To enterprises that handle large amounts of application data, completely cloud-based storage may seem like the best way forward. However, the recent shutdown of startup Nirvanix has brought some of the cloud’s shortcomings to the fore and underscored the...
Ultrabooks are quickly becoming popular choices for consumer PCs. Although they sport the traditional clamshell design and keyboard/trackpad input of a laptop, they also have speedy SSD drives and extended battery life, meaning that they combine some of the best...
Users like SSD drives because they offer speedy, reliable storage that fits comfortably into a PC, Mac, camera or mobile device. With no moving mechanical parts or fragmented storage blocks, SSDs enable quick boot times and improve the performance of even complex...
Business continuity plans are vital hedges against unexpected natural disasters, computer viruses and cyberattacks. However, many organizations may be unprepared for such contingencies right now, or are pursuing inefficient approaches that are detracting from...
The next generation of high-density optical media may store as much as 300 GB on a single disc, allowing it to accommodate 4K video and movies and complex video games. Additionally, this higher capacity, coupled with the relatively low price of individual discs, will...
SSD drives are gradually becoming more affordable and capacious, which is good news for users and businesses that have not upgraded from their HDDs yet, but are interested in ultimately procuring faster, more reliable flash-based storage. There are a few key...
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