Data Storage

Spinning into future of data storage

harminka — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:53:39 -0600

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have improved their understanding of the inner workings of our computers and mp3 players, thanks to an exciting new field of research called 'organic spintronics'.

European light research opens door for optical storage and computing

harminka — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:18:29 -0500

The goal of replacing electronics with optics for processing data in computers is coming closer through cutting edge European research into the mysterious properties of “fast and slow” light. The long term aim is to boost processing speeds and data storage densities by several orders of magnitude and take the information technology industry into a new era, combining greatly improved performance with dramatically lower energy consumption.

Computer scientists develop solutions for long-term storage of digital data

harminka — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:18:31 -0500

Although the digital age is well under way, one crucial detail remains to be worked out--how to store vast amounts of digital information in a way that allows future generations to recover it.

HP Announces Data Storage in the Cloud via "Upline"

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:41:58 -0500

Ah yes, how many online data storage services are there? Unlike that old saying about "there's something you don't see every day," a new data storage service in the "cloud" seems a daily occurrence. But here's something we don't see every day: an announcement about such a service by a company as large as HP.

Security Service Federal Credit Union Revitalizes Data Storage With IBM

harminka — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:29:39 -0600

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Security Service Federal Credit Union has implemented a new archive and data retention solution to dramatically improve data storage performance, scalability and reliability -- as well as improve archive solutions for its more than 600,000 members who access the technology system.

More Affordable for Small Businesses to Protect Critical Computer Files Automatically

harminka — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:00:57 -0500

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that small businesses can now order the AT&T Remote VaultSM service with a credit card via a new e-commerce Web site, making it easier than ever to purchase the remote data backup and data storage service.

Magnetic phenomenon might lead to advances in hard disk technology

harminka — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:44:15 -0500

There are right-handed and left-handed yoghurts, right-handed and left-handed snail shells, and right-handed and (occasionally) left-handed screws. Scientists at the University of Bonn have now demonstrated the existence of right-handed and left-handed "magnetic vortices".

65%of Midsize European Enterprises Are Not Prepared for Data Loss

harminka — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:50:22 -0500

Network Appliance (NetApp), Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP), a leading provider of storage and data management solutions, has conducted a pan-European survey into the way in which Midsize Enterprises deal with data storage and what challenges they are facing. The survey was conducted among 1,000 IT managers in eight different countries.

Engineers design computer memory in nanoscale form

harminka — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:42:31 -0500

Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania have developed nanowires capable of storing computer data for 100,000 years and retrieving that data a thousand times faster than existing portable memory devices such as Flash memory and micro-drives, all using less power and space than current memory technologies.

Toshiba's New 160GB 1.8-inch HDD Has Industry Largest Storage Capacity

harminka — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:34:07 -0500

Toshiba Corporation today announced commercialization of two advanced 1.8-inch hard disk drives (HDD): the MK1626GCB offers a storage capacity of 160GB, the industry's largest in this form factor, while the thin and light MK8022GAA has a capacity of 80GB. Both drives are designed for mobile devices, such as portable media players.

CSAA Chooses Decru to Secure Data at Rest

harminka — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:56:13 -0500

Decru, a NetApp® company, today announced that the California State Automobile Association (CSAA), a branch of AAA providing insurance, roadside assistance, travel, and financial services to over four million members, has standardized on Decru storage security solutions to protect sensitive data at rest.

RenewData Enhances Data Migration Services With Offline Tape E-Discovery

harminka — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:06:45 -0500

RenewData, a leading provider of electronic evidence and data migrations services for corporations and law firms, and Index Engines, the leader in enterprise discovery solutions, today announced that RenewData has added the Index Engines Offline Tape Discovery technology to its suite of Data Migration Services.