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Supermicro unveils AI-optimized storage powered by Nvidia

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Supermicro announced the launch of a new storage system optimized for AI workloads using multiple Nvidia BlueField-3 data processing units (DPU) combined with an all-flash array. These units support 400Gb Ethernet or InfiniBand networking and provide hardware acceleration for demanding storage and networking workloads.

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Backup Software vs. Backup as a Service (BaaS): The Key Differences

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But with a wide variety of software, tools, and services to choose from, how do you know which is right for you? While traditional backup software is well-proven, Backup as a Service (BaaS) solutions are rapidly becoming the cross-industry standard. What is Backup Software? What is Backup as a Service (BaaS)?

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Nvidia releases reference architectures for AI factories

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A reference architecture provides the full-stack hardware and software recommendations. The one thing that the reference architecture does not cover is storage, since Nvidia does not supply storage. However, there is another advantage, and that has to do with scale.

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5 alternatives to VMware vSphere virtualization platform

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HiveIO Hive Fabric HiveIO is a Linux Kernel-based VM (KVM) that features an intelligent message bus, pool orchestration, user profile management, and shared storage. Customers can choose either of two approaches: Azure Stack HCI hardware-as-a-service, in which the hardware and software are pre-installed.

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HPE updates block storage services

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced a pair of changes to its GreenLake Alletra MP block storage services, with a new program for on-premises users as well as support for Amazon Web Services. Now, HPE has added the Timeless Program for GreenLake Alletra MP block storage users with non-disruptive controller upgrades.

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Enterprises reevaluate virtualization strategies amid Broadcom uncertainty

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Broadcoms decisions to replace perpetual VMware software licenses with subscriptions and to eliminate point products in favor of an expensive bundle of private cloud tools are driving longtime VMware customers to look for an exit strategy. For customers looking elsewhere, theres no shortage of alternatives.

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Nvidia partners with cybersecurity vendors for real-time monitoring

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Nvidia has partnered with leading cybersecurity firms to provide real-time security protection using its accelerator and networking hardware in combination with its AI software. BlueField data processing units (DPUs) are designed to offload and accelerate networking traffic and specific tasks from the CPU like security and storage.