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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hitachi Vantara Announces Virtual Storage Platform One's Availability on Google Cloud Marketplace to Strengthen Hybrid Cloud Data Management
New two-way data mobility capabilities and expanded cloud integration simplify data protection and hybrid cloud operations while helping reduce costs by up to 40% SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced new capabilities for Virtual Storage Platform One Software-Defined Storage (VSP One SDS), now available on Google Cloud Marketplace. The new capabilities bring enterprise features to the public cloud, including two-way asynchronous replication, thin provisioning and advanced data compression. These enhanced features provide enterprises with greater flexibility, data efficiencies, enhanced disaster recovery options and simplified data mobility across on-premises and cloud environments. For more information about VSP One, please visit our website: As hybrid cloud deployment architectures grow, organizations increasingly combine public and private clouds to meet evolving business needs. According to a 2025 cloud adoption report, nearly 80% of companies now use multiple public clouds and 60% operate several private clouds, highlighting the rising need for consistency and control in complex infrastructures. As AI significantly increases the data storage requirements for businesses, recent industry research shows that 47% of IT and security leaders struggle with limited visibility across hybrid environments – making it more challenging to manage risk and maintain control. With its availability on Google Cloud Marketplace, VSP One empowers customers to deploy storage resources across cloud and on‑premises environments through a single management interface with no re-architecting required. New capabilities include thin provisioning and compression that can further reduce cloud storage costs by up to 40%, enabling customers to maximize efficiency and performance while minimizing overhead. Additionally, two-way asynchronous replication enhances disaster recovery strategies by allowing primary and secondary sites to operate as both source and target. "Bringing VSP One to Google Cloud Marketplace will help customers quickly deploy, manage and grow the data management solution on Google Cloud's trusted, global infrastructure," said Dai Vu, managing director, Marketplace & ISV GTM Programs, Google Cloud. "Hitachi Vantara can now securely scale and support customers on their digital transformation journeys." VSP One offers enterprise-level availability to the public cloud, designed to support high service reliability and uptime that businesses of all sizes expect, especially when downtime or re-architecture costs are significant. VSP One is engineered for continuous availability, with a target of 99.999% uptime. This helps reduce costs while enabling native migration to and from any storage platform and cloud. It supports quicker recovery from unplanned outages and helps organizations maintain business continuity with greater confidence. "Customers want the freedom to choose the right cloud for every workload and the assurance that their data will remain protected, available and easy to manage," said Octavian Tanase, chief product officer, Hitachi Vantara. "With availability on Google Cloud Marketplace and the addition of two-way asynchronous replication, VSP One empowers our customers to easily streamline hybrid cloud operations while strengthening their resiliency posture." Opening new opportunities for Hitachi Vantara channel partners to support customers as they evolve their hybrid cloud strategies, this offering provides a more flexible, software-defined approach and deeper integration with Google Cloud. It gives partners new ways to address critical priorities like resiliency, security and sustainability, while helping customers improve operations, strengthen data protection and get more value from the infrastructure they already have. The expansion to Google Cloud reflects Hitachi Vantara's ongoing commitment to innovation across the VSP One platform. It builds on the recent launch of VSP 360, a unified data management software platform that simplifies the VSP One user experience and provides transparent insights into data and infrastructure. To learn more about VSP One SDS and how it can simplify hybrid cloud operations while cutting costs, visit: Additional Resources Press Release: Hitachi Vantara Unveils New Virtual Storage Platform One Capabilities to Enable Stronger Cyber Resilience, Performance and Sustainability Press Release: Hitachi Vantara Launches Virtual Storage Platform 360, a New Data Management Software Solution that Delivers a Simplified, Streamlined Experience Blog: The VSP One Data Platform Meets its Data Management Counterpart: Introducing VSP 360 Blog: Growing Our Platform, to Help You Grow Your Business Connect With Hitachi Vantara LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram About Hitachi Vantara Hitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the world's leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit About Hitachi, its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at HITACHI is a trademark or registered trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. 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Globe and Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Introducing the Meshy 5 Preview: Smarter AI, Cleaner Models, Bigger Animation Potential
Santa Clara, CA, July 29, 2025, (ACN Newswire) - the world's leading AI-powered 3D content generation platform, has launched the Meshy 5 Preview, offering early access to the next generation of AI 3D model generator. Built on the strong foundation of Meshy 4, this preview version introduces smarter generation tools, enhanced image alignment, sharper geometry, and over 500 new animations—empowering creators to build faster, cleaner, and more creatively than ever before. Trusted by 3 Million Creators – The Platform of Choice for Game Developers With over 30 million 3D assets generated and a community of more than 3 million creators, Meshy has become the go-to AI platform for game developers, VFX artists, and 3D content professionals worldwide. Recognized by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as the only 3D tool featured in its list of 'Most Popular AI Tools Among Game Developers,' Meshy is redefining how digital worlds are built—with speed, accuracy, and creative control. What's New in Meshy 5 Preview Stronger Image Alignment: Mesh structures now more precisely match the shape and proportions of input images — with support for multi-view input to generate more complete 3D models. Razor-sharp Geometry: From hard-surface mechs to organic characters, edges are sharper and forms more defined. Advanced AI Tools: Now supports Kontext for multi-view generation and a smart AI Prompt Helper to make prompting faster and easier. 500+ New Animations: A dramatically expanded animation library for rigged characters, empowering developers and artists with more expressive motion capabilities. 'The multi-view support and sharper geometry have made our modelling workflow twice as fast with much less cleanup,' said Victoria C., a senior 3D environment artist at an indie game studio and early Meshy 5 Preview tester. 'This version brings us much closer to using AI directly in our production pipeline.' From Meshy 4 to Meshy 5 Preview: A Foundation Reinforced About one year ago, Meshy introduced Meshy 4, which brought improvements in geometry quality, Text to 3D workflow, and retry functionality. Meshy 5 Preview builds on that foundation, offering enhanced mesh coherence, fewer visual defects, and a more structured modelling-to-texturing pipeline—allowing creators to move from concept to completion with unprecedented speed and clarity. Whether generating stylized concepts or rigged production assets, Meshy empowers studios to accelerate creative pipelines, reduce manual workloads, and retain full artistic control. The platform integrates seamlessly with tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, and ZBrush, and supports advanced rigging and animation workflows out-of-the-box. What Sets Meshy Apart Powered by cutting-edge foundation models, Meshy combines advanced AI technology with industry-leading product capabilities to deliver unparalleled value. Its unique features and user-centric design have established Meshy as the world's leading AI 3D model generator. Key differentiators include: Hyper-Realistic Texture Generation – Capable of producing highly detailed, natural-looking textures that align with industry standards. Advanced Rigging and Animation Support – Offers ready-to-use rigged models alongside an expanding motion library, significantly streamlining animation workflows. A Thriving Community for Remix & Creative Collaboration – Hosts a vast repository of high-quality, customizable assets, enabling creators to easily remix and build upon existing work. Unmatched Workflow Flexibility – Supports both white and textured model outputs, along with texture swapping via text or images. Artists can effortlessly re-style assets — for example, transforming a realistic model into an ink-wash aesthetic — without starting from scratch. Real Creators. Real Workflows. Real Impact. From indie game developers and VFX artists to educators and avatar designers, creators around the world are embracing Meshy 5 Preview to reimagine the way they build, teach, and tell stories in 3D. Whether it's speeding up asset production, unlocking new creative directions, or making 3D design accessible to more people—Meshy is becoming a core part of real-world workflows. Explore how Meshy is powering next-gen creativity—one creator at a time. Sivan Okcu – Avatar Creator for Second Life Uses Meshy's Text to 3D and Image to 3D features to produce stylized avatars faster, reduce costs, and grow his virtual business. 'I can explore more styles, lower prices, and sell more—all without sacrificing quality.' Read Sivan's story → Skylyfe Inc. – Tech Education for Underserved Youth Empowers students aged 10–30 with hands-on 3D design using Meshy in an 8-week program focused on 3D printing, AR, and VR. 'Students said it felt like printing things from your mind into real life.' Read the Skylyfe story → David Zhang – Indie Game Developer (Remnants of R'lyeh) Builds weapons, creatures, and deep-sea props using Meshy's Text-to-3D, accelerating production and enriching a Lovecraft-inspired horror world. 'Meshy helped bring my game's vision to life—faster, cheaper, and more creatively.' Read David's story → Whether you're a creator with a cool workflow or an influencer interested in collaborating, share your project with us at marketing@ Distributed by Pinion Newswire. All rights reserved. ]]> Source: Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire . All rights reserved.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
49ers CB addresses offseason arrest in recent media availability
The San Francisco 49ers are in the middle of their 2025 training camp at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, California, and while the team is mostly focused on the upcoming season, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir still has a court case hanging over his head. Lenoir, 25, was arrested back in June following an interaction with Los Angeles law enforcement when the cornerback allegedly refused to give up car keys that belonged to the driver, Marcus Cunningham, after a gun was reportedly noticed in the car. Lenoir was released from holding the following morning and was expected to appear in court soon. He had his first chance to speak with the 49ers media over the weekend, and he shared his remorse over the situation. 'I'm different than who I was five years ago, just being at the right place, not really hanging out in areas that I shouldn't be," Lenoir said. 'So I just want to apologize to my teammates, the organization, to my coaches and to my family, just for a mistake.' Lenoir shared that he hasn't received an update on the status of his case. According to the San Francisco Chronicle's Noah Furtado, the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office has not received the case, and initial court date of Friday, Aug 1, isn't expected to happen. If Lenoir is found guilty, he could be punished by the league, which could include a fine or suspension. The 49ers originally selected Lenoir in the fifth round (No. 172 overall) of the 2021 NFL draft following his collegiate career at Oregon. Through his first four seasons he's appeared in 62 games and started 47 while recording 265 tackles (10 for a loss), 26 passes defensed, six interceptions, one sack and a forced fumble. Last November, San Francisco gave Lenoir a five-year, $88.88 million extension, and with Charvarius Ward leaving for a three-year, $54 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, Lenoir is now the 49ers top cornerback. They're hoping that this blip is just that, and that Lenoir can get back to locking down his matchups in article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers' Deommodore Lenoir addresses offseason arrest with media
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
One 49ers defensive-line rookie stands out as pads go on at NFL training camp
One 49ers defensive-line rookie stands out as pads go on at NFL training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — On Monday as the pads went on at training camp, the 49ers saw their first glimpse of what the team's defensive-line rookies might have to offer. Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins and C.J. West all took part in 1-on-1s and faced off with various offensive linemen. It was clear very early on what drew the scouting department and coaching staff to the three rookies. Williams visibly looks twitchier than most, quicker off the line and, at 6-foot-5 and 267 pounds, obviously looks the part of an NFL player. Even 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is impressed. 'Just look at him, right?' Saleh said Monday. 'He's very powerful. He's got great hands. He's got great leverage. He has great flexibility to go inside and out. He's unique in that regard, which we knew and which is why we were so excited to go get him. Every day he's just going to get better and prove that he belongs.' Williams didn't win all of his 1-on-1 reps, but it seems it only will be a matter of time before he's more comfortable coming from the outside. In team drills, when lined up on the inside, the first-round 2025 NFL Draft pick often got into the backfield towards whomever was under center, and he took several reps with the 'first-team' defense. Collins is even more noticeable on the field than Williams, with the same height and 65 additional pounds on his frame. With his size, the second-round pick will need to learn to maintain a lower center of gravity to create leverage against offensive linemen, but Collins' bull-rush still still apparent in 1-on-1s. West was the rookie who stood out the most in 1-on-1s Not only did he win all of his reps, but he seemed to lift 6-foot-5, 313-pound Dominick Puni off the ground at the point of contact. At 6-foot-1 and 316 pounds, West is solid and already knows how to use leverage to give himself an advantage. 'He's like a little fire hydrant, right?' Saleh said. 'But, he's powerful. He's got heavy hands. He's going to be fine. He's like a lot of rookies — there are so many things that they're learning, especially on the interior of the D-line where it's a game within a game.' While West was exemplary facing one lineman at a time, he did not generate as much push during team drills, but that will come with the assistance of defensive line coach Kris Kocurek as well as Saleh. There also are several examples for the young players to follow in Nick Bosa and newcomer Bryce Huff, who both stood out in team drills and got into the back field several times. The 49ers will reconvene on the field Tuesday for another practice before their day off on Wednesday.
New York Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Thuds and duds: C.J. West, Nick Bosa, Mac Jones shine in 49ers' padded practice
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A rookie defensive lineman — though perhaps not the one you're thinking of — and a veteran cornerback stood out in the padded one-on-one drills that began Monday and are one of the most anticipated parts of San Francisco 49ers training camp. The Athletic had all the angles covered with Matt Barrows watching the linemen butt heads and Vic Tafur camped out on the other end of the field for the receivers and defensive backs. Monday's practice also featured several sessions of team-wide drills and the first lengthy move-the-ball period of the summer. The practice lasted nearly 1 hour and 45 minutes, making it the longest of the 2025 so far. The team will be back in pads Tuesday before a day off Wednesday. Advertisement Here are the highlights: • As far as the one-on-one drills, the main event was the heavyweight bout between the offensive and defensive linemen, which drew several senior members of the scouting staff, including general manager John Lynch. In the initial matchup, Trent Williams escorted Nick Bosa around the edge and safely out of the play, a win for the left tackle and his only repetition in that drill. Bosa, however, would have his revenge in the team sessions later in practice, getting past Williams on at least two occasions and thwarting a play-action rollout on another. It was overall a strong day for Bosa. • The onlookers likely were eager to watch first-round pick Mykel Williams and second-rounder Alfred Williams. But it was the fourth-round pick, C.J. West, who really jumped out. West clearly won four out of his five matchups, with the wins coming against backup center Matt Hennessy, backup guard Zack Johnson, starting guard Dominick Puni and rookie guard Drew Moss. The last repetition, against seventh-round pick Connor Colby, was more of a draw. West's wins against Moss and Puni were particularly impressive for their violence. For example, West staggered Puni with a quick and powerful initial blow, then blew by him while Puni was trying to recover. 'I mean, he's like a little fire hydrant,' defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said of West. 'But he's powerful. He's got heavy hands. He's going to be fine. He's like a lot of rookies — there are so many things that they're learning, especially on the interior of the D-line where it's a game within a game. You know, the first thing they learn is pocket push, and then they learn how to capture an edge and rush from there. I wasn't there (to watch West). I heard he did a really nice job over there, but I'm excited to get to the tape to see it.' Advertisement • One of the veteran defensive tackles also had an impressive first day in pads. Kalia Davis, who averaged 20 snaps in 13 games for the 49ers up front last season, showed an explosive first step and was too much for the offensive linemen to handle inside on the first day in pads. The 6-foot-2, 310-pound Davis was also able to hold his ground on the plays when he had two offensive linemen on him. First day of pads 💥 — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 28, 2025 • Colby, the Iowa offensive lineman, looked good in the drill with wins against Collins, fellow rookie Sebastian Valdez and the draw with West. He's mostly been playing left guard in camp, but his matchup with West came at right guard. There was, however, a rather large asterisk to Colby's outing: He was blown off his feet and pancaked by an Evan Anderson bullrush on one of his reps. • Another blocker who fared well included right tackle Colton McKivitz, who won his matchup against Bosa. Meanwhile, defensive end Bryce Huff's speed was on display in a win against backup right tackle Austen Pleasants. Who didn't look so hot? Left tackles not named Trent Williams. Spencer Burford had a false start on his first repetition against Huff, then got a handful of Huff's facemask on the re-do. He also lost a matchup against defensive end Sam Okuayinonu, who beat him with a slick spin move. Third-string tackle Sebastian Gutierrez struggled in losses to Robert Beal Jr., Mykel Williams and Okuayinonu. • On Sunday, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir mentioned how 'crafty' new teammate Demarcus Robinson was when he covered him in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs his rookie season. On Monday, the two went head-to-head in one-on-one matchups in what was a spirited battle. On the first one, Lenoir mugged Robinson, who was surprised that the official on the near sideline didn't throw the flag. The official shrugged and Lenoir yelled out how they were in the first 5 yards from scrimmage. The next time, there was more contact down the field but Robinson was able to escape but not in time to pull in a back-shoulder throw. Advertisement 'I told him ever since that Chiefs game, I have never slept on him,' Lenoir said. • Cornerback Dallis Flowers, who played for new assistant head coach Gus Bradley with the Indianapolis Colts, turned some heads. He tipped the ball to himself for an acrobatic interception against rookie Jordan Watkins in the one-on-ones and then showed some sticky coverage in the scrimmage sessions. Saleh was singing his praises on the field after the interception. 'Surprised the rest of the DBs didn't jump up and down for him, man,' Saleh said. 'It was a really nice rep. He had perfect technique, put himself in good position to make a play, and he made it.' • Monday's absentees included receivers Jauan Jennings (calf) and Jacob Cowing (hamstring), cornerback Renardo Green (hamstring), defensive end Tarron Jackson (neck) and defensive tackle Jordan Elliott, whose issue has not yet been disclosed. With Elliott out, Davis took most of the first-team reps next to Kevin Givens, although Anderson and Collins also were worked in during the long practice. • Receiver Ricky Pearsall practiced more extensively than he did Sunday, his first day back from a lengthy hamstring injury. On Monday, he had a nice, sliding catch on a late-in-the-down Brock Purdy pass over the middle. Pearsall quickly popped to his feet to pick up some additional yardage. He also caught a short pass from Mac Jones. Another Purdy-to-Pearsall pass at the sideline was broken up by good-looking rookie Upton Stout, who may have climbed over the receiver's back to get the ball. • Purdy's biggest play — and the longest of training camp so far — came when he hit George Kittle on a short pass to the right side. Kittle simply outran the defense, then held the ball up the last 10 yards to the delight of the fans seated on that end of the field. It was reminiscent of the long touchdowns Kittle scored in his then-record-breaking 2018 season. A connection we love to see 🤩 — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 28, 2025 Later, receiver Russell Gage Jr. made a dazzling, tumbling catch along the sideline over cornerback Tre Brown. There was some debate (among reporters) about whether Gage had come down in bounds but the official on hand ruled it a catch. The rest of the session was tougher for Purdy, who had to deal with Bosa and with a wide receiving corps missing three of its top five players (Jennings, Brandon Aiyuk and Cowing). On one sequence during a move-the-ball period, Purdy was sacked by Bosa on one play and hurried by him on the next. The rushed throw was knocked in the air by safety Jason Pinnock and intercepted by linebacker Dee Winters. Purdy was 7-of-15 in team situations. Advertisement • Fullback Kyle Juszczyk came down with a 30-yard catch over linebacker Fred Warner, but only got one foot inbounds. The ground that the linebacker closed was another example of what a special player Warner is, Juszczyk said. 'When the ball was in the air and I saw Fred was there, initially I thought there's no chance he even gets close,' he said. 'I'm like, all right, this is going to be easy. But by the time the ball got to me, Fred was right there and it became a contested catch. I think that is one of many examples of the difference between him and other linebackers.' • Jones, meanwhile, continues to look solid in practice. He was 12-of-16, including a nicely thrown over-the-outside-shoulder pass down the right sideline to running back Patrick Taylor Jr., who's caught several intermediate and deep passes this camp. Third quarterback Tanner Mordecai was 7-of-11 in team drills. • Though they were in pads, the 49ers' defenders still aren't allowed to tackle in practice. They are, however, allowed to 'thud' ball carriers. The biggest thud was delivered by Winters on backup runner Isaac Guerendo, who ended up sprawled on the ground. Winters has been one of the most impressive 49ers during non-padded practices. That he looked good in a more rough-and-tumble setting on Monday was another sign he's ready to take over for Dre Greenlaw at weakside linebacker. • With Green (hamstring) out until mid-August, the 49ers' top cornerbacks to start practice were Lenoir and Brown on the outside and Stout at the nickel spot. However, Darrell Luter Jr. and Flowers worked at outside cornerback with Luter getting the most first-team snaps of the group. An undrafted rookie corner who's looked good in recent practices — Jakob Robinson. He broke up a pass to Gage during team drills. • At safety, Pinnock and Ji'Ayir Brown had the most first-team snaps, although Richie Grant also took some repetitions opposite Pinnock. • The team signed cornerback Eli Apple to a one-year deal and released receiver Quintez Cephus. • One more addition to the roster: Millie Joleen Purdy. The 49ers quarterback and wife Jenna announced their daughter's birth on social media Monday morning. A post shared by Jenna Purdy (@jennapurdyy) (Top photo of Mac Jones: D. Ross Cameron / Imagn Images)
