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A popular Google One plan might be going away but don’t panic just yet – PhoneArena
Google One is by no means the search giant's most popular or profitable product, but with over 100 million global subscribers as of just last week, the cloud storage service certainly deserves to make headlines... for good and for bad reasons. The latest story is likely to enrage some users, at least if it proves to be as bad as it looks at first glance. If you're not a paid Google One subscriber yet and want to become one, its official website currently gives you a choice between 100GB, 2TB, and 2TB AI Premium plans. That's all well and good, but while those options may feel like they cater to the needs of most prospective users (alongside the free 15GB tier), there was actually something in the middle there until recently that appears to have gone away.
We're talking about the 200GB "Standard" plan, which used to cost $2.99 a month in the US compared to the $1.99 and $9.99 fees of the 100 gig "Basic" and 2TB "Premium" options respectively. Curiously enough, existing users who already pay for the Basic plan (as is the case for this writer, for instance) can still see the 200 gig option, at least when they're logged into their accounts.
There's also a possibility that this is merely a mistake we're looking at and no Google One plan will be nixed after all, but that seems highly unlikely.
Given its low monthly cost and relatively generous cloud storage allotment, the 200GB option always felt like a very solid value proposition and we'd certainly feel sorry if Google asked those on this plan to either upgrade or downgrade to a different service tier. For the time being, however, you shouldn't panic and go there with your speculation (even though we literally just did exactly that), at least until you hear the official word from the company.
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Best Home Security Cameras of 2024 – CNET
CNET has tested tons of home security cameras over the years, and can help you find the right one for your needs.
There are hundreds of home security cameras on the market, ranging drastically in price, functionality and quality. With all the options, it can be hard to not become overwhelmed fast, especially when you're considering something as important as your home's safety. After CNET's years of testing home security cameras, we have some tips if you're on the hunt for a new one. Here are a few parameters to consider:
This, of course, is a big one. You don't want anyone peeping on your property or hacking into your camera. Wireless home security cameras can be more susceptible to hacking due to their connectivity to Wi-Fi networks and remote access, especially if you have poor router security. Wired home security cameras that don't use Wi-Fi at all are generally more secure. (Read more about the pros and cons of wired vs. wireless systems here.) And as we mentioned above, data breaches and security vulnerabilities can also be dangerous for your privacy, so it's important to consider a company's recent reputation.
One of the first things you'll need to consider is where you want to place your home security cameras. If you want your camera to be located outside, recording your porch or yard, you'll likely want an outdoor camera that's also weather resistant or features night vision.
While many cameras can be used interchangeably for indoor or outdoor purposes, some cameras are solely made for indoor usage, like the Wyze Cam Pan v2, so make sure you're buying cameras that can handle the outdoor elements.
Video quality should be a major consideration when buying a home security camera. In simplest terms, your camera won't be effective if the only footage being recorded is grainy and unreadable.
The higher the resolution, the better the video quality. Most home security cameras on the market now have 1,080p resolution, but others even have 2K resolution (like the Arlo Pro 4) or 1,536x1,536 resolution (like the Arlo Video Doorbell). Just remember, the higher the video quality, the more bandwidth it takes up and the more likely your camera is to experience lag times or glitches.
Field of view (usually provided diagonally) refers to how broad the camera's view is. Broader is generally better because it captures more space and makes it easier to spot activity. The average security camera tends to top out around 130 degrees, although some go beyond that. Pan and tilt features make the field of view less important since the camera can move around.
Battery and wireless cameras versus wired options are a matter of taste, since both types have pros and cons.
Wireless options are usually easier to install and operate, and often use cloud storage, so you can access your footage from anywhere. Wireless security cameras have their own power supply, so even during an internet or power outage, they can still record and save footage. One of the biggest disadvantages, though, is you'll need to manually change the batteries or charge them every so often, unless you get a solar-powered home security camera.
Wired cameras are hardwired to a steady connection, so they don't need to be recharged and can often boost a high-quality video resolution. They tend to be more reliable, secure and consistent in video quality while not requiring monthly cloud storage fees. On the negative side, wired home security cameras often need to be professionally installed and don't integrate with smart home systems like Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
Some Wired home security cameras (like the Google Nest Cam Indoor) typically have better video and audio quality.
Not all video storage is equal. You have two main options and picking one is up to your personal preference. There's cloud storage, which sends your video footage to a remote server to be saved, and local storage, which relies on a separate accessory or piece of hardware, usually a microSD card, to hold any footage you'd like to save. Usually, cloud storage requires a monthly fee.
When you're installing wireless home security cameras, keep in mind that the smart home camera you buy (and your security system as a whole) will only be as good as the quality of your Wi-Fi connection at the location where you plan to install it. So check your Wi-Fi speed before you drill holes in the walls or otherwise mess up your door frame, brick or siding for your home security camera. If the connection is spotty on your wireless security camera, you'll notice significant lag times, pixelation in the live feed and other Wi-Fi delays that make the video quality poor and home security cameras a pain to use.
With a good Wi-Fi connection, you should be in good shape to use your indoor home security camera or outdoor home security camera without any major camera system issues and get clear footage every time. Still have questions? Take a look at my home security camera buying guideand the below FAQs.
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How to Use OneDrive to Access Your Files on Any Device – MUO – MakeUseOf
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Microsoft's OneDrive is one of the best cloud storage solutions, making it easy to store and access your documents, photos, videos, and more from anywhere.
Storing files on OneDrive rather than just on your local hard drive gives you the flexibility to access those files from any internet-connected devicephone, tablet, laptop, or desktopand this is how it works.
To start accessing your OneDrive files on another PC, you'll need to first sign up for a Microsoft account. In some cases, you'll need to install the OneDrive app, but the OneDrive web app is also an option.
However, there's a good chance you already have a Microsoft account and the OneDrive app installed on your PC, especially if you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11. If that is the case, skip the sign-in and installation steps and jump to linking your Microsoft account with OneDrive before syncing your files to the cloud.
After syncing files to OneDrive on one computer, you can access those files from any other computer. Here are a few ways to access your OneDrive files on another PC:
The fastest way to access OneDrive files on another PC is to sign in to OneDrive using a web browser. You can do this on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.
A more efficient way to access your OneDrive files on another PC is to use the OneDrive desktop app. The OneDrive app for Windows provides a native experience for browsing and managing your OneDrive files. However, Microsoft dropped support for the official Microsoft Store OneDrive app (pushing people toward the web app). So, while you can still use the OneDrive app, the experience isn't as seamless as it once was, and you may find the web app is the better option.
To set up access to your OneDrive files locally on a second computer:
Once signed in to your Microsoft account using the OneDrive app, all your files will be available.
To set up and access your files using the OneDrive app on macOS:
If you use a Linux distribution like Ubuntu, you can access your OneDrive files through the onedrive.live.com web interface. Alternatively, you can follow this guide to install and use a OneDrive client application for Linux, which supports Ubuntu.
OneDrive has official apps for Android and iOS that make it easy to access files on the go, and it's the same process for both versions.
The screenshots above show the process on Android. The steps on iOS are very similar, though menu placements may vary slightly. While iOS screenshots are not included, users should be able to follow along on an iPhone by referencing the Android screenshots.
OneDrive makes accessing important files and documents incredibly convenient, regardless of your device. With easy syncing to your main computer, web access from any browser, and mobile apps for on-the-go productivity, you can rely on OneDrive for seamless file availability. No more emailing files to yourself or carrying USB drives!
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Android’s New Photo Picker Now Works Better With Google Photos – How-To Geek
Even though Google Photos doesn't have unlimited storage anymore, it still lets you backup and save your photos, videos, and memories, so you don't have to keep them on your smartphone's local storage. Since the photos are uploaded to the cloud, though, you usually can't see them on your phone unless you actually open the Google Photos application. That's about to change.
Now, Google has added the ability for the photo picker to actually see images that are stored on cloud apps such as Google Photos. You can access both local and backed-up photos without switching between apps, streamlining the process of selecting images and videos. With albums from cloud storage readily available within the photo picker, organizing and finding media can be a lot eaiser, especially if you offload images and videos to the cloud frequently.
This feature is not limited to Google Photos, at least in theory. It's open to any cloud media app that qualifies for the pilot program, which could mean OneDrive, Dropbox, and other cloud storage services with photo backup might support the same feature. Google Photos is first in line being a Google app, but the pilot program is opening up to other non-Google apps before, perhaps, making the APIs public for everyone. There are some more niche services that could benefit from this, like NextCloud, so hopefully the functionality won't be closed off for forever.
The one catch here is that applications have to be updated to use the modern photo picker, which will then enable the cloud storage integration and other features. There are a few applications that have already updated, such as Chrome and other Google applications, but many others have not made the switch. The new cloud photos integration could help push applications to use the new picker, but in the meantime, you might not see it in your favorite apps.
The new cloud storage integration is rolling out with the February Google System Update to all devices running Android 12 or above. The modern photo picker technically works on Android 4.4 and newer, if the application has switched to it, but the cloud integration doesn't work that far back.
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Exclusive: Samsung to launch Petabyte SSD subscription PBSSD-as-a-service is definitely not your usual cloud … – TechRadar
Samsung has announced it is exploring a new business model thats likely to get a lot of attention from partners and rivals alike.
PBSSD as a service is what the company calls a high capacity SSD subscription service that it says, goes beyond capacity limits.So it is neither a cloud storage service nor a cloud backup solution, at least not for now.
In a blog post on the companys website, Yongcheol Bae, Executive Vice President of Memory Product Planning at Samsung Electronics, disclosed that it is envisioned as a business structure where customers use services instead of purchasing a server configured with SSDs. That sounds a lot like what other vendors like Pure Storage are offering.
As a high-capacity SSD subscription service, Bae continues, it is expected to contribute to lowering the initial investment cost of customers storage infrastructure as well as maintenance costs by providing customers with a petabyte-scale box that functions as memory expansion.
The Petabyte SSD architecture was unveiled back in August 2023 and aimed back them to provide a petabyte-scale ultra-high capacity solution that provides high scalability by varying the capacity depending on the application.
A few days ago, we learnt that Solidigm, one of Samsung's rival, was selling its 61.44TB SSD for around $60 per TB, which would put the price of 1PB at approximately $60,000 (although you'd need to add the cost of the server etc).
Flash is expensive, and what Samsung is trying to do is offer a way for those looking for superfast storage to reduce their capital expenditure. Whether or not Samsung will sell these as barebones or with an additional layer of software and services (courtesy of third party partners) remains to be seen.
What we do know though is that this is not a 1PB SSD, instead it is a box that contains several SSDs (probably four of the 256TB SSDs it revealed during Flash Memory Summit 2023). If you want the real deal, then you will have to wait a bit longer. In March 2023, VP and General Manager of NAND Product Planning Group, Kyungryun Kim, revealed the company wanted to launch a 1PB (1000TB) SSD in the next decade.
We dont know when it will be released but it will be interesting to see how it compares to Pure Storages DFM (Direct Flash Module), currently on 75TB capacities and likely to delivery 300TB in 2026. A Purestorage FlashBlade//E AFA storage system packs 55 DFM to deliver 4PB storage in a 6U rack. Thats now. In two years, thats going up to 16PB or about 2.5PB per 1U and Samsung knows that.
And just as a comparison, provisioning 1PB of local SSD space from one of the hyperscalers (e.g. Google Cloud) cost a cool $43,000 per month when taking on a three-year commitment.
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Icedrive review: Slickly implemented online storage with tiers for everyone – PCWorld
At a glanceExpert's RatingPros
Though not the cheapest service available, Icedrive is certainly one of the most attractive, easiest, and slickest to use. As pure storage its as good as it gets, though we miss online file editing.
$6 per month for 1TB
There are a lot of choices in online storage these days, so users can pick and choose the easiest and most affordable. Icedrive competes well on both fronts proving to be one of our favorites to use, though that includes some features currently still in beta. Still, color us impressed.
Further reading: See our roundup of the best online backup services to learn about competing products.
As with any online storage vendor, Icedrives primary feature is providing an offsite repository for your files. However, it also sports collaboration features such as file sharing, public links, and file requests (others asking to see your files).
Icedrives client side software includes an optional virtual drive I: (Icedrive, I:, get it?) that acts as a local portal to your online files, as well as an encrypted folder (free 10GB plan excepted) that utilizes a secondary password or passphrase that you define. Icedrive doesnt have access to this passphrase, so dont lose or forget it.
iOS and Android apps are also provided so you can back up your phone or other mobile devices. My one caveat here is the lack of a Sync tab as on the Windows client. Instead backups (its not traditional sync) are defined under the settings tabthe last place I looked.
Speaking of such, in addition to the I: drive, Icedrives Windows client offers two-way (mirroring) as well as one-way (local to online, and online to local) sync options. You can choose whether or not to mirror deletions during two-way sync i.e., if you delete the online file the local copy still remains; if you delete the local file, the online copy still remains. A nice data-safety feature.
File versioning can serve as a kind of ad hoc backup: Older files are kept just in case. Icedrive does it better than most. Instead of moving the older file to a visible sub-directory, or renaming the older file and leaving it in plain view (this can get messy with a lot of versions), it retains the files out of sight.
Simply right-click on the file for the context menu, drill down to the Icedrive sub-menu (Windows 11/Show more options) if necessary, select Version history and youll see a list of older versions which you may then download.
Note that versioning only appeared on the local I: drive with the version 3 beta software. Also note that simply creating a file didnt count as a version only upon editing and saving was a version created. Beta.
Icedrive offers an online document preview feature that handles many common types. However, my more recent Office files wouldnt open so I found the feature only useful for plain vanilla PDF, JPEG, etc.
No editing of said documents is available, so if youre looking to work online, Icedrive is likely not your cup of tea. At least for now. That said, Icedrive doesnt make claims in this regard. As simple storage with easy access, its aces.
Icedrive is the easiest online storage service to get up to speed with that Ive tested so far. Thats largely because the client software is simple, straightforward, and doesnt misidentify sync operations as backup like some, such as pCloud.
Note that my opinion takes into consideration the beta features which arent available to all users yet. Soon, hopefully.
As mentioned, Icedrive creates a virtual Windows drive like the previously reviewed pCloud. This feature for macOS and Linux is scheduled for release later in 2024. Icedrive sent me the macOS beta, which relies on the public domain macFUSE a separate download. OpenDrive also relies on this macOS extension, which seems to work well.
To access your encrypted folder from the local I: drive, you must enter the passphrase online, then open the local client and under the Mount tab, choose Crypto Lock and enter the passphrase. Simple, and after that, its all transparent.
Its important to remember that the I: drive files exist only online and changes made to them are permanent.
Note that you can set the online storage as read-only if you want to be sure files dont get mucked up.
Icedrive has an option to suit just about anyones budget, though the most affordable require a five-year commitment. The currently discounted five-year plans are 1TB/$189 ($3.15 monthly), 3TB/$399 ($6.65 monthly/$2.21 monthly per TB), and 10TB/$999 ($16.65 monthly/$1.66 monthly per TB).
There are also monthly and yearly plans. The former are $6 for 1TB, $12 for 3TB, and $30 for 10TB. Annual prices are: 1TB is $59 yearly ($4.91 monthly), 3TB is $120 ($3.33 monthly per TB), and 10TB is $299 ($2.49 monthly per TB).
All in all, Icedrive isnt the cheapest option out there, but it is certainly competitive and as mentioned, theres a free 10GB plan (without the encrypted folder) so you can kick the tires.
When it comes to ease of use, Icedrive is as good as it gets, and the pricing is quite competitive. When all the beta features are in place, it will be in a league of its own in terms of interface. Definitely worth a look-see.
Editors note: Because online services are often iterative, gaining new features and performance improvements over time, this review is subject to change in order to accurately reflect the current state of the service. Any changes to text or our final review verdict will be noted at the top of this article.
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Global Cloud Monitoring Market Analysis Report 2023-2030 – Market Set to Reach USD 9.37 Billion by 2030, with … – Yahoo Finance
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Dublin, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Cloud Monitoring Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Cloud Storage Monitoring, Database Monitoring, Website Monitoring), Service Model, Enterprise Size, Industry Vertical, Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2023-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global cloud monitoring market size is anticipated to reach USD 9.37 billion by 2030. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.9% from 2023 to 2030. Factors such as the growing complexity of cloud environments, the increasing size of datasets, and the need for better visibility and control over cloud resources are expected to drive market growth. Moreover, the growing adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud environments presents significant growth opportunities for the market.
Cloud computing brought a major transformation in the IT industry, which led to new challenges for managing and monitoring cloud environments. Many businesses are increasingly adopting cloud-based applications, and infrastructure that needs effective cloud monitoring solutions is becoming increasingly important. Cloud computing offers several advantages to businesses of all sizes, including scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and access to a wide range of services and applications. However, this shift to cloud computing has also introduced new complexities in managing and monitoring IT infrastructure. The need for effective cloud monitoring solutions has become more crucial as critical applications and data are being entrusted to the cloud.
Many businesses operate in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments, combining various cloud providers or integrating with on-premises infrastructure. Cloud monitoring solutions offer an integrated view across these diverse environments, simplifying management and monitoring. Since 2020, most IT leaders have planned to distribute workloads across multiple clouds, leading to the rise of multi-cloud systems in the cloud monitoring market.
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By type, the cloud storage monitoring segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 28.3% in 2022 and is anticipated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Monitoring solutions for storage allow businesses to track resource usage, identify underutilized or overused resources, and optimize accordingly. It helps control costs and maximize the value of cloud investments.
In terms of service model, the IaaS segment is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 22.6% over the forecast period. Growth in demand for low-cost IT infrastructure and quicker data accessibility fuels the growth of IAAS. The adoption of cloud computing in various industries is also one of the key factors for the demand for IAAS, as it offers fast data accessibility regardless of the data center's location.
In terms of enterprise size, the SME segment held the largest revenue share of 71.6% in 2022. Utilizing cloud monitoring tools enables SMEs to compete effectively by providing better services, maintaining high uptime, and delivering consistent performance to customers.
In terms of industry verticals, the BFSI segment is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR of 21.6% over the forecast period. To fulfill their security and risk management responsibilities, financial institutions are increasingly implementing monitoring controls that help them avoid relying on historical assessments. These monitoring controls include using dashboards and logging capabilities offered by cloud service providers (CSPs) and compatible solutions. Such controls help monitor operational performance and security threats effectively, leading to the growth of cloud monitoring tools used in BFSI institutions.
North America dominated the market with a share of 60.7% in 2022 and is anticipated to dominate the market over the forecast period. The ongoing evolution of IT infrastructure and adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies in the region requires monitoring solutions capable of managing diverse cloud data smoothly, which fuels the demand for monitoring tools.
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Details
No. of Pages
130
Forecast Period
2022 - 2030
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2022
$2.08 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030
$9.37 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate
20.9%
Regions Covered
Global
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Cloud Monitoring Market Variables, Trends & Scope3.1. Market Lineage Outlook3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis3.3. Market Dynamics3.4. Cloud Monitoring Market Analysis Tools3.4.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's Five Forces3.4.2. PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4. Cloud Monitoring Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis4.1. Cloud Monitoring Market: Key Takeaways4.2. Cloud Monitoring Market: Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 20304.3. Cloud Storage Monitoring4.4. Database Monitoring4.5. Website Monitoring4.6. Virtual Network Monitoring4.7. Virtual Machine Monitoring
Chapter 5. Cloud Monitoring Market: Service Model Estimates & Trend Analysis5.1. Cloud Monitoring Market: Key Takeaways5.2. Cloud Monitoring Market: Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 20305.3. SaaS5.4. IaaS5.5. PaaS
Chapter 6. Cloud Monitoring Market: Enterprise Size Estimates & Trend Analysis6.1. Cloud Monitoring Market: Key Takeaways6.2. Cloud Monitoring Market: Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 20306.3. Large Enterprises6.4. SMEs
Chapter 7. Cloud Monitoring Market: Industry Vertical Estimates & Trend Analysis7.1. Cloud Monitoring Market: Key Takeaways7.2. Cloud Monitoring Market: Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 20307.3. BFSI7.4. IT & Telecom7.5. Healthcare7.6. Government7.7. Retail & Consumer Goods7.8. Manufacturing
Chapter 8. Cloud Monitoring Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants9.2. Market Participant Categorization
Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Microsoft
Alphabet Inc. (Google Cloud)
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Oracle
International Business Machines Corp.
Datadog
Dynatrace LLC.
New Relic, Inc.
LogicMonitor Inc.
Splunk Inc.
AppDynamics
Zenoss Inc.
SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC.
Sumo Logic
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AWS rival Wasabi acquires Curio AI to add intelligence to its unlimited cloud storage offering – VentureBeat
Boston-based Wasabi Technologies, a data storage startup taking on the likes of AWS, GCP and other cloud vendors, today announced it has acquired machine learning platform Curio AI from GrayMeta, the known provider of metadata solutions based in California.
While the companies did not disclose the exact financial terms of the deal, Wasabi did note in a press release that the deal will help enable it to build Curios technology into a new class of AI-powered intelligent storage for the media and entertainment industry.
It plans to tap the intellectual property and Curio team acquired as part of the deal to launch the new offering later this year. Notably, GrayMeta CEO Aaron Edell will also be among the staffers joining Wasabi post the acquisition.He will take up the role of senior vice president of AI and machine learning.
Founded by Carbonite co-founders David Friend and Jeff Flowers in 2017, Wasabi offers hot cloud storage, a universal, one-size-fits-all cloud object storage service that enables organizations to store and instantly access an unlimited amount of data with no complex tiers or egress or API fees.
It treats all the data equally and makes it readily accessible, regardless of whether it is classified as hot (frequently accessed) or cold (infrequently accessed).
Since its launch, the company has roped in more than 40,000 enterprise customers and 13,000 partners, with as many as 13 storage regions located across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. However, theres always room for improvement, which is exactly where Curio AI comes in.
With the acquisition of the ML platform from GrayMeta, Wasabi is moving to strengthen how it makes data accessible to its customers, particularly those in the media and entertainment industry.
Today, studios and creators of all sizes are creating content at a breathtaking pace. More than 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute, and streaming services are investing millions to create the next hit. At this rate, the volume of content in the archives is exploding to an unimaginable scale creating a major roadblock in monetization activities. Teams just dont have an efficient, non-manual way to find and use what they need.
An API-first ML platform, Curio AI bridges this gap by generating rich metadata from millions of hours worth of stored video and audio as well as images, scripts and documents. This enables refined and rapid searches for specific media segments.
A video archive without detailed metadata is like a library without a card catalog. This is where AI comes in. AI can find faces, logos, objects, and even specific voices. Without it, finding exactly the segments you are looking for requires tedious and time-consuming manual effort, Friend said in a statement.
While Wasabi has supported integration with Curio since 2019, allowing users to connect their data with the ML platform, the acquisition is expected to result in a more native AI-powered search and discovery experience within the storage layer itself. The company is calling this intelligent storage for the media and entertainment industry.
Like Wasabis standard cloud storage, our Curio AI-powered storage will be simple, fast, reliable, and inexpensive. With the acquisition.., our customers will not only be able to store data but locate and instantly retrieve exactly what they want, the founder explained.
This will ultimately give media organizations a way to unlock value from the massive trove of content stored in their archives, whenever and wherever they want. In other words, no manual digging up of archives.
According to Edell, the intelligent offering, set to debut in spring 2024, will be the most significant advance in the storage industry since the invention of object storage. However, not many specifics have been shared just yet. Questions sent by VentureBeat remained unanswered at the time of writing.
I look forward to working with Dave and the exceptional team he has built to write a new future for the media and entertainment industry, he added.
According to Markets and Markets, the global cloud storage market size is projected to grow from $78.6 billion in 2022 to $183.7 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 18.5%. This growth will be driven by the rising volume of data within enterprises and by the cost and compliance benefits offered by cloud solutions.
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Apples Vision Pro virtual reality headset can be fitted with up to a terabyte of flash storage to store the content its wearers will no doubt want to engage with.
Tech specs were revealed by Apple on its website and the $3,499 base priced pair of extremely fancy glasses come with 256 GB of NAND the same as the MacBook Air on which Im typing this article. They can be upgraded to 512 GB for another $200 and 1 TB for $400.
Cloud and backup storage provider Backblaze has hired David Ngo as chief product officer (CPO). He was previously global CTO for Metallic, Commvaults SaaS-based backup service. Ngo will guide overall product direction for existing customers as well as emerging needs as the firm continues moving upmarket.Backblaze has more than 500,000 customers and 3 EB of data storage under management.
Falconstor has announced the availability of StorSafe v11.13 including StorSight FalconStors hybrid cloud data protection management console tailored for IBM Power environments that span on-premises to multi-cloud instances. It says StorSafe v11.13 brings significant enhancements, solidifying its position as the de facto standard for IBM Power data protection and recovery optimization, including expanded support for Power10.Furthermore, marketing expert Victoria Grey has left the CMO role at Nexsan and joined FalconStor as its head of marketing. Grey says she is a fractional CMO. Its promising news for Falconstor and rewarding for the efforts of CEO Todd Brooks and his team.
NAKIVO Backup & Replication v10.11 has expanded backup, recovery, and monitoring capabilities:
Nexsan has downsized its NV10000 unified array with an entry-level NV6000 for small and medium business customers and added immutable snapshots to its Unity OS. The NV10000 was launched in April 2022 and is a 2RU x 24-slot chassis extensible with up to eight JBODS with a maximum of 480 drives. It supports both disk and SSD, with a FASTier SSD caching facility, and can be deployed in an all-flash configuration. Nexsan also supplies E-series high-density/high-capacity and Beast high-density arrays, and the Assureon archival array.
Andy Hill, Nexsans EVP, said in astatement: If data is the new oil, it is more imperative than ever to make sure you protect your organizations data from being siphoned off by the unscrupulous.The latest release of the Unity OS, v7.0, adds an immutable snapshot feature. It already had S3 object-locking support and disk-to-disk-backup-capabilities via Assureon integration.
The NV6000 chassis is twice the size of the NV10000 enclosure at 4RU with 60 drive bays. There can be two 4RU JBOD expansion chassis, taking the drive count total to 180. The base chassis holds a maximum of 1.12PB raw capacity while adding in the two expansion JBODs takes that to 3.36PB. The bigger NV10000 goes up to 9.6PB with disk drives and 368PB with NVMe SSDs.
Data access protocols consist of SAN (Fiber Channel, iSCSI), NAS (NFS, CIFS, SMB 1.0 to 3.0, FTP) and S3 object. Connectivity support includes 16/32GB FC, and 10/25/40/100GbE. There is up 20GB/sec bandwidth and two redundant controllers, redundant power supplies and RAID.
NAKIVO tells us: The Unity NV6000, designed as a mid-tier unit, caters to the needs of small to mid-market end-users. This decision aligns with our commitment to providing cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. Our NV10000 model, equipped with NVMe SSDs, is ideal for users with higher performance requirements. Notably, the NV10000 remains competitively priced, typically about 30% less than similar offerings from Pure, NetApp, and Isilon. By differentiating the NV6000 and NV10000 in this manner, we ensure that our product lineup meets a diverse range of customer needs while maintaining exceptional value in both segments.
AI and Nvidia distribution specialist PNY and PEAK:AIO have signed a distribution agreement, aiming to provide AI infrastructure systems to professionals in EMEA, with details in a PNY blog. It says: This partnership will allow them to harness the full potential of AI to benefit froma complete solution keeping GPUs fast, priced for AI and simple to use.
Seagate issued its fifth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) report. It outlines Seagates continued progress in the areas of Representation, Inclusion, Social impact, and Equity (RISE).
Seagate, with about 30,000 employees in fiscal 2023 = spanning 41 locations across the globe and countless cultures says it holds an unwavering commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. It says it is dedicated to championing a core value of inclusion in every facet of its operations.
Veritas Technologies says the Veritas Application Mobility Service makes it easier for enterprises to migrate or deploy new applications in the public cloud by automating the process, claiming this reduces the time needed from months to as little as 15 minutes. The service is now available to all customers and includes support for Azure. There is a 60-day trial at no cost and participants gain access to best-practice application configuration templates generated by the service to automatically instantiate their applications in the cloud. As the service is based on Veritas Alta Enterprise Resiliency, they will get built-in application resiliency as part of their trial license. The trial can be converted into a paid subscription.
TD SYNNEX has a new distribution agreement with cloud storage provider Wasabi covering the EMEA region. The portfolio is now live for TD SYNNEX partners in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, France, and Benelux, with remaining countries in the distributors European footprint to follow in the coming weeks. This partnership expands upon the existing Wasabi and TD SYNNEX agreement in the United States.
Western Digital stock rose 5.2 percent in value after Morgan Stanley raised its price target from $52 to $73, stating: The valuation disparity between Western Digital and peers is extremely compelling, particularly in light of the second-half separation of the memory business, which should unlock the sum of the parts values. Business is getting better at a rapid rate, and there are pluses and minuses to the NAND cycle.
Software RAID supplier Xinnor has a strategic partnership with European HPC integrator MEGWARE, which can use Xinnors xiRAID engine, designed to handle the high level of parallelism of NVMe SSDs. Andr Singer, CEO at MEGWARE, said: We invested time in qualifying Xinnors xiRAID, as demand for faster storage has never been higher and we can satisfy it with a very elegant solution like xiRAID. Customers interested in evaluating the system based on xiRAID can physically and remotely access MEGWAREs demo lab in Germany.
A3 Communications, the storage PR specialist, has created a storage technology milestone infographic covering the last 20 years:
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Dublin, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Cloud Monitoring Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Cloud Storage Monitoring, Database Monitoring, Website Monitoring), Service Model, Enterprise Size, Industry Vertical, Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2023-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global cloud monitoring market size is anticipated to reach USD 9.37 billion by 2030. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.9% from 2023 to 2030. Factors such as the growing complexity of cloud environments, the increasing size of datasets, and the need for better visibility and control over cloud resources are expected to drive market growth. Moreover, the growing adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud environments presents significant growth opportunities for the market.
Cloud computing brought a major transformation in the IT industry, which led to new challenges for managing and monitoring cloud environments. Many businesses are increasingly adopting cloud-based applications, and infrastructure that needs effective cloud monitoring solutions is becoming increasingly important. Cloud computing offers several advantages to businesses of all sizes, including scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and access to a wide range of services and applications. However, this shift to cloud computing has also introduced new complexities in managing and monitoring IT infrastructure. The need for effective cloud monitoring solutions has become more crucial as critical applications and data are being entrusted to the cloud.
Many businesses operate in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments, combining various cloud providers or integrating with on-premises infrastructure. Cloud monitoring solutions offer an integrated view across these diverse environments, simplifying management and monitoring. Since 2020, most IT leaders have planned to distribute workloads across multiple clouds, leading to the rise of multi-cloud systems in the cloud monitoring market.
Cloud Monitoring Market Report Highlights
Key Attributes:
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Cloud Monitoring Market Variables, Trends & Scope3.1. Market Lineage Outlook3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis3.3. Market Dynamics3.4. Cloud Monitoring Market Analysis Tools3.4.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's Five Forces3.4.2. PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4. Cloud Monitoring Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis4.1. Cloud Monitoring Market: Key Takeaways4.2. Cloud Monitoring Market: Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 20304.3. Cloud Storage Monitoring4.4. Database Monitoring4.5. Website Monitoring4.6. Virtual Network Monitoring4.7. Virtual Machine Monitoring
Chapter 5. Cloud Monitoring Market: Service Model Estimates & Trend Analysis5.1. Cloud Monitoring Market: Key Takeaways5.2. Cloud Monitoring Market: Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 20305.3. SaaS5.4. IaaS5.5. PaaS
Chapter 6. Cloud Monitoring Market: Enterprise Size Estimates & Trend Analysis6.1. Cloud Monitoring Market: Key Takeaways6.2. Cloud Monitoring Market: Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 20306.3. Large Enterprises6.4. SMEs
Chapter 7. Cloud Monitoring Market: Industry Vertical Estimates & Trend Analysis7.1. Cloud Monitoring Market: Key Takeaways7.2. Cloud Monitoring Market: Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 20307.3. BFSI7.4. IT & Telecom7.5. Healthcare7.6. Government7.7. Retail & Consumer Goods7.8. Manufacturing
Chapter 8. Cloud Monitoring Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants9.2. Market Participant Categorization
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