Google acquires Elastifile cloud file storage

Storage Digest A roundup of storage content from TechTarget's network | July 16, 2019 FEATURED STORY Latest Google acquisition shows need for cloud storage Carol Sliwa, Senior News Writer In acquiring startup Elastifile, Google underscores the increasing importance of enterprise-class file storage in the public cloud. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said the vendor would integrate the Elastifile technology with Google Cloud Filestore. (SearchStorage) Advertisement NEWS   IBM Spectrum storage sharpens focus on AWS backup IBM expanded the scope of its Spectrum storage to cover AI and large-scale analytics, including updates for compliance and deeper integration in AWS. (SearchStorage)   StorCentric expands its storage holdings with Vexata buy StorCentric acquired struggling NVMe storage vendor Vexata for its high-performance flash. As StorCentric's fourth storage vendor acquisition, Vexata will tap into the holding company's Nexsan distribution channel. (SearchStorage)   DataCore adds new HCI appliance, pricing options DataCore Software has revamped its strategy with a new hyper-converged infrastructure appliance, cloud-based predictive analytics service and subscription-based licensing options. (SearchStorage)   Winemaker uses machine learning for better wine Palmaz Vineyards used open source machine learning technology to build a system that alerts its winemakers to environmental issues during fermentation. (SearchStorage) EXPERT ADVICE   How to save time and money with containerized storage By deploying persistent data storage for containers, organizations can save time and money and streamline storage operations. Find out what you need to know to get started with containerized storage in this tip. (SearchStorage)   5 cloud storage benefits you should know about When contemplating a move to cloud storage, data storage administrators should check out this list of five cloud storage advantages and the ways they help to combat common IT problems. (SearchStorage)   Hyper-converged infrastructure deployment options HCI deployment can be done in one of three ways, and each method comes with pluses and minus. To choose the right deployment method for you, think through what you're hoping to achieve with HCI. (SearchConvergedInfrastructure)   How NVMe-oF transforms data storage Whether your organization uses Fibre Channel, remote direct memory access or TCP, NVMe-oF is now a networking option. This guide takes a deep dive into the advantages of NVMe-oF and other aspects you'll want to consider when deploying this emerging technology. (SearchStorage) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Storage Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Storage Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2019 TechTarget. All rights reserved.