Data Storage

AI is driving data center growth, but it’s also fueling a rise in e-waste
Green Materials
Ticking Time Bomb: AI, Data Centers, and the Looming E-Waste CrisisTicking Time Bomb: AI, Data Centers, and the Looming E-Waste Crisis

AI is transforming data centers – but at what cost? Rising power demand and rapid hardware refresh cycles are fueling an e-waste crisis, writes Russ Ernst.

byRuss Ernst, Industry Perspectives
Feb 3, 2025
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Data Storage
Data Storage and Analytics Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry InsidersData Storage and Analytics Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders
byRick Dagley
Jan 23, 2025
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AI Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry InsidersAI Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders
byRick Dagley
Jan 16, 2025
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byPeter Hayles
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How Active Archives Address AI’s Growing Energy and Storage DemandsHow Active Archives Address AI’s Growing Energy and Storage Demands
byRich Gadomski, Industry Perspectives
Dec 6, 2024
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Why SaaS Backup Matters: Protecting Data Beyond Vendor GuaranteesWhy SaaS Backup Matters: Protecting Data Beyond Vendor Guarantees
byChristopher Tozzi
Nov 12, 2024
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Evolving Ransomware Threats: Why Offline Storage is Essential for Modern Data Protection
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Evolving Ransomware Threats: Why Offline Storage is Essential for Modern Data Protection
Evolving Ransomware Threats: Why Offline Storage is Essential for Modern Data Protection
Oct 22, 2024
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byRachel Foster, Senior Marketing Manager
Smart stadiums are increasingly relying on robust data storage systems
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Behind the Scenes: The Importance of Data Storage in Modern Event Venues
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Sep 30, 2024
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byIndustry Perspectives
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The Pros and Cons of Public Cloud Storage for Data Center Backups
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Sep 23, 2024
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byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
Green storage is about minimizing energy consumption and e-waste by optimizing how data centers manage and maintain digital storage systems.
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What Is Green Storage and How Can Your Data Center Implement It?
What Is Green Storage and How Can Your Data Center Implement It?
Sep 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
Data lakes are a critical component of today’s AI and analytics landscape
Data Storage
Data Lakes Evolve: Divisive Architecture Fuels New Era of AI Analytics
Data Lakes Evolve: Divisive Architecture Fuels New Era of AI Analytics
Sep 12, 2024
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byJack Vaughan
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Maximize Cloud Efficiency: What Is Object Storage?
Maximize Cloud Efficiency: What Is Object Storage?
Sep 10, 2024
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byBrien Posey
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On-Premises vs. Cloud Storage: Choosing the Right Solution
On-Premises vs. Cloud Storage: Choosing the Right Solution
Aug 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDennis Hahn, Omdia
VMware has announced the upcoming launch of VCF 9 for data centers
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Broadcom Unveils New VMware Private Cloud Software for Data Center Operators
Broadcom Unveils New VMware Private Cloud Software for Data Center Operators
Aug 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Critical AWS Vulnerabilities Allow S3 Attack Bonanza
Critical AWS Vulnerabilities Allow S3 Attack Bonanza
Aug 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading
The HBM chip shortage may impact the data center industry
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HBM Chip Shortage: A New Bottleneck in the Data Center Supply Chain
HBM Chip Shortage: A New Bottleneck in the Data Center Supply Chain
Aug 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAndy Patrizio, Contributor
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Tracking the Growth of the Edge Colocation Data Center Market
Tracking the Growth of the Edge Colocation Data Center Market
Jul 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byIndustry Perspectives
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Data Storage
Deep Dive: Optimizing AI Data Storage Management
Deep Dive: Optimizing AI Data Storage Management
Jul 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDennis Hahn, Senior Analyst, Data Center Storage
Data center cloud storage illustration
Data Storage
Omdia: AWS Dominated $57B Cloud Storage Services Market in 2023
Omdia: AWS Dominated $57B Cloud Storage Services Market in 2023
Jun 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byOmdia
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Data Storage
Why and How to Set Up Ceph Storage for Your Data Center
Why and How to Set Up Ceph Storage for Your Data Center
Apr 30, 2024
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byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst
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Data Storage
Data Center Storage Systems Revenue Shows Signs of Recovery for 2024
Data Center Storage Systems Revenue Shows Signs of Recovery for 2024
Mar 21, 2024
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byDennis Hahn, Senior Analyst, Data Center Storage
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Data Storage
Data Orchestration: Performance Is Key to Enabling a Global Data Environment
Data Orchestration: Performance Is Key to Enabling a Global Data Environment
Mar 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge
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Data Storage
Are RAM Disks a Viable Option for Hosting Hyper-V Virtual Machines?
Are RAM Disks a Viable Option for Hosting Hyper-V Virtual Machines?
Feb 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBrien Posey
Data center storage trends in 2024
Data Storage
Watch: Data Center Storage Trends in 2024
Watch: Data Center Storage Trends in 2024
Jan 16, 2024
byData Center Knowledge
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Data Storage
Data Center Storage Systems Revenue Decline Continues – Omdia
Data Center Storage Systems Revenue Decline Continues – Omdia
Oct 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDennis Hahn, Senior Analyst, Data Center Storage
solid-state drive
Data Storage
6 Required Questions to Find the Best SSD for Your Data Center
6 Required Questions to Find the Best SSD for Your Data Center
Aug 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
byKeith Schimmenti, Kingston Technology
Icons depicting the process of getting enterprise data center storage deployments edge ready.
Data Storage
Optimizing Data Center Efficiency for Peta-Scale Applications
Optimizing Data Center Efficiency for Peta-Scale Applications
Aug 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byWally MacDermid, Vice President of Strategic Alliances, Scality
Definition of Remote Direct Memory Access - Data Center Glossary
Data Storage
Remote Direct Memory Access
Remote Direct Memory Access
Jul 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge
computational storage
Data Storage
Understanding the Benefits of Computational Storage
Understanding the Benefits of Computational Storage
Jul 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byData Center Knowledge
flash storage
Data Storage
The Era of Flash Is Now
The Era of Flash Is Now
Jun 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byForrester Blog Network/Brent Ellis
Icons depicting the process of getting enterprise data center storage deployments edge ready.
Data Storage
How to Get Your Enterprise Data Center Storage Deployments Edge Ready
How to Get Your Enterprise Data Center Storage Deployments Edge Ready
May 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJimmy Tam, CEO, Peer Software
Computational Storage? Don’t Worry – It Hasn’t Gone Away
Data Storage
Computational Storage? Don’t Worry – It Hasn’t Gone Away
Computational Storage? Don’t Worry – It Hasn’t Gone Away
Apr 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byTim Stammers
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Data Storage
The IRA’s Energy Storage Credits Take Data Centers into the Future
The IRA’s Energy Storage Credits Take Data Centers into the Future
Jan 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byScott Childers
How New Orleans Transformed Its Data Storage System After Cyberattack
Data Storage
How New Orleans Transformed Its Data Storage System After Cyberattack
How New Orleans Transformed Its Data Storage System After Cyberattack
Jan 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
data center semiconductor factory
Data Storage
Micron to Invest $40 Billion by 2030 Into US Memory Plants
Micron to Invest $40 Billion by 2030 Into US Memory Plants
Aug 10, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News

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