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Top Articles What Would Happen to Your Business If You Lost All of Your Online Data [2012-01-16] I know you're backing up your hard drive and network data, right? You use Dropbox, Carbonite, MOZY, AmazonS3, or JustCloud. Or maybe you're a Mac Time Machine junky. Either way, here's hoping beyond hope you're doing this regularly. Hitachi Unveils New Mac-exclusive Storage Solutions [2012-01-04] With CES 2012 looming on the horizon, Hitachi has gotten a little eager and started spilling the beans on some of cool new products. Storage of the Future: Hybrid drives. [2011-12-06] In the past few months, many hard drive manufacturers have been looking at marrying traditional and solid state drive technology. Months of Hard Drive shortages expected as a result of the Thai floods [2011-10-26] It was already clear that the floods were going to have a profound affect on supply chains for various industries when the floods first started, but things may be worse than previously stated. Red Hat Purchases Data Storage Software Company [2011-10-05] Data storage is becoming an extremely busy IT sector, as companies are starting to invest a lot of money in the function. So it should come as no surprise that Red Hat, a Linux software company has paid $136 million for Gluster, an open-source data storage software company. Symform Now Offers Unlimited Cloud Storage [2011-09-19] Symform, a player in the crowded cloud storage market, announced a new pricing plan offering unlimited cloud storage for $100 a year or $10 a month. The new lower pricing should save customers on their first terabyte of data stored and even more when multiple terabytes of data are being stored. Largest Storage Drive in History [2011-08-29] IBM just broke another record by creating the largest hard drive in history. The 120 petabyte drive is 10 times larger than the previous record holder and can hold 24 billion songs. Understanding the Inode in Linux [2011-08-08] Every day users would not have a clue as to what an inode is. However, when it comes to understanding data storage and use it is a core concept. Even those highly involved with data storage may not be extremely familiar with the topic. Let's take a look at what an inode is in Linux. Tackling Storage Overload Via Information Lifecycle Management, Part 2: Policy [2011-07-25] Previously we discussed the first step in creating an Information Lifecycle Management system: categorization. Now, we will take a look at the ILM policy that will guide data through the various stages of its life. Tackling Storage Overload Via Information Lifecycle Management, Part 1: Data Classification [2011-07-11] "We are drowning in a sea of information. No one knows the value, how long it should be kept, or what the risk of keeping or getting rid of it is" (J.P. Morgan). A white paper by Recommind on getting data under control mentions that "the amount of enterprise data doubles every 18 months," according to an IDC report. Be it an individual or massive organization, hours can be wasted on trying to find information and nightmares can plague trying to manage it if a solid Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) policy isn't made. An ILM plan begins with defining the data's properties, category, and type. Use Hazel and Dropbox and Never Lose Another Presentation [2011-06-20] Anyone who travels and speaks at conferences on a regular basis has, at one point or another, forgotten or lost a presentation. If you use a Mac and Dropbox, I'm going to show you how to prevent that from happening. Jack Wolf is Co-Recipient of Macaroni Prize [2011-06-06] The Macaroni Prize of 2011 (the Nobel Prize for IT) goes to Irwin Jacobs and Jack Wolf. The Macaroni Prize is unrelated to the fact that many in the tech geek community are experts in macaroni and cheese preparation. The Marconi Prize is "awarded annually to individuals whose scope of work and influence carry on the legacy of Guglielmo Marconi, recipient of the 1909 Nobel Prize for his pioneering achievements in wireless technology." Particularly Jack Wolf was instrumental in the development of data storage and transmission through the years. I/O Virtualization as a Solution to Data Expansion [2011-05-23] Data creation is exploding, and more than likely that data is tailored to a specific app with a specific location it needs to be stored. System virtualization, separating physical resources from the operating system, has been around for a while, but I/O virtualization is a very specific form that is rather new. Perhaps taking another look at why I/O virtualization for data centers can be of benefit. IDrive Simplifies Mac Backup To The Cloud [2011-05-02] The maker of the popular IDrive online backup service, Pro Softnet Corporation, has announced that users of their Macintosh client now have full support for Apple Time Machine backups. The way it's described, backing up your data sounds fairly simple. Once you have the Time Machine folder selected for backup to the IDrive online account, IDrive automatically keeps your data protected for a redundant backup. Nirvanix Reaches Out To Stranded Iron Mountain Customers [2011-04-11] As Iron Mountain closes its public cloud storage operations, Nirvanix has announced it will offer all stranded customers free data migration services into the Nirvanix Cloud Storage Network-plus unlimited storage-free for 30 days. Seagate Announces New Enterprise Storage Products [2011-03-29] It's no secret that storage giant Seagate was a bit late to the SSD space, releasing its first products after other manufacturers had the chance to gain footholds. The company's catching up (and perhaps then some), though, announcing a handful of new enterprise storage solutions this month. The LEGO USB Thumb Drive [2011-03-15] The hype has started, and now it's only a matter of time before we see how popular the 2GB LEGO USB thumb drive can get. While 2GB might be seen as small in comparison to industry standards, the form factor itself is the true genius behind the product. How And Why I Use Dropbox [2011-02-28] I've been covering a number of tools I depend on in this "how and why" format and people seem to be enjoying this so I'll do it as a regular feature for a bit. Drobo Announces New Storage Solutions For SMBs [2011-02-15] Small and medium-sized businesses that are in need of new storage solutions now have a few more options to consider. Last week, Drobo announced a new line of products meant to be both easy to use and inexpensive compared to some alternatives. Using Evernote As An Online Filing Cabinet [2011-01-31] Like all business owners I know, I've got more to do than time to do it. Without a system to stay productive I would get very little done. I'm often asked to reveal what tools and tactics I use to get more done and that's what today's post is all about. Trend Micro Beefing Up Security With Latest USB Software [2011-01-10] When utilizing USB devices, many overlook the security risks involving their use. The amount of malware which is found on USB devices has been increasing, and security has been in need of a boost. This is where Trend Micro enters. They have just released software which will help scan USB devices, and stop malicious files from being transferred. RealNetworks Announces A New Online Storage Service [2010-12-13] Ever since spinning off it's Rhapsody Music service, the exit of longtime chief Rob Glaser and left a with a gaming service and products like RealPlayer that are declining in popularity, RealNetworks has been struggling to find it's corporate reason d'tre. But yesterday at the D: Dive Into Mobile conference, the company revealed its next big product: an online digital music and media locker dubbed Unifi. Utilize Holiday Savings to Boost Your Storage [2010-11-29] Friday marked the transition into full blown holiday shopping across the United States. Dubbed Black Friday for its common push of businesses' bottom line from red into black (loss into profit), electronics are often the focus of deals that send groves of people out into the early morning hours battling for these good deals. SugarSync Offering More Free Cloud Storage [2010-11-15] SugarSync, an online backup and file sharing service, has announced it has more than doubled its free service offering, and introduced a new , free 5GB plan. Share And Synchronize Your Files With Box.net [2010-11-01] Box.net is an online file storage system that allows you to keep files/folders synchronized in the cloud or across different computers. |
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