Data storage and security systems provider CommVault on Monday morning reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal second quarter ended September 30.

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As PC sales stumbled, Dell acquired companies in higher-margin industries like data-storage, security and networking.

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Wuala Secure Cloud Storage makes data on the RuggedKey easily accessible without compromising security.

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Since data in cloud-based software resides outside the company, customers must have confidence in the security of data and the reliability of data storage.

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Cloud is also driving evolutionary change in its components, like server microvisors for stronger security, low cost Flash storage for large data sets and energy-saving chips.

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The product includes new levels of security, data protection, interoperability and system performance to extend EMC Isilon storage to a broader range of big data applications.

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The ZOTAC RAIDbox accommodates up to two mSATA SSD drives and lets users select the best storage mode to suit their needs whether its maximum performance with RAID 0, enhanced data security with RAID 1, independent drives with JBOD or a simply span data in the BIG mode.

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Basically it's a USB security key that supposedly encrypts data stored to the thumb drive using AES, provides remote encrypted storage, creates a secure connection to the internet, and deletes your browser's cookies and history files.

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