Symantec's Backup Exec was the incumbent go-to backup software or appliance. It was their race to lose and in recent years, they had done almost everything they can to give up that position. Interface changes and lagging support for new operating systems had customers looking elsewhere. Customers were fleeing to competition like Veeam and others just to be rid of Symantec's … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
Refinement of ASUS ROG hardware gives gamers what they’re looking for
When it comes to technology, it can often be difficult to discern actual technical improvements and marketing gimmicks. The ASUS Republic Of Gamers line gives an under-the-hood look at their Ethernet jack to show one way they have made technical improvements for gamers. ASUS calls their improvement of the RJ-45 jack LANGuard. They have improved the throughput using … [Read more...]
Microsoft tries to predict technology and security in 2025
In the year 2025, Microsoft foresees one of three scenarios describing the experiences of countries when it comes to the role of technology. There are growth, stalling, and declining states. Microsoft believes technology and security policies of a country or region will decide which one of these scenarios a country will fall into. Based on the Cyber 2025 Model, we identified … [Read more...]
Dell uses closed-loop recycling for OptiPlex 3030 All-in-One
Dell's OptiPlex 3030 All-in-One will be using a new green approach Dell is taking in its manufacture of computers. Through their take -back efforts, Dell uses the old plastic in their new computers while reselling the recovered metals. From there, the materials join their normal manufacture chain to deliver a product to the customer. The OptiPlex 3030 is the first product … [Read more...]
Tech and the World Cup: ESPN’s hardware and Google Street View
The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil starts on June 12th and runs through July 13th. On Twitter, @AlexiLalas points out a single point of failure for ESPN's coverage of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Hopefully they have redundancy, it's just difficult to explain in 140 characters. "This is the piece of equipment that if unplugged would shut down the entire @ESPN #WorldCup Brazil … [Read more...]