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Drobo (second-gen) mini-review
Filed under: Peripherals , Storage Despite its shortcomings, we were pretty into the original Drobo when it was launched about a year ago. Not only is it crazy easy to set up and get running, but being able to swap out drives and continuously expand your storage pool without completely replacing your array is obviously advantageous compared to traditional RAID arrays. So it kind of ... Engadget
Horizon highlights – July 4 weekend
Happy Fourth of July weekend! Our regular roundup of noteworthy stories from the web covers Wall-E’s secret roots, bizarre patents from the war on terror, and how to get the most out of your trash. If you think I missed a great story, feel free to post your links as a comment down below. That way, [...] The Christian Science Monitor
Siemens to axe 12,600 jobs
Janie Davies, Computing , Tuesday 8 July 2008 at 13:41:00 Staff affected by company's transformation programme after economic slowdown Siemens is cutting 12,600 jobs across its global operations, as part of its business transformation programme. Most will be administration-related positions, but an additional 4,150 jobs will be affected by... vnunet.com
NeoAccel Pioneers Virtualization Solution for Internet Security
NeoAccel announced the VMware version of its flagship product, SSL VPN-Plus. SSL VPN-Plus Gateway is the only 3rd Generation VPN able to replace IPSec and to supersede conventional SSL VPNs which suffer from the TCP-over-TCP meltdown and degraded client-server application performance. Potential VPN buyers can download and evaluate a fully functional version of SSL VPN-Plus from the company's ... SYS-CON Media
Adapter supports wide range of USB-based ExpressCards.
MicroU2E-MV is USB 2.0 to USB 2.0 mode ExpressCard 3454 host adapter that accepts 1.5 and 3.3 V ExpressCards. Cross-platform device allows use of USB based ExpressCards of 3G WWAN wireless devices on slot-less PC notebooks, Apple MacBooks, and MacBook Air. This story is related to the following: Computer Hardware and Peripherals Search for suppliers of: Universal Serial Bus (USB) ... ThomasNet
Serial Entrepreneur and Seasoned Executive Gadi Maier Joins Sentrigo Board
Sentrigo, Inc., an innovator in database security software, today announced that Gadi Maier, former chief executive officer and president of FraudSciences Corporation (recently acquired by eBay), has joined Sentrigo's board of directors as an independent director. A technology industry visionary, with a proven track record of founding and managing hi-tech companies, Maier will offer strategic ... Centre Daily Times
Wireless-G Router supports open source applications.
Certified as "Works with Windows Vista", Model WGR614L Wireless-G Router features 240 MHz MIPS32® CPU core with 16 KB of instruction cache, 16 KB of data cache, 1 KB of pre-fetch cache, 4 MB of flash memory, and 16 MB of RAM. It integrates external 2 dBi antenna and internal diversity antenna. Including one 10/100 Internet WAN port and 4-port 10/100 LAN switch, router incorporates 802.11g access ... ThomasNet
Drobo storage gets dual FireWire 800 ports
Data Robotics today gave its Drobo storage robot an often-requested update with an upgraded model that adds dual FireWire 800 ports to the existing model. The extra bandwidth allows a Drobo with more than one drive to potentially transfer data far faster than the existing USB 2.0 connection (up to 50MB read, 35MB write) while providing a free port... MacNN
Caught On Tape: Man Steals Computers From Church
Police are searching for a man who stole computers from a south Miami-Dade County church over the weekend. NBC 6 Miami
MCU features dual SMBus interfaces.
Based on 8051 instruction set, Model SST89C58RC 8-bit FlashFlex MCU supports operating voltages from 2.7-5.5 V for implementation in applications with variety of power supply requirements such as HDTVs, A/V receivers, notebook PCs, DVD/Blu-ray players, and RF modules. Available in 6 x 6 mm QFN package, it includes 2 system management buses (SMBus), each supporting up to 400 Kbit/sec data ... ThomasNet
Wide Format LCD Monitor delivers full HD 1,080p resolution.
Measuring 26 in., Model VA2626wm LCD monitor features multiple inputs such as HDMI, VGA, and DVI and HDCP compatibility, allowing for Blu-Ray(TM) disc player, cable box, satellite box, or gaming console connections. With 2.5 W dual stereo speakers, it offers contrast ratio of 6,000:1 and native resolution of 1,920 x 1,200. This story is related to the following: Display and Presentation ... ThomasNet
Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 18th Jul 2006 22:31 UTC, submitted by Tom Magnum
The Mono debate over on the GNOME desktop developer mailing list is heating up again. Philip Van Hoof makes a compelling argument about the need for GNOME decision makers to take into consideration future developers and the over-reliance of C and GObject in GNOME. At what point does a general-purpose, high level framework and runtime become a necessity for GNOME? New Mobile Computing
Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium Sponsors DPF '08
Scheduled for Sept 15-17, DPF '08 includes dedicated track of papers focused on digital energy management and power management in enterprise-critical installations. Two extended sessions related to system-level implementation of digital power management are being organized in cooperation with PMBus(TM) Organization. Third parallel track of papers will cover various aspects of Advanced Components ... ThomasNet
Linked by David Adams on Tue 8th Jul 2008 04:09 UTC, submitted by Caffeine Deprived
This article takes a look at the issues involved with ditching Windows for Linux. It's not the most in-depth piece, but it provides a handy introduction of the 'how's and 'why's of shifting. New Mobile Computing
STEC to Web Cast Conference Call Discussing Second Quarter 2008 Results
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 8, 2008 -- STEC, Inc. today scheduled its earnings release and an open web cast conference call to discuss its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance
Sony Online Entertainment Awards $10,000 Scholarship for Winner of First-Ever G.I.R.L. Game Design Competition
Sony Online Entertainment LLC today announced that Julia Brasil of San Francisco has won the 2008 G.I.R.L. Game Design Competition. The competition was the first of its kind and was promoted in conjunction with The Art Institutes system of schools, to encourage students toward career paths in the creative and applied arts, ultimately resulting in the development of games that are more ... PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
QSGI Completes Acquisition of Contemporary Computer Services, Inc.
QSGI Inc. , the only provider of a full suite of information technology services to help corporations better manage IT assets, data center maintenance expenses, and ensure best practices for data security and regulatory compliance, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Contemporary Computer Services, Inc. for $10.6 million plus an additional stock earn out based on CCSI ... PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
CSI Increases Cash Dividend
Computer Services, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, a 6.3% increase from the previous cash dividend of $0.16 per share. PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
Windows XP Discontinuation Results in Mixed OS Enterprise Remote Access Environments; Causes Security Policy Concerns
Leading provider of endpoint security and VPN solutions, NCP engineering GmbH, announced today that their customers will remain unaffected by the June 30, 2008 discontinuation of Microsoft Windows XP operating system (OS). Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance
FM:Systems Partners with NJW to Expand UK Presence
BERKSHIRE, England & RALEIGH, N.C.----FM:Systems, a leading provider of integrated workplace management systems and computer-aided facility management software, today announced it has partnered with NJW, Ltd., a UK-based company of independent specialists dealing exclusively with the application and management of business information systems for facilities and real estate. Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Verari Introduces First Quad-Socket, Quad-Core Visualization Solution Supporting 256GB of RAM
SAN DIEGO----Verari Systems®, a premier developer of energy efficient data center consolidation platforms utilizing independent blade-based computing and storage solutions, today announced the RM4510 server, a new high-performance visualization and interpretation solution. Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Newton Peripherals Partners with Logomark to Expand Distribution to the $30 Billion Corporate Gifts Market
NATICK, Mass.----Newton Peripherals, the developer of the revolutionary MoGo™ family of Bluetooth-enabled products, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Logomark, the premier supplier of personalized gifts, accessories, pens, tools and timepieces, for the company to be the authorized reseller of customized MoGo products for the corporate promotional products industry. Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Rocketshop Helps Fuel Launch of The Netflix Player by Roku(TM)
VANCOUVER, Wash.----Today, Rocketshop, a full-service marketing and advertising firm, announced that it has been selected by Saratoga, Calif.-based Roku as its agency of record. Roku , a pioneer of hardware and software for network music players and Internet radio, as well as various video and other applications, tapped Rocketshop to be an instrumental partner in the May 20 launch of The ... Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Return to Gridiron Glory as Midway Announces Blitz: The League(R) II
CHICAGO----Midway Games Inc. , a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, announced today the development of Blitz: The League® II. Back for another season of heart-pumping, bone-crushing, no-holds-barred football action, Blitz: The League II strips the rules and regulations from traditional football to enhance the fun by bringing the pain. Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
CrossTec Corporation Announces New Version of SchoolVue
CrossTec Corporation announces its latest version update of CrossTec SchoolVue® classroom management software. SchoolVue version 10 is a complete solution that keeps teachers in control of classroom technology at all times. Schoolvue is rich with new and enhanced features that provide educators with the ability to instruct, monitor and interact with students individually, as a pre-defined group ... Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance