The Ultimate Guide to Storage

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Storage is a vital aspect of the digital world, encompassing a wide range of technologies and solutions designed to save, manage, and protect data efficiently across various environments. From innovative hardware like all-flash arrays and high-capacity NAS devices to intelligent software-defined storage platforms, storage solutions are evolving rapidly to meet the vast and growing demands of businesses, governments, and individuals.

Exploring recent developments in storage reveals trends such as the rise of software-defined storage and cloud-integrated solutions that offer flexibility, cost-efficiency, and enhanced performance. Innovations in flash storage and hybrid architectures aim to optimize speed and capacity, while partnerships among key technology providers expand the ecosystem for delivering scalable and secure storage services.

Readers interested in understanding how data storage technologies impact IT strategies, improve operational resilience, and support emerging workloads like AI and big data will find valuable insights here. Whether considering storage upgrades, cloud adoption, or data protection measures, these stories highlight practical advancements and challenges shaping the future of storage.

Kiwi Storage news
Analyst Insights
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gartner · Storage · Data Protection
Yesterday
CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
Gartner · Storage · Data Protection
Last month
Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage
Gartner · Storage · Surveillance
Last month
Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs
Gartner · Storage · Hybrid Cloud
Last month
Archive360, EVT partner to automate retention compliance
Gartner · Storage · ERP
Last month
Reviews
Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card
Gaming
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Expert columns
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
This month
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
By Dave Wardrop of Hitachi Vantara
Last month
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
By Aditya K. Sood of Aryaka
Last month
How nurturing your female employees creates a stronger pool of future leaders
By Wendy Koh of Hitachi Vantara
Last month
How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026
By Nathan Hall of Pure Storage
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
2026: AI turns inward as virtualisation is rewritten
By Matthew Oostveen of Pure Storage
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
How organisations can recognise, future-proof storage in the AI era
By Stefan Mandl of Western Digital
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Using Flash Storage to Unlock Insights from Unstructured Data
By Giorgio Ippoliti of Sandisk
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
From storage to strategy: Building AI business cases that deliver enterprise-wide impact
By Dave Wardrop of Hitachi Vantara
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Synology unveils PAS7700 NVMe storage to meet AI data surge
By Staff Writer
Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
By Kristina Behr and Luke Camery from Google Workspace
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Three things every organisation adopting AI needs to be mindful of today
By Matthew Hardman of Hitachi Vantara
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Optimising TCO for data-intensive technologies and applications
By Stefan Mandl of Western Digital
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Pure Storage & Nutanix join forces for ANZ cloud solution
By Mark Jobbins of Pure Storage
Mon, 12th May 2025
Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you
By Horatiu Petrescu of Aura Information Security
Mon, 12th May 2025
Interviews
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era
Discussing Cloud Services
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Recent news
Commvault extends Clumio support to Google Cloud Storage
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
Apricorn launches 32TB offline encrypted desktop drive
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
NetApp deepens Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
About Cloud Storage
Yesterday
MacPaw survey finds green concerns may drive file cleanups
About Software
Yesterday
Foxit launches PDF editor app inside ChatGPT for users
About Cloud Storage
Yesterday
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
About Unified Communications
Yesterday
Western Digital details sustainability gains amid AI demand
About Sustainability
Yesterday
Hitachi Vantara flags AI data centre energy squeeze
About Productivity
Yesterday
Google Cloud expands AI infrastructure with new chips
About Virtualisation
Yesterday
Dell launches PowerMaxOS 10.4 with faster, safer storage
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Grafana Labs buys Logline to speed Loki log searches
About Big Data
Yesterday
Bedrock Data extends ArgusAI governance to Google Vertex AI
About Cloud Storage
Yesterday
Iron Mountain wins Google Cloud award for media archives
About Big Data
2 days ago
Hetzner launches EX131 server with Intel Xeon 6731P
About Virtualisation
2 days ago
Job moves
Scality appoints Greg DiFraia to lead AI alliances
Move at Scality
Today
Cohesity appoints Nigel Lee to lead APJ technical sales
Move at Lenovo
4 days ago
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
Last week
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Move at Unisys
This month
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Cisco
This month
Delinea names Scott Goree to lead global partner strategy
Move at Cisco
This month
VDURA adds AI infrastructure leaders to strengthen board
Move at EMC
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Dell names Richard McLaughlin APJC regional president
Move at IBM
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Dell appoints Richard McLaughlin as APJC president
Move at IBM
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO
Move at Cisco
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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