Flash storage stories

VDURA taps AI infrastructure veterans from Dell and Google Cloud to bolster its board as GPU-driven storage and flash volatility reshape demand.

AI data centre investment is starving Europe’s PC market of key components, driving sharp RAM and SSD price rises into 2026.

WD maps a path to 100TB-plus hard drives, unveiling faster, lower-power designs as cloud data centres scale storage for AI workloads.

VDURA launches Flash Relief Programme, vowing to beat rival all-flash file system quotes by 50% amid surging SSD prices and supply strain.

VAST Data’s new Amplify programme promises up to 6× more usable flash by reclaiming stranded SSD capacity amid global supply constraints.

Nokia taps Pure Storage and Red Hat OpenShift for a new telco cloud blueprint targeting cloud-native, AI-ready, low-energy networks.

Silicon Power’s Hypera microSDXC Express card brings near-SSD speeds and affordable extra storage to Nintendo Switch 2 gamers.

Hybrid cloud and mixed-media storage will overtake single-cloud and all-flash designs in 2026 as AI, costs and outages reshape data strategy.

StorONE wins HPE validation for its unified storage software on ProLiant Gen11, promising flash performance at near-HDD economics.

Australia’s National AI plan is set to ignite a 2026 surge in AI adoption, data centre build-outs and subscription-led tech investment.

In 2026, agile AI, sovereign data, subscriptions and energy efficiency will redefine how ANZ businesses grow, compete and stay resilient.

As AI drives explosive data growth, enterprises are rethinking storage, putting HDDs at the core of scalable, efficient, future-proof design.

Flash storage's speed and scalability enable industries to transform vast unstructured data into real-time, actionable insights critical for AI and automation.

Kingston launches its Dual Portable SSD, a cable-free storage solution compatible with USB Type-A and USB-C devices, offering up to 2TB capacity and fast transfer speeds.

Commvault launches HyperScale Edge and Flex to boost cyber resilience for diverse enterprise workloads amid rising edge device cyberattacks.

Hitachi Vantara named Leader in GigaOm’s 2025 AI storage report for its high-performance, AI-optimised Hitachi iQ and VSP One platforms.

Commvault, Kyndryl and Pure Storage join forces to offer enhanced cyber recovery services, aiding firms in compliance with global data security regulations.

Hitachi Vantara named Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm Radar 2025 for AI-optimised storage, highlighting its Hitachi iQ platform's robust AI and ML performance.

Kingston launches refreshed XS Series external SSDs, offering up to 4TB storage and 2,000MB/s speeds for pros and portable options for everyday users.

Pure Storage partners with SK hynix to launch energy-efficient QLC flash storage, targeting hyperscale data centres with improved performance and lower costs.