Data Backup

Modern Backups: Bolstering Cyber Resilience

Summary This article explores the vital role of modern backup systems in enhancing cyber resilience. It examines how these systems safeguard against evolving cyber threats, ensuring business continuity and minimizing data loss. The article further […]

Research Reports

Krystal’s Katapult Leap

Summary Krystal Hosting leveraged StorPool storage to build Katapult, a high-performance virtual Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform. This move allowed Krystal to overcome scalability and performance limitations of their previous storage solution. The result […]

Research Reports

The Evolving Landscape of Software-Defined Infrastructure: Beyond Storage and Towards Holistic Resource Orchestration

Abstract Software-Defined Infrastructure (SDI) represents a paradigm shift in data center management, moving away from hardware-centric approaches towards a software-driven model. While Software-Defined Storage (SDS) has garnered significant attention as a key component of Infrastructure-as-a-Service […]

Recent Data Breaches

M&S Data Breach: A Third-Party Risk

Summary Marks & Spencer (M&S) suffered a data breach due to compromised third-party credentials. The attackers, believed to be the Scattered Spider group, gained access through Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an IT services provider. The […]

Recent Data Breaches

VanHelsing Ransomware Builder Leaked

Summary The VanHelsing ransomware operation leaked its own source code after a former developer tried to sell it. This leak includes the builder for the Windows version, the affiliate panel, and the data leak blog. […]

Data Storage Case Studies

Storing Success in the Cloud

Summary This article provides a beginner’s guide to cloud storage for entrepreneurs, covering key benefits, choosing a provider, security best practices, and cost optimization. It emphasizes data organization, access control, and disaster recovery planning, empowering […]

Data Storage Case Studies

Amito’s StorPool CloudStack Triumph

Summary This article details how Amito, a UK-based managed service provider, leveraged StorPool and CloudStack to build a robust, multi-terabyte storage solution. It outlines the challenges Amito faced, their selection process, and the ultimate benefits […]