IT leaders face data infrastructure gaps as AI workloads grow

While AI is no doubt vital to IT strategy, Enterprise Strategy Group research shows that implementation challenges persist when it comes to data and storage infrastructure. Read more »

What is a virtual storage area network (VSAN)? How it works, benefits and use cases

A virtual storage area network (VSAN) is a logical partition in a physical storage area network, or SAN. Read more »

What is a SAN switch? How it works and compares to other network switches

A SAN switch (storage area network switch) is a device that connects servers and shared pools of storage devices and is dedicated to moving storage traffic. Read more »

What is a Fibre Channel switch (FC switch)? How it works, benefits and comparison to Ethernet switch

A Fibre Channel (FC) switch is a networking device that’s compatible with the FC protocol and designed for use in a dedicated storage area network (SAN). Read more »

What is Fibre Channel? History, layers, components and design

Fibre Channel is a high-speed networking technology primarily used for transmitting data among data centers, computer servers, switches and storage at data rates of up to 128 gigabits per... Read more »

Is storage the weak link in your cyber-resilience strategy?

While challenges exist in applying cyber resilience to storage platforms, vendors are starting to make it easier for organizations to add that needed layer of protection. Read more »

What is SDRAM (synchronous DRAM)?

Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) is a generic name for various kinds of DRAM that are synchronized with the clock speed that the microprocessor is optimized for. Read more »

What is Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)? How it works, benefits, challenges and use cases

Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) is a storage protocol that enables Fibre Channel (FC) communications to run directly over Ethernet. Read more »

AI dominates 2025 Future of Memory and Storage conference

Techs discussed at the Future of Memory and Storage event included high-capacity and high-performance SSDs, all against the backdrop of AI. Explore expert analysis from the show. Read more »

The increasing concern of data center land acquisition

Data center land acquisition is increasing due to the growing demand for capacity and AI workloads. By 2030, facility areas are expected to triple, raising concerns about land use. Read more »
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