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Microsoft debuts DirectStorage 1.4 at GDC 2026, with Zstandard compression and GACL

DirectStorage 1.4 brings along key upgrades to the API, including support for Zstandard compression as well as CreatorID for ...

Load times are about to get even shorter, thanks to Microsoft's latest DirectStorage update

Racing ahead.
InfoQ

Amazon Switched Compression from Gzip to Zstd for Own Service Data

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Facebook Compression Algorithm Zstandard 1.5 Improves Performance

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Windows 11's native file archive is impressive as 7-Zip plays catch-up with Zstd support0 0

Microsoft deserves some praise for the native file archive on Windows 11. Performance aside, 7-Zip found itself playing catch-up with Windows 11 as the app recently received Zstd support. Microsoft ...