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    Storage infrastructure on the tender track

    For a large-scale storage project, it's not uncommon to go out to tender for the best deal but when was the last time you had to put together a tender for a document management room?

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Is encryption just a waste of time?

    Faced with the thought of a USB drive, notebook PC or backup tape going missing, most IT managers look to some form of encryption as the first layer of defence. However, according to one storage security expert, that's largely a pointless exercise.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Secrets of starting a data warehouse from scratch

    Being able to build a data warehouse right from the beginning of a company's life can eliminate some of the pitfalls typically associated with the project, but doesn't necessarily eliminate the most obvious one: uncontrolled data from multiple sources.

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    Taxing task for warehouse builders

    Plans by the Australian Tax Office to track the purchase and sale of investment properties might make a few money-minded Australians nervous, but they represent a potential bonanza for storage vendors and business intelligence firms.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Czech your plans at the door

    In the 21st century, if we don't like our political leaders, we endlessly whine about them on blogs. In the Czech Republic, historically a simpler solution was frequently used: throw the offending individuals out the window. Storage managers can learn something from this.

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  • How IT is saving Pilbara's Aboriginal languages

    Creating and cataloguing recordings of indigenous languages is a challenging enough technology task, but the Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre had some additional barriers to overcome: creaky IT systems, a depleting base of native speakers and the ever-present threat of cyclones.

  • Dealing with storage and data leaks

    In today's knowledge economy, getting the right information at the right time can make the difference between success and failure. However companies need to put adequate controls in place before sharing information freely. We look at how to ensure confidential data doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

  • Quantum leap in storage for Deakin

    Deakin University finds a new solution to the ever-increasing demand for storage backup while facing rapid growth across its campuses, IT director Craig Warren tells ZDNet Australia.

  • How corporate Australia battles information overload

    We look at five organisations that took different approaches to satisfying a common business requirement: to improve the management of corporate information. We hear from Jetstar, Family Court, SHFA, Count Wealth and MBF.

  • Veritas announces data-tracking product

    Continuing a tech industry push on regulatory compliance, the software maker announces a product to help companies abide by rules and manage their data.

Reviews (154)

  • One-terabyte drive to debut later this year

    If there's a storage fanatic in your family, a perfect gift could be coming for her or him toward the end of the year: one-terabyte hard drives.

  • Buffalo By Uniden Terastation

    A terabyte of extra storage is a compelling idea, although setup can be a bit tricky.

  • Archival survival guide

    In this special report, we review six archival options in the market.

  • Samsung Yepp 55

    Samsung's latest MP3 player can also double up as a removable storage device, FM radio, voice recorder and an MP3 encoder. Read our Australian review.

  • IBM plans open-source storage strategy

    To encourage the broadest possible support for its forthcoming "Storage Tank" technology, IBM will release an open-source version of the software needed to let servers tap into the next-generation storage system.

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