The amount of digital data to protect, manage, and store has steadily increased in recent years, and the shift towards hybrid work environments has presented additional challenges. Added to this are potential hardware or software failures, data corruption, and cyberattacks. In this context, NAS devices are ideal, combining the advantages of external storage devices with the connectivity of cloud services.

Schools that have relied on SaaS solutions for productivity for years are facing a critical moment to reassess their long-term technology needs. Significant changes from key providers like Google and Microsoft, including the end of free unlimited storage and the elimination of critical licenses, are creating challenges in terms of cost, functionality, and data privacy. Against this backdrop, on-premises solutions like Synology Office Suite are emerging as sustainable and secure alternatives that can better meet the current and future needs of educational institutions.

Hitachi Vantara has announced the launch of new solutions available through its Virtual Storage Platform One data platform. Designed to redefine data storage and management, and for AI and analytics workloads, the new suite includes a new quad-level cell (QLC) flash storage system with public cloud replication and an object storage appliance.

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) has announced the launch of the Mx11 family of helium-filled enterprise-grade hard drives. The Mx11 family includes the MG11 Series, which offers capacities up to 24TB using conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology, and the MA11 Series, which offers capacities up to 20TB using stepped magnetic recording (SMR) technology.

The new Mx11 family is designed to offer new levels of density and energy efficiency to customers who need to control or manage operating costs while meeting the relentless storage demands generated by data growth.

Synology announced the release of DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.2.2. This new update strengthens system reliability by addressing potential factors that could affect its operations and optimizes the efficiency of multimedia file processing through a decentralized strategy.
"We are committed to improving the user experience with every update," said Ivan Gento Pariente, Regional Marketing Manager. "In DSM 7.2.2, we conducted a thorough analysis of key data management subsystems, dedicating significant resources to redesigning DSM, support packages, and mobile applications, making them more scalable and reliable."

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) launches the new generation of S300 Pro video surveillance hard disk drives. With capacities up to 10 TB^[1] and double the buffer size^[2], the upgraded HDDs utilize conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology and enable video surveillance system integrators, installers, and end users to record, store, and analyze video streams from up to 64 high-definition (HD) cameras^[3].

KIOXIA Europe GmbH demonstrated a prototype broadband SSD with an optical interface for next-generation green data centers at FMS (The Future of Memory and Storage, formerly known as Flash Memory Summit).

Replacing electrical cables with optical cables in data center devices allows for a significant expansion of the physical distances between devices, thereby reducing cabling while maintaining energy efficiency and high signal quality. It also enables greater flexibility in system design and data center applications.

Hitachi Vantara has announced the launch of its new data center storage appliances as part of its Virtual Storage Platform One hybrid cloud data platform. The new offering includes three system models that provide enterprises with a common data storage layer for structured and unstructured data in block storage, designed to eliminate complexity, improve data protection, and reduce carbon emissions.

KIOXIA Europe GmbH has announced that KIOXIA's PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs have been successfully tested for compatibility and interoperability with Xinnor, Ltd.'s RAID solution ("Xinnor"), demonstrating up to 25 times higher performance in degraded data mode running PostgreSQL than software RAID solutions with the same hardware configuration ⁽¹⁾.

Hitachi Vantara has announced the availability of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One). The new hybrid cloud platform is designed to transform how organizations manage and leverage their data in today's technology landscape.

VSP One enhances data availability, reliability, and resilience across simplified, mission-critical application infrastructures, mitigating the risk of downtime, productivity issues, and security threats. Available VSP One products include:

Softing Industrial's Secure Integration Server (SIS) offers a structured solution for complex server architectures. It combines multiple automation-level OPC UA servers with their associated address spaces, facilitating standardized allocation of these address spaces according to the OPC UA Companion specification. The data provided in this way is then available to cloud-based IoT applications via a standardized OPC UA interface.

Synology announces the launch of BeeStation, a new addition to its product line, making private cloud storage accessible to everyone, especially those seeking simplicity and ease of use. With BeeStation, backup, management, and file sharing are possible for any user, regardless of skill level or lifestyle. It requires no registration fees and offers maximum control over personal data.

KIOXIA Europe GmbH has announced that its CM7 and CD8P series NVMe SSDs have passed certification testing for compliance with PCI Express® (PCIe®) 5.0 and NVMe 2.0 specifications. Developed by PCI-SIG®, the PCIe 5.0 specification is an improvement that doubles the data transfer speed and bandwidth compared to the PCIe 4.0 specification, enabling KIOXIA's CM7 SSDs to achieve read performance of up to 14,000 Megabytes per second.

In a world where sustainability and efficiency are increasingly important, Synology offers its customers an innovative solution: buying a new unit isn't the only way to enjoy the brand's wide range of products. The company offers refurbished units, restored to their original condition, as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for giving professional equipment a second life.

Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., has announced the transformation of its existing data storage portfolio with the introduction of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One, a single hybrid cloud data platform. Having a common data plane across structured and unstructured data in block, file, and object storage allows businesses to run different types of applications anywhere—on-premises and in the public cloud—without the complexities many face today.

Synology has introduced its DiskStation DS224+ and DS124 drives, the two newest additions to its range of data solutions for professionals, small teams, and edge deployments. Powered by the versatile Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, these storage devices offer comprehensive tools for protecting and managing critical data, accessing files remotely, and monitoring physical properties—all in a compact desktop form factor.

Synology has announced the addition of two new dual-controller systems to its range of enterprise data management solutions: the UC3400, an active-active system designed for mission-critical SAN storage; and the SA3400D, a versatile active-passive system for NAS and SAN applications. Both provide efficient high availability with shared storage and can accommodate up to 576 TB when fully expanded.

Synology has announced the launch of two new storage solutions. The first is the 2-bay DiskStation DS223j, its latest entry-level J-series system, designed to meet the needs of home offices and small form factors. The second is the HAT3300 Plus-series hard drives, specifically designed to meet the reliability, endurance, and performance requirements of Synology's entry-level and mainstream storage systems.

Synology has announced the release of DSM 7.2, its latest update for its DiskStation Manager operating system. The new version offers a number of innovative enhancements to address IT challenges, including immutable storage and backup, full volume encryption, performance improvements, stricter access controls, and storage planning capabilities.

Synology has launched the new 4-bay DS423, the latest addition to the Value series, designed as a multi-purpose storage solution for homes and small businesses. "As a compact data storage solution, the DS423 includes everything users need," says Iván Gento, Marketing Executive for Iberia & Africa. "From backing up data and managing files and other media, to setting up a surveillance system to protect physical assets, the DS423 integrates a wide range of useful features," he adds.