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Quick Take: VAST Data’s Nvidia DPU-Based AI Cloud Architecture
VAST Data recently introduced a new AI cloud architecture based on Nvidia’s BlueField-3 DPU technology. The architecture is designed to improve performance, security, and efficiency for AI data services. The approach seeks to enhance data center operations and introduce a secure, zero-trust environment by integrating storage and database processing into AI servers.
Quick Take: Oracle GA’s Globally Distributed Autonomous Database
Oracle recently announced the general availability of its Globally Distributed Autonomous Database, marking a significant enhancement in its database technology.
Quick Take: NetApp’s Real-Time Ransomware Detection For ONTAP
NetApp announced new cyber-resiliency capabilities to help customers better protect against and recover from ransomware attacks. Integrating AI and ML into its enterprise primary storage solutions, NetApp offers real-time ransomware protection for primary and secondary data, regardless of whether it’s stored on-premises or in the cloud.
CrowdStrike’s Earnings Beat + Flow Acquisition
CrowdStrike released its fiscal Q4 2024 results, beating consensus on revenue and earnings while providing strong guidance for the coming year. The company also announced the acquisition of Flow, which offers unique capabilities for protecting data within cloud environments.
Quick Take: Google Axion Arm-based Processor
At its Google Cloud Next event, Google announced its new in-house designed Axion processor, a series of custom Arm-based CPUs explicitly designed for data center applications. These processors are part of Google’s continued investment in custom silicon to enhance its cloud computing services’ performance and energy efficiency.
Quick Take: Wasabi AiR Intelligent Media Storage
Wasabi AiR integrates artificial intelligence to transform how video content is stored, accessed, and utilized. The new offering combines the cost-effectiveness and high performance of Wasabi’s object storage with sophisticated AI capabilities, including automatic metadata tagging and multilingual searchable speech-to-text transcription.