Managed storage services

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Managed storage services News

September 14, 2018 14 Sep'18
Ensono data center readies for Hurricane Florence

The Ensono data center in Kings Mountain, N.C., is designed and maintained to withstand events such as Hurricane Florence, according to a company official.
September 13, 2018 13 Sep'18
Dell EMC PowerVault ME4 launched for entry-level SAN

While the industry watches its midrange lines, Dell EMC pushes out a new array of entry-level, flashy PowerVault systems for smaller organizations and branch offices.
August 15, 2018 15 Aug'18
Scale-out Qumulo NAS qualifies latest Dell EMC PowerEdge servers

Qumulo scale-out NAS software can now run on Dell EMC's PowerEdge servers. That means Dell EMC server customers can choose between Qumulo software and Dell EMC's Isilon.
August 09, 2018 09 Aug'18
Cloud-based storage options open channel opportunities

Industry giants such as Amazon Web Services and startup solutions such as Qumulo QF2 are taking file storage to the cloud. Partners can advise clients on platform adoption.

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Data backup planning: 10 best practices for protection

A data backup plan needs to anticipate changes to the organization and possible threats. These best practices will help you tailor your plan according to your business's needs. Continue Reading
Consider secondary storage devices for your backup strategy

A secondary storage device could be an important element of your data protection platform. Analyze accessibility, speed, scalability and cost before jumping in. Continue Reading
How do secondary storage and primary storage differ?

Having primary storage and secondary storage is a good way to tier your workloads and ensure solid data protection. So, what should you expect from both platforms? Continue Reading

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Hyper-converged infrastructure solutions boost channel

Hyper-converged infrastructure technology has become a core part of channel partners' technology portfolios, but customer requirements still call for traditional storage gear. Continue Reading
CDO role: What's keeping chief data officers up at night?

Get to know your clients' CDOs: Their challenges include building a strong data foundation, getting the most out of data investments, transforming talent and migrating legacy data. Continue Reading
The NVMe spec: A channel partner primer

The NVMe spec has taken hold in storage systems and servers and is now targeting network connections via the NVMe over Fabrics spec, opening partner opportunities. Continue Reading

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Advantages of secondary storage include efficiency, simplicity

As your data storage environment increases in size, use the benefits of secondary storage to increase backup efficiencies, and implement quick and easy restores. Continue Reading
Black swan event: Preparing for a dual ransomware attack

While a black swan incident shut down Code Spaces, IT service providers and their customers can avoid a similar outcome, if they devise a comprehensive data protection plan. Continue Reading
GDPR requirements tackled by vendors in varied ways

While vendors are aiding compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, it's up to organizations to change the culture around protecting customer data. Continue Reading

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Ten important steps for testing backups

Don't let missing or defective backups ruin an otherwise wonderful business day. Backup testing is a surefire way to help your business stay on its feet during a disruption. Continue Reading
Why TIC Gums chose a cloud computing disaster recovery plan

After a manufacturer recognized the risks in having its systems and data located onsite, the company implemented a cloud computing disaster recovery plan with the help of a channel partner. Continue Reading
Storage performance analysis reveals IT's ongoing bottleneck battle

Flash storage improves performance for some users, but a flash upgrade won't help if storage isn't your bottleneck. Continue Reading

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