Synology DiskStation Manager 7.0 Beta NAS OS

Synology, Inc. introduced redesigned DiskStation Manager (DSM), an unified OS powering data management solutions (NAS), and storage, backup, and hybrid-cloud technologies in the online 2021 AND BEYOND event.

DSM 7.0 Beta storage screenshot
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“Unprecedented quantities of data have undergone processing, whether for data analytics, AI, Internet of Things, telemedicine, or for countless more innovations. All of this is making a huge impact on our lifestyle and the way we do business, forming a “data economy” where owning more data gives you a competitive edge vs. others,” said Philip Wong, founder and CEO. “Synology is dedicated to building upon DSM, our core platform to solve security, reliability and management challenges. We design our solutions for individuals, all the way up to large enterprises, for even massive datasets. All of this so that our customers can focus on utilizing the data to create more value. I am excited to announce that DSM7.0 will reach availability in 2021, bringing you a brand new experience in data management.“

DSM 7.0 Beta Active Insight
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DSM 7.0 improves all aspects of the OS, from storage management and the user interface, to cloud-supported functionality such as large-scale device monitoring and on-demand storage.

Redesigned storage management functionality for higher performance, reliability, and more maintenance options to empower IT administrators
Host of usability and functionality improvements matched with improved security features such as a more secure and convenient authentication process
Added support for the FC protocol to achieve the lowest-latency and overhead deployments
New photo management experience with Photos App, that combining the AI-powered features of Moments App with the organizational flexibility of Photo Station App
Solutions like Hybrid Share, to integrate cloud and on-premises storage, Active Insight, to monitor aggregated performance and usage from a single portal, and backup solutions that combine robust bare-metal data protection with the convenience of the cloud.