HP joins with Foxconn to build low-cost cloud servers

Sony develops tape tech that could lead to 185 TB cartridges 3D printing moves from prototypes to production IT News Daily April 30, 2014 Share this email HP joins with Foxconn to build low-cost cloud servers Hewlett-Packard is partnering with Foxconn, the Taiwanese manufacturing giant best known for producing Apple's iPhone, to tackle the growing market for low-cost servers in cloud data centers. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Sony develops tape tech that could lead to 185 TB cartridges 2. 3D printing moves from prototypes to production 3. With ban lifted, Microsoft plans Xbox One launch in China 4. Researchers try new 'twist' on smartwatches 5. EMC's Project Liberty could free storage software from hardware 6. Microsoft taps 'Print' in Office on the iPad Sony develops tape tech that could lead to 185 TB cartridges Sony has developed a magnetic tape material that can store data at 148 gigabits per square inch, roughly 74 times the density of standard tapes. READ MORE 3D printing moves from prototypes to production 3D printing will become a mainstream production method within a decade as the range of industrial applications skyrockets and printer speeds double or triple. READ MORE WHITE PAPER: Spirent Top 5 Reasons You Need Network Testing NOW The availability, security, and performance of applications and services on the network are among the most important aspects of an IT organization, and must be tested to ensure performance. Download this white paper to learn the top 5 reasons why you should test your network sooner rather than later. Learn More With ban lifted, Microsoft plans Xbox One launch in China Microsoft is bringing its Xbox One to China this September after the nation recently ended a ban on foreign-made video game consoles. READ MORE Researchers try new 'twist' on smartwatches If smartwatch development can be thought of in terms of dance crazes, the next phase might become the Twist. READ MORE RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: IDG TV IDG.tv is now live! Watch all the latest videos from IDG's global network of technology experts, all teed up in searchable channels with a fun, fresh look. Click to continue EMC's Project Liberty could free storage software from hardware EMC will give users a peek at its progress toward software-defined storage next week at EMC World in Las Vegas, demonstrating a virtualized VNX array developed under a program called Project Liberty. READ MORE Microsoft taps 'Print' in Office on the iPad Microsoft today shipped the first update for Office for iPad since its debut five weeks ago, adding printing to the three apps. READ MORE Follow IT News Share this email You are currently subscribed to itnews_daily as garn14.tech@blogger.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: sean_weglage@itworld.com To contact IT News, please send an e-mail to online@itworld.com Copyright (C) 2014 IT News, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@itworld.com. **