Networking World: Storage strategies for the brave new world

Seagate upgrades hybrid drive family, adds desktop model | Top tech companies plug into renewable power

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Storage strategies for the brave new world
The enterprise storage picture is changing fast as resources are abstracted through virtualization, new computing options like cloud are embraced, and companies search for ways to extract more value out of the data they already are swimming in, even as more arrives in the guise of big data. Read More

RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: QLogic Corporation

Captive vs Shared SSD – best SAN choice?
Clustered apps/virtual servers waiting on storage I/O? Overprovisioning HDDs for performance breaking the budget? Existing SAN storage not keeping up with critical application performance demands? Concerned SSD acceleration solutions will disrupt your SAN architecture? Want non-disruptive SSD integration w/existing software and SAN infrastructure? QLogic's Mt. Rainier Adapter seamlessly integrates Fibre Channel HBA, SSD and caching intelligence. Join the Product Evaluation Program or sign up for a Briefing and learn how to supercharge your existing SAN with transparent shared SSD caching!

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WHITE PAPER: F5

2012 Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers
The application delivery controller has evolved into a key component of the data center architecture, and enterprises should evaluate ADCs based on how they integrate with this architecture and support more advanced features, such as user and traffic control and monitoring. This report provides insights into vendors' strengths and weaknesses. Read More.

Seagate upgrades hybrid drive family, adds desktop model
Seagate announced new models of its 2.5-in. hybrid laptop drives with 40% better performance, as well as its first 3.5-in. desktop hybrid drive. Read More

WHITE PAPER: IBM Corporation

Maximizing enterprise resource planning ROI
In this paper, we highlight the common reasons why midsize companies often do not realize significant ROI with their ERP system implementations and suggest solutions for getting the most value from their applications. Learn More.

Top tech companies plug into renewable power
Leading tech companies like Microsoft, Google and Apple are making huge inroads in the use of renewable energy for corporate facilities and data centers, but cost and delivery challenges remain. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Dell

The Definitive Guide to Cloud Provider Selection
This checklist for evaluating and selecting a cloud solution provider will bring business and IT together to collaboratively make the right cloud provider choice. Learn More

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