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Blockchain breaks out in the enterprise
The distributed ledger technology that underpins Bitcoin is showing up in a variety of places. Here's what you need to know to understand all the hype.
Dell strengthens data center stack with shiny new assets
Just a few years back, Dell said it didn't want to mimic sloppy behemoths like IBM or HP, and wanted to be lean and focus on the mid-market. But the 14th Generation PowerEdge servers can take advantage of the new assets.
Dell EMC's newest switches will come with its open network OS
Dell's drive into open networking accelerated on Monday with the announcement of the first switches to ship with OS10, the company's network operating system that's based on open source.
FAQ: 3D XPoint memory – NAND flash killer or DRAM replacement?
3D XPoint is a new class of non-volatile memory that can boost server and PC performance for real-time data processing. In the future, it will likely take on the data center DRAM’s role.
How to size up a new cloud service like low-priced Wasabi
Saving money may be a good enough reason to try a brand-new cloud storage service -- if it can deliver on its promises. That's the equation some enterprises may use when they look at Wasabi Technologies, an object storage startup that...
Micron's SolidScale system pushes SSDs out to shared storage
SSDs operate the fastest when inside a computer. Micron's new SolidScale storage system uproots SSDs from servers and pushes them into discrete boxes while reducing latency.
These new super fast Intel SSDs provide a bridge to Optane
If you can't afford Intel's superfast Optane SSDs but need a massive speed boost, the company's latest SSD DC P4600 and SSD DC P4500 SSDs may fill the need.
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Get expert tips for fixing Windows 10 problems
Free download: Learn how to solve the biggest Windows 10 headaches, discover built-in tools for fixing common Windows 10 problems, and explore advanced utilities for troubleshooting Windows 10.
3D NAND to make up half of all flash memory production
3D NAND, which stacks layer upon layer of flash cells atop one another like a microscopic skyscraper, will become the prominent technology for all flash memory this year, according to a new report.
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Boost your Chromebook productivity
Are you getting the most from your Chromebook? Here's how to print documents, protect yourself with a VPN, and add Android apps.
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Why U.S. tech needs to fear China
China’s focusing on everything from supercomputers and chips to R&D and science education. In the U.S., budget cuts prevail. Here's what you need to know.
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Computerworld's IT Salary Survey 2017 results
Our free 29-page report shows current salaries for dozens of tech titles, plus details about IT pros' top concerns, the state of the job market and the hottest tech specialties.
Toshiba’s memory biz sale attracts many, including Apple
Apple may be considering partnering with its China-based supplier Foxconn to purchase a major stake in Toshiba’s semiconductor unit. That could prompt national security concerns for Japan, which would lose control of an important...
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Held hostage! The latest on ransomware
Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent months; would-be thieves even threatened iOS users with wiped devices. Here’s what you need to know.
Cisco fortifies storage throughput, analytics
Cisco took the wraps off several products aimed at helping fibre channel customers increase the speed, capacity and management of their storage environments.
Pure adds more NVMe with an eye to the next storage speed bump
The NVMe interconnect should allow for bigger and denser flash modules and faster application performance. Pure Storage is tapping into this potential with its new FlashArray//X.
CW@50: A half-century of data storage (PDF)
A free download that explains how storage went from $1 million to 2 cents per megabyte -- and how it evolved from punch cards to data storage, the internet and smartphones.
Foxconn said to offer $27B for Toshiba's memory chip business
Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer best known as the maker of iPhones and iPads for Apple, is said to be preparing a $27 billion bid to acquire Toshiba's computer chip assets.
Foxconn said to offer $27B for Toshiba's memory chip business
Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer is best known as the maker of iPhones and iPads for Apple, is said to be preparing a $27 billion bid acquire Toshiba's computer chip assets.
What one company learned from testing Intel's superfast Optane SSDs
Before release, Intel gave Optane SSDs to a select few who had a chance to get their hands dirty with the new technology for over a year.