Dataram debuts storage optimization appliance

Start-up unveils storage platform for large-scale Web applications; Cloud Computing: Is it Time to Invest in Cloud Storage? Storage Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by NetApp Storage News: Dataram ships solid state storage appliance Looking for the latest storage news? Wondering what the latest product announcements are? Visit the Masters of Storage site brought to you by Network World, sponsored by NetApp for all the details. Read this week's featured blog, "Dataram ships solid state storage appliance" to learn about the XcelaSAN storage optimization appliance that speeds application performance by as much as 30x. Get all the details today. Spotlight Story Dataram debuts storage optimization appliance Dataram this week announced the XcelaSAN storage optimization appliance, which speeds the performance of applications by as much as 30 times. By introducing the appliance, Dataram officially enters the white-hot, already crowded solid state drive space. Read full story Related News: Start-up unveils storage platform for large-scale Web applications Storage start-up MaxiScale emerged from stealth mode this week with software designed to efficiently manage the file serving needs of Web applications. Cloud Computing: Is it Time to Invest in Cloud Storage? What It Is: Storing data in the cloud, also known as data as a service or DaaS, is gaining attention within IT departments. A recent CIO.com survey found 46 percent of IT decision makers are giving cloud storage a look. It's particularly appealing for data backups, according to Charles King, an analyst with Pund-IT. DaaS is cheaper than building a second data center. Backup storage could pave the way for companies using cloud vendors as collocation providers for any IT service or application, including CRM, ERP and data storage, says King. 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