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Dell sees profits plummet amid hardware freefall
Dell saw profits plummet by 73% to $226m (£149m), as its first quarter results revealed its hardware division's profits to be in freefall News | 17 May 2013
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Sapphire 2013: Plattner, Sikka hail HANA growth beyond SAP
In-memory database platform HANA is growing beyond SAP, with 431 startups building on it, Hasso Plattner and Vishal Sikka said at Sapphire 2013 News | 17 May 2013
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Spoilt for choice: Enterprise flash deployment options
The question is no longer whether to use flash, but where in the enterprise server and storage infrastructure it should go Analysis | 16 May 2013
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Suffolk university dumps failing IBM DS SAN and gets Fujitsu DX-80s
University Campus Suffolk couldn’t go on when IBM “washed its hands” of a failing DS4700. After disastrous pitches from numerous storage suppliers it went with Fujitsu News | 13 May 2013
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Investors sue HP for $1bn over Autonomy deal
HP investors have launched a class action lawsuit over the company’s botched acquisition of UK software firm Autonomy for $11.7bn in 2011 News | 08 May 2013
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EMC: Data everywhere – ViPR software-defined storage the answer
At EMC World the company set out its vision of a future of massive amounts of distributed data and revealed ViPR – software-defined storage with which it aims to tame it News | 07 May 2013
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EMC unveils ViPR software-defined storage platform
EMC’s Project Bourne comes out of stealth mode as ViPR, a software-defined storage platform aimed at a future of hyperscale datacentres and big data analytics News | 06 May 2013
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University does the maths and dumps HDS for Nexenta storage software
Greenwich university school of computing and maths opts for Nexenta storage software on commodity hardware and gains 20% savings News | 02 May 2013
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Fusion-io buys NexGen to join hybrid flash array fray
PCIe server flash pioneer Fusion-io has bought itself an array maker; Nexgen and its PCIe flash/SAS hybrid. Is Fusion-io’s next move into all-flash arrays? News | 26 Apr 2013
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EMC posts record Q1 revenues; VMware and RSA star performers
EMC’s first quarter results include record Q1 revenues. VMware and RSA show stellar growth and storage hardware lags, but COO says, “We’re on course for $30bn in 2016” News | 25 Apr 2013
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EMC ViPR software-defined storage: Why, and can it succeed?
EMC’s ViPR software-defined storage aims to provide a multi-vendor management layer with cloud and big data capabilities. But can it convince other storage companies to play ball? Feature
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Can hyperscale computing eclipse enterprise storage?
Pioneered by Facebook and Google, hyperscale computing and storage is built on cheap commodity parts with redundancy at device level Feature
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IBM fleshes out flash and looks to the next solid state technologies
As IBM announces a $1bn bet on flash, UK-based ‘master inventor’ looks beyond flash and its shortcomings to the next wave of solid state storage Feature
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LTFS tape NAS: A great idea stuck in a niche
LTFS tape NAS: Linear Tape File System offers the potential to build nearline storage at the cost of tape but with NAS-like file access. Sounds great, but when will it catch on? Feature
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Sizing VDI storage for I/O performance in flash arrays
Flash arrays are increasingly being used for VDI storage. But how do customers size flash storage for the I/O requirements of virtual desktops? Feature
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CW500: Thinking outside the big storage box
Big data doesn’t necessarily mean big storage infrastructure Feature
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Dedicated VM storage emerges to meet virtualisation demands
Virtual machine (VM) storage built to serve the large and random I/O needs of virtual servers and desktops is a key new trend in storage and a departure from existing SAN and NAS Feature
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Configure datacentres with green tech to save costs
The current driver for green technology is to save money through optimising energy use, rather than a desire to be seen to be green. Feature
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In-house tape vs cloud archiving: What are the pros and cons?
Have cloud archiving services reached a tipping point that makes them cheaper and easier to manage than in-house tape archives? Feature
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BYOD policy and the data protection products that can help
We look at BYOD data protection in backup apps and specialist products as BYOD policy demands backup and remote wipe capabilities Feature
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The I/O blender means enterprise flash is here to stay
451 Group analyst Simon Robinson explains why enterprise flash is worthy of its hype and will consign HDDs to the background Opinion
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Software-defined storage: The reality beneath the hype
The rise of storage software and APIs on commodity hardware means there is something in the idea of software-defined storage Opinion
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2013: a year of software-defined storage, convergence and cloud
Simon Robinson of 451 Research says storage optimisation is the watchword of 2013, with software-defined storage, convergence and cloud also key trends Opinion
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Time to assess the value of the data you hold
Martha Bennett offers strategic advice for managing growing volumes of corporate data. Opinion
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Seven enablers of effective disaster recovery for SMEs
This article considers the current status of disaster recover (DR) in small and mid-size businesses (SMEs) and highlights a few simple steps every organisation can take to ensure it is better able to address such challenges. Opinion
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Opinion: Time to switch to solid state drives
The argument about whether solid...
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Opinion: How to decommission legacy storage
With various aspects of storage evolution marching forward (in areas such as network convergence, unified IP and SAN switching, solid state devices, content...
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Opinion: security must cover all forms of data
You learn from the media that a memory stick containing personal data has been left on the 8.10 train out of Birmingham. The police are involved and the data relates to your company. Opinion
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Remote management is vital to secure USB drives
USB drives are proving to be immensely popular and valuable as they can increase productivity and are easy to use. There are many scenarios where they...
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Rare Apple 1 computer goes under the hammer
A rare and original Apple 1 Computer from 1976 will be auctioned off this month. Less than 50 are estimated to still be in circulation, with only six fully functional. The first computer to offer a complete motherboard was a revolution to home comput... Photo Story
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Big data storage: Defining big data and the type of storage it needs
Big data storage: What is big data, what compute/storage system configurations are used for big data analytics, and what type of storage infrastructure does it require? Podcast
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Sharing server flash and the products that can help
Server flash is a popular method of boosting IOPS and throughput. Now ways of sharing server flash are emerging that can make pools of cache from PCIe cards in hosts Podcast
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Podcast: MLC, eMLC, SLC, TLC – what they are and what they’re good for
NAND Flash drive types available for the enterprise now include MLC, eMLC, SLC and TLC. But what defines a flash drive type and what are the key use cases for each? Podcast
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Podcast: Key choices in storage tiering and the rise of the SSD tier
Storage tiering has come of age with the advent of the SSD tier and the benefits of flash. We survey the key approaches and product choices Podcast
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Big data impact on storage infrastructure
Ovum senior analyst Tim Stammers discusses how storage systems cope with large data sets and real time data access Video
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World’s oldest digital computer is back in action
Built in 1951 the WITCH computer has been brought back to life thanks to The National Museum of Computing. Photo Story
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Podcast: Flash caching software – what it is and how to use it
Consultant Chris Evans talks through key use cases for flash caching products and how to assess and implement them Podcast
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The future of computing at IBM Zurich research labs
Chips powered by the sun and cooled by water are just some of the long-term research projects at IBM's Zurich labs Photo Story
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Video: Revealed: The best and worst IT service providers of 2010
Interview with Lee Ayling, managing director, UK information technology advisory, Equaterra Video
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VDI storage: Key steps in preparation and deployment
Virtualisation has swept through datacentres affecting all in its path, especially storage. That’s due to the random throughput and I/O needs of virtual machine storage, which are quite distinct from those of physical servers and desktops. And virtu... guide
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Storage and backup infrastructure
As with the rest of data centre computing, storage is becoming virtual. The industry is addressing the need for virtual server storage and virtual server backup. guide
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Supplier profile: IBM
In this IBM supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Supplier profile: EMC
In this EMC supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Supplier profile: HP
In this HP profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Supplier profile: Dell
In this Dell supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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EMC World 2012 conference coverage
Keep up with all the news from EMC World 2012 in Las Vegas. guide
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Virtualisation
While virtualisation may be considered the best way forward for data centre infrastructure, there are plenty of barriers to successful adoption. guide
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A guide to buying storage hardware and software
A guide to purchasing storage hardware and software: hard disks, tape drives, disk storage, and virtual storage. Learning Guide
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Reflections on 2011 and predictions for 2012
With 2011 now behind us we have taken a look back at technology trends throughout last year, in addition to looking ahead to what 2012 may hold. In this guide you will find 2011 roundups on virtualisation, cloud computing, outsourcing, storage, data ... guide
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Dell sees profits plummet amid hardware freefall
Dell saw profits plummet by 73% to $226m (£149m), as its first quarter results revealed its hardware division's profits to be in freefall News
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Sapphire 2013: Plattner, Sikka hail HANA growth beyond SAP
In-memory database platform HANA is growing beyond SAP, with 431 startups building on it, Hasso Plattner and Vishal Sikka said at Sapphire 2013 News
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Spoilt for choice: Enterprise flash deployment options
The question is no longer whether to use flash, but where in the enterprise server and storage infrastructure it should go Analysis
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Suffolk university dumps failing IBM DS SAN and gets Fujitsu DX-80s
University Campus Suffolk couldn’t go on when IBM “washed its hands” of a failing DS4700. After disastrous pitches from numerous storage suppliers it went with Fujitsu News
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Rare Apple 1 computer goes under the hammer
A rare and original Apple 1 Computer from 1976 will be auctioned off this month. Less than 50 are estimated to still be in circulation, with only six fully functional. The first computer to offer a complete motherboard was a revolution to home comput... Photo Story
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EMC ViPR software-defined storage: Why, and can it succeed?
EMC’s ViPR software-defined storage aims to provide a multi-vendor management layer with cloud and big data capabilities. But can it convince other storage companies to play ball? Feature
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Investors sue HP for $1bn over Autonomy deal
HP investors have launched a class action lawsuit over the company’s botched acquisition of UK software firm Autonomy for $11.7bn in 2011 News
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EMC: Data everywhere – ViPR software-defined storage the answer
At EMC World the company set out its vision of a future of massive amounts of distributed data and revealed ViPR – software-defined storage with which it aims to tame it News
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EMC unveils ViPR software-defined storage platform
EMC’s Project Bourne comes out of stealth mode as ViPR, a software-defined storage platform aimed at a future of hyperscale datacentres and big data analytics News
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University does the maths and dumps HDS for Nexenta storage software
Greenwich university school of computing and maths opts for Nexenta storage software on commodity hardware and gains 20% savings News
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