Pillar Data Systems tackles wasted storage; A short history of data storage

Storage News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Microsoft Manage Skyrocketing Storage The data on your network is growing at a rapid pace that's only going to increase. Download Network World's latest Executive Guide and get the practical, real-world advice and insider information you need to best manage and meet your storage demands and industry regulations. Click here to download. Network World's Storage News Alert, 06/18/07 Larry Ellison-backed data vendor tackles problem of wasted storage, 06/14/07:  Pillar Data Systems, the storage vendor funded by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, is getting ready to bolster its line of features with technology that helps businesses avoid wasting storage space known as thin provisioning. From punch cards to iPods: A short history of data storage, 06/14/07:  The history of data storage technology spans almost 300 years, from the introduction of paper punch cards to the advent this year of holographic storage. Over that time, the capacities of disk drives and other media have grown from about 80 characters ... 10 reasons why it’s good and bad to be HP, 06/14/07:  HP has opportunities and challenges in emphasizing its software and services offerings. Sign up for Network Worlds e-dition Youll receive all the news, testing and expert analysis included in the magazine, but with the added benefits of simple navigation via a live Table of Contents; keyword searches to quickly get find the information you need; direct links to additional online information and resources; and much more.. Click here to subscribe. Symantec enhances backup software, 06/13/07:  Symantec has added disk0backup capability to its NetBackup software. EMC, Wipro form marketing and services alliance, 06/13/07:  EMC will train more than 1,000 Wipro staff in the use of its storage technologies as part of an alliance announced by the companies on Wednesday. Technology Executive Newsletter: Making storage all the RAIGE,06/11/07:  After several years of operating in stealth mode, a new storage company is emerging on the scene this week, and we think it’s going to shake up the storage industry. Pivot3 is introducing a product that breaks previous price/performance benchmarks with exciting new technology. Pivot3 also is breaking the perception that reliable storage has to be complex, expensive and proprietary to be good.

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