
Compute Engine (IaaS), a platform from Google that allows organizations to create and manage cloud-based virtual machines, is an infrastructure as a services (IaaS).
Computing infrastructure in predefined sizes or custom machine shapes to accelerate cloud transformation. General purpose machines (E2, N1,N2,N2D) offer a good compromise between price and performance. Compute optimized machines (C2) offer high-end performance vCPUs for compute-intensive workloads. Memory optimized (M2) systems offer the highest amount of memory and are ideal for in-memory database applications. Accelerator optimized machines (A2) are based on A100 GPUs, and are designed for high-demanding applications. Integrate Compute services with other Google Cloud Services, such as AI/ML or data analytics. Reservations can help you ensure that your applications will have the capacity needed as they scale. You can save money by running Compute using the sustained-use discount, and you can even save more when you use the committed-use discount.
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QuantaStor, a unified Software Defined Storage platform, is designed to scale up and down to simplify storage management and reduce overall storage costs. QuantaStor storage grids can be configured to support complex workflows that span datacenters and sites. QuantaStor's storage technology includes a built-in Federated Management System that allows QuantaStor servers and clients to be combined to make management and automation easier via CLI and RESTAPIs. QuantaStor's layered architecture gives solution engineers unprecedented flexibility and allows them to design applications that maximize workload performance and fault tolerance for a wide variety of storage workloads. QuantaStor provides end-to-end security coverage that allows multi-layer data protection for cloud and enterprise storage deployments.
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IBM Storage Scale
IBM Storage Scale is an innovative software-defined solution for file and object storage, allowing organizations to create a comprehensive global data platform tailored for artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), advanced analytics, and other resource-intensive tasks. In contrast to traditional applications that typically manage structured data, current high-performance AI and analytics operations are focused on unstructured data types, which can include a variety of formats such as documents, audio files, images, videos, and more. The software delivers global data abstraction services that efficiently unify various data sources across different geographic locations, even integrating non-IBM storage systems. It features a robust massively parallel file system and is compatible with a wide range of hardware platforms, comprising x86, IBM Power, IBM zSystem mainframes, ARM-based POSIX clients, virtual machines, and Kubernetes environments. This versatility enables organizations to adapt their storage solutions to meet diverse and evolving data management needs. Furthermore, IBM Storage Scale's ability to handle vast amounts of unstructured data positions it as a critical asset for enterprises aiming to leverage data for competitive advantage in today's digital landscape.
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Lightbits
We assist our clients in attaining exceptional efficiency and cost reductions for their private cloud or public cloud storage services. Through our innovative software-defined block storage solution, Lightbits, businesses can effortlessly expand their operations, enhance IT workflows, and cut expenses—all at the speed of local flash technology. This solution breaks the traditional ties between computing and storage, allowing for independent resource allocation that brings the flexibility and efficacy of cloud computing to on-premises environments. Our technology ensures low latency and exceptional performance while maintaining high availability for distributed databases and cloud-native applications, including SQL, NoSQL, and in-memory systems. As data centers continue to expand, a significant challenge remains: applications and services operating at scale must remain stateful during their migration within the data center to ensure that services remain accessible and efficient, even amid frequent failures. This adaptability is essential for maintaining operational stability and optimizing resource utilization in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
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