Network attached storage (NAS) stories - Page 6
As data volumes have inexorably grown over time, and as people working collaboratively have required
access to communal documents and other information, Network Attached Storage has emerged as a
dedicated form of storage connected to the network and allowing multiple users access from any
device. NAS file storage is generally provided as a network-attached device (a storage array); additional
devices can be added as required, allowing scale-out of storage capacity.
Hands-on review: QNAP TurboNAS TS-251
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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The QNAP TS-251 offers a reliable and easy-to-use higher-end system with a range of apps to suit all your home networking and file storage needs.
Connector Systems introduces the Seagate Business NAS range
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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Connector Systems unveils Seagate's Business NAS range, offering local storage solutions for NZ's SMBs with flexible configurations.
Hands-on review: ASUSTOR AS-5104T NAS
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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With a vast array of NASs hitting the market, does the ASUSTOR AS-5104T provide a difference to the normal slow clunky restricted devices?.
Hands-on review: Western Digital EX4100
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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Western Digital's EX4100 NAS offers user-friendly storage and sharing capabilities for homes and small businesses.
Seagate targets Qnap in NZ with SMB focused NAS offering
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Seagate targets New Zealand's SMB market with a NAS offering, partnering with local tech distributor Connector Systems, challenging Qnap and Synology.
Connector Systems brings Seagate cloud to NZ market
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Connector Systems has signed a deal to deliver Seagate's Cloud Systems and Solutions to the NZ market, giving resellers a choice of delivery options.
Data sharing for strategic information advantage
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Ted Oade reveals how strategic data sharing can propel businesses forward, championing global collaboration through a unified data repository.
Virtualisation for SMB and home
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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Of all the trends and technologies that the IT industry has produced in the last 20 years, few have had the instant and lasting impact of virtualisation.
Review: Asustor 604T NAS
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Who'd have thought that having a way of storing/retrieving data over your home network would become so critical for so many?.
Review: Thecus N2310 NAS
Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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Thecus N2310 NAS: More than just storage, it's a micro server with its own OS, enabling a plethora of apps and personal cloud capabilities. #ThecusN2310.
Review: WD My Cloud Mirror
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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The WD My Cloud Mirror marries personal cloud convenience with RAID1 backup, ensuring data safety and streaming ease. A smart choice for non-techies.
Review: QNAP NAS TS-670
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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The TS-670 is a 6 bay NAS unit, providing SMBs with a scalable NAS solution, backed by the power of an Intel processor, 2GB RAM and 4 LAN interfaces.
Review: QNAP TS-469 PRO
Thu, 18th Jul 2013
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Storage servers are typically for work environments but QNAP’s latest device is likely to be seen in homes too.
Cloud connection for new NAS drive from D-Link
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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D-Link launches innovative NAS drive in NZ with seamless cloud integration via 'mydlink', making file access easy from anywhere.
News: smart TV test batch, 2big NAS review, Automator workflows, and more!
Mon, 28th May 2012
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Apple rumoured to be manufacturing their own smart TVs, with a possible announcement in the near future. Sotheby's auctioning rare Apple items.
Data storage Policy
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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As technology evolves to cope with the requirements of the modern business, so to does the sheer volume of data required by modern business.
QNAP to demo new NAS OS
Thu, 9th Feb 2012
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QNAP unveils its latest TurboNAS OS, v3.6, at a unique demo in Auckland, promising to simplify NAS for SMBs and highlight new business and cloud features.
How to take advantage of NAS (Network attached storage)
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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NAS stands for network-attached storage, and these devices can be extremely helpful if you have multiple PCs on your network.
How to buy a hard drive
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Buying a hard drive can safeguard your valuable data from potential crashes. Here's a guide on choosing between internal, external, SSD, and HDD options.
‘You break it, we fix it’ model changes
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Resellers are moving away from 'break-fix' model and focusing on service contracts, according to SnapperNet director.