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  • Light-based quantum circuit does basic maths

    Researchers from the University of Queensland have taken a significant step in the quest to build a quantum computer, creating a light-based quantum circuit capable of basic calculations and moving quantum computing closer to a becoming a reality.

  • Aussies advance on silicon-based quantum computer

    Australian researchers have taken another step towards quantum computers -- computers which use sub-atomic particles to minimise transistors' size and maximise computing power.

  • Researchers, literally, catch some rays

    In a true sci-fi moment, two teams of scientists stop and trap light - a feat that could lead to major advances in quantum computing.

  • Oracle touts 11g, hopes for rapid upgrade cycle

    Oracle has been talking up its latest database offering -- but the signs are that Oracle customers will wait a few years before moving to 11g.

  • Senate limits Pentagon 'snooping' plan

    The US Senate on Thursday voted unanimously to slap restrictions on a controversial Pentagon data-mining program that critics say would amount to a domestic spying apparatus.

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    Tape, disk, or optical? We set a budget of AU$20,000 and asked three vendors to come up with a storage solution.

  • Australian special: The iSCSI spec

    A technology that promises to bridge the worlds of data storage and networking has passed a key point on its path to becoming a usable standard.

  • Maximising infrastructure: Do more with less

    Buying the latest and the greatest sounds like a good idea, but who can afford it? We look at ways you can get better performance and a better bottom line with your existing infrastructure.

  • Unravelling tape storage dilemmas

    With so many different tape formats and schemes for backup, it can be a nightmare to come up with the tape storage solution that's best for your situation. ZDNet Australia helps you decide.

  • Quantum to buy tape rival Certance

    Data storage tape company Quantum on Wednesday said it will pay US$60 million in cash to acquire rival tape technology developer Certance.

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  • Archiving: what's in store?

    Tape, disk, or optical? We set a budget of AU$20,000 and asked three vendors to come up with a storage solution.

  • Quantum disk backup in store

    Storage maker Quantum has unveiled two disk-based backup appliances designed as tape replacements for Australian mid-sized office and datacentre use.

  • Quantum GoVault removable disk drive

    GoVault Data Protection removable disk drive from Quantum is a simple solution for small companies wishing to secure their data.

  • HTC TyTN II

    It may not be a quantum leap compared with the 838 Pro, but the TyTN II maintains what power users loved in the previous iteration -- with a few extras.

  • Quantum leaps

    It's not Star Trek, but quantum computing looks set to revolutionise the way we do computing.

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