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VDURA, Wasabi link AI storage with cloud archiving lifecycle. Tue, 4th Aug 2026 (Today) VDURA and Wasabi have formed a technology alliance focused on AI data storage, linking VDURA's storage systems with Wasabi's S3-compatible cloud storage. The arrangement targets organisations running AI factories, neoclouds and enterprise high-performance computing environments that need to manage both active and inactive data. Under the alliance, VDURA will manage data used for dataset staging, model loading, training, checkpointing and inference, while Wasabi will provide cloud object storage for long-term retention and archiving. The design is intended to keep active datasets close to graphics processing units while moving older material into cloud storage when it is no longer regularly used. This model addresses a persistent issue in AI infrastructure: many teams keep large volumes of inactive data on expensive performance systems because moving it can add complexity, slow access or create uncertain cloud costs. As a result, storage built for high-speed processing can end up holding checkpoints, dataset versions and model artefacts that no longer need to sit near compute resources. That reduces available capacity for current workloads and complicates protection, governance and later reuse. VDURA's systems provide a parallel file system with RDMA data paths, full POSIX workflows, support for NVMe flash and hard disk drives, and a native S3 interface within a single global namespace. Wasabi will store datasets, checkpoints, model versions and derived artefacts for retention, disaster recovery and distribution to other sites or computing environments. Cost focus A central element of the alliance is the cloud storage pricing model. Wasabi said its standard terms do not include per-gigabyte egress fees or API request charges, which the companies argue makes storage and retrieval costs easier to predict for data users may want to reuse later. The approach reflects a broader infrastructure pattern used by major cloud operators, where fast storage tiers are paired with deeper, lower-cost capacity tiers. VDURA and Wasabi are applying that design to customers building their own AI environments, using open interfaces rather than a single integrated stack. Ken Claffey, Chief Executive Officer of VDURA, outlined the rationale for the deal. "The infrastructure that feeds GPUs is engineered for velocity, and data belongs there while it is doing active work. It should not live there permanently," said Claffey. "Our customers generate enormous volumes of checkpoints, dataset versions and model artifacts that hold real long-term value. Pairing VDURA's GPU-adjacent performance with Wasabi's open, predictable cloud layer gives them a place for that data to be retained, protected and reused, and makes data movement a native part of the AI data lifecycle," he said. Data lifecycle The companies are targeting a part of the market where storage architecture is becoming more important as AI workloads scale. Training and inference systems generate growing volumes of supporting data, and operators increasingly need to decide what must remain on premium infrastructure and what can move elsewhere without becoming inaccessible. That question is becoming more pressing as enterprises seek to reuse earlier training assets, compare model versions, retain audit trails and meet internal governance requirements. The alliance positions cloud object storage as the destination for those older assets once they leave the active training cycle. Laurie Mitchell, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Wasabi Technologies, said the value of AI data extends beyond a single training run. "AI data does not lose its value when a training run ends. It becomes the raw material for the next model, the audit trail for governance and the baseline for comparison," said Mitchell. "This alliance makes it straightforward to connect GPU-adjacent infrastructure with independent, S3-compatible cloud object storage, so organizations keep control of their data and their costs without locking either one into a hyperscaler," she said. The deal brings together two specialist providers at a time when AI infrastructure buyers are weighing whether to assemble systems from separate vendors or rely on larger cloud platforms for storage and compute. By linking a high-speed on-premises or near-GPU storage layer with an external object store, the companies are making the case for a mixed model in which active and inactive data are handled differently. For customers building in-house AI estates, that could mean reserving premium storage for live workloads while shifting retained data to a cheaper cloud tier that remains available for retraining, compliance and cross-site access.

Partnership with Wasabi. Expanding its horizons: Northrock Systems partners with Wasabi Technologies. Here at Northrock Systems, Northrock Systems is always looking for new ways to elevate your digital transformation and strengthen your data protection. That is why Northrock Systems is incredibly excited to announce its new partnership with Wasabi Technologies, adding them to its premier roster of object storage providers. This collaboration significantly expands its portfolio of managed object storage solutions, allowing Northrock Systems to bring you world-class cloud storage performance at an unbeatable value. Completely managed object storage. Navigating cloud storage infrastructure can be complex, but it doesn't have to be. With Wasabi now integrated into the Northrock Systems ecosystem, Northrock Systems is proud to offer completely managed object storage. Its team takes the heavy lifting off your IT department by handling every technical detail from the ground up, including: * Bucket Creation & Configuration: Seamlessly provisioning your storage environments based on your workload needs. * Key Creation & Management: Ensuring cryptographic keys are securely generated, rotated, and stored. * API Access: Streamlining S3-compatible API integrations for your applications, backups, and data lakes. By bringing these services under one roof, Northrock Systems help organizations easily manage and consolidate their object storage security posture, ensuring that no misconfigurations or exposed buckets leave your data vulnerable. Enterprise-Grade storage at an affordable cost. Data growth is inevitable, but skyrocketing storage bills shouldn't be. Wasabi's predictable, flat-rate pricing model allows Northrock Systems to offer this managed solution at a highly affordable per-terabyte cost. * Flexible Scaling: Packages start at an accessible 5TB minimum and scale continuously to absolutely any storage amount your organization may need. * Always-On Support: Every managed storage package includes Northrock's dedicated 24/7 support. Whether it's the middle of the business day or the middle of the night, its rapid-response team is monitoring your environment and ready to assist. Why Wasabi? A world-class market leader. Wasabi has cemented its position in the market as a world-class provider of "hot" cloud storage. They treat all data equally, meaning you get high-performance access to your files without the traditional delays or retrieval fees associated with cold-storage tiers. Northrock Systems chose to partner with Wasabi because they align perfectly with its commitment to reliability and security. They boast industry-leading uptime guarantees and an incredible 99.999999999% (11 nines) of data durability. Your data remains highly available, properly redundant, and fiercely protected against hardware failures. Seamless integration with backup & Disaster Recovery (BDR). Object storage is the backbone of modern disaster recovery, and this partnership is a game-changer for its BDR offerings. Wasabi's S3-compatible architecture works seamlessly with the industry-leading Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions Northrock Systems already deploy and manage, specifically Veeam and Commvault. * Immutable Backups: Combined with Veeam or Commvault, Northrock Systems can leverage Wasabi's Object Lock feature to create true immutable storage repositories. This means your backups cannot be encrypted, deleted, or altered by ransomware attackers or rogue administrators. * The 3-2-1-1-0 Rule: Easily schedule off-site backup copies directly to the cloud, ensuring compliance with the gold standard of data protection. * Rapid Restores: Because Wasabi operates entirely on hot storage, pulling down backups, performing granular file-level recoveries, or spinning up disaster recovery instances happens at top speed. Northrock Systems is thrilled to bring the power of Wasabi to Northrock Systems. If you're ready to consolidate your storage security posture, reduce your cloud spend, and secure your backups with a fully managed solution, give Northrock Systems a call today. Let's build a resilient, scalable future for your data. How can Northrock Systems help?

Wasabi Technologies has partnered with Megaport Limited to power the cloud object storage layer of Megaport Storage, delivering infrastructure for AI and data-intensive workloads. The collaboration combines Wasabi's cloud storage platform with Megaport's global private network, enabling customers to provision secure, scalable object storage alongside high-speed connectivity through a single automated experience. Available through the Megaport platform in supported regions, the service supports AI data platforms, data lakes, analytics, cloud-native applications, media repositories, cyber resilience, and backup workloads. Megaport is expanding high-speed private connectivity to Wasabi's 16 global storage regions. The partnership builds on Megaport's vision of an integrated AI cloud platform following its acquisition of Latitude.sh, which expanded its GPU-powered compute capabilities.