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Hitachi releases first 25nm SLC SSDs for storage arrays

Hitachi GST announced the Ultrastar SSD400S.B, which uses high-endurance SLC NAND flash memory to create an enterprise-class drive that also comes with native encryption.

Google's GDrive Reportedly To Launch As Dropbox-rival 'Drive'

Google's long-rumored GDrive that would let you upload and store files to its servers and be able to access them from anywhere you have an Internet connection may finally be close to launching in the coming weeks as a more cheaply priced Dropbox rival.

Researchers claim 100-fold increase in data storage speed

European researchers may have found a way to speed up data storage 100-fold, breaking one barrier holding back how fast data can be transferred.

Why one insurance company ditched its own hardware- for a cloud -based SAN

Why do some enterprise managers decide to brave their way into the new and unknown of cloud-based services? Sometimes it's simply because the old technology just isn't working out that well anymore.

IBM boosts flagship array speeds by 3X with SSD caching

Enhancements to IBM's XIV Storage System include an SSD caching option that can increase system performance by up to three times.

Red Hat launches storage appliance for Amazon's cloud

Red Hat has announced the Virtual Storage Appliance for Amazon Web Services (AWS), which can take advantage of Amazon's cloud while at the same time offering excellent performance, the company said on Tuesday.

EMC to flesh out VFCache with VMware integration, other additions

EMC has big plans this year for the VFCache flash storage it introduced on Monday, with the coming enhancements including SSDs, 1TB cards, integration with VMware and less expensive MLC flash media.

Symantec releases faster next-gen NetBackup, Backup Exec software

Symantec announced new versions of its flagship backup applications for SMBs and the enterprise adding more support for virtual machines, a cloud storage offering and integration of snapshot and backup management

Review: Intel's new 'Cherryville' SSD 520 drive

Intel today started shipping its fastest solid-state drive to date, the 520 Series SSD, sporting its smallest 25nm NAND flash memory and SandForce's SATA 3.0 controller with 500MB/sec-plus performance.

Image gallery: 5 online backup services keep your data safe

Backing up can be easier if you send your data to the cloud. We look at 5 of the most well-known online backup services to see how they compare.

5 online backup services keep your data safe

Backing up can be easier if you send your data to the cloud. We look at five of the best-known online backup services to see how they compare.

EMC ramps up flash game with VFCache, 'Thunder' appliance

EMC is now shipping its long-awaited entry in the server-based flash storage market while laying the groundwork for a future appliance based on the same technology.

Sanitize your hard drives with Drive eRazer Ultra

Drive eRazer Ultra can wipe your hard drives in a variety of ways to make sure that any data that resided on it is completely and unalterably gone.

Hands on with the Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapter

By using removable adapters, the GoFlex drives can connect to FireWire 800, USB 3.0, eSATA, to a network, to a TV, and now to Thunderbolt.

Need More Storage? Reach for the Cloud

When you start out with a fresh new hard drive, it may seem like it has virtually unlimited capacity. The reality, though, is that it won't take nearly as long to max out that drive as you might think, and you will need to find some way to expand your storage.

Need More Storage? Expand with External Drives

Face it. Emails, digital pictures, video clips, and other data can quickly fill up hundreds of gigabytes of space. As your remaining space dwindles to nothing, you have a decision to make in terms of how you're going to expand capacity.

How to set up Intel Smart Response SSD caching technology

We show you how to set it up and what kind of performance you can expect.

Review: Encrypted solid state drives protect laptop data

Vendors are touting solid state replacement drives as a way to protect corporate data in the event of a laptop being lost or stolen, and to boost performance at the same time.

Cyberumbrella

IT leaders are particularly likely to have misconceptions about corporate insurance policies, yet IT's input is crucial when it comes to deciding whether to buy cyberinsurance.