Cloud storage

Supermicro Accelerates the Era of AI and the Metaverse with Top-of-the-Line Servers for AI Training, Deep Learning, HPC, and Generative AI, Featuring NVIDIA HGX and PCIe-Based H100 8-GPU Systems

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, today has announced that it has begun shipping its top-of-the-line new GPU servers that feature the latest NVIDIA HGX H100 8-GPU system. Supermicro servers incorporate the new NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPU in a wide range of application-optimized servers from the edge to the data center.

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  • Supermicro servers incorporate the new NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPU in a wide range of application-optimized servers from the edge to the data center.
  • "With our new NVIDIA HGX H100 Delta-Next server, customers can expect 9x performance gains compared to the previous generation for AI training applications.
  • The Supermicro X13 SuperBlade® enclosure accommodates 20 NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core PCIe GPUs or 40 NVIDIA L40 GPUs in an 8U enclosure.
  • These new systems deliver the optimized acceleration ideal for running NVIDIA AI Enterprise, the software layer of the NVIDIA AI platform.

HORNETSECURITY CHALLENGES RANSOMWARE ATTACKS WITH LAUNCH OF VM BACKUP V9 LEVERAGING IMMUTABLE CLOUD STORAGE

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

This latest iteration offers ransomware protection leveraging immutable cloud storage on Wasabi and Amazon S3, with Microsoft Azure soon to follow.

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  • This latest iteration offers ransomware protection leveraging immutable cloud storage on Wasabi and Amazon S3, with Microsoft Azure soon to follow.
  • This new key feature enables customers to protect their backup data from ransomware by making their data tamper-proof for a defined period.
  • A recent Hornetsecurity study revealed that 15% of ransomware attacks specifically targeted backups, highlighting the essential need for immutable backups , which forms a key part of the V9 update.
  • We're excited to launch VM Backup V9, which provides reassurance to our customers and partners that their virtual machine data backups are protected against ransomware attacks.

HORNETSECURITY CHALLENGES RANSOMWARE ATTACKS WITH LAUNCH OF VM BACKUP V9 LEVERAGING IMMUTABLE CLOUD STORAGE

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

This latest iteration offers ransomware protection leveraging immutable cloud storage on Wasabi and Amazon S3, with Microsoft Azure soon to follow.

Key Points: 
  • This latest iteration offers ransomware protection leveraging immutable cloud storage on Wasabi and Amazon S3, with Microsoft Azure soon to follow.
  • This new key feature enables customers to protect their backup data from ransomware by making their data tamper-proof for a defined period.
  • A recent Hornetsecurity study revealed that 15% of ransomware attacks specifically targeted backups, highlighting the essential need for immutable backups , which forms a key part of the V9 update.
  • We're excited to launch VM Backup V9, which provides reassurance to our customers and partners that their virtual machine data backups are protected against ransomware attacks.

Pure Storage Ushers in the New Era of Unstructured Data Storage with FlashBlade//E

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Storage® (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world's most advanced data storage technology and services, today announced FlashBlade//E™, a scale-out unstructured data repository built to handle exponential data growth with industry-leading energy efficiency. At an acquisition cost competitive with disk and much lower operational costs, the introduction of FlashBlade//E means that customers no longer need to settle for disk.

Key Points: 
  • FlashBlade//E provides a better way to manage unstructured data growth efficiently, reliably, and sustainably with a best-in-class user experience and economics that enable customers to eliminate the last remnants of disk in their data center.
  • While modern file and object storage solutions are capable of addressing many of these challenges, they haven't been a viable option for large unstructured data repositories that are price-sensitive – until now.
  • - Amy Fowler, VP & General Manager, FlashBlade, Pure Storage
    "As our customers' unstructured data growth continues to accelerate, there is demand for more sustainable and scalable storage solutions for everyday workloads.
  • Nevertheless, the need for a modern platform to accommodate the rise in unstructured data at scale is evident.

StrongLink Advances Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Storage Management

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StrongLink, the leading provider of autonomous large-scale data management and archive solutions has released enhanced cloud storage support with specific functionality that allows organizations to gain more value and flexibility from cloud storage.

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  • RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StrongLink, the leading provider of autonomous large-scale data management and archive solutions has released enhanced cloud storage support with specific functionality that allows organizations to gain more value and flexibility from cloud storage.
  • Built upon StrongLink's ability to manage data across any storage, the new feature updates(1) further StrongLink's ability to apply advanced on-prem storage operations to Cloud Storage providers.
  • New and notable Cloud Storage features include:
    S3 IBR: Immutable Feature allows StrongLink to protect against data deletion by safeguarding data written to S3 Cloud Storage providers.
  • For more information on StrongLink's latest product enhancements for Hybrid Cloud Data Storage, visit our website at http://www.stronglink.com .

Attractions Industry Expert, Tim Samson, Joins Catalate

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalate is excited to welcome Tim Samson as Director of Sales, North America. Tim has 25 years of experience in the parks and attractions industry, most notably at Morey's Piers, a classic seaside amusement park in Wildwood, NJ. He brings varied experience across marketing, sales, operations, and analytics, all focused on ensuring highly effective park operations and business growth.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalate is excited to welcome Tim Samson as Director of Sales, North America.
  • Tim has 25 years of experience in the parks and attractions industry, most notably at Morey's Piers, a classic seaside amusement park in Wildwood, NJ.
  • As a former park operator and Catalate partner, Tim is uniquely suited to educate resorts and attractions considering a new e-commerce and pricing strategy about the benefits of Catalate's platform.
  • Tim is also a member of IAAPA's Marketing and Communications Sub-committee, where he provides meaningful insight into the overarching Park & Attractions Industry.

Backblaze Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), a leading specialized storage cloud platform, today announced results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), a leading specialized storage cloud platform, today announced results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights:
    B2 Cloud Storage revenue was $9.5 million, an increase of 44% YoY.
  • Gross profit of $11.7 million or 51% of revenue, compared to $9.8 million or 53% of revenue in Q4 2021.
  • Fourth Quarter 2022 Operational Highlights:
    Annual recurring revenue (ARR) was $92.0 million, an increase of 22% YoY.

Storage Analyst Firm DCIG Names Infinidat’s InfiniBox Family One of the Top 5 High-end Storage Arrays in the World

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinidat , a leading provider of enterprise storage solutions, today announced that storage industry analyst firm DCIG has named Infinidat’s InfiniBox™ SSA II / InfiniBox® one of the world’s top 5 high-end storage arrays.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinidat , a leading provider of enterprise storage solutions, today announced that storage industry analyst firm DCIG has named Infinidat’s InfiniBox™ SSA II / InfiniBox® one of the world’s top 5 high-end storage arrays.
  • This ranking is based on independent research that DCIG conducted in the large enterprise market and among cloud service providers.
  • The “2023-2024 DCIG Top 5 High-End Storage Arrays Report” is now available.
  • “The all-flash InfiniBox SSA II and hybrid InfiniBox arrays showcase Infinidat’s thorough understanding of enterprise high-end storage requirements,” according to the DCIG report.

Independent Cloud Computing Leader Vultr Adds NVIDIA A16 to its A40, A100, and Fractional GPU Offerings

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Vultr , the world’s largest privately-held cloud computing company, today announced Cloud GPU availability of the NVIDIA A16 , the premier graphics processing unit (GPU) for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

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  • Vultr , the world’s largest privately-held cloud computing company, today announced Cloud GPU availability of the NVIDIA A16 , the premier graphics processing unit (GPU) for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
  • The NVIDIA A16 joins the NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPU and NVIDIA A40 in the Vultr lineup, furthering the company’s efforts to democratize global access to accelerated computing.
  • Vultr is the only independent cloud computing platform offering the full range of Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Cloud Storage, Bare Metal, Managed Databases, Kubernetes, and other cloud-native services across a global footprint.
  • “By adding the NVIDIA A16 to its Cloud GPU lineup, Vultr continues to demonstrate its ability to make enterprise-grade accelerated computing accessible and affordable for all.”
    Vultr offers its cloud computing service in 30 locations spanning six continents.

Arosa Lenzerheide Commits to Three-Year Extension with Catalate to Power Their Ticket Pricing Engine

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arosa Lenzerheide (Lenzerheide Bergbahnen AG and Arosa Bergbahnen AG), the largest contiguous ski resort in the Graubünden region of Switzerland, has committed to another three-year contract with Catalate. The resort has significantly increased online sales since the partnership began.

Key Points: 
  • Swiss-based ski area Arosa Lenzerheide, a Catalate partner since 2017, continues to maximize online sales revenue with Catalate's Dynamic Pricing and E-Commerce platform.
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arosa Lenzerheide (Lenzerheide Bergbahnen AG and Arosa Bergbahnen AG), the largest contiguous ski resort in the Graubünden region of Switzerland, has committed to another three-year contract with Catalate.
  • Swiss Ski area Arosa Lenzerheide maximizes online sales revenue with Catalate's Dynamic Pricing and E-Commerce platform.
  • Arosa Lenzerheide came to Catalate with the intention of increasing online revenue overall and incentivizing advanced ticket sales through Catalate's Dynamic Pricing Services with Cloud Store e-commerce.