At its core, iSCSI is a network protocol that facilitates the transportation of block-level data over TCP/IP networks. This protocol allows for the creation of storage area networks (SANs) by extending the traditional iSCSI protocol over Ethernet-based networks, thereby enabling remote storage devices to appear as if they are locally attached to a server. The […]
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, data centres play a crucial role in supporting our online lives. They store, process, and manage the vast amounts of information that fuel everything from social media to cloud computing. However, as their importance grows, so does their environmental impact. This is where sustainability comes into focus.
For more than 30 years, organisations worldwide have relied on 3-tier architecture to keep their data centres running smoothly. Simple to deploy, easy to scale, and designed for growth it has become the default framework for servers, storage, and networking. But as virtualisation, multi-core processors, and modern workloads push infrastructure to new limits, the question […]
At Fortuna Data, we believe in making enterprise performance simple. That’s why we’re excited to share that our partner QNAP has won the 2025 Red Dot Product Design Award for the QNA-UC25G2SF USB 4 Type-C to 25GbE network adapter. This compact adapter delivers dual 25GbE SFP28 ports, plug-and-play installation, and fanless portability, making it perfect […]
Cloud costs have a habit of spiralling often faster than you realise. From hidden fees to underused resources, many businesses end up paying for far more than they need. In this article, we break down practical ways to take control of your cloud spend, avoid waste, and make sure your budget works as hard as […]
ThinkSystem The first range of servers designed by Lenovo 88 Performance World Records Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers are the first range of servers designed by Lenovo. The new range of ThinkSystem Servers have been completely redesigned so you now have common components across the range i.e. power supplies, drives, trays etc. In the past each IBM/Lenovo […]
We take a look at why cybercrime is slowly winning the war on stealing your data and what actions you can take to mitigate some of the risks against becoming the next corporate victim.
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, businesses are constantly on the lookout for innovative solutions to enhance their operations and drive growth. One name that frequently comes up in discussions about cloud computing and hyper-converged infrastructure is Nutanix. This platform has been a game-changer for organisations seeking efficiency, scalability, and reliability. But what exactly makes Nutanix […]
Flash storage arrays deliver unmatched performance millions of IOPS, petabytes of capacity, and always-on availability.From SSD NAND to NVMe, the right technology can make or break your infrastructure’s speed and endurance.Want to know how wear levelling, NVMe, and next-gen flash really shape reliability? Read more inside.
Cloud archiving enables businesses to securely store emails and legacy data in the cloud, ensuring compliance, governance, and long-term retention. With indexing, search, audit trails, and GDPR-ready policies, cloud archiving reduces IT costs, simplifies eDiscovery, and keeps data accessible 24×7 while freeing up expensive tier-1 storage.
