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Researchers claim 100-fold increase in data storage speed

European researchers are using laser-heated magnetic disks to grab bits faster

Symantec releases faster next-gen NetBackup, Backup Exec

Upgrades take a four- or five-hour backup down to a one- or two-minute backup, Symantec says

The hidden costs of the data explosion

As data grows out of control, it's easy to overlook the high price of maintaining BC/DR solutions to keep all that data safe

Nimbus puts up its new all-flash array against disk arrays

The E-Class array in one rack can match the performance of 14 racks of disk drives, Nimbus says

Seagate: Shortage of disk drives to continue through 2012

The company, which reported revenue up 18 percent over last year, says large customers more willing to sign long-term agreements to ensure supply continuity

Cloud appliances: The cloud that isn't the cloud

Amazon Storage Gateway is a prime example of using an old-fashioned data center approach in the cloud -- which seems to miss the point

Hands on with Amazon Storage Gateway

Amazon's new Storage Gateway offers a twist on cloud-based backups, but beware of the rough edges

Mozy releases Stash file syncing service

The company will offer admin controls for Stash on its business-class version MozyPro later this year

Hard drive shortages continue to bite tech industry

Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Intel all said HDD shortages caused by the floods in Thailand have impacted their business

Second life: Revive your old workstation with SSDs

With lower costs and higher capabilities, workstation-grade SSDs can significantly extend the useful life of old hardware

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