File, block and object are fundamental to how users and applications access and modify data storage. That’s been the case for decades, and the transition to the cloud has seen that remain so – but ...

Ernie Smith is a former contributor to BizTech, an old-school blogger who specializes in side projects, and a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. With so many emerging ...

Cloud storage security and encrypted cloud storage protect data. Private online backup and cloud data protection minimize ...

Application-based, file-based, and block-based migration all have their own merits and use cases. Choosing the right solution starts with understanding their differences. Data migration is a critical ...

IDC estimates that upwards of 80% of business information is likely to be formed of unstructured data by 2025. And while “unstructured” can be something of a misnomer, because all files have some sort ...

If incumbent storage suppliers want to have a business in the hybrid cloud world, they have to find ways to erase the line between what’s in the cloud and what’s on-premises – and increasingly what’s ...

Digital data drives the modern economy. The fact that most non-personal service and travel businesses were less affected or even thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic is a testament to the ability of ...

Cut Costs: Tiering cold data to cheaper storage can reduce expenses by over 70% annually. Boost Security: Moving unstructured data off primary storage limits ransomware exposure. Stay Seamless: ...

Google Docs users will soon be able to upload any file type to a new online storage facility, the company announced on Tuesday. It is already possible to keep certain file types in Google's cloud for ...