Block storage stories
Hitachi Vantara launches new AI-ready block and object storage in Singapore to unify data platforms as enterprises scale production AI.
Partners will get a single global scheme from 1 November as HPE folds Juniper programmes into one channel model across networking, cloud and AI.
Only 10% of banks and asset managers are prioritising AI-ready storage, leaving many to tackle compliance and rising data costs first.
Cost pressures are keeping banks focused on storage basics, with just 10% of firms ranking AI-ready platforms as a top priority.
Customers with data-heavy workloads can now buy compute, connectivity and storage from one provider, avoiding egress fees and internet bottlenecks.
New Zealand firms gain a local cloud option as OVHCloud opens its first Asia-Pacific zone in Auckland, boosting resilience and data sovereignty.
Organisations across EMEA want AI-ready storage without disruptive rebuilds, as rising data volumes and resilience demands strain ageing data centres.
Enterprises under pressure from AI growth and ransomware get mixed-generation clustering, stronger recovery tools and higher capacity in Dell's new platform.
Enterprises can now run more AI projects on their own infrastructure as Dell adds data tools, racks and partner software to its NVIDIA tie-up.
Rising virtualisation costs and AI demands are pushing organisations towards HPE's updated GreenLake stack for simpler private cloud and data protection.
Synology unveils FS6420 and FS3420 all-flash storage systems to boost on-premises enterprise workloads with faster IOPS and resilient connectivity.
Enterprises under pressure to scale AI can now use Teradata's new platform to govern data and agents across cloud and on-premises systems.
The new system aims to cut infrastructure friction for firms shifting AI from pilots to always-on agents across cloud and on-premises setups.
Businesses in New Zealand and Australia can now keep cloud data local as OVHcloud brings lower latency and residency compliance to Auckland.
As AI workloads swell, the ranking bolsters Hitachi Vantara's case for object storage as a core data layer, not just archive.
It aims to cut latency and simplify operations for regulated AI deployments, while adding tighter security and storage controls.
Object storage emerges as the quiet workhorse of private AI, with 91% of enterprises relying on it to scale production deployments.
NetApp launches EF50 and EF80 flash arrays, touting 110GBps reads to keep GPUs busy on AI, HPC and database workloads.
Hitachi Vantara claims top APeJ ranking for high-end external storage as enterprises boost critical data infrastructure and AI workloads.
Hitachi Vantara claims top APeJ spot in IDC's Q3 2025 rankings for high-end external storage, leading key markets including India and Korea.