Computerworld Lucas Mearian News http://www.computerworld.com/ en_US (c) Copyright 2012 Computerworld, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:30:08 GMT 2012-02-23T02:30:08Z en_US (c) Copyright 2012 Computerworld, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Next round of 'meaningful use' rules for eHealth records expected Thursday http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224498/Next_round_of_meaningful_use_rules_for_eHealth_records_expected_Thursday?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian The second of three sets of rules established by the federal government for attaining 'meaningful use' of electronic medical records by healthcare facilities is expected to be published online Thursday. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:33:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224498/Next_round_of_meaningful_use_rules_for_eHealth_records_expected_Thursday?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-22T22:33:00Z Healthcare CIO group decries ICD-10 delay by government http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224489/Healthcare_CIO_group_decries_ICD_10_delay_by_government?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian An organization that represents CIOs and other healthcare IT leaders is protesting government plans to delay a deadline requiring a new medical coding system. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:09:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224489/Healthcare_CIO_group_decries_ICD_10_delay_by_government?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-22T20:09:00Z SMART Storage releases SSD with consumer flash, enterprise endurance http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224473/SMART_Storage_releases_SSD_with_consumer_flash_enterprise_endurance?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian SMART Storage today announced an MLC-based SAS SSD that it says approaches the resiliency and performance of an SLC NAND flash drive that it said is suitable for top tier enterprise use. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:34:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224473/SMART_Storage_releases_SSD_with_consumer_flash_enterprise_endurance?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-22T15:34:00Z Windows Server 8 to be storage-focused OS http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224456/Windows_Server_8_to_be_storage_focused_OS?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian With the beta of Windows Server 8 to be released in the next few weeks, Microsoft executives said the next-generation OS is focused squarely on storage. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:04:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224456/Windows_Server_8_to_be_storage_focused_OS?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-22T11:04:00Z Slow smartphone? It's not the network, it's NAND flash http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224352/Slow_smartphone_It_s_not_the_network_it_s_NAND_flash?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Bad performance can be blamed on flash memory rather than CPU or network bandwidth, a team of researchers have found. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:15:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224352/Slow_smartphone_It_s_not_the_network_it_s_NAND_flash?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-17T15:15:00Z SSDs have a 'bleak' future, researchers say http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224322/SSDs_have_a_bleak_future_researchers_say?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Researchers at UC San Diego and Microsoft found that as NAND flash densities increase, read and write latency as well as errors grow, giving SSD a finite life as a technology. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:54:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224322/SSDs_have_a_bleak_future_researchers_say?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-16T17:54:00Z Iomega launches desktop, rack-mountable NAS line http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224280/Iomega_launches_desktop_rack_mountable_NAS_line?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Iomega introduced a new line of arrays that can utilize either high-capacity SATA drives or solid state drives, offers up to 36TB of capacity and has web-based management features. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:02:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224280/Iomega_launches_desktop_rack_mountable_NAS_line?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-16T13:02:00Z OCZ launches 16TB flash card http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224273/OCZ_launches_16TB_flash_card?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian OCZ Technology released a PCIe-based NAND flash card that offers five times the capacity and three times the performance of its previous generation card. The product is aimed at cloud environments by speeding up I/O performance in servers. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:15:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224273/OCZ_launches_16TB_flash_card?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-15T15:15:00Z Hard drive prices to remain high through 2014 http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224221/Hard_drive_prices_to_remain_high_through_2014?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Hard disk drive supplies will continue to languish due to last year's floods in Thailand and prices will continue to remain high through 2014, according to two different research firms. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:15:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224221/Hard_drive_prices_to_remain_high_through_2014?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-13T20:15:00Z Startup launches array tuned for unstructured, structured data http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224181/Startup_launches_array_tuned_for_unstructured_structured_data?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Startup Starboard Storage Systems came out of quiet mode with its first product: a storage array that discerns between structured and unstructured data in order to tailor I/O performance. It's also targeted at virtualized server environments. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224181/Startup_launches_array_tuned_for_unstructured_structured_data?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-13T11:00:00Z NextAdvisor picks its top cloud storage services for consumers http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224129/NextAdvisor_picks_its_top_cloud_storage_services_for_consumers?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Product review site NextAdvisor.com now offers rankings of cloud storage services. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:06:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224129/NextAdvisor_picks_its_top_cloud_storage_services_for_consumers?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-09T22:06:00Z Hitachi releases first 25nm SLC SSDs for storage arrays http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224110/Hitachi_releases_first_25nm_SLC_SSDs_for_storage_arrays?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Hitachi GST announced the Ultrastar SSD400S.B, which uses high-endurance SLC NAND flash memory to create an enterprise-class drive that also comes with native encryption. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:38:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224110/Hitachi_releases_first_25nm_SLC_SSDs_for_storage_arrays?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-09T16:38:00Z Web-based counseling -- Telepsychiatry -- is taking off http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224091/Web_based_counseling_Telepsychiatry_is_taking_off?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Telemedicine has been around since the 1990s, but psychiatrists say it's increasingly used to treat remote patients as technology and security improves, and prices drop. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:18:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224091/Web_based_counseling_Telepsychiatry_is_taking_off?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-09T11:18:00Z IBM boosts flagship array speeds by 3X with SSD caching http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224054/IBM_boosts_flagship_array_speeds_by_3X_with_SSD_caching?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Enhancements to IBM's XIV Storage System include an SSD caching option that can increase system performance by up to three times. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:02:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9224054/IBM_boosts_flagship_array_speeds_by_3X_with_SSD_caching?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-07T22:02:00Z Symantec releases faster next-gen NetBackup, Backup Exec software http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223959/Symantec_releases_faster_next_gen_NetBackup_Backup_Exec_software?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Symantec announced new versions of its flagship backup applications for SMBs and the enterprise adding more support for virtual machines, a cloud storage offering and integration of snapshot and backup management Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:09:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223959/Symantec_releases_faster_next_gen_NetBackup_Backup_Exec_software?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-06T13:09:00Z Review: Intel's new 'Cherryville' SSD 520 drive http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223939/Review_Intel_s_new_Cherryville_SSD_520_drive?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Intel today started shipping its fastest solid-state drive to date, the 520 Series SSD, sporting its smallest 25nm NAND flash memory and SandForce's SATA 3.0 controller with 500MB/sec-plus performance. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223939/Review_Intel_s_new_Cherryville_SSD_520_drive?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-06T11:00:00Z EMC launches 'Project Lightning' PCIe cards http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223973/EMC_launches_Project_Lightning_PCIe_cards?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian EMC today announced the availability of its 'Project Lightning' PCIe flash cards, dubbed VFCache, which install into application servers to increase I/O performance. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:19:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223973/EMC_launches_Project_Lightning_PCIe_cards?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-02-05T21:19:00Z Nimbus puts up its new all-flash array against disk arrays http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223854/Nimbus_puts_up_its_new_all_flash_array_against_disk_arrays?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Nimbus today announced an enterprise-class version of its all-NAND flash primary storage array that sports redundant controller modules and twice the capacity of the previous model. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:21:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223854/Nimbus_puts_up_its_new_all_flash_array_against_disk_arrays?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-31T18:21:00Z 2012: The year storage becomes a celebrity http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223780/2012_The_year_storage_becomes_a_celebrity?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian This promises to be a break-out year for storage technology with the use of more NAND flash in devices and smarter storage that can be tailored to applications. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:54:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223780/2012_The_year_storage_becomes_a_celebrity?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-30T10:54:00Z Mozy releases 'Stash' file syncing service http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223708/Mozy_releases_Stash_file_syncing_service?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Mozy released the beta of a new file synchronization service called Stash, which allows photos, videos or documents to be uploaded automatically to the cloud and shared across any device. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:07:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223708/Mozy_releases_Stash_file_syncing_service?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-25T19:07:00Z CIA-backed Cleversafe announces 10-exabyte storage system http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223677/CIA_backed_Cleversafe_announces_10_exabyte_storage_system?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Object-based storage vendor Cleversafe today unveiled a storage system that can hold 1 billion gigabytes of data under a single domain name. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:01:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223677/CIA_backed_Cleversafe_announces_10_exabyte_storage_system?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-25T13:01:00Z EMC lays out product roadmap, warns of disk shortages http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223682/EMC_lays_out_product_roadmap_warns_of_disk_shortages?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian During his company's year-end earnings call, EMC CEO Joe Tucci warned that hard disk drive supplies will be an issue through 2012 and said all major products will see refreshes this year. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:18:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223682/EMC_lays_out_product_roadmap_warns_of_disk_shortages?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-24T22:18:00Z IBM's Watson advises oncologists at Los Angeles cancer center http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223572/IBM_s_Watson_Advises_at_Cancer_Center?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian The Watson supercomputer is about to begin evaluating cancer treatment options that can be delivered to physicians in a matter of seconds. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223572/IBM_s_Watson_Advises_at_Cancer_Center?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-23T11:00:00Z Bank IT spending to be 'rocky' through 2013 http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223555/Bank_IT_spending_to_be_rocky_through_2013?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Tech spending by banks will grow this year at a slower pace than in 2011, a trend expected to continue until global economic conditions improve and banks begin to see the benefits of new IT, according to Celent. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:42:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223555/Bank_IT_spending_to_be_rocky_through_2013?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-19T20:42:00Z RainStor launches Hadoop version of enterprise database http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223532/RainStor_launches_Hadoop_version_of_enterprise_database?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Online database repository provider RainStor unveiled what it is calling the industry's first enterprise-class database that runs natively on Hadoop. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:44:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223532/RainStor_launches_Hadoop_version_of_enterprise_database?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-18T21:44:00Z Atlantis Computing promises diskless VDI http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223494/Atlantis_Computing_promises_diskless_VDI?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Atlantis Computing is offering a software product that uses only server memory to run non-persistent virtual desktop infrastructures. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:54:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223494/Atlantis_Computing_promises_diskless_VDI?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-17T20:54:00Z IBM smashes Moore's Law, cuts bit size to 12 atoms http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223396/IBM_smashes_Moore_s_Law_cuts_bit_size_to_12_atoms?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian IBM researchers have discovered a way to create a bit of data using only 12 iron atoms, which compares to today's magnetic data storage technology requiring about one million atoms for a single bit. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:08:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223396/IBM_smashes_Moore_s_Law_cuts_bit_size_to_12_atoms?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-12T19:08:00Z Apple confirms acquisition of flash memory maker http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223369/Apple_confirms_acquisition_of_flash_memory_maker?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Apple has confirmed to the Reuters news service that it has purchased Anobit Technologies, an Israeli company that makes solid state drives out of consumer-grade flash. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:32:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223369/Apple_confirms_acquisition_of_flash_memory_maker?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-11T21:32:00Z Dell launches dedupe appliance, VMware integration http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223352/Dell_launches_dedupe_appliance_VMware_integration?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Dell today announced its first deduplication appliance, along with an upgrade to its Compellent Storage Center management software that includes tighter integration with VMware. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:14:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223352/Dell_launches_dedupe_appliance_VMware_integration?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-11T15:14:00Z CommVault to combine backup, archive functions http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223308/CommVault_to_combine_backup_archive_functions?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian CommVault plans to announce an upgrade to its flagship Simpana software in the next several weeks that will allow backed-up data to be archived while still leaving end users will an easy way to retrieve that data. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:40:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223308/CommVault_to_combine_backup_archive_functions?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-10T16:40:00Z Hard drive makers Seagate and Western Digital slash warranties http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223229/Hard_Drive_Makers_Slash_Warranties?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian In a bid to save money or redirect funds to product development, Seagate and Western Digital are cutting hard drive warranties -- in some cases from five years to one. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223229/Hard_Drive_Makers_Slash_Warranties?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-09T11:00:00Z NetApp becomes latest vendor to raise disk drive prices http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223237/NetApp_becomes_latest_vendor_to_raise_disk_drive_prices?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian NetApp announced it will raise the price of disk drives in its storage systems by 5% to 15% in the wake of Thailand's flooding, which affected the world hard drive supply. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:59:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223237/NetApp_becomes_latest_vendor_to_raise_disk_drive_prices?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-06T20:59:00Z Marvell unveils first scalable PCIe NAND flash controller http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223205/Marvell_unveils_first_scalable_PCIe_NAND_flash_controller?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Marvell today unveiled a new solid state storage controller that can be used to create PCIe-based flash cards that scale up in performance and capacity using commodity hardware. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:15:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223205/Marvell_unveils_first_scalable_PCIe_NAND_flash_controller?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-06T17:15:00Z DRAM oversupply adds salt to wounded market http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223172/DRAM_oversupply_adds_salt_to_wounded_market?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian The DRAM market, already suffering from low demand, now faces an alarming rise in inventory that threatens to further sink the industry. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:19:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223172/DRAM_oversupply_adds_salt_to_wounded_market?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-05T18:19:00Z China wants Western Digital to address monopoly concerns http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223149/China_wants_Western_Digital_to_address_monopoly_concerns?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Western Digital's planned acquisition of Hitachi's hard drive business may have hit a snag: China's anti-monopoly regulators want the company to address concerns about the buyout. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:55:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223149/China_wants_Western_Digital_to_address_monopoly_concerns?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-04T21:55:00Z Most believe U.S. won't become fully paperless http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223111/Most_believe_U.S._won_t_become_fully_paperless?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Survey finds most Americans don't foresee an all-electronic U.S. society. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:31:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223111/Most_believe_U.S._won_t_become_fully_paperless?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2012-01-03T19:31:00Z Apple's purchase of Anobit would give it a leg up on rivals http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222936/Apple_s_purchase_of_Anobit_would_give_it_a_leg_up_on_rivals_?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Having been the largest consumer of flash memory, Apple will gain a leg up on competitors with its purchase of Anobit, since the deal will enable the company to use the cheapest chips in its products while maintaining a high level of resilience and performance. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:11:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222936/Apple_s_purchase_of_Anobit_would_give_it_a_leg_up_on_rivals_?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-27T12:11:00Z IBM's Watson shows up for work at Cedars-Sinai's cancer center http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222995/IBM_s_Watson_shows_up_for_work_at_Cedars_Sinai_s_cancer_center?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian IBM's Watson supercomputer is being used in the Cedars-Sinai cancer center to develop applications that will assist doctors in diagnosing and prescribing treatments for patients. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:37:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222995/IBM_s_Watson_shows_up_for_work_at_Cedars_Sinai_s_cancer_center?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-23T17:37:00Z IBM announces tech deals with five African banks http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222921/IBM_announces_tech_deals_with_five_African_banks?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian IBM today said it has signed IT service agreements with five African banks that are upgrading core systems or expanding products. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:07:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222921/IBM_announces_tech_deals_with_five_African_banks?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-21T15:07:00Z Imation buys dedupe backup vendor Nine Technology http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222920/Imation_buys_dedupe_backup_vendor_Nine_Technology?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Imation today announced it has acquired deduplication technology from Nine Technology. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:44:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222920/Imation_buys_dedupe_backup_vendor_Nine_Technology?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-21T14:44:00Z Hard drive prices slide as Thai flood aftermath subsides http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222871/Hard_drive_prices_slide_as_Thai_flood_aftermath_subsides?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Hard drive shortages peaked in October, pushing up prices by as much as 150%, but supplies and prices appear to be leveling off and may give online consumers much-needed relief in the weeks ahead. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:31:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222871/Hard_drive_prices_slide_as_Thai_flood_aftermath_subsides?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-20T16:31:00Z Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, others launch HD content security initiative http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222827/Panasonic_Sony_Samsung_others_launch_HD_content_security_initiative?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Five major Blu-ray and memory manufactures are collaborating to create a new security protocol to protect hi-def content that will be available across multiple consumer platforms, including smartphones and tablets. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:55:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222827/Panasonic_Sony_Samsung_others_launch_HD_content_security_initiative?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-19T18:55:00Z Feds launch 'Healthy App Challenge' http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222715/Feds_launch_Healthy_App_Challenge_?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has partnered with the Surgeon General to launch the Healthy App Challenge, which invites developers to submit health, wellness, and fitness apps. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:05:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222715/Feds_launch_Healthy_App_Challenge_?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-15T21:05:00Z How 26 hospitals deployed e-order systems in 28 months http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222681/How_26_hospitals_deployed_e_order_systems_in_28_months?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian All 26 of Adventist Health System's hospitals rolled out computerized physician order entry systems -- the biggest barrier to attaining the U.S. government's meaningful-use certification -- in just 28 months. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:14:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222681/How_26_hospitals_deployed_e_order_systems_in_28_months?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-15T11:14:00Z SSD shipments leap 66% in Q3, revenue doubles http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222638/SSD_shipments_leap_66_in_Q3_revenue_doubles?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian SSD shipments rose 66% between Q3 2010 and this year, and revenue from PC SSD sales and enterprise systems more than doubled. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:18:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222638/SSD_shipments_leap_66_in_Q3_revenue_doubles?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-13T20:18:00Z Hitachi GST unveils new 2.5-in hard drive; delays Western Digital deal http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222629/Hitachi_GST_unveils_new_2.5_in_hard_drive_delays_Western_Digital_deal?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Hitachi today announced its fastest 10,000rpm 2.5-in enterprise-class hard drive, which it said has 18% faster sequential and 17% random performance than its predecessor and it comes with up to 900GB capacity. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:35:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222629/Hitachi_GST_unveils_new_2.5_in_hard_drive_delays_Western_Digital_deal?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-13T16:35:00Z SandForce releases SSD controller for the cloud http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222600/SandForce_releases_SSD_controller_for_the_cloud?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian SandForce today announced its newest NAND flash controller that is aimed for use with SSDs in cloud computing systems because it has twice the error correction capability for data resilience. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:41:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222600/SandForce_releases_SSD_controller_for_the_cloud?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-12T20:41:00Z Impact of hard drive shortage to linger through 2013 http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222522/Impact_of_hard_drive_shortage_to_linger_through_2013?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Flooding in Thailand will affect hard disk drive supplies into 2013, but the most significant impact is being felt now and will continue well into 2012 by companies such as PC maker Lenovo, which is telling its customers there are no more 7200-rpm replacement drives. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222522/Impact_of_hard_drive_shortage_to_linger_through_2013?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-09T11:00:00Z Thailand floods mean 3.8 million fewer PCs to ship in Q1 2012 http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222524/Thailand_floods_mean_3.8_million_fewer_PCs_to_ship_in_Q1_2012?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian Hard disk drive shortages triggered by flooding in Thailand could mean 3.8 million fewer PC shipments in the first quarter of 2012 than IHS iSuppli expected in August. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:15:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222524/Thailand_floods_mean_3.8_million_fewer_PCs_to_ship_in_Q1_2012?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-08T20:15:00Z Telehealth can reduce deaths by 45%, study shows http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222495/Telehealth_can_reduce_deaths_by_45_study_shows?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian If used correctly, TeleHealth can deliver a 15% reduction in emergency room visits, a 20% reduction in emergency admissions and a 45% reduction in mortality rates, according to a U.K. Department of Health study. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:21:00 GMT lmearian@computerworld.com (Lucas Mearian) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222495/Telehealth_can_reduce_deaths_by_45_study_shows?source=rss_keyword_lucas+mearian 2011-12-07T20:21:00Z