Trusted Computing Group turns attention to storage

25 junio 2007

Seeing not just a need but a growing necessity, the Trusted Computing Group is in the process of constructing a specification aimed at helping to block unauthorized access to sensitive data on hard drives, flash drives, tape cartridges and optical disks. A draft is currently available to interested parties.

Simple SANs Deliver Savings

25 junio 2007

A wave of low-priced SANs, many bundled with preconfigured switches and host bus adapters, is bringing easy-to-install storage that can cut management costs by up to 70% compared with the cost of storage directly attached to each server. But they're not for everyone.

The Dutiful No. 2

25 junio 2007

The IT industry would be better served if Ann Livermore were unleashed from Hewlett-Packard and her capabilities were fully tapped in a CEO role.

LaCie first to deliver 1TB secure biometric disk

22 junio 2007

Designed to keep intruders away from private data, the d2 SAFE hard drive comes equipped with a biometric sensor, 128-bit AES hardware encryption technology and chain-lock port for maximum protection against unauthorized use.

United Airlines works storage smarter

22 junio 2007

Over the past few years United has worked hard to simplify and virtualize its storage environment, which allows admins to manage up to 200TB of capacity each.

Software promises to simplify the use of rival virtualization systems

22 junio 2007

A Linux developer has come up with a virtualized I/O system that allows competing virtualization software to use one mechanism for handling storage and other virtual devices.