Pure Storage Offers Full QLC Flash Array SaaS

Today, Pure Storage announced an update to their existing FlashArray//C Storage-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering. Pure Storage’s previous FlashArray//C offerings used a mix of TLC (triple-level-cell) and QLC (quad-level-cell) flash memory. They now offer a full QLC flash storage array. John Colgrove and John Hayes founded Pure Storage 11 years ago in 2009. The company sells storage-as-a-service using all-flash servers bundled with their custom software. (more…)
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Crucial X6 Portable SSD Now Available

Crucial has announced the immediate availability of new Crucial X6 portable SSD, an ultra-sleek, compact drive ideal for those on the go or in the field and who need instant, high-performing access to their digital content without an internet connection. The X6 is also ideal for storing photo and movie libraries and games. Available in capacities 1TB and 2TB capacities, the new X6 is quoted to deliver read speeds up to 540MB/s via the USB 3.1 Gen-2 interface. Crucial also indicates that their new tiny external drive is drop-proof up to 6.5 feet and is resistant to shock, vibration and extreme temperatures.  The X6 is the second portable SSD released by Micron, the first being the Crucial X8, which is a more
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BackupAssist ER for Windows Released

Today, BackupAssist released BackupAssist ER. The new technology is an automated, disk to disk to cloud backup for Windows Servers. Notably, BackupAssist ER is standalone, purchase-to-own software with a one-time price, not the ongoing expense of a disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) option. The current CEO of BackupAssist, Linus Chang, founded the company in 2001. The company provides data protection software for Microsoft products, including Windows Server and Microsoft Office 365. (more…)
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