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October 30, 2007 30 Oct'07
EMC's Tucci vows to keep up with new features

EMC CEO says storage giant is widening its technology net to match innovations of smaller competitors.
October 29, 2007 29 Oct'07
Unified communications platform gets SMB twist

While unified communications has eluded the SMB market, Siemens has released an all-in-one UC appliance specifically for the SMB.
October 28, 2007 28 Oct'07
Advanced data storage final exam

Are you up to date on advanced data storage technologies? Take our final exam and evaluate your knowledge of advanced data storage. This final exam isn't for the weak.
October 28, 2007 28 Oct'07
NetApp releases $3K iSCSI SAN

NetApp pushes further down-market with the release of the S300, the latest SMB iSCSI SAN in its StoreVault line.

October 23, 2007 23 Oct'07
Product Roundup: ISCSI

Here's a look at some of the vendors and products that make up the iSCSI market.
October 21, 2007 21 Oct'07
VoIP certification credentials

Many certifications touch on voice over IP topics tangentially, but numerous credentials now focus a fairly substantial portion of their coverage on this subject matter. In this certification survey, we take a look at available certifications, ...
October 21, 2007 21 Oct'07
Intellectual property lawsuits dog storage industry

The proliferation of patent litigation among data storage companies could stifle technological innovation and drive up costs to the user.
October 14, 2007 14 Oct'07
SNW Preview: Data protection makes a stand

Led by EMC's integration of data deduplication and CDP into its backup software, data protection products are prominent at Storage Networking World.
October 09, 2007 09 Oct'07
Switch upgrades and replacements

In this chapter of our guide to SAN expansion best practices, you'll learn about the physical limitations of switches, how to architect the switching infrastructure and how to find opportunities to deploy ISCSI.
October 09, 2007 09 Oct'07
Liverpool NHS Trust adopts single sign-on

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is set to save £20,000 a year and about 30 minutes a day for each staff member by implementing a single sign-on system.

October 04, 2007 04 Oct'07
Pillar announces support for 1 TB SATA drives

Pillar is one of the earliest to announce 1 TB SATA drives in an enterprise array. IBM's SVC becomes the first storage virtualization product certified with VMware.
October 02, 2007 02 Oct'07
Web 2.0 strategies for SMBs

Web 2.0 technologies are catching on at companies of all sizes. Find out how to make them work for your SMB with SearchSMB.com's top five Web 2.0 tips.
October 01, 2007 01 Oct'07
UK will lead £13m study on electronic ID

The UK is to spearhead a £13m pilot project covering 13 European countries to test the interoperability of several electronic identity verification systems. This may eventually give citizens and businesses access to e-government services across the ...
September 25, 2007 25 Sep'07
How to purchase a data encryption product

Data security is now a critical problem for every company, regardless of size. This buying guide explores the factors involved in purchasing data encryption hardware and software products.
September 20, 2007 20 Sep'07
NetScout acquires Network General

NetScout will acquire Network General, creating a one-stop shop for network management and monitoring tools.
September 16, 2007 16 Sep'07
3PAR adds tiered storage management tool

The new version of the System Reporter management tool for 3PAR's high-end arrays now includes monitoring for tiered storage environments.
September 07, 2007 07 Sep'07
Government warns of dangerous QuickBooks Online flaw

Attackers could exploit two flaws in the popular Intuit QuickBooks Online Edition to cause buffer overflows and download or upload files in arbitrary locations, US-CERT warned.
September 05, 2007 05 Sep'07
NAC switches, appliances help track users, malware

Some vendors are offering switches and appliances to monitor traffic for malware and unauthorized access, as the NAC market including Cisco NAC and Microsoft NAP sorts itself out.
August 26, 2007 26 Aug'07
What is considered best practices in terms of backup vaulting (offsite storage) frequency?

As a consultant, this is something that I run into frequently. There seems to be a belief that if you're a smaller shop or smaller business: You don't have a lot of data, and you don't need to send your data offsite very often. A lot of times, the ...
August 26, 2007 26 Aug'07
IBM back in iSCSI SAN fray

IBM is looking to take on HP's MSA and EMC's AX150, as well as EqualLogic and LeftHand, with a new iSCSI SAN product OEMed from LSI.
August 10, 2007 10 Aug'07
SMEs’ CRM needs catered for in Sage 200

Accounting software specialist Sage has expanded its business automation software portfolio with the launch of a customer relationship management system, Sage 200.
August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07
Sun adds virtual tape library to Thumper

Analysts say the combo of FalconStor's software, Solaris and Thumper is a good sign of integration from Sun after a disorganised year, but it's unclear if users will be convinced.
August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07
NAS appliance specifications

NAS appliances are noted for their convenience, offering dedicated internal storage that is relatively straightforward to identify and manage. The biggest issue for NAS appliances is avoiding network bottlenecks and supporting expansion without ...
August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07
NAS management software specifications

Network attached storage (NAS) appliances and gateways must be configured and managed using NAS management software that allows administrators to allocate space, manage RAID and storage behaviors, perform routine maintenance, and other tasks. ...
August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07
Security exec Moritz leaving CA

Ron Moritz will depart after five years as CA's chief security strategist. It's the latest in a string of issues that have called the company's strategy into question.
August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07
Users make iSCSI Sans with USB keys

Users say that Open-E's iSCSI San software, which is delivered on a USB stick, is more affordable than prepackaged systems and has more support than free iSCSI target products.
July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07
EMC reports Clariion surge, data archiving slump

EMC's revenues are up this quarter, attributed in part to a big boost in Clariion sales, but CEO Joe Tucci is critical of the company's execution in data archiving.
July 24, 2007 24 Jul'07
Hifn buys Siafu for storage security, data reduction

Chipmaker Hifn is looking to get into storage systems. It says OEMs are already lined up for encrypted iSCSI SAN and primary storage data reduction products.
July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07
LeftHand refreshes iSCSI SAN software

Version 7.0 of LeftHand's iSCSI SAN software contains dozens of new features, including support for four-way replication and brushed-up thin provisioning.
July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07
Core Security CEO to step down

Paul Paget, the CEO of penetration testing software vendor Core Security Technologies said he is better-suited for start-ups
July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07
Zero-day auction site complicates security efforts, IT pros say

WabiSabiLabi, the eBay-like marketplace for zero-day flaws, will make it tougher for companies to ward off attackers, some IT security professionals say.
July 12, 2007 12 Jul'07
Zero-day auction site highlights ethical debate

A new auction site plans to cash in on flaw research. Executive Editor Dennis Fisher explores if it's a viable business model and if research should be sold to the highest bidder.
July 05, 2007 05 Jul'07
Zero-day auction site opened by Swiss lab

Swiss start-up WabiSabiLabi is offering zero-day findings for qualified buyers. The site could fuel new debate over flaw disclosure.
July 03, 2007 03 Jul'07
Data storage startups emerge from stealth

Three new storage firms have come out of stealth mode this June. Analysts predict the next new crop of startups will focus on wireless storage, reporting and alternatives to RAID.
June 25, 2007 25 Jun'07
Richard Granger's departure may jeopardise NHS IT programme

Richard Granger's departure from Connecting for Health may jeopardise the stability and success of the politically driven NHS National Programme for IT.
June 25, 2007 25 Jun'07
Green storage gains ground

HP is just latest vendor to throw its hat into the green storage ring following Pillar Data, HDS and EqualLogic.
June 04, 2007 04 Jun'07
SMBs sample SaaS via telecoms

Telecom XO Communications has announced a new, SMB-focused partnership with Jamcracker, a wholesaler of SaaS technology. Analysts say more telecoms will try to offer SMBs IT services with such deals.
June 03, 2007 03 Jun'07
IBM: We're No. 1 in storage hardware

A new combined disk and tape tracker from IDC has IBM trumpeting from the rooftops that it's the market leader. But what's IBM's story when it comes to software?
June 01, 2007 01 Jun'07
HDS adds SAN muscle to archive

Hitachi Data Systems integrates its archive software across its product line and adds important new features, including replication, data deduplication and security.
May 31, 2007 31 May'07
HDS CEO quits for HP storage biz

Dave Roberson, CEO of Hitachi Data Systems since 2006, has jumped ship to HP to run the server giant's storage business.
May 21, 2007 21 May'07
Mobile instant messaging enhances company's business processes

A mobile IM service acquired by a hosted VoIP provider encourages more companies to enhance their business processes.
May 17, 2007 17 May'07
VoIP security fundamentals

VoIP security is a challenge for IT staff because IP telephony brings with it not only the security problems of data networks but also new threats specific to VoIP. In this fundamentals guide, learn about network security threats and emerging IP ...
May 16, 2007 16 May'07
When signature based antivirus isn't enough

Zero-day exploits, targeted attacks and increasing demands for endpoint application controls are driving the rapid metamorphosis from signature-based antivirus and antispyware to HIPS-based integrated products.
May 11, 2007 11 May'07
VoIP, unified communications adoption continue to rise

VoIP and unified communications adoption continue to rise steadily in the enterprise, according to Infonetics Research's latest report.
May 03, 2007 03 May'07
Microsoft users sticking with third-party security vendors

IT pros are pleased with Microsoft's security advances, including those found in Forefront. But don't expect them to drop their third-party security vendors.
April 26, 2007 26 Apr'07
Websense to acquire SurfControl

Websense says its planned $400 million acquisition of SurfControl will allow it to better compete in the global security market.
April 24, 2007 24 Apr'07
Apple fixes 25 Mac OS X flaws

Attackers could exploit about two dozen flaws in Mac OS X to cause a denial of service, bypass security restrictions, disclose sensitive data and run malicious code.
April 23, 2007 23 Apr'07
Weekly compilation of storage news:Dell LTO-4 drive, new Sun array

Dell is first out of the gate with the new LTO-4 drive, which offers native encryption; Sun unveils new array and deepens its relationship with FalconStor.
April 17, 2007 17 Apr'07
SNW: Users wary of outsourcing backup

Symantec unveiled plans for outsourced, online data backup services this week, but users at Storage Networking World are more cautious than ever about letting go of their data.
April 16, 2007 16 Apr'07
EMC, Symantec to enter Software as a Service market

EMC has plans to release Software as a Service (SaaS) products for data backup and archiving; Symantec announces a new online backup service.