Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of January 24; Updates from Seagate, StorONE, Synology & More

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of January 24, 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 January 24, 2025
BMC Updates AMI Portfolio
BMC AMI Cloud introduces an industry first with Cloud Data Sets (CDS), a patented innovation enabling direct access to object storage on-prem or in a hyperscaler without modifying existing processes. Additionally, with cloud data sets current users of BMC AMI FDR can now redirect their tape backups to object storage without direct access storage device (DASD) or VTL staging, or any changes to code.
FileCloud Secures Strategic Growth Funding
FileCloud serves customers across 90+ countries, including Fortune 500 companies, from leading healthcare, finance, and educational institutions. FileCloud is also the market leader specializing in hyper-secure data governance and content collaboration for public sector and defense industries around the world.
LogicMonitor Partners with OpenAI
LogicMonitor, a SaaS-based platform for AI-powered data center transformation, has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI. With OpenAI, LogicMonitor can advance its mission to enable scalable and intelligent IT operations (ITOps) that support AI management efforts and shape the future of workforces across markets.
Seagate Unveils New 36TB Hard Drive Capacities
Based on Seagate’s Mozaic 3+ technology platform, the industry’s first implementation of heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR), Exos M offers data center operators significant scale, total cost of ownership (TCO), and sustainability advantages, including 300 percent more storage capacity within the same data center footprint.
StorONE Adds Kubernetes Support
Kubernetes has become essential for managing modern workloads in dynamic, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments, but integrating containerized applications with existing storage systems has historically been complex and siloed. StorONE’s Kubernetes integration eliminates these challenges by offering a seamless deployment experience, fully integrated with the company’s robust data management tools.
Synology Launches New Backup Appliance
The ActiveProtect line combines Synology’s hardware and software and is available now. Synology expects to launch other large enterprise focused offerings in 2025, including two products focused on high-performance, scale-out storage, according to the vendor.
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January 29: Solutions Review Set to Host Zerto for the Exclusive Spotlight – Beyond Backup: The Power of the Zerto Cloud Vault for Cyber Resilience
Hear from industry experts: Mike Nassis, Product Marketing Manager at Zerto and gain insights into how the Zerto Cloud Vault enables fast and reliable recovery, ensuring business continuity in any scenario. Live product demo and Q&A included!
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January 30: Solutions Review Set to Host Secureworks Panel of Experts on the NIS2 Directive
Join us LIVE on Thursday, January 30th, for an exclusive Solution Spotlight event: “NIS2 Directive and How Secureworks Can Help.” Learn how their company can your business with NIS2 compliance. Live product demo and Q&A included!
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How Can AI Help Organizations Stay Ahead of AI Threats? Insight Jam Panel of Experts Weigh In
The speakers explore the evolution of security challenges, including voice cloning, phishing attacks, and the increasing sophistication of AI-generated content. They also discuss concerns about surveillance, privacy, and the future challenges of distinguishing between real and AI-generated communications.
How is Regulation Impacting Privacy and Cybersecurity? Insight Jam Panel of Experts Weigh In
The speakers explore the challenges of managing multiple regulatory frameworks, the importance of continuous compliance monitoring, and the need to focus on the intent behind regulations rather than just checking boxes. They emphasize that compliance should be viewed as a minimum standard rather than the end goal for security and privacy.
How Can Enterprises Keep Their AI Pipelines Compliant Without Hindering Innovation? Insight Jam Panel of Experts Weigh In
The speakers explore various approaches to compliance, including leadership commitment, documentation, risk management frameworks, and the importance of proactive measures. They also discuss the evolving nature of AI regulations and the need to balance innovation with responsible practices.
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