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Network attached storage (NAS) stories

As data volumes have inexorably grown over time, and as people working collaboratively have required access to communal documents and other information, Network Attached Storage has emerged as a dedicated form of storage connected to the network and allowing multiple users access from any device. NAS file storage is generally provided as a network-attached device (a storage array); additional devices can be added as required, allowing scale-out of storage capacity.
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Blackmagic expands Resolve with new Photo page & cameras

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Blackmagic adds stills editing to DaVinci Resolve 21 as it unveils new cameras, live audio software and 100G IP production gear.
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Catalogic adds web NDMP management & encryption controls

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Catalogic updates DPX 4.15 with browser-based NDMP management, vCentre tag-driven VMware backups and stronger encryption controls.
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Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus

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Synology extends BeeStation Plus with local camera monitoring for homes and micro-businesses, offering AI alerts and no subscription fees.
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Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs

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Komprise debuts Flash Stretch service to analyse NAS data, reclaim flash capacity and counter rising DRAM and SSD costs for enterprises.
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Nasuni partners with Oracle for cloud file storage

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Nasuni teams with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to deliver global file storage, aiming to cut legacy costs and prepare data estates for AI.
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CTERA debuts Fusion Direct to unify file & object data

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CTERA launches Fusion Direct, unifying file and object storage in one global namespace to streamline AI, analytics and collaboration data use.
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Nasuni buys Resilio to boost edge file access speed

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Nasuni snaps up Resilio to fuse edge caching with cloud file services, promising faster access and fewer VPN headaches for remote staff.
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CloudCasa boosts OpenShift backup with SMB & VM restores

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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CloudCasa adds SMB backup targets, edge efficiencies and VM file-level restores to sharpen Red Hat OpenShift data protection.
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Komprise unveils KAPPA to prep unstructured data for AI

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Komprise launches KAPPA, a serverless engine to enrich and orchestrate unstructured data at scale, priming file estates for AI use.
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WD unifies creator storage range under G-DRIVE brand

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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WD is unifying its creator-focused external storage under the G-DRIVE name, phasing out SanDisk Professional branding across the range.
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Synology gains ISO 27001:2022 for security management

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Synology secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, bolstering its global information security management and risk governance credentials.
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Nasuni names new CTO & CFO to drive AI data growth

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Nasuni appoints Jerry Carter as CTO and Ross Grainger as CFO, strengthening leadership to scale unstructured data and AI-focused growth.
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Seagate rolls out 32TB CMR drives for AI video surge

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Seagate has begun shipping 32TB CMR hard drives for AI-driven video and analytics, targeting edge security, NAS and cloud data centre workloads.
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Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.
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CloudCasa widens Kubernetes backup with SMB, compression

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CloudCasa adds SMB backup support and tunable compression, extending Kubernetes protection for hybrid, on-premises and edge environments.
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Western Digital launches 26TB hard drives for business & AI

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Western Digital unveils 26TB WD Red Pro and WD Purple Pro HDDs, boosting high-capacity storage for businesses and AI-driven video surveillance.
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Synology unveils compact, high-performance storage solutions

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Synology launches DS1825+ and DS1525+ DiskStations offering scalable, high-speed storage with advanced networking for SMBs and professionals.
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Synology launches DS925+ storage with faster speeds in ANZ

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Synology launches its new 4-bay DiskStation DS925+ storage device in Australia and New Zealand, boasting enhanced performance and scalable capacity for businesses.
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Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.
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NZ cyber security agency joins global effort against PRC botnet

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre has teamed up with global partners to tackle a China-linked botnet compromising over 260,000 devices globally.