD to curb soaring flash costs without sacrificing performance.
Synology launches DSM 7.3, enhancing storage efficiency, security, collaboration, and AI-driven data protection for modern enterprises.
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