Datadobi unveils StorageMAP 7.3 with enhanced automation tools
Datadobi has announced the release of StorageMAP 7.3, introducing new features aimed at improving automation, governance, and compliance for organisations managing unstructured data across diverse storage systems.
Policy-driven workflows
The updated version of StorageMAP now includes policy-driven workflows, allowing administrators to set up automated tasks that are initiated by specific triggers, such as scheduled times. These workflows can be previewed with a "dry run" capability to ensure accuracy prior to execution. According to Datadobi, this enhancement supports use cases such as the automated archiving of data, establishing pipelines for feeding GenAI applications, and isolating non-business-related data into designated quarantine areas. After policies are configured and activated, StorageMAP executes the workflows automatically as scheduled, reducing the need for ongoing manual oversight.
Precision deletion
StorageMAP 7.3 has expanded its data management toolkit with the introduction of granular file-level delete functionality. This feature enables administrators to pinpoint files based on specific criteria and use them as input for targeted deletion tasks. Following execution, each deletion is detailed in a report documenting the scope and outcome of the job. The company states that this development is particularly relevant for scenarios where bulk deletions are impractical due to mixed content within directories. By providing a finer level of control, administrators can develop and deploy more precise deletion strategies.
Compliance-focused object mobility
Object migration capabilities have also been enhanced in StorageMAP 7.3, with support added for moving locked objects between S3-compatible platforms. This change allows organisations to transfer compliant data stored in Write Once Read Many (WORM) formats to alternative storage vendors without losing retention dates or legal holds. During migration or replication tasks, administrators now have the option to designate the storage class for S3 objects, enabling data to be allocated to the appropriate tier immediately and avoiding the need for subsequent lifecycle management policies.
"StorageMAP 7.3 marks a major step forward in enabling true automation for unstructured data management. Organizations can now define and execute policy-based actions at scale, removing the bottlenecks inherent to existing manual processes, making their file and object storage environments far more responsive to operational needs," said Carl D'Halluin, CTO, Datadobi.
Simon Robinson, Principal Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group, now part of Omdia, commented on the update: "Unstructured data continues to proliferate across hybrid environments and organizations need solutions that not only provide visibility but also enable decisive action. Datadobi is addressing several operational pain points by introducing policy-driven automation and greater control over how data is managed, deleted or migrated, especially in compliance-sensitive scenarios."
Operational impact
As data landscapes grow increasingly complex, enterprises are seeking solutions that offer greater control while limiting the operational burden. StorageMAP 7.3 is designed to address these challenges by reducing the manual effort required for day-to-day data management and helping organisations move sensitive or business-critical information without jeopardising compliance or system performance.
By extending workflow automation, providing more targeted control over data deletion, and improving compliance in object migrations, StorageMAP 7.3 addresses key concerns for administrators and data teams working across heterogeneous storage environments.
