Managed storage services

Get the latest news about managed storage services, which offload an organization’s data storage technology infrastructure to a service provider – often in the cloud. These services can save companies money on hardware and software, while relieving the need for dedicated storage admins.

July 23, 2021 23 Jul'21
Pure Storage adds service options for FlashStack, Portworx

Pure Storage users can now choose consumption-based pricing for FlashStack converged infrastructure and Portworx storage for containerized workloads.
July 20, 2021 20 Jul'21
IBM FlashSystem adds storage as a service, attack protection

IBM introduces new consumption-based Storage as a Service for FlashSystem based on performance, capacity and contract term; and adds Safeguarded Copy to guard against cyberattacks.
June 03, 2021 03 Jun'21
Public sector IT execs detail ransomware backup, recovery tips

City governments are particularly vulnerable to ransomware. These city IT leaders discuss how organizations can improve data protection to be ready for the next attack.
May 28, 2021 28 May'21
Veeam executives detail backup trends, company plans

In this Q&A from VeeamON, several Veeam executives discuss data backup trends, the potential of the company going public, and if more acquisitions are on the table.

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