EMC extends business continuity to AS/400

EMC has introduced EMC CopyPoint software, which allows AS/400 systems to take greater advantage of EMC`s business continuity solutions, EMC TimeFinder and Symmetrix Remote Data Facility.

Maxtec secures technology partnership with Experian

Maxtec Peripherals has signed a technology partnership with Experian, one of the world`s largest consumer credit bureaus. The partnership will involve Maxtec in the supply and development of database storage systems based on storage area network technology.

Veritas storage manager turns storage management into a proactive, policy-driven operation

Veritas Software ranked second in `Dynamic 100`

AST Enterprise Systems Management, a division of the AST Group, says Veritas Software has earned a second place ranking by Forbes ASAP in the software category of the magazine`s annual "Dynamic 100" list of America`s top technology companies. Veritas provides end-to-end storage management solutions.

Metrofile faces increasing demand for off-site storage

Metrofile, a storage and retrieval company, is noticing an increasing demand for outsourced off-site storage facilities. The company reports that demand for digital storage facilities is increasing at a rate of over 15 clients a month.

FibreAlliance closer to SAN management standards

The FibreAlliance has announced major milestones that help develop open standards for managing heterogeneous storage area networks (SANs). FibreAlliance members are leading providers of Fibre Channel-based solutions.

Automatic, continuous backup with PowerQuest DataKeeper

Compaq StorageWorks certified for SAP R/3

Compaq Computer says the StorageWorks Data Replication Manager has been tested and certified for SAP R/3 for Windows NT 4.0. The tests were conducted at the Compaq International SAP Competence Centre and the results were audited and certified by iXOS Software AG.

StorageTek launches SAN application suites

StorageTek has introduced SAN application suites that incorporate certified hardware, software, professional services and support. The first of these suites, LANfree Backup, addresses data backup. [Local rep: CMS, a company in the MGX Holdings group]

EMC, CNT team to deliver enterprise storage network solutions

EMC and Computer Network Technology (CNT) have announced a marketing, service and support alliance to provide complementary professional services and linked customer support organisations.

HP, Hitachi team for enterprise storage sub-systems

Hewlett-Packard and Hitachi, in conjunction with its global marketing arm, Hitachi Data Systems, have announced joint technology and original equipment manufacturer agreements for enterprise storage sub-systems.

Dell expands PowerVault storage family

Dell Computer has announced a new line of PowerVault storage products designed to speed access to information on a computer network and help customers cost-effectively store and protect data in various file formats.

Seagate pursues emerging markets for intelligent storage platforms

Seagate Technology has established the Intelligent Storage Platforms group, an organisation that aims to deliver innovative solutions for new network devices, the Internet, high-performance servers and other information-centric computing applications.