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Network attached storage (NAS) stories

As data volumes have inexorably grown over time, and as people working collaboratively have required access to communal documents and other information, Network Attached Storage has emerged as a dedicated form of storage connected to the network and allowing multiple users access from any device. NAS file storage is generally provided as a network-attached device (a storage array); additional devices can be added as required, allowing scale-out of storage capacity.
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Nasuni buys Resilio to boost edge file access speed

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Nasuni snaps up Resilio to fuse edge caching with cloud file services, promising faster access and fewer VPN headaches for remote staff.
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CloudCasa boosts OpenShift backup with SMB & VM restores

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CloudCasa adds SMB backup targets, edge efficiencies and VM file-level restores to sharpen Red Hat OpenShift data protection.
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Komprise unveils KAPPA to prep unstructured data for AI

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Komprise launches KAPPA, a serverless engine to enrich and orchestrate unstructured data at scale, priming file estates for AI use.
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WD unifies creator storage range under G-DRIVE brand

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WD is unifying its creator-focused external storage under the G-DRIVE name, phasing out SanDisk Professional branding across the range.
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Synology gains ISO 27001:2022 for security management

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Synology secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, bolstering its global information security management and risk governance credentials.
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Nasuni names new CTO & CFO to drive AI data growth

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Nasuni appoints Jerry Carter as CTO and Ross Grainger as CFO, strengthening leadership to scale unstructured data and AI-focused growth.
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Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Zyxel Networks has unveiled its GS1200v3 smart switches, promising quiet, greener gigabit networking for expanding home offices and SMBs.
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Seagate rolls out 32TB CMR drives for AI video surge

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Seagate has begun shipping 32TB CMR hard drives for AI-driven video and analytics, targeting edge security, NAS and cloud data centre workloads.
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CloudCasa widens Kubernetes backup with SMB, compression

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CloudCasa adds SMB backup support and tunable compression, extending Kubernetes protection for hybrid, on-premises and edge environments.
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Western Digital launches 26TB hard drives for business & AI

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Western Digital unveils 26TB WD Red Pro and WD Purple Pro HDDs, boosting high-capacity storage for businesses and AI-driven video surveillance.
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Synology unveils compact, high-performance storage solutions

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Synology launches DS1825+ and DS1525+ DiskStations offering scalable, high-speed storage with advanced networking for SMBs and professionals.
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Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.
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Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.
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Nasuni sees 121% data growth in media & advertising sector

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Nasuni reports a 121% rise in data under management for media and advertising firms over the past 24 months, driven by the industry's digital growth.
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Forescout report reveals 2024's riskiest connected devices

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Forescout's Vedere Labs reveals network infrastructure and endpoints as top vulnerabilities in 2024, with significant IoT risks and improvements in healthcare device security.
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Seagate unveils IronWolf Pro 24TB hard drive for evolving enterprise needs

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Seagate Technology introduces the IronWolf Pro 24TB hard drive, offering sustained transfer rates, vibrational resilience through AgileArray technology, and data protection via IronWolf Health Management, to meet the evolving data needs of SMBs and enterprise NAS environments.
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Synology boosts hybrid working in Malaysia with NAS server upgrades

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Synology has rolled out new features for its NAS servers, bolstering data safety and productivity with new enhancements.
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iXsystems sees growth in 2023, expands leadership and gains industry accolades

Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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iXsystems reports significant growth in 2023, showcasing expansion in leadership team and industry recognition.
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QNAP launches smart edge switches with enhanced cybersecurity

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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QNAP Systems announced the launch of two new switches with advanced features, providing businesses with secure and reliable network management solutions.
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ERA unveils a network-attached storage solution called POLUS

Wed, 19th Apr 2023
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POLUS is a turn-key solution offering an attractive combination of easy implementation, advanced architecture scalability and configurability.