Technology News: Data Storage

Veeam VM Backup Boasts Speedy Path to Resurrection
August 30, 2010

Veeam Software on Monday demonstrated its new vPower technology for backing up and restoring virtual machines when disaster strikes. The technology's capabilities include restoring an entire virtual machine within minutes; recovering individual items from any virtualized operating system; and verifying the recoverability of every backup of every VM.

3Par Excellence: Why HP and Dell May Fight to the Finish
August 27, 2010

HP is proving relentless in its bidding war with Dell over data storage company 3Par. Within hours after Dell matched HP's offer of $1.8 billion, HP countered with $2 billion. Where the bidding will go from here is anyone's guess. "Maybe they could just have a duel at dawn," suggested Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Mark Peters.

Dell Cuts In on HP at the 3Par-ty
August 26, 2010

It has been a roller-coaster week for 3Par, a company whose shares were trading at $9.65 when Dell first tried to acquire it in mid-August, with no sign that the ride will be ending any time soon. Since that event, HP made a counteroffer, which Dell has now topped -- but only slightly.

3Par Buy Could Propel Dell Into High-End Storage Turf
August 16, 2010

The $1.15 billion that Dell has pledged to spend for data storage vendor 3Par could turn out to be a wise investment if Dell is able to use 3Par's assets -- its product line and its sales and support staff -- to carve out a position at the high end of the storage market. Dell announced its intent to purchase 3Par on Monday.

Closing the Server-Storage Virtualization Gap
August 13, 2010

Server virtualization technologies for Linux have advanced at a rapid pace of innovation with VMware and Citrix initially leading the way. They are now being joined by significant strategic investments by Red Hat. Unfortunately, the storage side of the equation has lagged behind.

Intel Demos Light Over Silicon
July 29, 2010

Microprocessor maker Intel has announced that it has developed a research prototype that it says is the world's first silicon-based optical data connection with integrated lasers. The link can move up to 50 gigabits of data per second -- about as much data as that contained in an entire HD movie.

Put Tough Questions to Your Hosting Provider (Before the Going Gets Tough)
July 19, 2010

Just how secure is your website? How tough is your webhosting provider's backbone? How vulnerable are you to cyberattacks like those that played havoc with Facebook and other sites in the past -- the victims of a rogue blogger? While no site is absolutely safe from assault, it pays to be vigilant and to determine the strength of your webhosting provider's defenses and its tenacity.

Two Apps That Make Backup Less Chore, More Lifesaver
July 14, 2010

Backing up data on my multiple Linux computers has always been a gray area for me. The process of backing up data for me boiled down to convenience and cockiness. I thought my no-app backup procedure was a better option. That twisted view nearly resulted in a data disaster for me recently.

My Time Capsule Was Too Young to Die
July 13, 2010

I've been without an Apple Time Capsule for a several months. One day, without warning, it simply died. When I tried to power it up, turn it on and off, I got nothing -- no pulse, no green light, no last gasp. So I switched over to my Verizon DSL modem and used its 802.11g signal instead. Reconnected to the Internet, I fired up Safari to find some answers.

Juicier Prospects for BlackBerry Backup - and a Tablet Too
July 13, 2010

Research In Motion on Monday announced BlackBerry Protect, a free service that will enhance the security of both enterprise and private BlackBerry device owners. BlackBerry Protect will enable remote wipe and wireless backup and restore, among other things. It is being launched in limited beta this week.

A Big, Fat Enterprise Data Backup Plan
June 19, 2010

Welcome to a special BriefingsDirect podcast series coming to you from the HP Software Universe 2010 Conference in Washington, D.C. We're here to explore some major enterprise software and solutions trends and innovations making news across HP's ecosystem of customers, partners and developers.

How Google Exploits President Obama and the World
June 14, 2010

I chose the title for this column because it would both get your attention and address the fact that Google is taking advantage of all of us, no matter how powerful, except those who live in Turkey and China. Another title I considered is "Should Google be Nationalized or Regulated?" However, given Google's close relationship with the current administration, I thought the title I chose was the most appropriate.

6 Things You Need to Know About Cloud-Based Storage and Backup
June 09, 2010

Cloud is everywhere -- there is no escaping it! This is actually a good thing for companies having to deal with burgeoning storage and backup costs with no relief in sight. Internet-based cloud services provide a viable alternative for companies looking for an additional location to store their data.

Seagate's Hybrid Drive Shoots for Quick-Draw Data Access
May 24, 2010

Seagate Monday began shipping its second-generation hybrid solid state/hard disk drive to original equipment manufacturers and its sales channels. The Seagate Momentus XT is priced much lower than full solid-state drives. The device spins at 7,200 RPMs and comes in capacities of 250 GB, 320 GB and 500 GB. All Momentus XT models come with not only a standard hard disc drive, but also a 4GB solid state flash memory drive.

4 Steps to Simplified Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
May 20, 2010

No company can afford to have a disaster disrupt its business. Despite this, the opportunity and technology costs of a feasible disaster recovery plan have traditionally been too high for the masses to properly plan for and ensure continuity. However, recent advancements in infrastructure and the proliferation of technology have made BC/DR less about the technology and more about planning.

FTC to Look Into Copy Machine Privacy Breakdown
May 19, 2010

The Federal Trade Commission has responded to an April 29 letter from Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., expressing concerns about sensitive data stored on digital copiers' hard drives. Markey's letter followed CBS News' April 19 airing of a report on its investigation into the matter.