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1. VDURA claims that HDD systems have lower carbon emissions than flash arrays. 2. Michael Barrell, VDURA's senior systems architect, argues that modern HDD systems are 54-60% more favorable in terms of CO2e emissions. 3. Barrell's analysis shows significant improvements in HDD technology, with a 30TB HDD potentially having 50% lower CO2 emissions than a 12TB HDD.

1. AI PCs require more memory and storage due to intensive AI workloads; 2. There is no standard specification or reference architecture for AI PCs; 3. The hardware for AI PCs is currently ahead of the software, necessitating short-term upgrades.

1. Marvell introduces Structera brand CXL 2.0 memory expansion and acceleration products with DDR4 DRAM recycling capability. 2. The products enable terabytes of memory to be added to general-purpose servers and address high-capacity memory applications. 3. Structera A 2504 and X 2404/X 2504 products support inline LZ4 compression/decompression and AES-XS 256-bit encryption.

1. The effectiveness of generative AI services depends on the quality of data and the supporting platform. 2. Techniques like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and vector databases are crucial for enhancing AI performance. 3. Synthetic data and data lakehouses are emerging as key components for AI development and management.

1. VAST Data partners with Vapor IO to provide global AI data storage. 2. Vapor IO's Kinetic Edge combines colocation with software-defined interconnection. 3. Zero Gap AI platform offers private 5G and GPU-based micro-clouds for hyperlocal AI services.

1. Micron announces the 2650 client SSD, featuring 276-layer 3D NAND, marking its 9th generation of 3D flash. 2. The SSD offers a PCIe gen 4 interface and capacities from 256 GB to 1 TB, claiming best-in-class performance. 3. Micron's 276-layer NAND boasts the industry's fastest IO speed at 3.6 GBps, significantly outperforming competitors in read and write bandwidth.

1. Hazelcast is integrating vector search into its Hazelcast Platform, enhancing its capabilities for enterprise AI applications. 2. The new version, v5.5, can generate vector data structures and embeddings from text plot summaries, offering high-performance end-to-end data querying. 3. Hazelcast claims significant performance advantages in vector embeddings and retrievals, with single-digit millisecond latency in benchmark tests.

1. Pure Storage invests in Cerabyte, a ceramic storage startup, to explore long-term archival storage solutions. 2. Cerabyte develops ceramic-coated glass tablet storage using femtosecond laser-punched pits for data representation. 3. The partnership aims to disrupt the archival storage market with sustainable and immutable data storage technologies.

1. IBM and Pure Storage both develop proprietary flash drives for their all-flash storage systems. 2. IBM's Flash Core Module (FCM) focuses on drive controller intelligence, while Pure Storage's DirectFlash Modules (DFMs) are system-level intelligent. 3. Pure Storage claims its system-level management can improve reliability and extend drive lifetime, with upcoming 150TB and 300TB DFMs.

1. Macronix is developing a 32-layer 3D NOR product with up to seven times greater density than planar 2D NOR. 2. The product targets embedded, industrial, and automotive markets. 3. Features include 1Gb, 2Gb, or 4Gb single-die, 100,000 program/erase cycles, AECQ-100 reliability, and ISO 26262 ASIL B compliance.

1. SK hynix reported a 125% annual increase in revenue for Q2 2024, driven by high demand for HBM memory in AI applications. 2. The company plans to mass-produce 12-layer HBM3e products and launch 32 Gb DDR5 DRAM for servers. 3. SK hynix is expanding its production capacity with new fabs and aims to solidify its position in the AI memory market.

1. The importance of data management in AI and GenAI systems is highlighted. 2. Many organizations lack a coherent data management strategy, leading to difficulties in accessing and utilizing data. 3. The concept of a data lakehouse is introduced as a solution to manage and utilize data more effectively for AI applications.

1. Veeam has introduced a connector for Splunk, allowing customers to monitor Veeam Backup and receive alerts about issues. 2. The Veeam App for Splunk integrates with Splunk user roles and location management, offering features like built-in dashboards, reports, and alerts. 3. This integration enhances Veeam's enterprise friendliness and follows the steps of competitors who already have Splunk integrations.

1. Dell has improved query speeds in its data lakehouse by up to 5x for the top 20% of queries using Starburst Warp Speed technology. 2. The data lakehouse now supports more connectors, including a Neo4j graph database connector and an improved Snowflake parallel connector. 3. Dell has enhanced monitoring and security features, including end-to-end encryption and automated health checks.

1. Seagate's Q4 2024 revenue increased by 18% to $1.89 billion, marking a turnaround from seven quarters of decline. 2. The company's HAMR technology is expected to be qualified by cloud hyperscalers in Q1 2025. 3. Seagate plans to focus on product transitions rather than expanding manufacturing capacity to drive higher shipped capacity numbers.

1. StorONE's S1 offering provides scalable and performant storage solutions for block, file, and object storage with auto-tiering and immutable snapshots. 2. Accessium Group, an IT infrastructure services provider, partners with StorONE to offer HIPAA-compliant storage for the healthcare market. 3. The collaboration aims to enhance data security, access speeds, and disaster recovery capabilities, crucial for healthcare operations.

1. OpenDrives introduces composable storage software with capacity-free licensing. 2. The software aims to provide flexibility and scalability for creative workflows. 3. Offers two prepackaged software bundles: Atlas Essentials and Atlas Comprehensive.

1. Micron introduces the 9550 datacenter SSD, utilizing PCIe gen 5×4 and 232-layer NAND. 2. The SSD is available in three formats: E1.S, E3.S, and U.2, designed for high performance in cloud and enterprise environments. 3. The 9550 offers significant performance improvements over its predecessors, with faster IOPS and bandwidth, and is more power-efficient in AI workloads.

1. SingleStore claims its Pro Max database eliminates the need for specialized vector databases and knowledge graphs for GenAI applications; 2. The company supports high-throughput ingest, ACID transactions, low-latency analytics, and storage of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data; 3. SingleStore believes in a single, real-time data platform for optimal performance in AI and analytics.

1. Object First, a Veeam-only backup hardware supplier, emphasizes security in a growth market. 2. The company focuses on Veeam due to its ability to ensure high security and simplify sales through Veeam's channel. 3. Object First plans to maintain its focus on Veeam, leveraging Veeam's existing deduplication capabilities rather than developing its own.

1. Pure Storage’s Portworx leads in Kubernetes data storage according to GigaOm; 2. Portworx is recognized for its innovation and enterprise-grade features; 3. GigaOm places Portworx in the Leaders’ section, ahead of other suppliers.

1. Denodo, a data management provider, has appointed Christophe Culine as its first chief revenue officer (CRO) to accelerate global growth. 2. Culine brings over 25 years of experience in leading technology companies and has previously held roles at Dragos, RiskIQ, Qualys, Fortinet, and Venafi. 3. Denodo's data virtualization capabilities have significantly reduced IT costs and accelerated data access for customers like the FAA.

1. Panzura acquires Moonwalk for its hybrid cloud data management technology. 2. The acquisition aims to enhance data visibility and AI readiness for customers. 3. Panzura plans to integrate Gen AI capabilities to improve data analysis and response.

1. Neo Semiconductor has developed 3D DRAM with neuron circuitry to accelerate AI processing by avoiding data transfers from HBM to GPUs; 2. The 3D X-AI 300-layer, 128 Gbit DRAM chip offers 10 TBps of AI processing per die and can scale up to 120 TBps; 3. Neo claims the 3D X-AI chip is ideal for accelerating next-generation AI chips and applications by simulating artificial neural networks.

1. DapuStor partners with Pliops to enhance NoSQL database performance using Pliops' XDP technology. 2. The partnership focuses on optimizing KVRocks, an open-source key-value store, for better performance and latency at petabyte levels. 3. DapuStor's R5101 SSD, combined with Pliops' XDP, shows significant improvements in random read and write IOPS, and reduces tail latency in mixed workloads.

1. Acronis rebrands its product to Acronis True Image with enhanced performance and cybersecurity features. 2. BSI publishes new guidelines for data sharing in smart cities. 3. CloudCasa by Catalogic partners with IONOS Cloud for enhanced Kubernetes data protection. 4. FCIA hosts a webinar on Fibre Channel Data Center Interconnects. 5. Nyriad completes the sale of its assets and is winding down operations. 6. Red Hat releases OpenShift 4.16 with new features for disaster recovery and virtualization monitoring. 7. Red Hat's State of Kubernetes Report highlights security concerns and incidents. 8. SQream announces linear scalability results for its GPU-accelerated SQL engine. 9. Teradata integrates DataRobot AI Platform with VantageCloud for enhanced AI capabilities. 10. TrendForce Japan reveals NAND supplier market share for Q1 2024. 11. VergeIO launches a new VAR program for datacenter virtualization. 12. Nvidia unveils a reference architecture for AI cloud providers. 13. YMTC sues Micron for patent infringement.

1. Druva launches Threat Hunter service to scan customer data for malware signs; 2. Expanded global availability of Managed Data Detection and Response (Managed DDR) announced; 3. Service aims to accelerate incident response, minimize downtime, and prevent data loss.

1. Cubbit, an Italian company, has raised $12.5 million to expand its decentralized storage business in Europe with a focus on data sovereignty and sustainability. 2. The company uses a decentralized storage model, similar to Airbnb, which aggregates spare datacenter capacity and sells it as a storage cloud, offering a lower-cost alternative to traditional public cloud storage services. 3. The new funding will support Cubbit's expansion in Europe without significant capital expenditure, focusing on regions like DACH, French-speaking areas, and the UK, and will also be used to consolidate its application ecosystem to support various industries.

1. Nutanix's growth is driven by hybrid cloud adoption and generative AI; 2. The company supports Nvidia's GPU Direct data feed protocol; 3. Nutanix aims to provide a unified management plane for Kubernetes across on-premises and public cloud environments.

1. Illumex emphasizes the need for knowledge graphs to improve chatbot accuracy beyond retrieval augmented generation (RAG). 2. The startup aims to integrate structured data from relational databases into AI large language models (LLMs) using its General Semantic Fabric (GSF). 3. Illumex's approach includes creating specific connectors between its knowledge graphs and LLMs to enhance response accuracy and relevance.