Jeff Burt

Internal storage bypassed Acknowledging that slim is in, Fujitsu Technology Solutions Inc. this month announced two midrange servers designed for the tight confines of data center racks. Fujitsu Technology designed its latest eight- and 16-way systems, the PrimePower 650 and 850, respectively, without internal storage, resulting in a smaller chassis better suited for industry-standard server […]

LAS VEGAS—Already the biggest high-tech company in South Korea, Samsung SDS Co. Ltd. is pushing to become a larger player in the global IT world, building on the strengths of its packaged software and services businesses. During an interview with eWEEK here at Comdex, Hong Ki Kim, president and CEO of Seoul-based Samsung SDS, said […]

LAS VEGAS—Adaptec Inc. on Monday released three new adapters designed to ramp up the momentum behind iSCSIs drive to replace Fibre Channel as the premier way of transporting stored data. The three are ASIC-based Internet protocol adapters rather than server-based implementations, improving storage network data speeds and performance for a lower cost. The adapters, based […]

LAS VEGAS—Oracle Corp. is using its new Oracle9i Database product, including its clustering capabilities, to not only attack traditional database rivals like IBM but also to muscle into Microsoft Corp.s e-mail business. The Redwood Shores, Calif., company on Monday announced a program in which businesses can migrate their Microsoft Outlook e-mail programs away from Microsofts […]

LAS VEGAS—Quantum Corp. on Tuesday unveiled an automated storage tape device that executives said offers five times the capacity of other 2U autoloaders and comes with better management capabilities. The 16-cartridge Quantum SuperLoader also comes in a modular design for fast configuration and upgrades and a “mail slot” that enables businesses to install or remove […]

LAS VEGAS—Oracle Corp. early next year will release an updated version of its Oracle9i Database that will use XML to bring much of the relational work now done outside of 9i into the companys database. The initiative, code-named XDB, will enable businesses to map XML-based documents directly into their 9i databases, Jeremy Burton, senior vice […]

Users looking for tools to develop Web services have new integrated environments to choose from that offer everything from Web servers to application development tools. Oracle Corp. last week unveiled its Oracle9i JDeveloper tool set, a product rewritten entirely in Java that executives said completes the triad of the 9i offerings that includes the releases […]

To survive, enterprises must develop and deploy applications rapidly. A key to survival is reusing of software components. To help with reuse, Cleveland-based Flashline. com Inc. this week is releasing the latest version of its CMEE (Component Manager Enterprise Edition), Version 3.0. The product enables and measures an enterprises reuse program, all aimed at reducing […]

Support Nextel Communications Inc. last week announced two new phones that Motorola Inc., of Schaumburg, Ill., designed for the Nextel network. Both support over-the-air downloading of Java applications via the Nextel Wireless Web service. Features Both phones from Nextel, of Reston, Va., include a built-in speakerphone, voice-activated dialing and a voice recorder for memos or […]

A Silicon Valley startup last week unveiled fingerprint-scanning technology that officials said is less expensive and more reliable than traditional scanning devices. Fidelica Microsystems Inc. developed a unique sensor that measures the difference in pressure between the ridges and valleys of a fingerprint. Traditional fingerprint-scanning devices use a light source to measure the distance between […]