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Scoop
25-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Datadobi Launches StorageMAP 7.3, Enabling Smarter Data Automation, Governance, And Compliant S3 Migration
Datadobi, the global leader in unstructured data management, has today launched the latest version of StorageMAP, its enterprise heterogeneous unstructured data management solution. Delivering new capabilities to orchestrate and automate data management tasks across file and object storage, StorageMAP 7.3 enables organizations to create policy-driven workflows, act on data more precisely, and migrate between S3-compatible platforms while maintaining compliance. Workflow automation StorageMAP 7.3 introduces policy-driven workflows that allow administrators to define tasks executed by its workflow engine in response to specific triggers, such as a time schedule. A 'dry run' feature facilitates reviewing the scope of a policy before full execution. These new workflows support a wide range of use cases, including periodic automated archival, creating data pipelines to feed GenAI applications, identifying and relocating non-business-related data to a quarantine area, and more. Once policies are published, StorageMAP runs the workflows on schedule without requiring manual supervision. Granular deletion and targeted data control In addition, StorageMAP 7.3 adds support for granular file-level deletes. Administrators can identify files that match specific criteria and save them as input to a targeted delete job, which StorageMAP will execute. Each delete job generates a report that documents the job's details and outcome. This functionality addresses situations where a coarse-grained directory-level deletion is not possible due to the presence of both relevant and disposable data. By enabling precise file selection, StorageMAP ensures that administrators can apply accurate and effective deletion policies. Object migration enhancements StorageMAP 7.3 also enhances its core object migration functionality by supporting the migration of locked objects between S3-compatible storage systems. This allows compliant data stored in a Write Once Read Many (WORM) format to be relocated across different vendor platforms while retaining its retention date and legal holds. To support cost and performance objectives, the solution includes the ability to select the S3 storage class during object migration or replication. By specifying the desired storage class at the time of the job, organizations can avoid unnecessary post-migration lifecycle policies and ensure data is written directly to the appropriate tier. 'StorageMAP 7.3 marks a major step forward in enabling true automation for unstructured data management,' said Carl D'Halluin, CTO, Datadobi. 'Organizations can now define and execute policy-based actions at scale, removing the bottlenecks inherent to existing manual processes, making their file and object storage environments far more responsive to operational needs.' 'Unstructured data continues to proliferate across hybrid environments and organizations need solutions that not only provide visibility but also enable decisive action,' said Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group, now part of Omdia. 'Datadobi is addressing several operational pain points by introducing policy-driven automation and greater control over how data is managed, deleted or migrated, especially in compliance-sensitive scenarios.' Customers dealing with increasingly complex data landscapes require solutions that enable them to stay in control without incurring additional operational overhead. StorageMAP 7.3 offers a practical way to address these important challenges by reducing the time teams spend on routine tasks and helping them move critical data without disrupting compliance or performance. For further information about StorageMAP 7.3, click here. Datadobi, a global leader in Unstructured Data Management, is revolutionizing unstructured data management with its StorageMAP platform. Enterprises can make data-driven decisions that transform unstructured data from an expense and risk into a competitive advantage and revenue. Founded in 2010, Datadobi is a privately held company headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, with subsidiaries in New York, Melbourne, Dusseldorf, and London. For more information, please visit and follow us on LinkedIn.
Techday NZ
25-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Datadobi unveils StorageMAP 7.3 with enhanced automation tools
Datadobi has announced the release of StorageMAP 7.3, introducing new features aimed at improving automation, governance, and compliance for organisations managing unstructured data across diverse storage systems. Policy-driven workflows The updated version of StorageMAP now includes policy-driven workflows, allowing administrators to set up automated tasks that are initiated by specific triggers, such as scheduled times. These workflows can be previewed with a "dry run" capability to ensure accuracy prior to execution. According to Datadobi, this enhancement supports use cases such as the automated archiving of data, establishing pipelines for feeding GenAI applications, and isolating non-business-related data into designated quarantine areas. After policies are configured and activated, StorageMAP executes the workflows automatically as scheduled, reducing the need for ongoing manual oversight. Precision deletion StorageMAP 7.3 has expanded its data management toolkit with the introduction of granular file-level delete functionality. This feature enables administrators to pinpoint files based on specific criteria and use them as input for targeted deletion tasks. Following execution, each deletion is detailed in a report documenting the scope and outcome of the job. The company states that this development is particularly relevant for scenarios where bulk deletions are impractical due to mixed content within directories. By providing a finer level of control, administrators can develop and deploy more precise deletion strategies. Compliance-focused object mobility Object migration capabilities have also been enhanced in StorageMAP 7.3, with support added for moving locked objects between S3-compatible platforms. This change allows organisations to transfer compliant data stored in Write Once Read Many (WORM) formats to alternative storage vendors without losing retention dates or legal holds. During migration or replication tasks, administrators now have the option to designate the storage class for S3 objects, enabling data to be allocated to the appropriate tier immediately and avoiding the need for subsequent lifecycle management policies. "StorageMAP 7.3 marks a major step forward in enabling true automation for unstructured data management. Organizations can now define and execute policy-based actions at scale, removing the bottlenecks inherent to existing manual processes, making their file and object storage environments far more responsive to operational needs," said Carl D'Halluin, CTO, Datadobi. Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group, now part of Omdia, commented on the update: "Unstructured data continues to proliferate across hybrid environments and organizations need solutions that not only provide visibility but also enable decisive action. Datadobi is addressing several operational pain points by introducing policy-driven automation and greater control over how data is managed, deleted or migrated, especially in compliance-sensitive scenarios." Operational impact As data landscapes grow increasingly complex, enterprises are seeking solutions that offer greater control while limiting the operational burden. StorageMAP 7.3 is designed to address these challenges by reducing the manual effort required for day-to-day data management and helping organisations move sensitive or business-critical information without jeopardising compliance or system performance. By extending workflow automation, providing more targeted control over data deletion, and improving compliance in object migrations, StorageMAP 7.3 addresses key concerns for administrators and data teams working across heterogeneous storage environments. Follow us on: Share on:
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Nexsan Continues Storage Innovation with Addition to Unity Product Line
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nexsan ®, the pioneer of highly reliable, cost-effective enterprise-class storage solutions, today introduced its latest innovation in enterprise storage – the Unity™ NV4000. Purpose-built for today's performance-hungry and security-conscious environments, the Unity NV4000 brings next-generation unified storage to small- and midmarket enterprises without compromising on reliability, scalability or affordability. The Unity NV4000 is the newest addition to Nexsan's proven NV-Series, delivering high-speed all-flash and hybrid storage with support for file, block and object protocols. Designed to manage mixed workloads with ease – from virtualization and backup to media workflows and video surveillance – the NV4000 simplifies complex IT environments while offering enterprise-class protection. 'Nexsan has long been a provider of storage solutions that feature the density, efficiency and reliability that organizations crave in safeguarding their business-critical data and the Unity NV4000 carries on that tradition,' said Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst of Enterprise Strategy Group, now part of Omdia. 'By unifying enterprise protection and performance into a single system, SMBs and smaller enterprises get security and performance features that are often only available in higher-end systems, making it an attractive option for an ever-expanding market base.' Additional highlights of Unity NV4000 include: High-Performance Storage – Up to 737TB raw flash capacity and 1 Million IOPs with Nexsan's FASTier® SSD caching for lightning-fast responsiveness. Flexible Configuration – Supports both all-flash and hybrid setups across 24 bays, with SAN, NAS and S3 object storage in a single solution. Ransomware Resilience – Includes immutable snapshots, S3 object locking, and seamless integration with backup platforms like Veeam, Commvault, Arcserve and more for bulletproof data protection. Edge-Ready – High-speed, reliable performance tailored for remote or distributed environments with enterprise-grade redundancy and security. Compliance and Security – PCI-compliant with TLS 1.2, AES encryption for data at rest and in transit, and robust access auditing for regulatory readiness. CCTV Software Compatibility – Proven compatible as part of the Milestone Hardware Partner Verification for the Milestone XProtect solution. 'Having an entry into the Unity lineup like the NV4000 really expands the possibilities of what organizations can do with their storage environment regardless of their size,' said Kevin Cronin, Co-Founder of Kelyn Technologies. 'The Unity NV4000 retains the unified storage benefits of the NV6000 and NV10000 while serving as an entry point into this level of performance, reliability and immutability. Having a cost-effective solution with file, block and object storage in an all-in-one system with the flexibility to grow is something that will definitely resonate in today's marketplace.' The Unity NV4000 debuts with a new software release that is also being rolled out across the entire Unity NV-Series. Every NV-Series model ships with the complete software suite—immutable snapshots, S3 object locking, encryption, inline compression, replication, sophisticated audit tools and the new Cloud Connector with no per-feature license fees. Immutable snapshots provide quick recovery from data corruption or accidental deletions, while automated load balancing and intelligent caching boost system performance to allow IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives. Unique to the V7.2 software release is: Built-In Cloud Connector – Automatically perform bi-directional sync of files and directories with leading cloud providers, such as AWS S3, Azure and the Unity Object store, for hybrid or multi-cloud workflows. SMB Access Audit – Gain the ability to view file access by user via SMB protocol with detailed operations including reads, writes and modifications; and enhanced audit trails, which support faster investigations and improved compliance with data governance mandates. 'We designed the Unity NV4000 to be the ideal unified storage platform for growing businesses that demand high performance and rock-solid security without breaking the bank,' said Vincent Phillips, CEO of Nexsan. 'With ransomware threats on the rise, organizations need powerful, immutable backup capabilities and simplified management—and NV4000 delivers exactly that.' As part of the Unity NV-Series product family, the NV4000 delivers continuous software innovations, 24 × 7 expert assistance, and a global service network to keep every array optimized and resilient, so data stays protected and ready for whatever comes next. Unity NV4000 is available through Nexsan's channel of industry-leading solution providers. To find out more about how the NV4000 can benefit their organizations, interested parties can consult a Nexsan specialist at About Nexsan ® Nexsan® is a global leader in enabling customers to securely store, protect, and manage data. Established in 1999, Nexsan has earned a reputation for delivering the most highly reliable, secure, and cost-effective storage while always remaining agile to continuously deliver purpose-built storage and data management solutions that meet complex and ever-changing IT, business, and budgetary requirements. Nexsan's patented technology is ideal for a variety of use cases including backup and recovery, content delivery and streaming, scientific lab data, virtualization, evidentiary data, digital video surveillance, regulatory compliance, and healthcare records. For further information, please visit
BBC News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
What will local elections mean in Lancashire?
People across Lancashire will head to the polls on 1 May to vote in the county council 84 seats are up for grabs in what is likely to be the final Lancashire County Council election before a significant reorganisation of local uncertainty about the county's political future has been a popular topic among those who have contacted the BBC via Your Voice, Your Vote, which gives people the chance to raise the issues that matter to resident Simon Robinson said he felt the government were "forcing this ridiculous bureaucratic, metropolitan style council on us, leaving my town... and others with no identifiable political authority"."If they are so confident that this plan is going to benefit us, why don't they put it to a referendum?," he sentiment was echoed by Tony Heaton, who asked: "When was this put to the people of Lancashire?"Brian McMillan was also concerned. He said he believed the reorganisation would have "a major impact on the way Lancashire is governed, from local control to a centralised control". What is changing? The forthcoming changes will see the county's 15 local authorities scrapped and replaced with a handful of new ruling Conservative group at County Hall were given the chance to postpone the upcoming election to allow the changes to take they chose to go ahead, even though it is likely that elected councillors will not serve a full means the outcome of the 1 May elections will determine the make-up of Lancashire County Council, but that will be completely separate from the plans for the current "two-tier" system, Lancashire County Council looks after issues like social care, schools and highways across the vast majority of the county, while the 12 district authorities – Preston, South Ribble, Chorley, West Lancashire, Fylde, Wyre, Lancaster, Ribble Valley, Burnley, Hyndburn, Rossendale and Pendle – take care of the likes of planning applications, parks and waste collection in their own and Blackburn with Darwen councils are already unitaries and so provide the full range of local services in those areas.a March deadline to come up with a plan as to how they will merge with each other and several proposals have been idea is to create single unitary authorities to provide all the services in their area under an elected these are created, there will be no need for Lancashire County Council.A Combined County Authority, including Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council, has been formed and held its first meeting on 11 has some devolved powers and funding, but less than would be the case under the preferred mayoral district councils have also expressed their concerns because they do not have a vote on the larger has also revealed that the new system could end up costing £11m more to run than the one it replaces. What happens next? The government asked Lancashire's councils to submit their initial proposals by 21 March and all 15 council leaders put their names to a letter setting out their though, the letter did not have details about any merger plans and also noted that no proposal had majority added that some places wanted no changes at next deadline is in November when final proposals have to be will then decide how to of which means those elected on 1 May still have no confirmation of how much of their usual four-year term they will serve. POSTCODE LOOKUP: Check if there is an election in your areaSIMPLE GUIDE: Everything you need to know about the local electionsGET IN TOUCH: Tell us the election issues that matter to youFULL COVERAGE: Catch up on all our election stories Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
