IBM introduced a content-aware storage (CAS) architecture that integrates AI data processing directly into the storage layer. The approach targets retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows by embedding document vectorization within the storage system, reducing the need for external preprocessing pipelines. CAS shifts a core RAG function, document embedding using large language model-based techniques, into storage infrastructure.
Dell Technologies has announced PowerMaxOS 10.4, the latest update to its flagship mission-critical storage platform. The release focuses on measurable performance improvements, enhanced ransomware detection, expanded replication capabilities, and tighter integration with VMware and Red Hat OpenShift. Performance and Efficiency Improvements PowerMaxOS 10.4 delivers up to 25% faster read response times for SRDF-protected workloads, addressing
KIOXIA America has unveiled the EG7 Series, a new family of client SSDs that brings its BiCS FLASH generation 8 QLC with CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technology to this segment for the first time. KIOXIA says the new series is designed to help PC manufacturers bring high-performance, power-efficient storage to a wider range
NetApp announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud, formalized through a four-year enterprise agreement to accelerate the deployment of NetApp storage within Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) Air-Gapped environments. Delivered with World Wide Technology (WWT), the offering targets sovereign cloud use cases that require strict data residency, security, and operational isolation. The joint solution integrates NetApp’s
At the AI in Finance Summit, Broadcom introduced VMware Tanzu Platform agent foundations, positioning it as a secure-by-default runtime for building and operating autonomous AI applications on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). The release extends Tanzu’s established code-to-production model to AI agents, targeting enterprise teams seeking to move from isolated AI experiments to governed, production-scale deployments.
Wasabi Technologies has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Lyve Cloud business from Seagate Technology. As part of the transaction, Seagate will receive an equity stake in Wasabi, officially becoming a shareholder. While specific financial details remain undisclosed, the move marks a significant consolidation in the pure-play cloud storage market. David Friend, co-founder and
Supermicro has introduced three new compact edge computing systems based on AMD’s EPYC 4005 series processors, expanding its push into AI workloads beyond the traditional data center. The new lineup includes the AS-E300-14GR, AS-1116R-FN4, and AS-3015TR-i4. The systems are designed for deployments where space is tight, power is limited, and dedicated IT support may not
While hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) has simplified virtualization via streamlined deployments and reduced operational overhead, traditional architectures often struggle with asymmetric scaling. This is particularly evident when storage requirements for large unstructured datasets outpace compute needs, forcing IT teams into inefficient and costly node expansions. To address this imbalance, Scale Computing and Nexsan have introduced a
At the Nutanix .NEXT Conference in Chicago, Nutanix and NetApp announced a strategic partnership to integrate NetApp Intelligent Data Infrastructure with the Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP), including support for the Nutanix AHV hypervisor. The integration is expected later this year and targets enterprises looking to align virtualization and data management strategies across on-premises, hybrid cloud,
Backblaze has published its Q1 2026 Performance Stats report, a quarterly series comparing cloud storage performance across Backblaze B2, AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, and Wasabi Object Storage. The report covers testing in US-East and EU-Central and includes both the results and the methodology used, with the stated goal of letting others review, reproduce, and compare
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