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How an active data archive using tape could save you money

Learn how an on-premise active tape archive could save you money especially considering the increasing price rises and excessively long lead times for all types of data storage.

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Is 2.4x Read Performance Relevant to Your Workload?

In our previous articles, we explored what FlashCore Module 5 introduces inside IBM FlashSystem from hardware-level cyber resilience to architectural positioning. Now we address the headline figure: Up to 2.4x higher read performance. The number is compelling. The question is whether it is relevant to your workload.

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Why Cyber Resilience Must Move Into Hardware

In our previous article, we examined what IBM FlashCore Module 5 changes from a performance and architectural perspective inside IBM FlashSystem. The more strategic shift, however, is not just about read performance. It is about where cyber resilience lives. For years, organisations have treated security as a software-layer responsibility. Firewalls, EDR, immutable backups, behavioural analytics […]

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Hidden Cloud Storage Costs in the UK: API Call Charges, Egress Fees and the Forecasting Problem

Cloud storage has become the default foundation for modern infrastructure strategy. It promises flexibility, scalability and operational simplicity. But as UK organisations scale beyond hundreds of terabytes, a different issue is surfacing — hidden cloud storage costs that distort budget forecasts and undermine financial confidence.

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What is a PDU (Power Distribution Unit)?

A Power Distribution Unit (PDU) is a critical component in data centres and server environments, designed specifically to distribute electrical power efficiently and reliably to multiple IT devices within a rack. Unlike basic power strips, a PDU delivers high‑capacity, stable power distribution, making it suitable for servers, storage systems, and networking equipment. Modern Power Distribution […]

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What is a NAS and how does it work?

NAS stands for network attached storage. It is a self-contained computer that connects to a home, or business network. It contains data storage, processor, memory, circuit board, power supply, and it provides data access to different users on the network.

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eEVOS VMware Alternative: Best Hypervisor in Virtualisation

eEVOS is a VMware alternative that manages your entire virtual environment using a feature rich hypervisor with a powerful built‑in web interface, manage VMs and containers, software‑defined storage, networking, and high‑availability clusters, all from one streamlined solution.  eEVOS saves money by simply replacing VMware vSphere.

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Everything about Tape Storage

Are you tired of traditional storage methods that are slow, unreliable, and expensive? Look no further than tape storage! While it may seem like an outdated technology, tape storage has come a long way in recent years and is now one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to backup and archive data. In this […]

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Why are IT demand surge and extended lead times happening?

Hyperscale’s and AI providers are consuming IT resources at an unprecedented rate. Global demand for compute, storage, and networking is now so intense that the industry is facing broad shortages across all major component types. These constraints are unlikely to ease quickly. The supply imbalance is expected to persist for at least the next five […]

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Interesting AI Facts

Here are some interesting AI facts that organisations overlook when considering AI.  We explain in detail some of the issues that occur and pitfalls.

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