In the fast-paced world of technology, consistency and excellence truly set leaders apart. We’re proud to announce that Dell has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for File and Object Storage Platforms for the ninth consecutive year.
Our Pride, Your Trust
We are immensely proud of this recognition and extend our heartfelt thanks to our community of customers and partners. Your trust in Dell PowerScale and Dell ECS have been the driving force behind our recognitions.
Dell offers an AI-ready data platform with scale-out file and object access protocols that is designed to effortlessly manage large volumes of unstructured data while optimizing costs and offering unparalleled scalability. Our focus is on the data, integrating robust data management features that facilitate the processing and analysis of extensive data volumes, meeting the demands of modern workloads like AI.
Embracing Change
Change is our constant compass. With every disruptive force on the horizon, we pledge to stand by you, turning challenges into strategic advantages. Over the past 12 months, our achievements in the file and object platforms category have been remarkable.
We introduced APEX File Storage for Microsoft Azure, a customer-managed version of PowerScale validated with Azure AI studio using the S3 protocol. Additionally, our team enhanced APEX File Storage for AWS with expanded geo-availability and integrated access through APEX Navigator. We also launched a new AI-optimized all-flash lineup with PowerScale F210, F710 and F910, providing improved performance, data reduction and density. Furthermore, we validated PowerScale with NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD and BasePOD. While we are pleased with our accomplishments, we remain perpetually hungry for improvement.
Looking Ahead
Nine years as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant is more than just recognition; we believe it’s a testament to Dell’s commitment to excellence and innovation in unstructured data infrastructure solutions. It’s a testament to your trust and the partnership we’ve forged.
We are working hard to deliver new solutions at the thrilling nexus of AI, data and storage. We’ve just announced a range of PowerScale enhancements—including high-speed 200GbE and InfiniBand support, double the drive density with support for 61TB QLC drives, and enhanced unstructured data searchability across various systems with our new PowerScale metadata feature, all backed by bold innovations in data management. I invite you to learn more by viewing a replay of the special Oct. 15 UDS AI Virtual Event: Making AI Real with Data. Dell Technologies joins NVIDIA in theCUBE to explore how these elements synergize to propel innovation forward and make AI real with unstructured data storage.
Thank you for choosing Dell; your success is our greatest achievement.
A complimentary copy of the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for File and Object Storage Platforms is available here.
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