The companies aim to provide a simpler, more agile way of storing and accessing large volumes of data.
In today's technology roundup: EU calls for electronic visas, Bill Gates says hire more foreigners, Intel anti-competition case begins, and Wal-Mart pulls Linux PC.
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In this World Wide Wrap: HP begins Print 2.0, digital frames increase, and Kyocera is rewarded.
In this World Wide Wrap: RFID chips easy to hack, ATMs upgraded for chip cards, and mobile tickets save money.
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Samsung Electronics claims the new Super-WriteMaster SH-S223 is the industry`s fastest DVD burner.
The ThinkPad X300 notebook measures less than 1.85cm at its thinnest point and has a starting weight of 1.33kg.
The Lexmark X560n and X560dn colour laser multifunction products give businesses access to professional colour printing.
The Iomega REV 120GB Backup Drive will be available worldwide in April as external USB 2.0 and internal SATA interface models.
Alongside the European market, SA will pay less for the console.
In this World Wide Wrap: Alienware boosts graphics, MTS sells notebooks, and Lenovo builds GreenGuard PC.
The Mitel Communications Suite allows Mitel's 3300 IP Communications Platform software to reside on Sun servers.