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Securing Data at Rest
Car companies, owners benefit from SD card-enabled navigation systems
By utilizing SD cards to improve the functionality and value of on-board navigation equipment, both car companies and owners can benefit immensely.
Choosing between tapes, SSD and Blu-ray storage capabilities
For storage that will last well into the future, tapes, SSD drives and Blu-ray media remain the top contenders able to provide the capacity and functionality that users will require.
Netflix issues demonstrate the value of Blu-ray based media
With the subject of net neutrality hanging in the air, Netflix and other streaming users may find it more beneficial to use Blu-ray movies instead, which will provide a significantly better experience and unlimited replay value.
SugarSync, others herald the demise of free storage options
Organizations like SugarSync are getting rid of their free options, leaving some clients to search for other viable storage means.
Keep ATMs running effectively with high-quality SD cards
Maintaining consistent ATM operations is critical to reducing customer churn rates and bolstering profits for financial services organizations.
Facebook using Blu-ray archive for ‘cold storage’
Facebook has demoed a prototype Archive Solution for "cold storage" at this years Open Compute summit. Currently, the system stores 10,000 Blu-ray discs that holds a petabyte of data and is highly energy efficient. However, this configuration has been blamed for...
Cloud storage reliability questioned following service outage
A recent cloud storage outage has raised concerns regarding the reliability of these services.
Ubuntu adds TRIM support for SSD drives
Ubuntu has been making critical adjustments to support TRIM technology, allowing the provider to gear up for a mobile initiative in the near future.
Blu-ray remains influential for Xbox improvements
The Xbox One has been touted as one of the most advanced gaming consoles to appear on the market, and one choice to save the disc drive has become a critical move for Microsoft.