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Pure Storage Architecture 101: Built-in Performance and Availability

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However, this also means that during a planned or unplanned outage of a single controller, the array has lost 50% of its total performance profile. If not, a single controller failure could cause a data outage or corruption. This brings two challenges: data consistency and complexity. All controllers must act in harmony as one.

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5 Ways Smart Cities Use Data—and 4 Ways to Keep That Data Secure

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In Miami, data is being used to inform resiliency plans , map coastline changes, and identify energy use patterns. If security events and outages can cause enterprises to come to a grinding halt—what about a city that’s running on data? How to Address Smart City Data Risks.