GM Reinvents the Data Center Google Revamps Data Storage Plan EMC ViPR Changes the Storage World Filr an IT-Friendly Dropbox Alternative BitTorrent Offers P2P File-Syncing App General Motors says a new supercomputing data center and a fledgling shift to bring software development in-house should help it limit the size of future safety recalls, cut costs and serve customers. On the eve of Google's I/O developer conference, the Internet juggernaut is now offering 15 GB of unified storage to personal users and 30 GB of free storage to businesses. Coinciding with the Interop IT Expo in Las Vegas, EMC is making waves with its own event, debuting a variety of data center products including its innovative ViPR Software-Defined Storage platform. In a move to compete with the Box.coms and Dropboxes of the world, Novell has launched Filr, a file sharing service that promises anywhere, any-device access to corporate files -- and gives IT complete control. A free Alpha version of BitTorrent's peer-to-peer Sync program has been opened to all. Sync allows unlimited, secure and automatic file-syncing for remote backup and for transferring large files between machines. FULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORY
Dell's Dismal Quarter Shows PC Maker's Challenges Dell's financial decay worsened during its latest quarter as the company slashed its personal computer prices in response to the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets in the beleaguered industry.
U.S. Defense Department Gives iOS 6 Security OK In a vote of confidence for Apple's iOS devices, the Defense Department has given the all-clear for employees to use iPads and iPhones for work. But only those running iOS 6, and only if issued by the government.
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Walter De Brouwer's Magical Medical Tricorder In cluttered old offices rooted in the past, Walter De Brouwer works feverishly to conjure the future, hammering away on a gadget that promises to revolutionize the way we monitor our health.
High-Tech Guns Can Be Disabled Remotely Yardarm, a high-tech startup, is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved -- and disable it remotely.
Consumer Satisfaction for iPhone Drops as Rivals Gain Apple's iPhone has taken a favorability hit in the latest American Consumer Satisfaction Index, an annual survey of 70,000 consumers, while Samsung and Motorola put in strong gains.
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Dell Kills Its Public Cloud Effort, Will Offer Partner Marketplace
Dell's Dismal Quarter Shows PC Maker's Challenges
U.S. Defense Department Gives iOS 6 Security OK
Walter De Brouwer's Magical Medical Tricorder
High-Tech Guns Can Be Disabled Remotely
Consumer Satisfaction for iPhone Drops as Rivals Gain
