Disk-based backup systems are the next step in the evolution of data protection. With Arkeia as a Backup Server and using Quantum's In-line Data Compression, the DX-Series is the first and only open system disk-based virtual tape library to offer hardware based compression! The innovative DX-Series systems emulate a tape library and seamlessly integrate into existing backup architectures without any changes to existing processes.  The DX-Series complements tape libraries by allowing them to focus on archive operations for disaster recovery and regulatory compliance.  Backup, restore, and archiving operations can now occur more quickly and more often – resulting in greater backup confidence and overall data protection.
Quantum disk-based backup systems are supported by StorageCare Guardian, Quantum's new proactive remote monitoring solution for highly reliable backups and rapid problem resolution.

Major new features include:

 Advanced SAN Support - Media Server for SAN (MSS) option enables LAN-free backup for SAN environments. MSS will help to ease network congestion, allow dynamic sharing of SAN attached storage devices and will optimize SAN investments by allowing direct SAN connectivity of servers with critical data and of storage devices such as tape libraries.

Remote Drive Management - Remote Drive Management (RDM) for LANs and WANs to centralize the management of remote servers & networks and to consolidate and share drives across the LAN. RDM also features enhanced support for remote/stand alone Windows servers.

Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape - Innovative Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape (D2D2T) option to shorten backup and restore times and to create granular tiered storage policies.

Integrated Virtual Tape Library – Integrated Virtual Tape Library (VTL) option to leverage the performance and flexibility of disk technology and with 1 TB capacity included for free.

VMware Automates the Entire Virtual Machine Lifecycle:
VMware Lifecycle Manager, Now Generally Available, Provides Consistent, Automated Provisioning, Operating and Decommissioning of Virtual Machines
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IBM Global Services Recognized by VMware for Desktop Virtualization Innovation
IBM announced that it has won the "Most innovative use of VMware Virtual Infrastructure" award at VMworld 2008 Europe for its implementation of VMware desktop virtualization solutions by IBM Global Services Virtual Infrastructure Access (VIA) Services. Using virtual desktops, which are hosted in the datacenter and accessed from anywhere, organizations can provide security enhanced application and information access, improving availability to end users, while reducing cost and complexity.
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