Avnet, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Orchestra Service GmbH (Orchestra), a specialist German IT distributor of storage solutions and services around EMC products.
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.
Datalliance further enhances Cloud-based Vendor Managed Inventory platform
Oct 01, 2015
Datalliance has announced immediate availability of the latest release of the cloud-based Datalliance VMI platform with a number of important new capabilities.
Spectra Logic announces plans to make LTO-7 technology available in Spectra tape libraries
Sep 24, 2015
Spectra Logic, the deep storage experts, is now taking orders for Spectra tape libraries configured with Linear Tape-Open Generation 7 (LTO-7) technology.
Stratus announces next generation solutions for expanding market for always-on availability
Sep 24, 2015
Stratus Technologies, Inc., provider of availability solutions, has announced the next generation of its everRun software and ftServer platform solutions to meet growing customer demand for always-on availability.
Nexenta bolsters its Open Source Software-Defined Storage platform and partnerships for containers and cloud native apps
Sep 17, 2015
Nexenta the Open Source-Driven Software-Defined Storage (OpenSDS) solutions provider, has announced its comprehensive plan and strategy for bringing enterprise and cloud grade storage and data management to container-based cloud-native application deployments.
Redstor acquires Attix5
Sep 17, 2015
Redstor, provider of data backup and cloud services has announced the acquisition of South Africa based software developer Attix5.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew selects Arkivum for assured digital data archiving
Sep 10, 2015
Arkivum, the provider of large-scale digital data storage and archive services, has announced that after a competitive bid process the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has selected Arkivum/100 for its long-term data storage and archive solution.
Loughborough University shortlisted for UK IT Industry Awards 2015 with Arkivum and Figshare combined solution
Sep 03, 2015
Arkivum, the provider of ultra-safe and secure, long-term, large-scale digital data storage and archive services, has announced that one of its customers, Loughborough University, has been shortlisted for the UK IT Industry Awards 2015, Best use of Cloud Services category.
Wipro selects Nexenta Open Software-Defined Storage platform for its hybrid cloud
Sep 03, 2015
Nexenta has announced at VMworld 2015 US that Wipro Ltd., a global information technology, consulting and business process services company, has selected NexentaStor to create a storage infrastructure for Wipro's virtual desktop requirements based on VMware Horizon 6.
Analysys Mason tackles file sharing securely with Varonis DatAnywhere
Aug 27, 2015
Varonis Systems, Inc. has confirmed how it has helped telecoms research and consultancy firm Analysys Mason's global workforce have the same access to its file storage, from different locations and devices, in a controlled and secure manner.
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.
