The Ultimate Guide to Storage
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Storage.
What to know about Storage
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
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Climb launches people-led model to help MSP growth
Climb launches people-led MSP partnership model as distributor bets on human support to help providers tackle margins, hiring strain and service complexity.
BlackBox Hosting partners Everpure for sovereign cloud
BlackBox Hosting and Everpure have teamed up to expand UK sovereign cloud services, as businesses seek more control over data, resilience and compliance.
Dropbox expands UK partnership with ALSO Cloud Marketplace
Dropbox deepens ALSO tie-up as UK resellers gain access to full cloud portfolio, local billing and AI-powered productivity tools.
GARR & Cubbit launch storage network for universities
GARR and Cubbit pilot Europe's first federated storage network for Italian universities, starting with 1 petabyte across data centres in Bologna, Rome and Bari.
Finance professionals raise AI compliance & GDPR fears
Cloud2Me survey finds finance staff using AI daily, but worries mount over GDPR, data storage and compliance after disciplinaries.
UK firms back AI workloads but doubt cyber recovery
UK organisations back up AI workloads widely, yet only 39% say they are fully confident they could restore cloud data after a cyberattack.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Storage
Europe retail tech shifts to higher-performance PCs
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage
Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs
Featured News
Expert Columns
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
Is the USB making a comeback?
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
Using Flash Storage to Unlock Insights from Unstructured Data
Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Storage News
London adds tape archive choice for Geyser Data users
Geyser Data and Spectra Logic bring tape-as-a-service archiving to London, giving customers a new European option for low-cost cold data retention.
Arlo Europe adds Emergency SOS to smart camera service
Arlo Europe adds an Emergency SOS button to its smart camera service, letting users call local emergency services direct from the lock screen.
Worldstream & Cubbit unveil Dutch sovereign S3 cloud
Worldstream and Cubbit launch Netherlands-only S3 cloud storage, promising data sovereignty, predictable pricing and European compliance.
UK AI budgets shift to data infrastructure & storage
UK firms are funnelling most AI budgets into data infrastructure and storage, as hybrid cloud, security gaps and soaring fees reshape spending.
AI-ready data centre planned for East Manchester site
Latos Data Centres has launched consultation on a new “Neural Edge” AI-ready data centre planned for a brownfield site in East Manchester.
Ailanto, Cubbit launch sovereign S3 storage in Switzerland
Ailanto partners with Cubbit to launch sovereign, canton-aware S3 cloud storage in Switzerland, targeting strict data residency needs.
Most Britons lack plans for digital assets after death
Most UK adults have no plan for who inherits their digital assets, with over-55s least prepared despite new laws recognising online property.
AI boom drives PC component shortages, price rises
AI data centre investment is starving Europe's PC market of key components, driving sharp RAM and SSD price rises into 2026.
Arlo Pro 6 camera brings 2K+ HDR video & AI alerts
Arlo Europe has unveiled the Pro 6 security camera, offering 2K+ HDR video, colour night vision and AI-powered alerts from GBP £169.99.
Arlo unveils Ultra 3 4K AI camera with early alerts
Arlo launches Ultra 3 4K HDR security camera with AI-powered early alerts, 180-degree view and cloud-linked hub from GBP £529.99 in Europe.
OVHcloud unveils Veeam-based managed backup for Bare Metal
OVHcloud rolls out Veeam-based managed backup for Bare Metal servers, promising rapid setup, encrypted offsite copies and no agent licence fees.
Veeam boosts data resilience for North Devon Council
North Devon Council halves recovery times with Veeam, bolstering cyber resilience and safeguarding public services amid squeezed budgets.
Reolink launches E331 indoor smart camera with Argos
Reolink debuts its £39.99 E331 indoor Wi-Fi camera exclusively at Argos, pushing low-cost, subscription-free smart home security in the UK.
Commvault Cloud to bolster AWS European Sovereign Cloud
Commvault will offer its Commvault Cloud on the new AWS European Sovereign Cloud, boosting data protection for tightly regulated EU customers.
Peer Software earns spot in Gartner 2025 customer report
Peer Software has been named in Gartner's 2025 Voice of the Customer report for hybrid cloud storage, reflecting strong enterprise reviews.
Wasabi launches enhanced programme to boost EMEA cloud partners
Wasabi Technologies launches enhanced partner programme across EMEA, boosting cloud storage support for AI workloads with training and incentives for integrators.
Kingston unveils cable-free SSD for seamless cross-device storage
Kingston launches its Dual Portable SSD, a cable-free storage solution compatible with USB Type-A and USB-C devices, offering up to 2TB capacity and fast transfer speeds.
Tandberg Data revives RDX storage with new EMEA distribution
Tandberg Data returns to Europe's removable storage market with RDX drives, backed by French distributor eParts as exclusive EMEA partner.
Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant
Trustmarque and Ultima have merged, forming a GBP £1 billion IT firm with 1,000 staff, poised to lead UK's digital transformation in AI and cloud services.
Red Hat brings OpenShift to NVIDIA BlueField DPUs for AI boost
Red Hat now supports OpenShift on NVIDIA BlueField DPUs, boosting AI workload performance and security in data centres with a technical preview soon available.
