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How WD is reinventing the hard drive for AI at scale
Hyperscale

How WD is reinventing the hard drive for AI at scale

Australia's AI data-centre boom is forcing storage vendors to cut power use and costs, with WD betting on hard drives over flash.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Financial firms prioritise data growth over AI-ready storage
Data Analytics

Financial firms prioritise data growth over AI-ready storage

Cost pressures are keeping banks focused on storage basics, with just 10% of firms ranking AI-ready platforms as a top priority.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Megaport adds storage to its compute & network platform
Storage

Megaport adds storage to its compute & network platform

Customers with data-heavy workloads can now buy compute, connectivity and storage from one provider, avoiding egress fees and internet bottlenecks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Synology outlines storage and surveillance roadmap
Virtualisation

Synology outlines storage and surveillance roadmap

Businesses will get cheaper storage and wider backup coverage as Synology adds SATA-based systems, object storage and AI tools to its roadmap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range
Surveillance

No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range

The new OMVI range could cut costs for homes and businesses by replacing multi-camera setups with one device that tracks subjects in 360 degrees.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
Sentra launches AI data readiness platform for enterprises
Software-as-a-Service

Sentra launches AI data readiness platform for enterprises

Gartner warns most AI projects may fail as enterprises struggle to track sensitive data that new tools and agents can access.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Ctera names Tal Sarfaty cyberstorage security chief
Data Protection

Ctera names Tal Sarfaty cyberstorage security chief

The hire underscores CTERA's push into a fast-growing segment as ransomware drives demand for stronger protection of live storage data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Liverpool FC renews Wasabi cloud storage partnership
Digital Transformation

Liverpool FC renews Wasabi cloud storage partnership

The renewed deal will help Liverpool speed up match content for its 26 million US fans as the club expands digital engagement worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cloudflare builds Town Lake data platform with Skipper
Data Protection

Cloudflare builds Town Lake data platform with Skipper

Billing now accounts for most usage of Cloudflare's new internal platform, as staff query live data through Trino-backed Town Lake and Skipper.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Webworm targets European governments with Discord malware
Cloud Security

Webworm targets European governments with Discord malware

European ministries face a stealthier cyber-espionage campaign as Webworm shifts to Discord and Microsoft cloud tools to steal data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
CTERA launches InsightAI for unstructured data analysis
Private Cloud

CTERA launches InsightAI for unstructured data analysis

It gives IT and security teams a way to spot risks, track usage and investigate incidents across sprawling unstructured data estates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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TP-Link expands Tapo home security range in Canada
Data Protection

TP-Link expands Tapo home security range in Canada

Canadian households will get more choice in subscription-free home monitoring, as TP-Link widens Tapo cameras, sensors and doorbells across the country.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Gigamon & Splunk launch federated telemetry search
Private Cloud

Gigamon & Splunk launch federated telemetry search

Joint customers can search telemetry in place, cutting duplication and storage costs while improving security visibility across hybrid cloud estates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Blink launches 2K+ battery doorbell & solar accessory
Internet of Things

Blink launches 2K+ battery doorbell & solar accessory

New Zealand buyers can now add a wire-free 2K doorbell and solar-powered camera accessory as Blink broadens its home security range.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
OPPO brings forward Find X9s & X9 Ultra sale in India
Storage

OPPO brings forward Find X9s & X9 Ultra sale in India

Strong pre-booking demand has pushed OPPO's Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra into stores in India two days early, unchanged in price.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
StorONE says Q1 bookings top full-year 2025 on demand
Data Protection

StorONE says Q1 bookings top full-year 2025 on demand

Rising flash prices and hardware shortages are pushing enterprises to buy storage-efficiency software sooner, helping StorONE post a record quarter.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Globe Telecom picks Synchronoss for Philippines cloud
Data Protection

Globe Telecom picks Synchronoss for Philippines cloud

The deal gives Globe Telecom a new subscription service for 54 million users, helping them back up and manage content beyond handset storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month