The Ultimate Guide to Storage

2026 · UK 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.

UK Storage news
Analyst Insights
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
CTERA debuts Fusion Direct to unify file & object data
Frost & Sullivan · Storage · Hybrid Cloud
Last month
Expert columns
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
Last week
Is the USB making a comeback?
By Jon Fielding of Apricorn
Last month
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
By Dr Aditya Sood of Aryaka
Last month
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
By Aditya K. Sood of Aryaka
Last month
Using Flash Storage to Unlock Insights from Unstructured Data
By Giorgio Ippoliti of Sandisk
Fri, 21st 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
Interviews
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Recent news
Sentra & Wiz add data classification to cloud risks
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Starburst launches AIDA assistant for governed data
About Virtualisation
3 days ago
Virtuozzo appoints board directors in leadership reset
About Software-as-a-Service
3 days ago
Adobe just rewrote the rules of graphic design
About Copyright
3 days ago
Blackmagic expands Resolve with new Photo page & cameras
About Visual effects
4 days ago
GARR & Cubbit launch storage network for universities
About Cloud Services
5 days ago
Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm object storage
About Cloud Storage
Last week
Wasabi buys Seagate's Lyve Cloud business in storage push
About Cloud Services
Last week
Vultr named NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud after Blackwell tests
About Virtualisation
Last week
OpenNebula 7.2 adds gRPC API for sovereign AI clouds
About Cloud Services
Last week
Catalogic adds web NDMP management & encryption controls
About Cloud Services
Last week
Nutanix expands database & storage ties with NetApp
About Cloud Services
Last week
Nutanix & NetApp launch virtualisation migration tie-up
About Cloud Services
Last week
Nasuni launches AI file data platform for enterprises
About Productivity
Last week
Nutanix adds AI & cloud tools amid infrastructure push
About Cloud Services
Last week
Job moves
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
4 days ago
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Move at Unisys
Last week
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Cisco
Last week
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
NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO
Move at Cisco
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Sigma opens Sydney APJ hub & appoints Bede Hackney
Move at VMware
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
SPhotonix adds senior hires to scale 5D optical memory
Move at SPhotonix
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Veeam appoints new leaders to drive data resilience push
Move at Microsoft
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Nasuni names new CTO & CFO to drive AI data growth
Move at HP
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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