Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of September 26; Updates from Dell, Pure Storage, StorMagic & More
Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of September 26, 2025.
Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week in this space. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy storage and data protection news items.
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Top Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of September 26, 2025
Accelsius Demonstrates Big Energy Savings With Advanced Cooling
Accelsius introduces a two-phase liquid cooling reference design that could save billions in energy costs for data centers. The system enables ultra-efficient hardware operations, supporting the push toward sustainable high-performance computing.
Private AI Comes Home as Cloudera and Dell Join Forces
Cloudera and Dell launch a next-gen private AI platform, merging analytic muscle and secure Dell ObjectScale storage. The new solution lets enterprises run AI workloads on-prem, preserving data control and boosting performance while keeping sensitive information close to home. This partnership moves cloud speed and scale onto enterprise ground.
Commvault and BeyondTrust Partner on Privileged Access Security
Commvault teamed with BeyondTrust to combine data protection with privileged access management. The integration strengthens enterprise data defense by reducing risks of unauthorized access and insider threats.
Dell Unveils Private Cloud Upgrades to Boost Speed and Security
Dell Technologies announced data center infrastructure updates designed to improve private cloud performance, security, and efficiency. The changes target enterprises managing AI and big data growth.
Flex Expands Data Center Cooling With Modular Distribution Units
Flex unveils its modular rack-level coolant distribution unit, providing next-gen cooling solutions for data centers. The product supports more efficient infrastructure as organizations move toward higher-density and heat-intensive workloads.
HighPoint Launches First GPU-Direct NVMe Storage Architecture
HighPoint introduced an industry-first hardware platform enabling direct GPU to NVMe connectivity. This architecture is designed to reduce latency and streamline throughput for AI-intensive workloads.
KnowBe4 Partners with Carahsoft to Strengthen Public Sector Security
KnowBe4 and Carahsoft are teaming up to expand human risk management solutions for the public sector. The partnership focuses on reducing insider threats and improving resilience against social engineering.
Nutanix to Add Dell PowerStore into Hybrid Cloud Stack
Nutanix announced it will integrate Dell PowerStore into its infrastructure offerings. The move gives enterprises enhanced flexibility for hybrid cloud and simplifies application mobility across environments.
Read more → https://www.nutanix.com/blog/dell-powerstore-coming-to-nutanix
Pure Storage Gets Smarter and Tougher for AI Workloads
Pure Storage announces major platform updates geared toward enterprise speed, resilience, and ransomware recovery. With new AI integration and easier multi-cloud management, businesses get a future-proof storage core that keeps them nimble and protected against evolving threats.
Read more → https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pure-storage-rolls-major-updates-151527540.html
Scalar i7 RAPTOR Sets New Standard for Enterprise Backup
Scalar’s i7 RAPTOR earns Veeam Ready status, offering unmatched backup density and long-term retention for enterprise clients. With sustainability features and robust security, it aims to be the go-to solution for organizations demanding reliable and efficient data protection.
StorMagic Targets the Rugged Edge With SNuc Partnership
StorMagic and SNuc collaborate on delivering edge-ready hyperconverged appliances that combine virtualization, security, and easy management for distributed deployments. These solutions are designed for remote locations where IT reliability and low maintenance are non-negotiable.
Sumo Logic Brings Agentic AI to Enterprise Security Stack
Sumo Logic launches Dojo AI on AWS, integrating agentic AI into security workflows for faster threat detection and incident response. The tool gives teams new capabilities for orchestrating defense at machine speed, helping organizations stay ahead of complex cyber threats.
Testkube Raises the Stakes for Kubernetes Testing
Testkube secures $8 million in Series A funding to supercharge its cloud-native testing platform. The company will expand automation and reliability for DevOps teams building and validating software at scale. Enterprise engineering leaders view Testkube as a driver for robust, modern pipelines.
Read more → https://www.finsmes.com/2025/09/testkube-raises-8m-in-series-a-funding.html
Expert Insights
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New Episode of The Cyber Circuit Featuring Michael Morgenstern – The CISO Superpower: Mastering AI Identity
In this episode of The Cyber Circuit, former Levi Strauss CISO Steve Zalewski sits down with Michael Morgenstern to reveal why traditional IAM is failing catastrophically in the age of AI agents. From the three stages of AI identity evolution to why “the bad guys have no issue going straight to AI,” discover why CISOs must weaponize AI for defense before it’s too late. Zalewski’s brutal truth: Security teams afraid of non-deterministic AI will lose to attackers who embrace it.
On-Demand: Insight Jam’s Mini Jam Q3, 2025: The Soft Side of AI Featuring 12 Sessions & More Than 40 Experts
Join us to uncover the tools, practices, and mindsets needed to keep AI grounded in human values, foster trust, and prepare individuals and organizations for the profound changes ahead. All-in, Mini Jam Q3, 2025 provides an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights, engage with experts, and stay at the forefront of the conversation on human-centered AI. Be sure to register for free at Insight Jam to watch all the sessions live or on demand.
On-Demand: Solutions Review‘s Spotlight with Druva – Closing the Gaps: Strengthening Microsoft 365 Security for Cyber Resilience
With the next Spotlight event, the team at Solutions Review has partnered with leading data security cloud SaaS provider Druva. As organizations deepen their dependence on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Dynamics 365, your data becomes increasingly distributed and vulnerable. Without the right protection strategy, growing cloud ecosystems often introduce blind spots that leave you open to data loss, compliance breaches, and operational downtime.
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Tim King
Executive Editor
Tim is Solutions Review's Executive Editor and leads coverage on data management and analytics. A 2017 and 2018 Most Influential Business Journalist and 2021 "Who's Who" in Data Management, Tim is a recognized industry thought leader and changemaker. Story? Reach him via email at tking@solutionsreview dot com.
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