By Nik Stanbridge, VP Marketing, Arkivum.
The explosion of data isn't showing any signs of slowing down, so the need for more and more storage and archiving services just keeps growing. Read our top five predictions for 2016.
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.
The digital data revolution – top five storage predictions
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Data Dynamics unveils StorageX 7.7 storage management solution with increased performance and migration capabilities to mobilise unstructured data
Dec 03, 2015
Data Dynamics, Inc., the storage management solutions provider for unstructured data, has announced the release of StorageX 7.7.
Why the digital revolution is creating data challenges for the NHS
Nov 26, 2015
By Nik Stanbridge, VP Marketing, Arkivum.
The digital revolution has created fundamental and irreversible changes to our way of life in terms of how we use technology such as tablets, smartphones and wearables.
Cloud Distribution brings SystemFlip's continuous backup and disaster recovery to channel partners
Nov 26, 2015
Cloud Distribution has announced a distribution agreement with SystemFlip bringing channel partners a solution to a universal data protection challenge.
Avnet completes acquisition of Orchestra Service
Nov 18, 2015
Avnet, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Orchestra Service Gmbh (Orchestra), a German IT distributor of storage solutions and services for EMC products.
Redstor provides dedicated backup solution for Dubai English Speaking College
Nov 12, 2015
Founded in 2005, Dubai English Speaking College was established to meet the needs of parents who have moved to Dubai and require their children to continue a British secondary education from Year 7 up to Year 13.
Fantom Drives announces DataShield portable USB 3.0 external Hard drives with 256-Bit AES military grade encryption
Oct 28, 2015
Fantom Drives has announced the DataShield portable data drive. The new DataShield drive provides the option of traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid state disk drives (SSDs) and features software-free setup that takes minutes to install.
Pinnacle rolls out Redstor online backup
Oct 14, 2015
Over four decades of worldwide logistics, Pinnacle has established a drive to deliver a quality service. Prior to looking into online backup, Pinnacle was using external USB hard drives to store their data.
CTERA supports cloud file services cost reduction by supporting new Amazon Web Services S3 storage tier
Oct 08, 2015
CTERA Networks has announced support for Amazon Web Services' (AWS) new storage as a service offering, Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Standard – Infrequent Access (Standard – IA).
Dataguise announces comprehensive Big Data security for Microsoft Azure HDInsight
Oct 08, 2015
Dataguise, provider of data-centric discovery and data protection for Hadoop and other Big Data environments, has announced integration with Microsoft Azure HDInsight to support improved security and compliant Hadoop deployments on Microsoft Azure.
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.
