Monthly Archives: December 2002
Pillar Readies Less Expensive Storage Arrays
Pillar Data Systems Inc. is gearing up for its launch next fall with the development of a Serial ATA-based array that lets users connect...
Quantum Takes Leap
Although the need for reliable data backup has never been greater, the depressed IT spending climate has caused problems for Quantum Corp., a $1...
Fortified Serials in the Pipeline
ATA-class products, traditionally confined to workstations and desktops, will likely break out of these realms next year, when Serial ATA products with simplified cabling...
Fear the Feds Who Fear IT Knowledge
In our end-of-year discussions about the coming years it issues, someone mentioned government concerns about training in computer security. "The more people take these...
Study Finds Performance Review Moves to Front Burner
When it comes to making sure applications and systems are running optimally, IT attitudes in the last three years have changed dramatically, even if...
Dell Blade Is a Worthy Competitor
Dell Computer Corp.s first entry into the server blade market, the PowerEdge 1655MC system, comes bundled with robust management and provisioning tools packed into...
GeekSpeak: December 23, 2002
MobileWise has developed an electrically conductive pad that could displace other device chargers. The Wire-Free Electricity Base will be used next year by Acer...
Highs, Lows of 2002 Set the Stage for 2003
How will 2002 be remembered in the technology community? The year was marked by evaporating budgets, layoffs and an overall grumpiness that the promise...
InfiniBand: Whats Next?
The year 2003 is shaping up to become an important period for InfiniBand, the much-touted but little-seen high-speed interconnect technology.Despite setbacks earlier this year,...
Multi-CPU Push Is On
New multiprocessing servers from IBM, Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Computer Corp. will help enterprises save money, ease management and increase efficiencies by reducing the...