Storage vendor Nimbus Data is one of the first to introduce an all-flash network storage system. The market for flash–or solid-state disk (SSD)–storage is limited, because SSDs are typically more expensive than hard disk drive (HDD) storage. However, Nimbus calculates that the total cost of ownership for SSDs is less than with HDD storage when the costs of power, cooling and software licenses are factored in.
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Nimbus Data Goes All In With Flash-Only Storage
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BeyondTrust Acquires Data Loss Prevention Startup GentleSecurity
Privileged access management provider BeyondTrust has acquired a startup company for its data loss prevention technology. The acquisition of GentleSecurity is the third such deal this year for BeyondTrust as it seeks to broaden its solutions to protect IT systems from insider threats by controlling who has access to what parts of the network.
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Black Hat Will Once Again Show Our Security Weaknesses
The most important thing about Black Hat is the reality check it provides on just how insecure everything really is, from computers to networks to mobile devices to industrial and other systems that are now increasingly connected and exposed. And this week’s Black Hat will be no exception, as several scheduled demos will display just how scary some of these security holes can be.
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Edge Keeps Adobe Relevant In a World without Flash
There has been a quasi-religious debate over the value or necessity of Adobe Flash ever since Apple and Steve Jobs banned it from iOS. Adobe has stood by Flash, but now it seems to be also hedging its bets with software that developers can use with HTML5–Adobe Edge.
The war over Adobe Flash has escalated far beyond Apple and iOS, into a larger battle between the proprietary Adobe platform and the emerging HTML5 standard. Battle lines have been drawn with strong supporters on both sides of the fence.
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eEye Improves Vulnerability Prioritization Capabilities
The new release of eEye Digital Security’s CS Management product improves enterprise ability to prioritize remediation and mitigation of known vulnerabilities. Version 2.5 of the vulnerability management offering also adds support for mobile devices and free patching for select non-Windows applications.
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Apple iPad, Day 29: Five Things I Like Most About the iPad
30 Days With the iPad: Day 29
In keeping with the precedent established in previous “30 Days With…” series, I devoted yesterday’s post to detailing my complaints and criticisms. Today is dedicated to the counter point of view–a list of my favorite things about the iPad from my 30 Days With the iPad journey.
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Apple iPad, Day 30: The Verdict–Can an iPad Replace a PC?
Today the 30 Days With an iPad series comes to a close. I set out on this journey with the goal of determining whether an iPad is capable of replacing my Windows 7 notebook, and now it’s time to review the experience and render a verdict.
To score the iPad, let’s take a look at some of the common functions I need to do with my primary computing platform and determine if the iPad can deliver:
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HP On Right Track With Two Network OSes
When HP completed the 3Com acquisition, it seemed obvious that the ProCurve product line was due for termination. In the last two years, HP has steadfastly continued with ProCurve and its custom ASIC development, and maintains that both the A-Series and the ProCurve occupy different spaces in the market. Maintaining two different product lines makes sense for HP and its customers.
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iPhone 5: Why Rivals Should Be Worried
Rumors and Apple go together like summer and baseball. They are virtually inseparable. One of the prevailing Apple rumors right now is that the iPhone 5 will launch sometime in September. If that rumor comes true, smartphone rivals better buckle up because it could be a bumpy ride.
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Apple iPad, Day 28: My Five Biggest iPad Complaints
My 30 Days With the iPad experience is coming to an end. That means it’s time to reflect back over the past month and sum things up. Despite the frequent claims of Apple fanboyism, it hasn’t been all sunshine and roses, and I have my share of issues with the iPad–at least as a replacement for a Windows 7 notebook.
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