Brian Fonseca is a senior writer at eWEEK who covers database, data management and storage management software, as well as storage hardware. He works out of eWEEK's Woburn, Mass., office. Prior to joining eWEEK, Brian spent four years at InfoWorld as the publication's security reporter. He also covered services, and systems management.
Clearwell Systems is introducing its Email Intelligence Platform on Jan. 23, providing corporate e-mail systems with an e-mail analysis layer that rests on top of e-mail storage and is capable of tying into files, e-mail archive software and file servers to positively identify violations of regulatory or corporate policies. By examining the unique properties of […]
Backup-to-disk provider Data Domain on Monday introduced its first Virtual Tape Library option for its DD400 Enterprise Series Restorers, extending its replication and compression technology toward Fibre Channel storage area network environments. Currently in a beta format and targeted for release next month, Data Domains VTL option emulates up to 4u7 active virtual LTO drives […]
Iron Mountain on Monday announced its new DataDefense service, which enables customers to control data elimination or lock down all files on stolen PCs and laptops via an online interface. The rules-based service features triggers that allow an enterprise to recognize if a laptop or PC has been stolen or is missing. It can be […]
Imation has announced its intention to acquire Memorex International, in an all-cash transaction of $330 million plus payments ranging between $5 million and $45 million to be paid out over a period of three years once the deal closes, contingent on the financial performance of Memorex. By adding Memorexs recordable media capabilities to its removable […]
LogLogic Inc. has tethered its log management capabilities to EMC Corp.s Smarts Technology, enabling organizations to bolster their internal log discovery and log administration processes to help simplify and streamline overworked risk management and compliance efforts. In addition to joining EMCs Smarts Technology Alliance Program this week, LogLogic, based in San Jose, Calif., went a […]
Along the same lines as a UPS tracking system, Ontrack Data Recovery has launched its new Ontrack Online service, which allows organizations and IT administrators to keep close tabs on critical data recovery efforts. The Ontrack Online service provides accessible up-to-the minute updates and reports on the current status of files and systems—some of which […]
Ticketed to support a growing breed of high-performance and high-availability communications applications being used with more frequency and requiring increased storage capacity, Performance Technologies Inc. has launched the CPC5900 Storage Blade and CPC5910 Storage Expansion Blade as its new family of high-density storage blades. Currently available, the CPC5900 blade is geared toward NAS (network-attached storage) […]
DSG Storage Inc. and Chelsio Communications Inc. have joined forces in an OEM deal announced Wednesday that will lead to the construction of new DSG high-performance iSCSI-based storage systems designed to take advantage of lower-cost Ethernet connectivity. The new DSG storage products are expected to begin shipping in February. As part of the joint agreement, […]
Systemax Inc. is rolling out a new range of specialized Storage Server appliances featuring DataCore Software Corp. storage area network technology that is designed to let users and ISVs turn a PC into a low-cost integrated storage controller using built-in iSCSI connectivity. Currently shipping, the Systemax-branded Storage Server appliances bundle DataCores SANmelody software with an […]
Shrinking the gap between desktop and laptop storage capabilities, Seagate Technology LLC on Monday announced that it is shipping the Seagate Momentus 5400.3—its new 2.5-inch notebook PC drive featuring the addition of perpendicular recording for elevated levels of hard drive data density and capacity for notebook users. The Momentus 5400.3 offers up to 160GB of […]