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QNAP Updates TurboNAS Storage Platform
Storage specialist QNAP Systems unveiled the next generation of its TurboNAS server lineup, along with its latest VioStor NVR video surveillance systems. In addition, the company debuted new NAS Firmware (3.6) and a new storage expansion solution for its business-class Turbo NAS. The new NAS series, aimed at small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) and available…
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SMB Cloud Computing Growth Benefits Service Providers: AMI
As cloud computing continues to gain acceptance in emerging markets, service providers–such as telcos, multiple system operators and hosters–are well-positioned to gain mindshare and become an important route to market (RTM) for small to medium-size businesses acquiring cloud solutions, according to a report from IT research firm AMI-Partners. The company’s recently released 2011 Route-to-Market Opportunity…
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Microsoft, LG Enter Android, Chrome OS Agreement
Microsoft and LG Electronics have signed a patent-licensing agreement for the latter s Google Android devices. Although neither company disclosed the exact terms, similar agreements have seen manufacturers paying Microsoft royalties for each Android device created. Microsoft has argued for some time that Android violates several of its patents. The agreement with LG Electronics also…
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SSD Revenue Doubles in 2011 over 2010, No Letup in Sight
A convergence of factors that include shortages of spinning hard disk drives due to floods in Thailand, profound media-quality advancements and a sea change in the personal computer business is causing solid-state NAND flash drives to shoot up in demand for device manufacturers. As a result of all this market activity, worldwide solid-state storage industry…
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Limping HP Retains Top PC Spot, With Muscular Lenovo Close Behind
Hewlett-Packard, while off-kilter and falling 16 percent year-over-year, led the global PC industry in sales through a fourth quarter that met analyst expectations despite a mixed-bag of factors, IDC and Gartner reported Jan. 11. A muscular Lenovo, again inserting itself between long-time rivals HP and Dell, posted record growth of nearly 37 percent over the…
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IBM Security Software Manages Employee Data Access Privileges
Organizations have to ensure that employees have the right level of corporate data access to do their jobs, but not so much that they can potentially abuse their privileges. IBM’s newest security software promises to make role management a breeze for IT staff. Called "Security Role and Policy Modeler," the new software provides customers with…