By Michael Cooney
Publication Date: 2026-02-11 01:46:00
For security, the systems include a new FlashCore Module all-flash drive, which brings hardware-accelerated, real-time ransomware detection, data reduction, analytics and operations. The devices can spot anomalies and patterns in data that need to be remediated, IBM noted.
“The next-generation IBM FlashSystem elevates storage to an intelligent, always-available layer, where autonomous AI agents continuously optimize performance, security, and cost without human intervention,” said Sam Werner, general manager of IBM Storage, in a statement.
“Automation in deploying, provisioning, optimizing, and managing enterprise storage is no longer a luxury. The complexities introduced by hybrid cloud and AI are compounded as IT organizations face increased responsibility with a workforce that is more generalist and less specialized in terms of roles,” wrote Matt Kimball, principal analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy. “IBM’s integration of AI into FlashSystem…
