Jim Jones shares his perspective on the evolving landscape of data storage, noting the diminishing number of use cases for spinning disk technology in his latest blog post. As the performance gap between spinning disks and SSDs continues to widen, he explores the implications for enterprises and their storage strategies. Dive into his analysis to understand the current state of storage solutions and the direction in which the industry is headed.
Computational (DNA) Storage – End of Evolution Part 4
Ray Lucchesi explains the progression of DNA storage as presented by SNIA at the recent Storage Field Day event. The author explains the concept of computational storage in DNA strands and elaborates on the potential efficiency of this methodology in terms of data density and orchestration. The article implies that the technology is still in its nascent phase with accuracy rates around 70-80%, but suggests a promising future with the incorporation of innovative features like error-correcting codes (ECC).
Thinking About… Storage in 2023
Jim Jones discusses the ways storage has developed in 2023 and beyond. He predicts dramatic improvements in capacity and access speed due to developments in technologies like NVMe and CXL and also foresees advancements in how storage is managed and consumed, highlighting the emergence of hybrid-approaches involving on-premises, edge, and cloud deployments.
Solidigm Presents Optane Replacement
W. Curtis Preston reviews Solidigm’s solution to the gap left by Intel discontinuing its SSD offering Optane. Solidigm, created by SK Hynix after buying Intel’s NAND business, recently introduced the D7-P5810, a new ultra-fast SSD with impressive endurance and performance features. Solidigm is positioning this product in conjunction with their Cloud Storage Acceleration Layer as a viable replacement for Optane.
CTERA’s Proactive Solution to Ransomware
W. Curtis Preston evaluates CTERA’s proactive solution to malware, as presented at the last Storage Field Day. CTERA uses a hybrid storage system which monitors anomalies in user behavior as an early detection method while providing an immutable data copy stored in the cloud as a second layer of protection. If unusual behavior is detected, the system isolates the user and can recover any altered files swiftly from the ‘golden copy’ of the data.
The Truth Behind SaaS Data Recovery With W Curtis Preston
In this Gestalt IT Tech Talk, W. Curtis Preston and Stephen Foskett discuss the challenges of data backup in SaaS applications and the misconceptions about built-in data protection. Preston underlines that a provider’s backup capabilities often aren’t sufficient to meet necessary security standards, cautioning against confusing in-application rollback and other features with actual backup. The talk advocates for substantial investment in backup tools for important data, transforming this part of IT into a less cumbersome process and urging data control to be in user’s hands.
Why Tech Companies Are Faltering to Keep Their Sustainability Commitments
Sustainability is a continuous struggle in IT. Despite concerted efforts, sustainability goals remain unmet and out of reach for a lot of companies. In this Delegate Roundtable, the panelists drills into the reasons for that. Read about it at Gestalt IT or watch the full discussion from the recent Storage Field Day here.
Preserving Data Through Centuries Without Hard Drives – Meet DNA Data Storage
DNA data storage subverts the conventional technologies, and creates a new kind of hierarchy that breaks barriers of data overload. Watch SNIA present this new technology at the recent Storage Field Day event here on the site. For a quick read, check out the article on DNA Data Storage at Gestalt IT.
Storage Short Take #69
In J Metz’s latest “Storage Short Take,” he covers a wide variety of topics in the storage industry, from Ceramic Nano Memory to the Storage Developer Conference and new developments in storage media. The blog touches on important industry updates like NodeWeaver’s bare-metal operating system, No-Code configuration tool, and the evolving approach of Nyriad. Additionally, it highlights SNIA’s new technical white paper on Storage Security, Encryption, and Key Management, and preparatory updates for SuperComputing 23.
155: GreyBeards SDC23 Wrap Up Podcast With Dr. J Metz, Technical Dir. Of Systems Design AMD and Chair of SNIA BoD
Dr. J Metz, Technical Director of Systems Design at AMD and Chair of SNIA BoD, recently made a guest appearance on the GreyBeards on Storage podcast, detailing highlights from the Storage Developers Conference 2023 and Storage Field Day and charting the ongoing research directions of SNIA. The discussion touched on topics from DNA data storage and Smart Data Transfer Interfaces (SDXI) to challenges and future opportunities in storage and memory sectors. With a track record of deconstructing complex systems and technologies, Dr. Metz’s expertise in storage networking constitutes essential listening for professionals and enthusiasts in the IT industry.
Solidigm Right-Sizes SSDs for Write-Intensive Workloads With the New D7-P5810
In this Gestalt IT article, Sulagna Saha delves into Solidigm’s Storage Field Day announcement of their new D7-P5810 SLC SSD. Recognizing the evolving demands for superior performance and cost-efficiency in storage solutions, Solidigm’s D7-P5810 strikes an impressive balance with ultra-high endurance and supreme cost efficiency, making it ideal for accelerating write-intensive workloads. Additionally, it outperforms several competitors in its league, delivering 2x the performance, and provides SCM performance at just 20% of the cost of existing technologies, presenting a compelling new offering in the storage tech landscape.
The Present and Future of Edge at Edge Field Day 2
Our next Edge Field Day event is fast approaching, streaming live October 4th and 5th on LinkedIn and the Tech Field Day website with presentations from StorMagic and HPE, NodeWeaver, Solidigm, and Delegate Roundtable Discussions.
Storage Field Day 26 Is Headed to SNIA’s Storage Developer Conference
Stephen Foskett announces the upcoming Storage Field Day 26, set to take place on September 20th and 21st, in collaboration with SNIA’s Storage Developer Conference. In this highly-anticipated tech event, industry leaders and delegates will dive deep into the future of storage technology, exploring areas such as cybersecurity, data management, application performance, and artificial intelligence. With exciting presentations, roundtable discussions, live broadcasts and podcasts, Storage Field Day 26 promises a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic evolution and disruptive potential of storage technologies.
Storage Field Day 26 is Headed to SNIA’s Storage Developer Conference
Storage Field Day 26 is happening on September 20th and 21st in coordination with SNIA’s Storage Developer Conference. We’ll be exploring the evolving storage technology landscape with presentations from CTERA, Solidigm, and SNIA. The event will be live-streamed on the Tech Field Day website and LinkedIn page and we hope to see you there. All sessions will be recorded and posted shortly after on our YouTube channel, and you can engage via Twitter, Mastodon, or LinkedIn. Get ready for Storage Field Day 26 and SNIA’s Storage Developer Conference!
