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Dell Technologies Unveils High-performance APEX File Storage for Microsoft Azure Customers
Dell Technologies Unveils High-performance APEX File Storage for Microsoft Azure Customers
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Dell Technologies Unveils High-performance APEX File Storage for Microsoft Azure Customers

"Designed for hybrid cloud and cloud burst use cases, APEX File Storage for Azure delivers unparalleled performance."

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Key takeaways

  • Launch APEX File Storage for Azure enhances performance and scalability for hybrid cloud applications.
  • Integrate with Azure's AI tools to improve data management, reduce costs, and boost data security.
  • Support up to 18 nodes and 5.6PiB in a single namespace, outperforming Azure NetApp Files significantly.
  • Dell's proactive support ensures high customer satisfaction and minimal disruptions for users.
  • Collaborate with Microsoft to optimize data storage and processing for AI workloads.
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Dell Technologies announced the launch of APEX File Storage for Microsoft Azure. This groundbreaking offering brings the proven power of Dell's PowerScale OneFS file storage system to the Azure cloud. 

By integrating high-performance file storage with Azure's native AI tools, APEX File Storage for Azure enables customers to consolidate and manage data more effectively, reduce storage costs, and enhance data protection and security 

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Designed for hybrid cloud and cloud burst use cases, APEX File Storage for Azure delivers unparalleled performance, scalability, and data protection features compared to native Azure storage options. 

With the ability to support up to 18 nodes and 5.6PiB in a single namespace, the solution offers 6x greater cluster performance, up to 11x larger namespace, and up to 23x more snapshots per volume than Azure NetApp Files.

What truly sets APEX File Storage for Azure apart is its unwavering commitment to customer needs. With proactive support and an impressive 97% customer satisfaction rate, Dell Support Services provides highly trained experts available around the clock and around the globe to address your OneFS requirements. This ensures minimal disruptions and helps you maintain a high level of productivity and optimal outcomes.

Dell's strategic collaboration with Microsoft represents a significant milestone in this journey, offering customers the freedom to store and process data in the most optimal location for their AI use cases. 

With APEX File Storage for Azure, Dell continues to uphold its commitment to empowering businesses to innovate faster and achieve transformative outcomes with AI. This partnership allows organizations to leverage the combined strengths of Dell's expertise in data management and Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, enabling them to unlock the full potential of their AI initiatives and drive meaningful business impact. 

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