Microsoft trumps Google on free e-mail storage limit; Storage trade group gets green makeover

Storage News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by HP If you're looking for easy-to-use, affordable protection for your critical data, the new DAT 160 Tape Drive is the answer. Durable, with a low cost of ownership, it offers the highest capacity and performance with the ability to store up to 160GB of compressed data on a single cartridge. Network World's Storage News Alert, 08/15/07 Microsoft trumps Google on free e-mail storage limit, 08/14/07: Microsoft is increasing the storage limit for its Web-based e-mail service, surpassing competitor Google's limit but far short of Yahoo's unlimited storage. Google offers fee-based storage rental, 08/10/07: Google is offering Gmail and Picasa Web Albums users the chance to purchase additional storage when they reach the limit of that the company supplies with its free services. Storage trade group gets green makeover, 08/13/07: The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) has suddenly sprouted green leaves with a task force, working party, and tutorial all directed to making storage more environmentally friendly. It recommends storing less data on fewer disks and archiving to tape. Network World Storage Buyer's Guide Find the right products for your enterprise - fast. From a tape library to an on-line backup service to a complete, drop-it-in-place SAN Solution, check out this Buyer's guide. With over 200 products divided into specific categories, you can conduct side-by-side comparisons and make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Storage Buyer's Guide now. Oracle looks to broaden appeal of new data grid software, 08/13/07: Oracle has brought out the first version of the Coherence in-memory data grid software since acquiring Tangosol earlier this year and over time hopes to dramatically widen the appeal of the product. What's the best bargain on enterprise network products you've ever gotten? Bought a bunch of Cisco routers for a song? Nabbed Windows Vista (legally) for a great price? We know people love to brag about saving money. Here's your chance to show your peers just how smart or lucky you've been. And if there are lessons to be learned here, all the better. We plan to write a story based on the best stuff. Join the discussion.

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