Computerworld Storage
September 29, 2008
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According to ESG, it's hard to find much missing in the new CLARiiON CX4. EMC's impressive next-generation product is driving a number of key trends, from flash drives and unifying storage platforms to driving greener storage. Learn how EMC's new CX4 moves forward on so many fronts.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/141642/0/
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In this issue:
* EMC to offer advanced storage features to consumers
* Ellison pitches high-speed data warehouse server
* IT buying tips: How to be your company's IT hero by knowing what to ask
* Can't afford a Database Machine? Oracle pushes compression as less lavish scale-up method
Computerworld Blogs:
* Lower-res TV sales outpace 1080p -- hurting Blu-ray?
* Prevent unwanted presidencies with paper ballots
* SanDisk's slotMusic format: FTW or WTF?
* More organizations relocating virtual objects for secure operations
OTHER RESOURCES
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White paper: What are the business motivations for storage virtualization? Learn about the benefits in this new white paper.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/135751/0/
White paper: In a first time, head-to-head comparison, see why 5 technology professionals found the new HP StorageWorks EVA4400 easier to operate and a greater time saver than the EMC/CLARiiON CX3-10.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/135750/0/
Gartner Paper: US Data Centers - The Calm Before the Storm
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/138066/0/
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EMC to offer advanced storage features to consumers
EMC plans to hand down advanced features, including de-duplication and even virtualization, to Iomega-branded consumer products.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/141643/2/
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HP StorageWorks Virtualization
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Ellison pitches high-speed data warehouse server
Larry Ellison unveiled a new database and storage server products designed for high-performance data warehousing.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/141650/2/
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IT buying tips: How to be your company's IT hero by knowing what to ask
An IT consultant offers tips on how to negotiate with vendors to ensure your company gets the best deal.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/141646/2/
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Can't afford a Database Machine? Oracle pushes compression as less lavish scale-up method
For IT managers who can't afford its new Database Machine system, Oracle is pushing the Advanced Compression feature in its 11g database as a more affordable option.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/141647/2/
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When the Customer Relationship Is Everything, Businesses Bank on SSL Solutions
Learn how financial institutions are improving their sites using online security to help their customers stay safe from phishing attacks in the white paper.
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COMPUTERWORLD BLOGS
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Lower-res TV sales outpace 1080p -- hurting Blu-ray?
Sales of lower resolution televisions, such as 720p and 1080i, are outpacing true hi-def flat panels this year, which may be affecting the sales of Blu-ray players and content, which display video in full 1080p resolution. Without 1080p televisions, there's little reason to purchase Blu-ray.
To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/141648/2/
Prevent unwanted presidencies with paper ballots
While you may think the voting issues associated with the elections in 2000 and 2004 have been resolved, you'd be wrong. And, there's a new call to go back to paper.
To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/141649/2/
SanDisk's slotMusic format: FTW or WTF?
In Monday's IT Blogwatch, we listen to the music industry's latest wheeze to sell us their choonz: a drm-free album on a microSD card for under $10. Not to mention a "clbuttic" mistake...
To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/140194/2/
More organizations relocating virtual objects for secure operations
It makes sense to relocate virtual storage structures (e.g. data, applications, VMs) and to occasionally move virtual applications as a best practice to keep centralized data centers as up to date as possible.
To view the rest of the blog post, click the following link.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/3681222/80502040/139743/2/
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