Synology took a reasonably grounded method at Computex this 12 months, specializing in storage, backup, and surveillance options for each dwelling customers and enterprise clients. From simplified non-public cloud to all-flash efficiency monsters, it was all about management, privateness, and sensible administration, with the barest trace of AI.
Synology BeeStation Plus: cloud comfort with out the cloud
The brand new BeeStation Plus is Synology’s reply to the mess of scattered photograph backups and endless cloud subscription charges. Constructed with households in thoughts, it handles computerized photograph syncing from smartphones, imports from iCloud Picture Library, and multi-device backups. It additionally helps Plex for native media streaming duties. The BeeStation Plus takes a simplified method, with no NAS expertise required, and a transparent deal with privateness and management. Consider it as a alternative (or augmentation) of your iCloud or Google Photographs account, minus the continuing charges.
We particularly like that the BeeStation Plus is greater than only a media machine. For instance, you may pair it with Synology’s new CC400W AI digital camera, and the NAS turns into a surveillance hub – storing footage on-device with no third-party cloud involvement. The draw back is that it doesn’t run Synology DSM, so doesn’t assist third get together cameras. If you wish to report out of your current cameras or doorbell, you’ll want a fully-featured NAS just like the DS225+.
Beneath the hood, the BeeStation Plus runs a quad-core Intel Celeron J4125 with 4GB of DDR4 RAM and 8TB of preconfigured inner storage. It’s a modest CPU however properly matched to its function, and also you additionally get 1GbE networking, USB-C and USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, plus passive cooling so it may run close to silently. The NAS can also be compact sufficient (148 x 62.6 x 196.3 mm) to tuck onto a shelf or desk with out drawing consideration.
Picture indexing and object detection are dealt with by an area AI engine, so you may search your library with out importing something to the cloud. And for backup peace of thoughts, it helps snapshot-based versioning and comes with a three-month BeeProtect subscription for encrypted cloud backups. In different phrases, it’s fairly properly suited to customers who need the perks of a personal cloud with out the trouble of a full-blown NAS setup.
Whereas the BeeStation Plus just isn’t but broadly out there, retailers like Mwave have it for round AU$775.
Synology BeeDrive: a transportable SSD with NAS-like options
Synology was additionally exhibiting off the BeeDrive – a cool little moveable SSD with some spectacular smarts inside. Whereas initially launched again in 2023, it’s had a bunch of latest options added since, and ties in properly with the BeeStation. The drive isn’t your regular exterior storage, and has NAS-like options, together with automated backups over wired or wi-fi connections, and you may drop recordsdata to it out of your telephone, or browse pics instantly from it.
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Synology Plus Collection NAS: extra energy for small places of work and residential labs
The brand new DiskStation DS225+ was on show at Synology’s Computex sales space, together with the remainder of the Plus lineup constructed for Professional dwelling customers and small companies that want a bit extra horsepower. One attention-grabbing twist is Synology’s new drive compatibility coverage. To get entry to full system options, you now want to make use of Synology-branded or licensed drives. The purpose is to enhance reliability, however we fear it might restrict flexibility for customers who need to avoid wasting cash with particular third-party storage choices.
Synology DiskStation DS225+: compact energy for the house workplace
Whereas we haven’t examined the DS225+ simply but, primarily based on the spec, the DS225+ is appears to be like to be a really succesful 2-bay NAS constructed with extra demanding customers and small groups in thoughts. Powered by the older however nonetheless respectable Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor, it has loads of efficiency for on a regular basis duties like file sharing, knowledge backup, media streaming, and even some mild virtualisation. It comes with 2GB of DDR4 reminiscence out of the field, however you may drop in a 4GB SO-DIMM improve (for a complete of 6GB RAM) to deal with extra demanding workloads.
One of many options we particularly like is the twin LAN, with a 2.5GbE port for high-speed community transfers and a 1GbE port for added flexibility or hyperlink aggregation. The NAS additionally consists of two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, which make for faster exterior backups and even including exterior drives for further space for storing.
The DS225+ makes use of Synology’s DiskStation Supervisor (DSM) so that you get all the conventional options, from scheduled backups to file sync throughout gadgets with Synology Drive, or working your personal media server.
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Synology additionally had a variety of already launched NAS on show.
Whereas we reserve judgement till we are able to get correctly hands-on, we have been impressed with it on the Synology sales space, and it appears to be like to be a superb match for customers with demanding duties, like sharing massive video recordsdata or VM internet hosting. Whereas solely simply launched, you may already purchase it in Australia, with a avenue value round AU$599.
Whereas not formally launched at Computex, Synology additionally had a variety of different Plus Collection and different NAS on show (pictured above).
Going past client gadgets
Synology isn’t simply in regards to the client aspect of issues, and was exhibiting off the most recent enterprise centered {hardware}, from full methods to particular person drives.
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PAS7700: all-flash velocity for high-end workloads
On the severe finish of the spectrum, Synology launched the PAS7700 – a heavy-duty all-flash storage array designed for mission-critical enterprise environments. This beast delivers as much as 2 million IOPS with sub-millisecond latency, because of its full NVMe design, and is designed to go well with companies in sectors like finance and healthcare, the place efficiency is vital.
As Synology defined of their announcement, the system helps active-active failover, which means each controllers can function concurrently, permitting for seamless service continuity even throughout upkeep or surprising {hardware} points. The system additionally helps immutable snapshots – a rising requirement in fashionable enterprise IT – to guard knowledge from ransomware and tampering. For added safety, Synology leans on AMD’s Infinity Guard safety platform, which brings hardware-level options like Safe Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) into play.
The PAS7700 suits properly into Synology’s 3-2-1-1 backup technique: three copies of information, on two totally different media, with one off-site and one copy being immutable. And whereas it’s positively not one thing most dwelling customers can have on their wishlist, it actually exhibits Synology could be very severe in regards to the enterprise market.
Alongside the PAS7700, Synology additionally introduced the ActiveProtect DP7200 – a backup-focused machine that’s designed particularly to fight fashionable ransomware threats. It consists of built-in immutability, air-gapped community isolation and centralised administration options for bigger organisations. In different phrases, it’s not nearly storing knowledge – it's about ensuring it stays secure, recoverable, and utterly underneath your management.
Surveillance goes smarter with AI and C2
Synology launched the brand new C2 Surveillance platform at Computex, and was very eager to indicate off the way it will help modernise video monitoring throughout properties, places of work and even huge enterprise websites. As a substitute of counting on conventional on-site NVRs (community video recorders), C2 Surveillance shifts every part to a hybrid cloud setup that’s designed to be fast to deploy and straightforward to handle, but additionally very resilient.
It needs to be particularly helpful for companies or establishments with surveillance setups throughout a number of areas. It provides centralised management, to assist make it simpler to maintain tabs on distant places of work or services, plus it integrates cleanly with methods like Home windows Energetic Listing for safe, role-based entry. One in every of Synology’s standout factors was that even throughout web outages, the system retains recording regionally, and as soon as connectivity returns, knowledge syncs robotically, sustaining timeline continuity. In different phrases, the perfect of native and cloud methods.
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Synology cameras
Synology had a variety of cameras on show, together with the 5MP BC500 and TC500, the FC600 fisheye cameras, plus the upcoming 8MP BC800Z zoomable digital camera. All characteristic onboard AI capabilities like facial recognition, licence plate detection, and wide-angle views for broader protection. In reside demos, they fortunately dealt with real-time monitoring and identification in lower than preferrred lighting circumstances.
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The cameras additionally combine seamlessly with Synology’s current Surveillance Station software program for a totally native setup. Meaning they are often added to an current Synology NAS and surveillance setup, and add AI-enhanced monitoring methods with out counting on the cloud.
Synology at Computex 2025
Need to know extra about what Synology launched and demoed at Computex 2025? Check out the Synology occasion web page.
TechRadar Australia flew to Computex 2025 courtesy of MSI Parts, Corsair and Synology.