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Channel Post MEA
20-05-2025
- Channel Post MEA
Western Digital Displays Wide Range of Storage Solutions at Computex 2025
Western Digital is redefining what's possible in storage infrastructure for AI/ML, disaggregated storage and software-defined storage (SDS) for CSPs, enterprises and STaaS providers. From massive-capacity, reliable JBODs (Just a Bunch of Disks) to ultra-fast EBOF (Ethernet Bunch of Flash) NVMe-oF disaggregated storage solutions for AI, the company's Platforms Business delivers world-class HDD- and SSD-based solutions that power today's most demanding workloads. As AI, ML and data-heavy workloads continue to accelerate, organizations face growing pressure to build flexible storage infrastructures that are scalable, efficient and sustainable. Traditional systems may struggle to keep pace with modern demands. Giving customers the flexibility to scale and the freedom to avoid vendor lock-in, Western Digital is announcing the expansion of the company's Open Composable Compatibility Lab (OCCL); a new Ultrastar Data102 ORv3 JBOD and a OpenFlex Data24 4100 with single-port SSDs; as well as new SSD qualifications for its OpenFlex Data24 NVMe-oF storage platform. Open Lab. Smarter Infrastructure. OCCL 2.0 is Here. Western Digital's Open Composable Compatibility Lab (OCCL) in Colorado Springs accelerates industry-wide interoperability for fabric-attached devices and software-defined storage. Designed for CSPs and enterprise customers, the OCCL serves as a vendor-neutral proving ground to simulate real-world environments and workloads—providing critical insights into system compatibility, interoperability, energy efficiency, and performance optimization. For modern NVMe-oF architectures, OCCL provides testing across disaggregated compute, storage and networking to help customers scale more efficiently, reduce costs, and deploy with greater confidence. Key enhancements include: Solutions Architectures : OCCL 2.0 will generate detailed solutions architectures, offering guidance on deploying and managing composable disaggregated infrastructure effectively. : OCCL 2.0 will generate detailed solutions architectures, offering guidance on deploying and managing composable disaggregated infrastructure effectively. Disaggregated Storage Best Practices : OCCL 2.0 will highlight best practices for disaggregated storage, helping organizations to maximize efficiency and scalability. : OCCL 2.0 will highlight best practices for disaggregated storage, helping organizations to maximize efficiency and scalability. Industry Expertise : OCCL 2.0 will continue to be a source of thought leadership, sharing strategic insights and innovations in the field of composable infrastructure. : OCCL 2.0 will continue to be a source of thought leadership, sharing strategic insights and innovations in the field of composable infrastructure. SSD Partner Benchmarking: OCCL 2.0 will include comprehensive results from benchmarking tools to evaluate the performance of SSD partners, ensuring optimal storage solutions. These advancements will further solidify OCCL's role as a leading lab in the industry for creating partnerships with customers and suppliers, benchmarking for establishing architectural control points, and driving forward the adoption and implementation of new open ecosystems to replace proprietary architectures. OCCL 2.0 growing list of ecosystem participants include: Arista Networks, Broadcom, DapuStor, Graid Technology Inc., Ingrasys, Intel, Kioxia, MinIO, NVIDIA, OSNexus, PEAK:AIO, Phison, Sandisk, ScaleFlux, ThinkParQ Gmbh/BeeGFS, and Xinnor. New Product Enhancements for Cloud and Enterprise Workloads At Computex, Western Digital is also introducing the new OpenFlex Data24 4100 EBOF to its Data24 4000 series, complementing the already available Data24 4200 dual-port SSD model. The Data24 4100 is designed for cloud-like environments where high availability is not a primary requirement. It uses single-port SSDs where performance is optimized via a single connection to each SSD and redundancy is provided by mirroring the storage system. This new addition ensures that customers have access to the best options for optimizing their storage infrastructure. The Data24 4100 is expected to be available in CQ3 2025. The new Ultrastar Data102 3000 ORv3 JBOD is designed to meet the increasing data demands of cloud data centers. In alignment with the broader Open Compute Project (OCP) initiative, the Data 102 3000 ORv3 is designed to meet the Open Rack v3 (ORv3) specification, which focuses on rack design and power supply regulation. Complying with Rack Geometry Option 1, this future-ready solution is designed to deliver improved power efficiency, better airflow, and enhanced system manageability over the prior generation design. Additionally, the ORv3 version of the Ultrastar Data 102 3000 leverages common building blocks from the 3000 series such as controllers, enclosures, and Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs), and complies with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 and TAA standards, making it a robust and reliable choice for modern data centers. The Data 102 3000 is expected to be available in CQ4 2025. Flexibility and Choice: Now Qualifying Multiple SSD Vendors Western Digital's Platforms business now offers customers enhanced flexibility and choice in building their storage infrastructure. By supporting a multi-SSD vendor strategy, Western Digital has currently qualified SSDs with leading providers such as DapuStor, Kioxia, Phison, Sandisk and ScaleFlux with additional vendors in the qualification process. This approach empowers both Western Digital and its customers to leverage preferred suppliers while optimizing for performance, cost, and supply chain resilience. By qualifying multiple SSD vendors, Western Digital ensures that customers have access to the best possible options for their storage infrastructure, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and excellence in the industry. 'As workloads grow more complex and AI accelerates infrastructure demands, the future will be defined by those who can scale smarter, move faster, and deploy with confidence,' said Owais Mohammed, Sales Director, IMEA of Western Digital. 'With OCCL 2.0 and our latest Platform innovations, we're not just keeping up—we're setting the pace for what modern, disaggregated, and software-defined data centers can achieve. We remain deeply committed to enabling open, flexible architectures that empower customers to build scalable infrastructure tailored to their evolving data needs.' Meet Western Digital at Computex: Experience the Future of Data Infrastructure Visit Western Digital at Computex in Taipei. Find us at booth J1303a in Hall 1 Storage and Management Solutions at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from May 20-23. Western Digital's OpenFlex Data 24 NVMe-oF data storage platform, RapidFlex NVMe-oF controllers, Ultrastar Data102 hybrid storage platform and the Ultrastar Transporter will be on display. 0 0
Channel Post MEA
15-05-2025
- Channel Post MEA
Western Digital Introduces Higher-Capacity Storage Solutions
Western Digital has introduced several new product enhancements to meet the growing need for higher-capacity storage solutions for today's data-driven demands, as the company reveals higher capacities across its Professional product suite, including enterprise-class Ultrastar 7200 RPM HDDs for high performance, reliability and fast read/write speeds. 208TB G-RAID SHUTTLE 8 – A transportable eight-bay hardware RAID solution designed for massive storage and seamless backup consolidation—whether on location or in the studio. Supporting versatile RAID configurations (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) and delivering blazing transfer speeds of up to 1700MB/s read and 1500MB/s write in default RAID 5, this solution combines power, flexibility, and efficiency for demanding workflows. The solution includes eight removable enterprise-class HDDs and can be daisy-chained with up to five additional devices for maximum connectivity and efficiency. – A transportable eight-bay hardware RAID solution designed for massive storage and seamless backup consolidation—whether on location or in the studio. Supporting versatile RAID configurations (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) and delivering blazing transfer speeds of up to 1700MB/s read and 1500MB/s write in default RAID 5, this solution combines power, flexibility, and efficiency for demanding workflows. The solution includes eight removable enterprise-class HDDs and can be daisy-chained with up to five additional devices for maximum connectivity and efficiency. 104TB G-RAID SHUTTLE 4 – A compact and transportable four-bay hardware RAID solution built for real-time video editing and super-fast data access. Supports multi-stream 4K, 8K and VR workflows. Preconfigured in RAID 5 for optimal performance and redundancy, it also supports versatile RAID 0, 1, and 10 setups, making it the ideal solution for demanding creative workflows. Can be daisy-chained with up to five additional devices. Includes four removable enterprise-class HDDs. A compact and transportable four-bay hardware RAID solution built for real-time video editing and super-fast data access. Supports multi-stream 4K, 8K and VR workflows. Preconfigured in RAID 5 for optimal performance and redundancy, it also supports versatile RAID 0, 1, and 10 setups, making it the ideal solution for demanding creative workflows. Can be daisy-chained with up to five additional devices. Includes four removable enterprise-class HDDs. 52TB G-RAID PROJECT 2 – Delivers high-performance storage with two enterprise-grade Ultrastar hard drives for rapid data access and sustained transfer speeds. Pre-configured with RAID 0 for optimal performance, this system ensures fast data transfer in high-speed scenarios. Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C (10Gbps), this 52TB G-RAID PROJECT 2 two-bay drive enables quick data transfers and daisy-chaining for connecting multiple devices. – Delivers high-performance storage with two enterprise-grade Ultrastar hard drives for rapid data access and sustained transfer speeds. Pre-configured with RAID 0 for optimal performance, this system ensures fast data transfer in high-speed scenarios. Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C (10Gbps), this 52TB G-RAID PROJECT 2 two-bay drive enables quick data transfers and daisy-chaining for connecting multiple devices. 26TB G-DRIVE PROJECT – Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C (10Gbps), the 26TB G-DRIVE PROJECT is designed to backup and protect valuable project work. Additionally, the 26TB G-DRIVE PROJECT features a SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot, enabling modular SSD performance that enhances workflows with fast, efficient file sharing and seamless editing across devices. – Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C (10Gbps), the 26TB G-DRIVE PROJECT is designed to backup and protect valuable project work. Additionally, the 26TB G-DRIVE PROJECT features a SanDisk Professional PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot, enabling modular SSD performance that enhances workflows with fast, efficient file sharing and seamless editing across devices. 26TB G-DRIVE – The G-DRIVE delivers ultra-reliable storage with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface for fast backups and efficient workflows. It features speeds up to 260MB/s read and 270MB/s write. Now available in 26TB capacity, the stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure includes anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, mounting plate, or other gear from your production needs. Milestone Capacity For Everyday Consumers For consumers looking to protect their digital world, Western Digital is announcing a new capacity for its popular My Book desktop external storage solution. The WD My Book Desktop Hard Drive 26TB provides seamless storage for archiving collections of photos, videos, music and more, as well as backing up your entire computer system. Scheduling backups is easy with the included Acronis True Image for Western Digital software. Your dependable desktop storage companion helps keep your files private and safeguards what matters most. The WD My Book will become available later this month. 'At Western Digital, we are constantly redefining what's possible to meet the evolving storage demands of the zettabyte age – from 4K and 8K video production to AI analytics and critical workload storage,' said Owais Mohammed, Sales Director, IMEA of Western Digital. 'With the introduction of our expanded 26TB-based lineup, we're offering the capacity and reliability that today's consumers and businesses need to stay ahead in an increasingly data-driven world. These solutions represent our ongoing commitment to delivering innovative storage solutions that drive digital transformation.' 0 0
Zawya
09-05-2025
- Zawya
Dubai Municipality wins 11 awards in key strategic fields during the first quarter of 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality has received 11 local and international awards during the first quarter of 2025 in recognition of its achievements across vital areas of municipal work. These accolades highlight the Municipality's commitment to innovation, institutional agility, safety, and customer service excellence, aligned with its vision to develop world-class services that enhance the quality of life in Dubai. Among the key recognitions, Dubai Municipality received two awards from the Business Agility Consortium: 'Overall Business Agility' and 'Overall Business Resilience.' These awards reflect the Municipality's proactive adoption of agile frameworks to drive adaptability and resilience in service delivery and strategic planning. The Municipality also received the 'Global Distinguished Innovator' award from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI) in recognition of its digital initiative 'Montaji,' a smart platform for registering consumer products. The platform has contributed to faster product registration, enhanced market oversight, and a reduced carbon footprint, thereby improving product transparency and safety. In the field of health and safety, Dubai Municipality was recognised at the Intersec 2025 Awards in the 'Pioneers in the Field of Security and Fire Safety' category. The award acknowledges its efforts to advance health and safety standards, mitigate risk, and foster sustainable working environments that contribute to community wellbeing. Dubai Municipality also received first place in the 'Renewable Energy' category at the IChemE Global Awards, and second place in the 'Education and Development' category for its use of virtual reality simulation at the Jebel Ali Wastewater Treatment Plant. Its Public Procurement Leadership and Excellence Initiative was honoured at the 2025 Global Brilliance Awards in both the 'Innovative Use of Technology' and 'Big Business Innovation' categories. The initiative demonstrated the Municipality's success in leveraging digital transformation to enhance procurement processes, improve service efficiency, and reduce operational costs. Further recognition was earned in tourism and community services, with the Municipality receiving the 'Best Luxury Beach Management Award' in the UAE at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards for its enhancements to public beach services and accessibility for all societal groups, including tourists and people of determination. Additional honours were received at the UAE Ideas Award and the Arab International Ideas Award, acknowledging innovative initiatives across multiple fields of municipal work. The Municipality also secured five wins at the British Safety Council Awards, reflecting its continued efforts to cultivate a safe and inclusive environment for employees, partners, and the community. Its Afforestation and Open Spaces Strategy was awarded the 'Sustainability Project of the Year' at the Project Controls Expo MENA Awards, while the Municipality also won the 'Customer Service Excellence 2025' title at the Business Intelligence Group Awards. These achievements reinforce Dubai Municipality's strategic vision to deliver integrated, future-ready services and cement its position as a pioneering municipality for a global city.
