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Index Engines extends CyberSense to Dell primary storage
Data Protection

Index Engines extends CyberSense to Dell primary storage

The move gives Dell users a way to verify recent snapshots and recover cleaner data after ransomware, reducing downtime and data loss.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs
Storage

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
World Backup Day shifts focus from speed to recovery
Storage

World Backup Day shifts focus from speed to recovery

World Backup Day now spotlights recoverability and data integrity as AI, cloud volatility and flash costs reshape corporate storage priorities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Hitachi Vantara storage named leader in GigaOm AI era
Storage

Hitachi Vantara storage named leader in GigaOm AI era

Hitachi Vantara's VSP One platform is named a GigaOm primary storage Leader again, praised for AI-era cyber resilience and hybrid cloud support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage
Storage

NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage

NetApp has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, highlighting its innovative and reliable data solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
StorONE & Viking unveil unified storage to end legacy silos
Storage

StorONE & Viking unveil unified storage to end legacy silos

StorONE and Viking unveil a unified storage platform combining hardware and software to replace legacy silos, boosting performance and simplifying IT management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Hitachi Vantara named leader for object storage by GigaOm Radar
Storage

Hitachi Vantara named leader for object storage by GigaOm Radar

Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm Radar for Object Storage, praised for innovation and SQL-based analytics in its VSP One Object platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One lauded as primary storage leader
Storage

Hitachi Vantara's VSP One lauded as primary storage leader

Hitachi Vantara's Virtual Storage Platform One has been named a Leader in the latest GigaOm Radar Report, highlighting its exceptional hybrid cloud capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
NetApp pioneers AI-driven ransomware defence for customer data
Data Protection

NetApp pioneers AI-driven ransomware defence for customer data

NetApp ramps up cyber-resiliency to counter ransomware threats with new AI and machine learning capabilities in storage solutions, ensuring optimal primary and secondary data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Veritas Technologies named leader in Worldwide Cyber-Recovery by IDC MarketScape
Malware

Veritas Technologies named leader in Worldwide Cyber-Recovery by IDC MarketScape

Veritas Technologies affirmed as the leading player in IDC MarketScape's Worldwide Cyber-Recovery 2023 Vendor Assessment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Hitachi Vantara recognised as a Primary Storage leader
Storage

Hitachi Vantara recognised as a Primary Storage leader

Hitachi Vantara, the data management and digital solutions provider, has been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant report for Primary Storage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2023
NetApp deal targets IT footprints
Converged Infrastructure

NetApp deal targets IT footprints

NetApp and Symantec team up to improve SAN customers' storage efficiency, offering tools to manage, reduce, and reclaim space, cutting IT footprints and costs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010

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Synology receives 4.7 rating in 2025 Gartner customer report
Storage

Synology receives 4.7 rating in 2025 Gartner customer report

Synology earned a 4.7 out of 5 rating in Gartner's 2025 Voice of the Customer report, reflecting strong user satisfaction in primary storage platforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
NetApp wins 2025 SE Labs honour for enterprise data security
Storage

NetApp wins 2025 SE Labs honour for enterprise data security

NetApp wins 2025 SE Labs Award for Enterprise Data Protection after its AI-powered ARP/AI ransomware defence showed 99% detection with zero false positives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025