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The SQL Server® Query Challenge!

The SQL Server® Query Challenge!

It can be considered that query tuning is both an art and a science. Now our engineers challenge you to improve the completion time of a standard query by optimizing...hardware. Welcome to the SQL Server #QueryChallenge!

October 20, 2016 • 3 min read Data

Speed and Balance: How to Win with SQL Server® 2016

Speed and Balance: How to Win with SQL Server® 2016

Our server OEM partners rely on us to deliver world-record performance. With 8 new records set this year, this story is not just about hardware acceleration but also the benefits of SQL Server 2016.

October 18, 2016 • 4 min read Data

Where Your Data Center Needs to be_Tomorrow (Part II)

Where Your Data Center Needs to be_Tomorrow (Part II)

At VMworld in Barcelona, Western Digital will be announcing two new SSD certifications for high performance caching using Virtual SAN™. Learn how flash is enabling the VMware Cloud Foundation.

October 17, 2016 • 5 min read Data

Software-Defined, Flash Accelerated at VMworld Europe 2016

Software-Defined, Flash Accelerated at VMworld Europe 2016

VMworld Europe will be a great opportunity to learn about our latest system and infrastructure innovations that can help businesses contend with the demands of now. Here's an overview of our activities and speaking sessions.

October 14, 2016 • 5 min read Data

Autonomous Drive in the News

Autonomous Drive in the News

The stories about autonomous drive vehicles are not just about people getting used to the idea of driverless cars, either. Autonomous vehicles are driving a profound change in transportation as we have come to know it.

October 13, 2016 • 3 min read Data

Big Data in the Driver’s Seat: Motorsports Winning with SSDs

Big Data in the Driver’s Seat: Motorsports Winning with SSDs

“We use SSDs because we want the win.” Joe Foley, CTO, Joe Gibbs Racing In the world of motorsports, the margin of victory is often measured in milliseconds. In 2002, the smallest winning margin in Formula 1 was witnessed at the United States Grand Prix victory of Rubens Barichello over Michael Schumacher by 0.011 seconds. […]

October 12, 2016 • 2 min read Data

Why You Should Care About Object Storage

Why You Should Care About Object Storage

Everyone involved with enterprise storage has heard of Object Storage, but few actually know what it is. Clay Ryder walks through the basics and explains why it matters for your data and business.

October 4, 2016 • 5 min read Data

Between Data Storage and Diversity: Open Source Trends

Between Data Storage and Diversity: Open Source Trends

October is a busy month for open source events around the globe. Nithya Ruff shares an overview or our upcoming activities and a look at why companies are undergoing changes in how they view open source and their role in the community.

September 29, 2016 • 7 min read Data