Analyst Viewpoint: Object Storage Poised to Become the Data Foundation for AI and Analytics
In a recent Search Storage article, Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst at the firm ESG, delves into the rapid evolution of object storage from a niche technology to a leading contender for the data foundation of the AI era. As organizations grapple with the explosive growth of data fueled by AI, advanced analytics, and ever-expanding data … Read More
How Cloudian HyperStore Powers AI Workloads
As data continues to grow exponentially, driven by AI and machine learning demands, organizations require scalable storage optimized for real-time access and analysis. Cloudian’s evolution from backup and archive storage to a platform for AI infrastructure underscores object storage's adaptability to meet these changing needs. In a recent podcast with Twain Taylor at Amazic.com, I ... Read MoreThe Cold Reality of Ransomware Attacks
The Cold Reality of Ransomware Attacks: More Than Just a Ransom Payment Ransomware attacks continue to evolve, becoming more sophisticated and harder to prevent—even for well-prepared organizations. A 2024 study of 215 enterprises that experienced ransomware attacks between 2021 and 2023 revealed key takeaways that every IT leader should know. Ransomware Finds a Way In—Even … Read More
Cloudian Shatters AI Storage Barriers with Direct GPU-to-Object Storage Access
In a landmark advancement for AI infrastructure, Cloudian has eliminated the traditional bottleneck between object storage and GPU computing. Working closely with NVIDIA, we’ve engineered the industry’s first GPUDirect for Object Storage solution—a breakthrough that enables GPUs to directly access object storage data through RDMA, completely bypassing both CPU overhead and HTTP protocol limitations. As … Read More
IDC Report on Cloud Repatriation: Why Companies Are Bringing Workloads Back On-Premises
Cloud computing has long been touted as the solution to modern IT challenges, promising organizations enhanced scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. However, recent trends suggest that IT managers now find that a hybrid approach, that incorporates on-prem infrastructure, often better suits their needs. According to new research highlighted in IDC’s Cloud Pulse 4Q 2023 survey, … Read More
Lenovo and Cloudian Offer Game-Changing AI Data Lake Platform Powered by AMD
In today’s AI-driven world, organizations face a growing challenge: managing and processing massive amounts of data efficiently while keeping power consumption in check. Lenovo and Cloudian have stepped up to address this challenge with a HyperStore-powered AI data lake platform, now generally available. Breaking Performance Barriers with Power Efficiency The solution combines Cloudian’s proven data … Read More
Cloudian Opts Out of Gartner MQ for File and Object Storage
In early 2024, Cloudian made a strategic decision to opt out of the upcoming Gartner MQ for File and Object Storage. Our rationale to opt out was clear: the Gartner MQ increasingly diverges from the needs and priorities of our customers. Over recent years, this MQ has progressively emphasized file storage features while marginalizing the unique strengths … Read More
What is the S3 API?
What is AWS S3? Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is a scalable object storage service provided by AWS. It allows users to store and retrieve any amount of data at any time from anywhere on the web. S3 delivers high data durability and scales to trillions of objects. The service is commonly used for data ... Read MoreSoutheast Asian Ride-Sharing Platform Enhances Compliance with Cloudian
In this case study: A prominent Southeast Asian tech company, offering ride-hailing, food delivery, and financial services, serves millions of users across multiple countries. With an ever-expanding user base, the company needed a robust solution to meet stringent data sovereignty requirements while maintaining control over vast amounts of personal user data. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Company: Leading … Read More
