Pure Certifications
Hey gang, If any of you currently hold a Flash Array certification there is an alternative to retaking the test to renew your cert. The Continuing Pure Education (CPE) program takes into account learning activities and community engagement and contribution hours to renew your FA certification. I just successfully renewed my Flash Array Storage Professional cert by tracking my activities. Below are the details I received from Pure. Customers can earn 1 CPE credit per hour of session attendance at Accelerate, for a maximum of 10 CPEs total (i.e., up to 10 hours of sessions). Sessions must be attended live. I would go ahead and add all the sessions you attended at Accelerate to the CPE_Submission form. Associate-level certifications will auto-renew as long as there is at least one active higher-level certification (e.g., Data Storage Associate will auto-renew anytime a Professional-level cert is renewed). All certifications other than the Data Storage Associate should be renewed separately. At this time, the CPE program only applies to FlashArray-based exams. Non- FA exams may be renewed by retaking the respective test every three years. You should be able to get the CPE submission form from your account team. Once complete email your recertification Log to peak-education@purestorage.com for formal processing.
Big news with Nokia and Pure
Nokia has selected Pure Storage to power the high‑performance, all‑flash data layer for its telco cloud on Red Hat OpenShift, enabling secure, scalable CNFs from edge to core. This is very big news as Pure continues to grow its global footprint in the telecom industry, helping telcos across multiple use cases: RAN modernization (5G/6G), AI, telco clouds, autonomous networks, OSS/BSS and lots more. Read all about the Nokia partnership in the Pure Storage blog: https://blog.purestorage.com/news-events/nokia-pure-storage-telco-red-hat/Healthcare AI: Why the "Build Reflex" is Killing Your ROI
In this article, For Healthcare Leaders, Build vs. Buy Determines ROI on Enterprise AI, featuring Matthew Crowson, MD, of Wolters Kluwer, Matthew argues that healthcare organizations must abandon their traditional "build reflex" for AI solutions, citing a high 95% failure rate. This traditional habit in the healthcare system is in stark contrast with tight margins and the competitive AI talent market. Crowson advocates for a shift to a hybrid partnership model where the organization "buys" a vendor's customizable platform. This model is crucial because it addresses trust issues by ensuring that sensitive patient data (PHI) remains secure behind the facility's firewall. He stresses to first focus on problem diagnosis, be realistic about their in-house talent, and ensure their data foundation is clean before engaging any vendors. This pragmatic approach is essential for achieving a positive ROI on enterprise AI. Community Question: What do you think? Is your organization currently struggling with the build vs. buy decision? Let's discuss! Click through to read the entire article above and let us know your thoughts around it in the comments below!
Minutes to Meltdown
Join Pure Storage and Commvault for... 💥 Minutes to Meltdown | Manchester This isn't your usual Cyber Security event! You'll take part in a LIVE simulated cyber-attack. Experience firsthand how security, infrastructure, legal, leadership and others must unite when the worst happens. Gain insights in how your business can be better prepared and learn from those that have been through this before. Register here: 👉 https://discover.commvault.com/event-minutes-to-meltdown-manchester-with-pure-storage-registration.htmlFlashcrew Manchester
🤝 Flashcrew Pure Usergroup | Manchester | For our amazing customers! Connect with fellow Pure users and dive deep into the //Accelerate announcements. Learn how to extract even more value from the Pure ecosystem and get your technical questions answered by the experts. Register here: https://info.purestorage.com/2025-Q2EMEA-UKREPLHCOFY26Q3-FlashCrew-Manchester-LP_01---Registration-Page.html We also open these up to non-customers interested in Pure, helping you learn from those already benefitting from the Pure Enterprise Data Platform. Please DM me if you would like an invite.
How can I help?
Hey Pure Community, I’m Brian Heck, and I get to be your Senior Systems Engineer if you’re in Alaska, Washington, or Oregon (yup, that’s me—the person behind the emails!). I’m part of the SLED team at Pure, which just means I spend my days helping schools, local governments, and all sorts of public organizations like Tribal make the most of their data. I’ve always believed the secret sauce at Pure isn’t just our tech (though I’m pretty biased about how rock solid flash storage is). It’s actually the people on our team and in this community. There’s zero ego, just lots of curiosity and a drive to solve real problems for real folks. So if you ever just want to ask a question, vent about a challenge, or swap stories about your favorite upgrades, trust me, you’re speaking my language. If you’re wondering: What’s it really like working at Pure (spoiler: the culture here rocks) What new tech or trends I’m excited about in storage, cloud, or AI How to get the most out of your SE team (or what the heck SEs actually do behind the scenes) …please shout! I love sharing tips, diving into rabbit holes, and figuring out better ways to do things together. I’m always up for good conversation, honest feedback, or brainstorming sessions, whether it’s in the forums or over coffee (virtual or real). This community means a lot to me, and I’d really love to hear your stories, see your questions, and learn from your experiences. I've been a part of the VMUG for quite awhile, so things like this are my jam. I’ll do my best to share the good stuff—tech advice, a peek at life at Pure, and maybe a few dad jokes if you’re lucky. How can I help? What’s on your mind?AI is changing everything in Telco
Like every industry, AI is having a massive impact on telecom. But what do your peers think about it? We partnered with NVIDIA to sponser a research report about AI in the telecom space. It includes expert opinions plus thoughts from AI leaders at MetTel, Telus and Verizon. There's also a very informative webinar featuring Pure Storage Telecom Field CTO Patrick Lopez and Chris Penrose, VP, Head of Telecoms Business Development at NVIDIA. All the links are available in this blog post.
