Enterprise data storage management

Enterprise data storage management is a serious responsibility for CIOs, given the compliance requirements involved with email archiving and data privacy. Get the latest data storage news, tips and other resources for CIOs in this topic section.

December 28, 2020 28 Dec'20
ChaosSearch looks to bring order to data lakes

Data lakes are like junk drawers in the sky, but new tech from ChaosSearch organizes the mess and makes it searchable. Here, CEO Ed Walsh shares the details and what's next in 2021.
August 02, 2019 02 Aug'19
Colorado builds API integration platform to share data, speed services

In a quest to be the 'Amazon of state services,' Colorado's chief data officer is rolling out an API integration platform. Challenges abound. Here are the lessons learned.
February 25, 2019 25 Feb'19
UNICEF investment in 6 blockchain startups extends mission

UNICEF's investment in blockchain startups extends its mission and also underscores the particularity of scenarios where blockchain promises to be the optimal solution.
August 07, 2018 07 Aug'18
Bank opts for AI-infused data storage platform over cloud

A storage vendor that bills itself as a software company is baking AI management into its all-flash arrays. Read why IT execs like Dan King sees the innovation as a game changer.

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