The Pure Report

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The Pure Report

Bringing you direct access to Pure Storage thought leaders, technology experts, alliance partners, customer insights, and our latest product news.

  1. Tales from the Data Center: Storage Unfiltered with Principal Technologist Joey Clark

    3 JAN

    Tales from the Data Center: Storage Unfiltered with Principal Technologist Joey Clark

    Happy 2025 from the Pure Report! Jump back in for an engaging conversation with Joey Clark, Principal Technologist at Pure Storage, as he shares his unique journey from monitoring power grids in the Southeast to becoming a storage industry veteran. With nine years at Pure Storage under his belt, Joey offers fascinating insights into the company's evolution from its "pirate" startup days to its current position as an enterprise storage innovator. In this episode, we dive deep into the pressing challenges facing today's enterprise customers, including the complexities of cloud adoption, the growing importance of power efficiency in data centers, and the reality behind AI hype. Joey brings his real-world experience working with major enterprise accounts to discuss how organizations are leveraging technologies like Pure Fusion for automation and the innovative //E Family for long-term data retention. The conversation wraps with Joey's perspective on Pure Storage's latest portfolio expansions, including the FlashBlade//S100, FlashArray//C20, and enhanced file services. Whether you're a storage administrator, IT decision-maker, or technology enthusiast, you'll appreciate Joey's candid insights on enterprise storage trends.

    58 min
  2. ICYMI: A Year in Review of Pure Always-On Innovation

    19/12/2024

    ICYMI: A Year in Review of Pure Always-On Innovation

    Join Matt Bradford and Don Poorman as they help me unpack an incredible year of technological advancement at Pure Storage, taking listeners on a thorough journey through our most groundbreaking announcements and product developments. From hardware innovations like the FlashArray//C20 to cutting-edge cloud solutions and AI reference architectures, this episode offers an insider's perspective on how Pure continues to push the boundaries of data storage and management. Traveling through key solution areas including hardware, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and digital experience, Matt and Don provide expert commentary on game-changing developments. Highlights include the expansion of Pure Storage Cloud for AVS, exciting enhancements to DRaaS, the transformative OVX reference architecture for AI initiatives, and the introduction of Pure1 assessments that are reshaping how enterprises approach technology evaluation and implementation. Beyond the technical details, this episode celebrates Pure Storage's commitment to customer-driven innovation and continuous improvement. From the launch of Pure Skill's new subscription-based learning platform to the expansion of Evergreen subscriptions and the intriguing glimpse of an AI Copilot, Matt and Don paint a vivid picture of a technology company relentlessly focused on solving real-world challenges and empowering digital transformation. Whether you're a Pure Storage enthusiast, a technology professional, or simply curious about the latest in data infrastructure, this year-in-review episode is a must-listen.

    54 min
  3. Purely Cloud Guest Series: Cloud Block Store on AWS Deep Dive Architecture and Deployment

    18/12/2024

    Purely Cloud Guest Series: Cloud Block Store on AWS Deep Dive Architecture and Deployment

    It's Wednesday morning and that means another edition of the Purely Cloud Guest Series featuring co-host Ondrej Bursik and the Cloud Technical Product Specialist team delivering all the technical details around Pure's growing portfolio of cloud solutions. In this one, Ondrej and Pavel Kovar take you deep into the depths of Pure's Cloud Block Store for AWS offering, including architectural decisions and deployment best practices. Learn about the technical aspect of Cloud Block Store for CBS including virtual drives and shelves, controllers, networking best practices, and VPC end points. From there, Ondrej and Pavel take you through deployment recommendations via portal or CLI and deployment steps to ensure success across security and user management aspects. Thanks for checking out this episode of the Pure Report podcast and for more information on Cloud Block Store for AWS, go to: https://www.purestorage.com/products/cloud-block-storage/cbs.html

    30 min
  4. Unplugged Volume 19: 15 Decisions Recap, Tech News You Can Use

    13/12/2024

    Unplugged Volume 19: 15 Decisions Recap, Tech News You Can Use

    Unplugged is back with new segments including analysis of the latest Pure Storage news and captivating news stories from the world of technology. Catch up with co-hosts Andrew Miller and JD Wallace as we chat about our latest adventures before rolling into a rehash of the 15 Pure Storage architectural decisions that have informed the episodes of this ongoing series. After that, we touch on the 'real unplugged' - chatting about analog devices we love including JD's vinyl collection and record player. Finally, close with what will be the new segment driver for Unplugged going forward. First, the latest Pure news covering FlashArray//C20, the Azure Native ISV announcement, and the latest AI solutions released during SuperComputing24. Last, catch some interesting analysis of current news stories - from the rise of BlueSky social media to new HPC world record supercomputers.

    1h 1m
  5. Purely Cloud Guest Series: Tales of Cloud Storage - Pure's Journey into the Cloud

    04/12/2024

    Purely Cloud Guest Series: Tales of Cloud Storage - Pure's Journey into the Cloud

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of a new bi-weekly guest series where listeners will embark on a journey through the evolution of cloud storage technology and how Pure has evolved over time to deliver innovative capabilities to bridge on-prem and cloud storage. Gain insights from the technical experts in Pure's Technical Product Specialist team with guest host Ondrej Bursik guiding the conversation. Beginning with groundbreaking moments like Licklider's Intergalactic Computer Network and the launch of Amazon S3 in 2006, this episode explores how cloud storage has rapidly evolved from experimental technology to a critical backbone of modern digital ecosystems, highlighting pivotal milestones such as the emergence of Dropbox, Google Drive, and the rise of hybrid and multi-cloud architectures. Dive deeper and learn more around the technological advancements that have shaped cloud storage, examining the shift from traditional hard drives to cutting-edge SSD and NVMe technologies, the emergence of object storage, and the revolutionary impact of software-defined storage and hyper-converged infrastructure. Listeners will gain insights into the complex landscape of cloud storage costs, learning about intricate pricing models, optimization strategies, and the challenges of managing exponential data growth, with a particular focus on how Pure Storage is driving industry transformation through all-flash storage arrays and advanced data reduction technologies. Looking forward, episodes of this guest series will debut every two weeks on Wednesdays and cover more emerging trends that promise to reshape cloud storage, including the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, the growing importance of edge computing, and the increasing emphasis on sustainable, energy-efficient storage solutions.

    47 min
  6. Silicon Crossroads: Where EDA Meets AI and Flash Data Storage

    27/11/2024

    Silicon Crossroads: Where EDA Meets AI and Flash Data Storage

    In the rapidly evolving landscape of electronic design automation (EDA), the intersection of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and semiconductor technology is creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation. This episode recording around SuperComputing '24 offers an in-depth exploration of how cutting-edge technologies are transforming chip design, addressing critical challenges in computational efficiency, sustainability, and time-to-market strategies. Hear insights from industry experts Bikash Choudhury and Don Poorman to dive deeper into a comprehensive look at the complex world of electronic design and the impact of artificial intelligence joined with the Pure Storage all-flash platform. We delve into the basics of EDA, helping listeners understand the critical role of silicon chip design in our tech ecosystem. Next, we explored the challenges facing modern semiconductor development, from power consumption and cooling requirements to the intricate workflows that bring new technologies from concept to reality. The discussion highlights the growing importance of AI in streamlining design processes, reducing computational overhead, and enabling more sophisticated and efficient chip architectures. Pure's innovative solutions take center stage as the conversation moves to how advanced storage technologies can address the massive data and computational demands of contemporary EDA workflows. Further, learn from Bikash how the tangible benefits of intelligent storage solutions accelerate chip design, reduce environmental impact, and provide scalable computing resources. For more information on Pure Storage and EDA solutions: https://www.purestorage.com/solutions/industries/eda.html

    46 min
  7. Introducing Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution, an Azure Native ISV Service

    20/11/2024

    Introducing Pure Storage Cloud for Azure VMware Solution, an Azure Native ISV Service

    In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, Pure Storage is extending the benefits of the Pure Storage platform with a new Azure Native ISV Service, a development that helps redefine how enterprises approach cloud storage and migration strategies. We are joined by technical specialists Kyle Grossmiller and Don Poorman to dive deeper into this announcement, unpacking the implications of the first Pure Storage Cloud services that seamlessly bridges enterprise storage needs for VMware with Azure's robust ecosystem. We first dive into a comparison of the tradeoffs of traditional Cloud Block Store vs. CBS for AVS and the new Native ISV solution. Next, hear about the implications of Pure's unique position as the first storage provider for Azure VMware Solution (AVS) to support vVols and integrate with vSphere APIs for Array Integration (VAAI). Learn how this new innovation can help organizations overcome migration challenges, reduce storage costs, and unlock new strategic cloud spending opportunities. For IT leaders and cloud strategists looking to modernize their virtualization environments, this episode is a must-listen. Pure Storage Cloud for AVS is not just a storage solution, but a strategic enabler that allows enterprises to pursue their cloud journey on their own terms. Whether you're contemplating a full cloud migration or building a hybrid environment, this episode will provide actionable insights into leveraging Pure Storage's innovative approach to cloud storage.

    44 min
  8. The Seven Basic Story Plots and Pure's Hero Journey Over 15 Years

    11/11/2024

    The Seven Basic Story Plots and Pure's Hero Journey Over 15 Years

    In this special episode, we take a retrospective look at the 15-year anniversary journey of Pure Storage through the lens of the 7 classic story plots (based on the book by Christopher Booker). From "Overcoming the Monster" to "Rebirth," we explore how Pure's trajectory aligns with timeless narratives that have captivated audiences for centuries. Don Poorman, Technical Evangelist at Pure, joins the program to walk through each of the 7 plots and draw parallels to Pure's experiences - from scrappy startup battling industry giants, to quest for recognition and market leadership, to periods of comedy and tragedy. This retrospective episode is a fun listen for Pure enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the power of storytelling in the tech world. As Pure emerges from the "intermission" of its first 15 years, we look ahead to the next chapter, where a "rebirth" of the company's platform vision will shape the future. We hope listeners are inspired to revisit classic literature and films that echo Pure's saga, and consider how the narratives that captivate us as individuals can also reveal deeper truths about the journeys of innovative companies.

    52 min
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