Data Storage, Backup, Restore and Recovery, Data Security, Data Management

Data storage is the process of saving digital information in a way that it can be retrieved later. It is a core function of computers and other electronic devices. Data storage can be accomplished using a variety of media, including hard drives, solid-state drives, optical discs, and cloud storage/data centre. A data center is a physical facility that houses computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. These IT Reseller articles relate to Data Storage, Data Storage and backup, Data Storage and Retrieval, Storage application, Storage devices, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Data Security, Data Management, Backup and recovery, Digital Storage & Web storage.

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AI, robotics, autonomous vehicle – ZettaScale spins out from ADLINK, TTTech Auto investor

1 AI, robotics, autonomous vehicle – ZettaScale spins out from ADLINK, TTTech Auto investor

ZettaScale Technologies has raised a strategic investment from TTTech Auto. The investment marks the start of a strategic partnership between the two companies that will result in the creation of the first European implementation of Data Distribution Service (OMG DDS) that is certified for use in series cars, and enables ZettaScale to expand its market coverage from robotics and mission critical middleware to the automotive market.

3 ways channel partners and VARs can get ahead – and stay ahead – in 2022

2 3 ways channel partners and VARs can get ahead – and stay ahead – in 2022

By Terry Storrar, Managing Director, Leaseweb UK.

The past 18 months have proved a roller coaster for channel partners associated with vendors operating in the cloud and data centre sectors. The fast-paced digitalisation of businesses large and small in the face of the pandemic has seen demand for storage and scaling services soar as organisations shifted at speed to utilise the services of cloud ‘hyperscalers’ such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

Accenture launches Sovereign Cloud Practice to help companies unlock innovation in the cloud

3 Accenture launches Sovereign Cloud Practice to help companies unlock innovation in the cloud

Accenture has announced a new worldwide practice to help organisations take advantage of disruptive new technologies in the cloud utilising trusted frameworks, services and controls.

Scality awarded new US patent for breakthrough technology in hyper-scale data protection

4 Scality awarded new US patent for breakthrough technology in hyper-scale data protection

Scality’s xperience in distributed file systems and object storage has resulted in a new patent that empowers customers to recover from any disaster or ransomware attack with increased precision.

Toshiba pushes N300 and X300 Hard Drive storage capacity to 18TB

5 Toshiba pushes N300 and X300 Hard Drive storage capacity to 18TB

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has added new 18TB models to its N300 NAS Hard Drive and X300 Performance Hard Drive portfolios. Both new drives incorporate the company’s game-changing Flux Control - Microwave Assisted Magnetic Recording (FC-MAMR) technology, which was announced earlier this year.

52% of financial service organisations remain reliant on archaic manual data collection processes

6 52% of financial service organisations remain reliant on archaic manual data collection processes

Research from a recent Oxylabs white paper, ‘The Growing Importance of Alternative Data in the Finance Industry’, reveals that over half (52%) of UK financial companies are still reliant on archaic manual data collection processes to inform strategic industry decisions.

Panasas launches PanFS 9, a next-generation portable storage platform

7 Panasas launches PanFS 9, a next-generation portable storage platform

Panasas has introduced its next-generation PanFS portable parallel file system, a major release delivering customers performance enhancements, optimisations, and a multi-layer security foundation.

HelpSystems acquires Agari to grow data security portfolio

8 HelpSystems acquires Agari to grow data security portfolio

HelpSystems has acquired Agari, a provider of enterprise solutions protecting against advanced email threats. Agari has seen notable growth with its Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, which sets the standard for protecting organisations against phishing, business email compromise, and email threats.

Kao Data hosts Civo’s OCP-ready Kubernetes cloud platform

9 Kao Data hosts Civo’s OCP-ready Kubernetes cloud platform

Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of advanced, carrier neutral data centres for high performance colocation, has welcomed a new customer in Civo, a flexible, developer-first cloud platform based on K3s Kubernetes technology.

Data loss prevention: Artificial intelligence vs. human insight

10 Data loss prevention: Artificial intelligence vs. human insight

The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve as cyber criminals become ever more sophisticated, and digital security tools accelerate to mitigate the risks as much as possible.

Data Storage

Data Storage is a core function of computers and other electronic devices. Data storage devices come in a variety of forms, including hard drives, solid-state drives, optical discs, and flash drives.

The most common type of data storage is file storage. File storage organizes data into files and folders, which makes it easy for users to find and manage their data. Block storage is another type of data storage that is often used for databases. 

Here are some of the different types of data storage:

  • Hard drives: Hard drives are the most common type of data storage. They are relatively inexpensive and can store a large amount of data.
  • Solid-state drives (SSDs): SSDs are newer type of data storage that are faster than hard drives. However, they are also more expensive.
  • Optical discs: Optical discs, such as CDs and DVDs, are a popular type of data storage for storing music, movies, and other files.
  • Flash drives: Flash drives are small, portable devices that can be used to store data. They are a convenient way to transfer data between devices.

Data Centers

A data center is a facility that houses computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. It is a centralized location for the collection, storage, processing, and distribution of data. Data centers are typically used by large organizations, such as corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions.

The key components of a data center include:

  • Servers: Servers are the primary computing devices in a data center. They are responsible for running applications and storing data.
  • Storage: Data centers need a way to store large amounts of data. This is typically done using disk drives, tape drives, or solid-state drives.
  • Networking: Data centers need a reliable network infrastructure to connect the servers and storage devices. This network must be able to handle a high volume of traffic.
  • Power: Data centers need a reliable power supply to keep the servers and storage devices running. This is often done using backup generators and UPS systems.
  • Cooling: Data centers generate a lot of heat. This heat needs to be removed to prevent the servers and storage devices from overheating. This is typically done using air conditioners or chillers.

Data centers are typically located in areas with a cool climate and a reliable power supply. They are also often located in close proximity to major telecommunications networks.

The benefits of using a data center include:

  • Scalability: Data centers can be scaled up or down to meet the needs of the organization.
  • Security: Data centers are typically located in secure facilities with controlled access.
  • Reliability: Data centers are designed to be highly reliable and available.
  • Performance: Data centers can provide high performance for applications and data storage.

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