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	Quantum introduces a tape library, Cisco a new switch This week Quantum and Cisco introduced a new tape library and Fibre Channel switch that help users grow is needed. Read More WHITE PAPER: Qwest Connecting to Better Customer Service Less than a third of surveyed IT executives believe their companies are "highly effective" at adapting to changing customer needs and priorities. Businesses that build a robust voice and data network infrastructure can achieve a high level of responsiveness, and transform customer information and feedback into actionable results. Click here. In this Issue Don't give up on tape yet IBM responds to Oracle's Exadata with new systems Western Digital Doubles Capacity with New VelociRaptors WHITE PAPER: Dell Automating Processes to Optimize a Windows 7 Deployment Experts state that it is critical that planning for Windows 7 starts in the first half of 2010. With the cost per PC deployment estimated at $527-$700 per client, automating processes and leveraging outside expertise can reduce deployment costs and free your staff. Learn More Now Don't give up on tape yet DLT, SuperDLT, LTO, 3480, 3490e, 3590, 3570, TK50, 4mm-DDS, 8mm, AIT, QIC, and 9-track, these are a few of my favorite things. Not exactly how the old song goes, but rest assured that what you have on your old data tapes – regardless of the format – has more staying power and value than your old audio cassettes. Read More E-GUIDE: APC by Schneider Electric 5 Ways to Shrink a Data Center Most data centers can support an average density of 100 to 200 watts per sq. foot. The future of high-density computing – beyond 30 KW - will have to rely on water-based cooling, but is that cost effective? This expert guide discusses the latest energy technologies for today and the future. Read Now. IBM responds to Oracle's Exadata with new systems IBM on Wednesday announced a new range of integrated systems for large-scale data analysis, mounting a fresh challenge to rival Oracle's Exadata platform. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems Inc. Improve Productivity by Optimizing your SSL VPN Are you getting all you can from your SSL VPN? Read this whitepaper to find out Learn More Western Digital Doubles Capacity with New VelociRaptors Western Digital launched a new line of VelociRaptor drives today--doubling storage capacity and improving performance over the previous VelociRaptor models. Businesses of all sizes can capitalize on the benefits of the VelociRaptor drives. Read More
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