Today VMware announced the release of its new beta of the Docker volume driver for vSphere. This marks the second storage-focused initiative from VMware on containers, last year they released a vSphere Volume Driver for Flocker. VMware is also making the source code for their new driver available under open source to encourage use and
Hitachi Data Systems has announced version 2.1 of their Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) Anywhere, which allows service providers and IT organizations to offer secure content mobility solution to their users under their own brand. New features of HCP Anywhere v.2.1 allow external parties to upload data to shared folders, enhance team folders, and offers new
Samsung has an inherent advantage in the SSD space in that they own their own NAND and controller and build the SSD firmware and software in-house. The results on the software side are evident; Samsung’s Magician software package is one of the most robust in the industry, providing customers with an easy way to manage
Intel released the latest version of their Solid-State Drive Toolbox, which now offers a cleaner interface and most importantly the ability to update Intel SSD firmware through Windows. The toolbox also offers a slew of other new features in the help category to walk users through the best way to optimize their drives for longevity
Intel has updated their SSD management software. Version 2.0 features new tools including a System Configuration Tuner and Secure Erase function, which is handy and mitigates the need for a third party application.
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