IDC has measured the size of the "digital universe" -- all the digital data stored globally -- and it is 10 percent bigger than first predicted and will be 10 times bigger again by 2011.
Unlike in the past, when hard-drive makers typically released the same basic drive for various markets, they now nip and tuck their products to fit specific customer profiles and applications.
The Millennium Hotels chain in New Zealand has saved about NZ$700,000 per annum by consolidating 21 databases into one, with a new storage area network to boot.
EMC has launched a new packaged solution that takes advantage of one of the key benefits of storage systems -- their flexibility.
Disk storage systems revenue slipped slightly in the third quarter amid soft demand, but there's hope in sight, according to a report from research firm IDC.
Convergence can be convenient, but do we really want our phones to do everything?
New e-Discovery rules being developed for the Federal Court of Australia will require CIOs to take a more active role in their organisations' legal affairs.
We look at five organisations that took different approaches to satisfying a common business requirement: to improve the management of corporate information. We hear from Jetstar, Family Court, SHFA, Count Wealth and MBF.
Stan James has purchased EMC storage networking technology through Dell, to better serve customers in its shops, online and through call centres.
A recent survey reveals storage users are struggling to meet their companies' cost containment objectives and to justify expenditures to improve their storage infrastructures.
Hewlett-Packard is attempting to revitalise its sagging data storage division by announcing new products and plans centered on the idea of a storage "grid."
Iomega has unveiled details of a small, detachable storage drive it is developing for portable electronics gadgets.
We've been hearing for a long time about storage over IP, particularly with the iSCSI protocol. We take a look at the technology, its applications, and the devices you can use.
IBM has taken promotion of its 1G Microdrive to a truly global level, announcing the drive's successful participation in two NASA shuttle missions. IBM is heralding the Microdrive's ability to operate in the rigours of space as a compelling testimonial for storage consumers.
A pixel pattern made up of 1,024 bits is the largest set of data written onto and read from a molecule to date.
SMEs looking for a NAS with solid performance, ease of use and upgradeability will find the powerful Dell 725N has plenty to offer.
Visa CIO touts new transaction technologies
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Australian Govt funds IT start-ups
Google should come clean on datacentres
US shows what OPEL could have been
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