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Google to launch cloud storage 'Drive' soon - reports

Google is rumoured to be on the verge of launching a new cloud-based storage product, which has been described as the search giant's answer to Dropbox.
Malware hijacks file host SendSpace to steal information

Trend Micro researchers have discovered a piece of malicious software that automatically uploads its stolen data cache to the SendSpace file-sharing service for retrieval.
DataDirect Network releases impressive array with 40GB/sec performance

DataDirect Network's new SFA12K series storage array represents a new high-water mark for networked storage performance with the ability to scale to 6.7 petabytes in two racks and offer up to 40GB/sec performance.
Box offering 50GB free for life

Box announces 50GB of free storage to anyone who uses a Box Personal account on an iOS device.
iCloud domain now the property of Apple

Apple today took administrative control of the iCloud.com domain less than a week before CEO Steve Jobs is to unveil his company's new cloud-based service.
Red Hat chastises Microsoft and VMware during cloud software pitch

Red Hat claimed it is the only choice for openness in the cloud, as the open source vendor unveiled private cloud software and a public cloud service.
Google Apps to offer extra cloud storage for a fee

Google will soon start letting Apps users buy additional storage for some of the applications in the hosted collaboration and communication suite.
Google advances Native Client web browser technology

Revamped SDK addresses security concerns, allows developers to build Native Client apps before technology's official launch
Dropbox announces app update to iOS and new app directory

Dropbox, everyone's favorite alternative to Apple's iDisk, announced a major app update on Wednesday as well as a new App Directory.
Oracle engineer shows data centre latency with heat map analytics

Heat maps can reveal, though not always explain, systems latency, an Oracle engineer argues

Latest Features

What cloud computing means for the real world

There are more than a few critics of cloud computing; I'm probably one of them. But I've been turning over in my mind different perspectives on the cloud. I've tried to set aside the views of the IT executive, who seems to dominate the debate.
Five free cloud storage options: Backup and share files online

There are a slew of services for storing, syncing and sharing files in the cloud, and as vendors try to win over consumers and small businesses, the give-aways keep getting better.
How HTML5 will change the Web

HTML5 will spawn richer, more sophisticated websites while also easing development. Here are nine ways the impact of HTML5 will be felt.
Guide to SAN and NAS virtualisation

How storage virtualisation technologies allow you to keep pace with ever-increasing storage requirements while maintaining high availability and service levels
Snow Leopard vs Windows 7

Windows 7 is a worthy rival, but Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the better operating system by a whisker for discriminating professionals
Why did IBM buy XIV?

XIV offers block SAN-like storage using SATA drives for Web 2.0 with great scalability and data protection. Why did IBM buy it?
EMC's incredible Hulk

HULK, MAMBA, MAUI and HomeStore - coming EMC products.
EMC's stealth storage software package

EMC is stealthily supplying storage software packages to OEMs like Intel
Ten virtualisation companies to watch

These technology innovators promise products that boost performance, make management easier or otherwise enhance your virtualisation experience.
Understanding Hitachi's plunge into the blue

HDS has added BlueArc's high-performance NAS to its portfolio in a 5-year OEM deal and is getting involved in lots of deals as a result.

How-tos

How to pick a NAS storage system for your business

Creating a cloud-based backup for your image library

How to fix Google Docs problems with third party programs

How to get an Apple iPad for work

How to move your small business to the cloud

Case Study: Unified storage sorts out a Surrey hospital file problem

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NAS Helps Customers Address File Storage Growth

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Protected, Portable, Price/Performance for Permanent Online Archive

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