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	vSphere 4.1 supports new storage array functions VMware last week introduced vSphere 4.1, it latest virtualization platform. vSphere 4.1 has a variety of storage offerings but primarily the vStorage API for Array integration (VAAI), which allows VMware ESX servers to offload several storage operations to the storage hardware. Read More WHITE PAPER: Hitachi Hitachi Storage Solutions at Work To address information growth, ensure all patient medical records are preserved properly, and support long term medical research, Tungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital turned to the high quality, reliable storage environment created by Hitachi storage and software. Read Now In this Issue Nimble's all-in-one storage combines primary and backup in one box Seagate GoFlex Brings Cheap Storage to Small Business Xiotech announces new array, management software ChronoSync, ChronoAgent updated for smarter backups WHITE PAPER: HP Setting Up a Seven-Figure IT Cost Avoidance at JEA Learn how storage acquisition costs are 67% lower, performance is faster, recovery takes minutes instead of days, and a seven figure cost avoidance lies ahead. Read Now Nimble's all-in-one storage combines primary and backup in one box Start-up Nimble Storage announced its first product this week, an array that combines SSD and hard disk drives along with special software to create a box that acts as primary, backup storage and performs disaster recovery. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP Implementing Tiered Storage: IDC: Enterprises that are investigating deploying a tiered storage architecture should consider using an external services provider to assist with the migration. Of critical importance is the ability to offer a range of services from the initial planning all the way through to ongoing support and management. Read Now Seagate GoFlex Brings Cheap Storage to Small Business Seagate launched a new line of external hard drives--the GoFlex Home network storage system. The product is aimed at the home user market, but the GoFlex Home drives can also be a flexible, cost-effective backup and storage solution for small businesses. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP Virtualize your end-to-end IT infrastructure A virtual storage infrastructure available only from HP can double your capacity utilization and cut management costs in half with innovations that unlock trapped capacity in individual servers or in enterprise disk arrays. Learn how. Read Now Xiotech announces new array, management software Xiotech has announced new storage analysis software, along with two new versions of its enterprise-class storage array and storage management software aimed at virtual desktop environments with its ability to expand on the fly. Read More ChronoSync, ChronoAgent updated for smarter backups Econ Technologies took away one less excuse from consumers and small businesses might have for not backing up. Updates to the developer's ChronoSync and ChronoAgent bring a handful of new scheduling and networking features to make sure your backup and sync operations get done. Read More
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