The Ultimate Guide to Storage

2026 · American Edition

Storage is a vital aspect of the digital world, encompassing a wide range of technologies and solutions designed to save, manage, and protect data efficiently across various environments. From innovative hardware like all-flash arrays and high-capacity NAS devices to intelligent software-defined storage platforms, storage solutions are evolving rapidly to meet the vast and growing demands of businesses, governments, and individuals.

Exploring recent developments in storage reveals trends such as the rise of software-defined storage and cloud-integrated solutions that offer flexibility, cost-efficiency, and enhanced performance. Innovations in flash storage and hybrid architectures aim to optimize speed and capacity, while partnerships among key technology providers expand the ecosystem for delivering scalable and secure storage services.

Readers interested in understanding how data storage technologies impact IT strategies, improve operational resilience, and support emerging workloads like AI and big data will find valuable insights here. Whether considering storage upgrades, cloud adoption, or data protection measures, these stories highlight practical advancements and challenges shaping the future of storage.

American Storage news
Analyst Insights
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gartner · Storage · Data Protection
Today
CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
Gartner · Storage · Data Protection
Last month
Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage
Gartner · Storage · Surveillance
Last month
Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs
Gartner · Storage · Hybrid Cloud
Last month
Archive360, EVT partner to automate retention compliance
Gartner · Storage · ERP
Last month
Expert columns
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
This month
Is the USB making a comeback?
By Jon Fielding of Apricorn
Last month
Using Flash Storage to Unlock Insights from Unstructured Data
By Giorgio Ippoliti of Sandisk
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
By Kristina Behr and Luke Camery from Google Workspace
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Interviews
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Recent news
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
About Unified Communications
Today
VAST Data hits $30bn valuation after $1bn Series F round
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
Western Digital details sustainability gains amid AI demand
About Sustainability
Today
Hitachi Vantara flags AI data centre energy squeeze
About Productivity
Today
Google Cloud expands AI infrastructure with new chips
About Virtualisation
Today
Dell launches PowerMaxOS 10.4 with faster, safer storage
About Cloud Services
Today
Grafana Labs buys Logline to speed Loki log searches
About Big Data
Today
Bedrock Data extends ArgusAI governance to Google Vertex AI
About Cloud Storage
Today
Iron Mountain wins Google Cloud award for media archives
About Big Data
Yesterday
Hetzner launches EX131 server with Intel Xeon 6731P
About Virtualisation
Yesterday
Wasabi secures USD $250 million credit facility from Bain
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Peer Software expands partner programme for hybrid file data
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Dropbox launches three ChatGPT apps for workflow control
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Commvault expands Flex with Hitachi Vantara & NetApp
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
Job moves
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
Last week
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Move at Unisys
This month
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Cisco
This month
Delinea names Scott Goree to lead global partner strategy
Move at Cisco
This month
VDURA adds AI infrastructure leaders to strengthen board
Move at EMC
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO
Move at Cisco
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Sigma opens Sydney APJ hub & appoints Bede Hackney
Move at VMware
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
SPhotonix adds senior hires to scale 5D optical memory
Move at SPhotonix
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Veeam appoints new leaders to drive data resilience push
Move at Microsoft
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Nasuni names new CTO & CFO to drive AI data growth
Move at HP
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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