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Komprise launches Universal File MCP for AI data access
Data governance

Komprise launches Universal File MCP for AI data access

The new software aims to curb token waste and improve answer quality as enterprises connect AI models to sprawling, unstructured file stores.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI
Virtualisation

Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI

The service aims to cut storage overheads for firms running thousands of AI agents, while keeping workspaces isolated and quick to spin up.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Scality launches Maestro for managed storage fleets
Data Protection

Scality launches Maestro for managed storage fleets

Service providers can now centralise monitoring, updates and billing across distributed ARTESCA fleets without VPNs or manual capacity reporting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud unveils Data Agent Kit for developers
Data Analytics

Google Cloud unveils Data Agent Kit for developers

The preview kit could cut the time data developers spend switching between warehouses, databases and storage while still needing approval for each action.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Rubrik launches Iceberg protection for AWS lakehouses
Data Protection

Rubrik launches Iceberg protection for AWS lakehouses

Enterprises using Apache Iceberg on AWS can now restore full, queryable tables after incidents, reducing manual rebuilds and downtime.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Immutable backup gap leaves firms exposed to ransomware
Malware

Immutable backup gap leaves firms exposed to ransomware

Ransomware recovery is worsening as most organisations lack backup storage that cannot be altered or deleted, Omdia says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Data Protection

Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth

Asia Pacific buyers are replacing ageing storage to ready data systems for AI, helping Hitachi Vantara lift product revenue 52% in the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Nasuni acquires DryvIQ to boost file data governance
Software-as-a-Service

Nasuni acquires DryvIQ to boost file data governance

The deal gives enterprises one platform to classify and govern unstructured files before using them in AI systems, reducing compliance risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 29th Aug 2026
Arcitecta launches Mediaflux Connect 365 for universities
Software-as-a-Service

Arcitecta launches Mediaflux Connect 365 for universities

Higher education institutions face mounting storage bills as Microsoft 365 Education moves to pooled limits, prompting a data rethink.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Everpure named Gartner leader for enterprise storage
Software-as-a-Service

Everpure named Gartner leader for enterprise storage

The ranking bolsters Everpure's pitch that storage vendors must help customers tame fragmented data for AI, not just sell hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Akamai maps distributed cloud shift for APAC AI workloads
Hybrid Cloud

Akamai maps distributed cloud shift for APAC AI workloads

Enterprises in Asia-Pacific are moving AI from trials to production, driving demand for low-latency, distributed computing closer to users and data.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Wand AI adds StorONE to cut sovereign AI storage costs
Hybrid Cloud

Wand AI adds StorONE to cut sovereign AI storage costs

Governments building sovereign AI systems could cut flash spending sharply as StorONE's tiering software is added to Wand AI's ecosystem.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
11:11 Systems wins Telarus best engineering team award
Data Protection

11:11 Systems wins Telarus best engineering team award

The recognition highlights how engineering support is shaping adviser sales in cloud and connectivity, with 11:11 Systems cited for helping win business.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Hitachi Vantara posts 12% revenue growth on AI demand
Data Protection

Hitachi Vantara posts 12% revenue growth on AI demand

Rising AI infrastructure spending lifted storage sales 45% at the Hitachi unit, helping offset complexity worries for corporate IT teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Databricks buys Electric to power AI agent sandboxes
Edge Computing

Databricks buys Electric to power AI agent sandboxes

The deal gives developers a way to keep AI agents working locally in sync with central data, cutting latency in sandboxed apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

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Backblaze and WEKA team up on AI storage solutions
Disaster Recovery

Backblaze and WEKA team up on AI storage solutions

AI teams could cut integration work as the firms pair fast-access storage with lower-cost capacity for training, checkpoints and inference.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Wasabi launches AI unit & names Mukherjee to lead it
Robotics

Wasabi launches AI unit & names Mukherjee to lead it

Storage is becoming a bigger line item in AI budgets as Wasabi sets up a dedicated business to target labs, start-ups and neoclouds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Equinix launches managed private cloud service in Australia
Private Cloud

Equinix launches managed private cloud service in Australia

Australian firms can now shift data-heavy workloads onshore as Equinix's new service promises faster deployment and tighter control over sensitive systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026