Storage

Authored by Yi-Lin Zhuo, Senior Manager at Synology leading the Quality Assurance teams responsible for Synology’s product releases. Today, well over ten million Synology systems are actively in-use around the world, each holding an average of tens if not hundreds of terabytes of data. That actually puts the global Synology fleet on par with many public clouds. Behind every one of those systems is someone who depends on it: a business protecting years of financial records, a hospital archiving patient data, a creative studio safeguarding irreplaceable project files. When we release an update, there’s a massive responsibility for us to

In July 2025, Microsoft issued an advisory warning stating that a SharePoint vulnerability had been discovered and was actively being exploited. More than 9,000 organizations worldwide using SharePoint Server have been affected by this security breach. Attackers used server-side privileges to tamper with the machine keys and bypassed authentication methods in order to carry out the attacks. SharePoint is a core system for many companies, and if compromised, not only will sensitive company data be leaked, but the entire business process might be paralyzed. This incident highlights the need to reevaluate and optimize existing data protection strategies. Only a comprehensive,

In the world of storage, the hard drive is often seen as a commodity. It's easy to assume that any drive with the right interface and capacity will "just work" in a NAS. But after decades of supporting millions of Synology systems across home, SMB, and enterprise environments, we’ve learned otherwise. The hidden cost of unrecognized or incompatible drives Behind every reliable storage deployment lies a finely tuned chain of interdependent elements: hardware, firmware, operating systems, and workload behavior, all working in harmony. But what happens when that integration is missing? We've seen it firsthand through years of customer support

Managing projects, tracking progress, and communicating tasks are daily essentials for organizations, with many turning to productivity SaaS solutions to enable real-time collaboration and drive business growth. However, using multiple services can scatter files, reduce efficiency, and increase the risk of data leaks. Additionally, maintaining various platforms is costly in terms of time and resources for IT teams. According to a report by Varonis, over 80% of organizations have unintentionally exposed sensitive data through SaaS productivity tools. This alarming statistic reveals that data leaks could potentially lead to losses exceeding $28 million USD for a single company, highlighting a critical

For schools that have relied on productivity SaaS solutions for years, it’s a pivotal moment to reassess long-term needs and explore alternatives that offer greater stability, flexibility, and control. As cloud adoption in education expands, productivity SaaS plans continue to evolve. With Google Workspace for Education ending free unlimited storage in 2022 and Microsoft’s recent updates to 365 Education offerings, institutions with thousands of faculty and students are facing significant cost and resource impacts. How do these plans impact education institutions? By January 2025, Microsoft will make significant changes to its Microsoft 365 Education plans, including retiring the Office 365

In 2021, cybersecurity firm Cyfirma uncovered a critical security flaw in a leading surveillance manufacturer's software, potentially allowing unauthorized control of surveillance cameras. Despite a swift security patch, over 80,000 cameras remained at risk a year later. Malicious groups exploited these vulnerabilities, targeting the infrastructure and services of enterprises across more than a hundred countries and impacting over 2,300 organizations. The primary purpose of surveillance systems is to protect physical assets, but inadequate security or poor management can turn the surveillance system into a vulnerability that exposes businesses to data breaches and cybersecurity threats. Therefore, the meticulous management of these

Cloud storage has become the go-to choice for businesses, with over 60% of enterprise files now residing in the cloud, and a staggering 94% of businesses worldwide embracing cloud storage solutions (GoodFirms, 2023). However, with nearly half of cloud-stored data classified as sensitive information, including employee and customer data, financial records, and intellectual property, it is projected that cloud storage spending will increase by 13% to reach $135.1 billion by 2026 (IDC, 2023). This rapid growth of data presents two significant challenges for enterprises: rising storage costs and data privacy concerns. Public Cloud Challenges     Rising costs for businesses

A file server is a computer that stores files and documents for all computers connected on the same network. It acts as a central storage hub that allows users to access and share files without having to manually transfer them. They typically have large storage capacity and are equipped with many features to ensure data stays safe and available. File servers make storing, securing and sharing files in an organization simpler. However, they are a common target for hackers and ransomware, so particular attention must be given to secure them against attacks. How do file servers work? Here are some

Taipei, Taiwan—02 June 2023—With Computex 2023, one of the world’s leading technology trade shows was back on, and with it Synology’s traditional product showcase. Held from May 30 to June 2 at Taipei’s new POPOP Maker Space, the Synology Solution Exhibition presented the brand’s newest solutions for data management, backup, video surveillance, and cloud services. Innovation and excellence in data storage Eye-catchers at the event included new dual-controller systems, SA3400D and UC3400, that epitomize high availability from the get-go. As has come to be expected of Synology, both systems facilitate seamless data management while ensuring maximum uptime for organizations of

Building an efficient data management infrastructure is crucial for businesses of any size. As organizations continue to increase the amount of data they acquire, consume, and share across departments and with the outside world, demand for flexible and reliable storage solutions is stronger than ever. The coming year will see a series of updates to our DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system and Synology C2 cloud infrastructure that will deliver better scalability, dependability, and mobility to new and existing deployments. These will bring teams the agility to manage data at scale while maintaining the security and control they need to streamline