According to research company Gartner, Inc., storage spending is growing almost three times faster than IT budgets as a whole. Impressive growth in storage spending, fueled by relentless demand for more capacity and greater speed, comes at a time when companies of all sizes are striving to significantly cut IT energy costs. Achieving the diverse goals of abundant capacity, high performance, low cost-per-GB and reduced power consumption poses a daunting task for hard disk drive and storage system vendors.AIC XJ3000-4603S has 4U form factor equipped with 60 3.5" drive carriers supporting SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The maximum storage capacity is up to 240TB when 4TB drives are used. It is the highest density platform ever built for cloud computing. Seagate Constellation ES.3 enterprise drives have the highest performance with PowerChoice technology. PowerChoice technology drive power management delivers the lowest power usage ever offered in an enterprise-class hard drive.For environments where hard drives are idle more frequently and for longer periods, the benefits of the Constellation family of drives are particularly compelling. The chart 1 is a real case practice with PowerChoice on XJ3000-4603S saving 80% power consumption. The TCO (Total Cost Ownership) with PowerChoice is more significant. The chart 2 is a simulation for 100 units of XJ3000-4603S deployed in different countries. The monthly and annual saving is beneficial to reduce IT spending.With the ever-tightening IT budgets and growing concerns over both the fiscal and environmental costs of escalating power use, the need for more energy-efficient storage in the enterprise has never been more urgent. Seagate and AIC have responded with XJ3000-4603S featuring enterprise-class Constellation ES.3 hard disk drive with PowerChoice technology delivering the best CP value for could computing.AIC XJ3000-4603S featuring Seagate enterprise-class Constellation ES.3 hard disk drive with PowerChoice technology delivering the best CP value for could computing.

ECS is pleased to announce the Z87H3-M, the smartest Z87 MicroATX motherboard choice on the market for high-end gamers. The Z87H3-M is packed with features that enhance the gaming experience out of the box and provides a future upgrade path, all while still being affordable price.This is an ECS Durathon board, which means it has the Triple Density moisture-proof PCB, ultra-high Extreme Temperature Resistance, and extra-stringent testing. ECS Z87H3-M features 100% durable, heat-resistant solid capacitors for an ultra-long, stable life, even with the serious electrical and thermal demands of the latest gaming hardware. Solid capacitors typically provide a lifetime 6 times longer than the electrolytic capacitors used in lower-quality products. Meanwhile external connectors, such as VGA, USB and LAN ports, feature heavy-duty ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection, to protect delicate internal components from static and other electrical disturbances.Up to 3 independent displays are supported, with 1 HDMI port (DP optional), 1 DVI port, and a VGA port to ensure compatibility with any kind of monitor. There's also 8-channel audio onboard for thunderous gaming sound and vivid music.Unlimited expansion and upgrade potentialECS Z87H3-M features a host of expansion options. There are dual channel 4 x DDR3 1600 slots for up to 32GB of DRAM, meeting the demands of modern 64-bit operating systems. On board there are 2 PCI Express x16 slots for extreme fast AMD Crossfire X support (1 x Generation 3, and 1 x Generation 2 running in 4x mode), a PCI Express x1 slot, and also a PCI slot for compatibility with other cards.There are 6 SATA 6.0 Gigabyte/sec connections, providing for multiple terabytes of internal drive storage. For external devices, such as disk drivers, printers, cameras, phones, and media players, ECS Z87H3-M offers 2 x USB 3.0 and 4 x USB 2.0 connectors - with internal headers there are 4 x USB 3.0 and 10 x USB 2.0 ports in total. Network connectivity is fast, with a Gigabit LAN socket. To provide compatibility with products, without wasting space on sockets, the board includes headers for COM/serial port, TPM, and LPT devices.Unique ECS featuresSpecial ECS features include EZ charger technology to help users recharge phones and other external devices. Normally USB ports would switch to low current mode when the system is off, making recharging very slow. But EZ charger provides 3 times the current of competing products during S5 mode (system shutdown), recharging external devices rapidly and safely.The exclusive ECS iEZ utility combines eBLU BIOS Live Update Utility, eDLU Drivers Live Update Utility - to keep the system up to date with minimal hassle - and eSF Smart Fan Utility, which reduces system noise while allowing the system to work safely at maximum speed when required. Additional features include Intel Smart Response, which combines the speed of SSD and the capacity of traditional hard disks, allowing huge data storage with fast access times. Intel Rapid Start Technology provides an almost instant start up.AvailabilityThe ECS Z87H3-M is the ultimate high-value motherboard for high-end gamers and demanding PC users, and will be available worldwide in January 2014 for the suggested retail price of $100.About ECS (Elitegroup Computer Systems)ECS, Elitegroup Computer Systems, was established in 1987. In recent years, ECS's main focus has expanded from motherboards to All-in-One PCs, notebook computers, graphics cards and other mobile products. ECS is strongly committed to developing cutting-edge technology in order to create innovative products under environmentally friendly designs. ECS's comprehensive quality control system ensures all of ECS products can be counted on for stability and reliability. Visit http://www.ecs.com.tw/ to learn more.ECS Z87H3-M

APLEX Technology Inc., a global industrial computer product solution provider, announced a new industrial Panel PC - APC-3X93R series that adopts Intel Atom D2550 processor and provides full IP65 compliance and IP69K certified. Extending APLEX's successful line of stainless steel Panel PCs, the brand new APC-3X93R series equipped with resistive touch windows provides cost-effective, consistent and durable performance and is available for 17" and 19", each targeted to different applications and tastes.High performance at an affordable priceThanks to its great thermal design, the APC-3X93R series is powered by Intel Atom D2550 with fanless design and provides noise-free when it operating. The APC-3X93R features stainless steel outer and meets the requirement of strict hygiene applications such as food/chemical industry, medical, restaurant/kitchen applications. Furthermore, the APC-3X93R series incorporates resistive touch window not only to deliver durable and consistent performance not also to provide affordable price. Therefore, it is ideal to the market where it has budget concern and the application environments where must stand up to contaminants and liquids. Although the resistive touch screen is less clarity with other touch screen types, it guarantees precise accuracy and high degree of pressure sensitivity so it can be activated through any devices including fingernail, gloved finger and pen stylus.Full featured, All Round ProtectionThe APC-3X93R series provides brilliant features that you expect in industrial Panel PCs. With Intel NM10 Express chipset and based on Intel Atom D2550, the APC-3X93R series significantly reduces power consumption and on board DDR3 SO-DIMM 2G memory and 2.5" SATA device, the APC-3X93R provides mass storage capacity. Full IP65 rating, with M12 I/O connectors and IP69K compliance that ensures the product's ability to resist ingress of high temperature and high pressure water and was tested by a spray nozzle with high temperature water (80 degrees C) and a flow rate of 14-16 L/min and a nozzle hold with distance 10-15cm away from the device at angles of 0-degree, 30-degree, 60-degree and 90-degree for 30 seconds, the APC-3X93R is qualified to meet harsh environment applications.The APC-3X93R series supports multiple OS options including: MS Windows 7 pro for embedded, Windows embedded standard, Windows XP professional, XP embedded and so on.Features of APC-3X93R series:*Fanless and Low Power Consumption Stainless Steel Panel PC*Intel Atom Processor D2550 (1M Cache, 1.8 GHz)*On board DDR3 SO-DIMM 2G Memory*11~32V DC Wide-Ranging Power Input*M12 I/O Connector*Full Flat bezel Design, Total 6 sides IP 65/ IP69K*Resistive Touch WindowAbout APLEXAPLEX Technology Inc. is one of the leading brands in industrial computer products. APLEX is dedicated to satisfying customer's needs by offering a comprehensive solutions and applications including industrial panel PCs, Human-machine interfaces (HMI), industrial display, embedded Box PCs. Besides standard products, APLEX also offers customized or OEM/ODM project service to meet special needs of clients. APLEX product applications range from factory automation, transportation, retail, hospitality, environmental monitoring, warehousing, medical, to health care. For more information, please go to http://www.aplex.com.tw/APLEX APC-3X93R, new industrial Panel PC

Intel has unveiled its new education-focused reference devices at Bett 2014, a learning technology event in London, the UK. The new Intel Education Tablet and the Intel classmate PC are part of Intel Education Solutions, which includes devices, software, content, services and teacher professional development that work together to transform learning and teaching for student success.Both the Intel Education Tablet and the classmate PC are rugged designs that can withstand dropping off a desk (from 70cm) and provide water-resistance and dust-resistance.The Intel Education Tablet runs on Android 4.2 and has kid-friendly features such as rubber bumpers on the sides making it easier for small hands to hold, a power button that resists accidental pushes and a stylus with a realistic pen-like grip. Powered by a dual-core Intel Atom processor Z2520, the 10-inch tablet has front- and rear-facing cameras and optional 3G support, and provides an average 12 hours of battery life.The Intel Atom processor Z2520 clocks in at 1.2GHz and supports Intel Hyper-Threading technology, allowing four simultaneous application threads that further enhances the overall efficiency of the Atom cores. The integrated platform also includes an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator engine with a graphics core supporting 3D visuals, gaming and smooth, full 1080p hardware-accelerated video encode and decode at 30 frames-per-second.The 10-inch Intel classmate PC is based on the Intel Celeron processor N2806 and runs Windows 8.1. A Windows 7 version and a Linux version based on Intel Celeron processor N2805 will be introduced later this year. The touchscreen-optional device features a rotatable camera to promote content creation.The new Intel Education Tablet and Classmate PC are designed with features such as a snap-on magnification tool and a temperature sensor probe that plugs into the device's audio jack. These features allow students to view microscopic and macroscopic images and measure and analyze environmental data.Intel new Education TabletPhoto: Company

AMD has announced the immediate availability of its new 12- and 16-core AMD Opteron 6300 series server processors, codenamed Warsaw. Designed for enterprise workloads, the new AMD Opteron 6300 series processors feature the Piledriver core and are fully socket and software compatible with the existing AMD Opteron 6300 series. The power efficiency and cost effectiveness of the new products are ideal for the AMD Open 3.0 Open Compute Platform.The new AMD Opteron 6338P (12 core) and 6370P (16 core) processors are optimized to handle the heavily virtualized workloads found in enterprise environments, including the more complex compute needs of data analysis, xSQL and traditional databases, at optimal performance per-watt, per-dollar.The new AMD Opteron 6338P and 6370P processors are available through Penguin and Avnet system integrators and have been qualified for servers from Sugon and Supermicro at a starting price of US$377 and US$598, respectively. AMD new Opteron processor specifications Model number Cores Frequency AMD Turbo Core frequency TDP Memory support 6370P 16 2.0GHz 2.5GHz 99W Quad channel U/RDDR3 up to DDR3-1600; ULV and LRDIMM support 6338P 12 2.3GHz 2.8GHz Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, January 2014AMD Opteron 6300 series processorPhoto: Company

One more month to go CAYIN is going to showcase its brand-new digital signage players embedded with an upgraded SMP-NEO software system at the ISE 2014. At the show, CAYIN is also going to demonstrate the top 4 digital signage trends in 2014.To connect people through a more innovative and engaging way is the main purpose of deploying digital signage. How can people get more involved through digital signage? How can we take advantage of digital signage to enhance our daily communications? CAYIN is going to highlight 4 key trends of digital signage at ISE 2014.User-Friendly Content Development Is EssentialA good content can both successfully captivate the target audience and enhance the value of digital signage. In order to allow the user to easily manage and create digital content, CAYIN has designed a new intuitive user interface with a simple content development tool (Skin Editor), which makes the content creation more flexible and easy to use. To increase the possibility of creative content development, CAYIN's high-quality multimedia playback can now support 1080p Full HD video, Flash, HTML5, and various types of digital content. Moreover, the rich library and cloud resources are also ready to provide users with a wide range of materials for free.Interactive Digital Signage Is Catching OnThese days, people are more used to relying on their mobile devices to collect information and communicate with the world. Using mobile devices to interact with digital signage is truly a great way to engage customers. At the show, CAYIN is going to showcase how users can get instant access to information on their smartphones or tablets by scanning QR codes and further interact with digital signage directly through their mobile devices.Data and Live Information Leverages CommunicationsSharing with the world through digital signage becomes easier than ever. By knowing the high connection between the Internet and our daily lives, CAYIN provides a wide spectrum of options for users to present live information and live video on screens. Users can retrieve real-time web content, including Twitter, currency rate, weather and many more. Retrieving specific sections on a web page is also allowed, so there will be no need to key in the data manually. If you want to stream live video, there are also three types of live video sources available for users based on different project requirements: Local Input, LAN, and WAN.Analytics Becomes More and More ImportantAnalytic-driven digital signage can be a great help, not only for advertisers to manage their budget and evaluate their ROI, but also for marketers to collect insights that help them provide relevant content at the right place at the right time. CAYIN provides advanced software SuperMonitor 3 and SuperReporter 2 which can meet the needs of learning important data from digital signage and further provide a better chance for marketers to boost their marketing opportunities.CAYIN sincerely welcomes you to visit ISE 2014, the largest professional AV and system integration trade show in Europe, on February 4-6, 2014. You are more than welcome to visit CAYIN and share its innovative evolution in the digital signage world. Booth No. 8-F182About CAYIN TechnologyCAYIN Technology offers a complete portfolio of appliance-based digital signage solutions, including media players, servers, and software, for various commercial applications, such as education, transportation, retail, hospitality, corporate use, and financial and public institutions. CAYIN is dedicated to being a reliable partner to its clients worldwide and has successfully set up various application references globally. In order to best facilitate the deployment of CAYIN products, the company also provides tailored services to satisfy the ever-growing market demand for almost limitless applications.SMP-NEO

GKB Security introduces two new dome-style D34724TIR (720P) and D34731TIR (1080P) network cameras with bracket accessory for indoor and outdoor video surveillance. Both models are built with solid metal base and vandal resistant poly-carbonate plastic covers, making them are very difficult to be tampered with.Moreover, their strong additions: built-in IR illumination and Vari-focal lens allow cameras to capture images in low light and no lights areas at given focal distance to suit a particular field of view such as parking lots, gas stations, building entrances, exits, and perimeter.Product benefits:*Easy installation: GKB's new vandal-proof infrared IP dome is easy to install. The dome is specially designed with both bottom and side wall dent as exit to make wire easier to pull out.*Time & lux manually adjustable under low-light areas: GKB IR is environmentally friendly and intelligent. Users can manually adjust two IR settings: time and lux to create better image. Also, if camera is installed under ambiguous light condition, users can utilize mechanical or software controls to turn off auto IR function.*Diversity & flexibility: two IR vandal-proof dome models provide two resolution options: 720P and 1080P to meet customer's preference on their applications. GKB also provides bracket as camera accessory to support outdoor surveillance.Application:*GKB's vandal-proof infrared IP Dome is ideal for extreme low-light: Outdoor Applications such as parking lots, public parks, garages, gas stations, building entrances, and sports courts.*Indoor Applications in the dim light environment are like bar/night clubs, factories, indoor parking lots, and warehouse with dynamic light condition that could set the fixed operation IR to reduce the IR detection error in light boundary point.GKB's vandal-proof infrared IP Dome

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO line of tablets: the Galaxy NotePRO (12.2-inch), TabPRO (12.2-, 10.1-, 8.4-inch) at the CES 2014.The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO present a 12.2-inch WQXGA widescreen (16:10) display, offering resolution of 2,560 by 1,600 with more than four million pixels.A personalized Magazine UX, specifically optimized for a large screen, allows users to further tailor their Galaxy tablet experience for their own needs, Samsung said.The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO (12.2) come equipped with a variety of productivity tools to help users to manage both their personal and professional lives.The Samsung S Pen included with the Galaxy NotePRO delivers a more responsive, productive and overall efficient tablet experience with access to features such as Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write and S Finder. In addition, Pen Window enables users to draw a window of any size on the screen, and access in-application features such as YouTube or a calculator.The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO line will come in various connectivity options: WiFi Only, WiFi and 3G, or WiFi and LTE. Users can choose between the 12.2-inch Galaxy NotePRO that comes with an included S Pen, and the 12.2-inch Galaxy TabPRO, Galaxy TabPRO 10.1-inch and 8.4-inch without the S Pen.The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO tablet line will be offered globally and will be available starting from the first quarter of 2014.Samsung TabPRO (12.2) tabletPhoto: CompanySamsung NotePRO tabletPhoto: Company

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has unveiled a new-generation all-in-one workstation with a 27-inch diagonal display, the HP Z1 as well as its new all-in-one PC products including one featuring Android at the CES 2014Ideal for knowledge workers and specialists in CAD, graphic arts and university education, the HP Z1 G2 offers fast data transfer speeds for compute-intensive workloads and new technologies like Thunderbolt offer the flexibility for high-performance external expandability.The HP Z1 features Intel integrated HD graphics, fourth-generation Intel Xeon and Core processors, ECC memory, and RAID storage options, providing users with more reliability and performance. Additionally, the HP Z1 features the latest Nvidia Mobile Quadro GPUs for professional use.The new HP Z1 G2 workstation is expected to be available in late January and priced starting at US$1,999.Meanwhile, HP is also showcasing three new all-in-one PCs at the CES 2014 show, the Android-based Slate 21 Pro AiO, the ProOne 400 AiO G1 and the HP 205 AiO.The HP Slate21 Pro AiO is designed for productivity in office, education and kiosk environments. It features a 21.5-inch Full HD IPS touch screen with wide 178-degree viewing angles, plus a comfortable and intuitive Android touch experience. Its stand design allows up to 70 degrees of adjustable recline and optional VESA mounting, making it flexible for a variety of work environments.The HP Slate21 Pro also packs the performance of Android 4.3, an Nvidia Tegra 4 quad-core processor, 8.11 a/b/g/n dual band wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, integrated high-definition (HD) webcam and access to more than one million apps on Google Play.The HP ProOne 400 AiO is available as a 21.5-inch touch version and a 19.5-inch non-touch version, allowing businesses to choose the device that suits their space and user experience requirements. It can be mounted to the wall, an arm, a cart or other accessories with standard VESA mount.The HP ProOne 400 AiO is a connectivity hub, featuring a rich video- and audio-conferencing experience with an integrated Skype-ready webcam and microphone, business-class speakers and DTS Sound+ audio software. It also includes a DisplayPort for adding an external monitor and side USB 3.0 ports for additional accessory connections - including one fast-charging USB port, which is ideal for quickly charging tablets or smart phones. Users can also share their internet connection with up to five devices using HP Wireless Hotspot.The HP ProOne 205 AiO features an 18.5-inch diagonal HD, WLED-backlight antiglare display that tilts to allow for placement, helping users create an ideal workspace or create a well-rounded customer experience.The built-in webcam and array microphone allow for enhanced connection and communications, including instantly reviewing photos and video clips. The device is powered by AMD's E-series dual-core processors for enhanced performance.The HP Slate21 Pro AiO is available on March 6, 2014 in the US with a starting price of US$399, including keyboard and mouse. The HP ProOne 400 AiO non-touch and touch are now available globally with respective starting prices of US$649 and US$799. The HP 205 AiO is available in select countries with a starting price of US$449.HP Slate 21 Pro AiO all-in-one PCPhoto: CompanyHP ProOne 400 AiO touch (left) and non-touch (right) all-in-one PCsPhoto: CompanyHP Z1 G2 all-in-one workstationPhoto: CompanyHP ProOne 205 AiO all-in-one PCPhoto: Company

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, announced the launch of its latest gaming motherboards, the GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z5S and GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z5, featuring signature GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio features with Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2200 networking, deadly looks and awesome performance.G1-Killer motherboards: gaming DNA built-inWith the launch of GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z5S and G1.Sniper Z5 motherboards, the GIGABYTE G1.Killer gaming series now spans several price points and market segments, without compromising on the core features and technologies that PC gamers have come to expect from GIGABYTE."These new GIGABYTE gaming motherboards extend our G1-Killer series to a broader audience than ever before," commented Henry Kao, Vice President of GIGABYTE Motherboard Business Unit. "We're confident that end-users will relish the opportunity to build mid-range gaming systems with advanced networking and the most compelling audio platform out there."Exclusive upgradable onboard OP-AmpGIGABYTE G1-Killer gaming motherboards feature an upgradable onboard operational amplifier (OP-Amp), commonly found in high-end audio equipment. Offering better quality amplification of the audio signal, the motherboard's OP-Amp is mounted on a socket which allows users to physically switch out and try different OP-Amps, each offering distinct and nuanced properties that make the audio clearer, punchier and more life-like.USB DAC-UPFeaturing a gold plated USB 2.0 port, GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP provides clean, noise-free power delivery to any Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). DACs can be sensitive to fluctuations in power from other USB ports; this is why GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP takes advantage of an isolated power source that minimizes potential fluctuations, ensuring the best audio experience possible.Gain BoostTo optimize the audio experience provided by the onboard OP-Amp, GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z5S and G1.Sniper Z5 motherboards also feature Gain Boost with onboard switches to select between 2.5x and 6x amplification modes depending on output device. Most OP-Amps are capable of providing a high-gain audio output that is ideal for high-end headphones and speakers that have higher impedance headroom.7.1 + 2 channel audio with 115dB Signal-to-Noise ratioGIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z5S and G1.Sniper Z5 motherboards feature the latest Realtek ALC1150 HD Audio Codec, a high-performance multi-channel audio codec that features ten audio channels in total, including two front panel audio channels capable of a remarkable 115dB Signal-to-Noise ratio. This ensures the most lifelike realism during game-play, and a more immersive overall experience.Audio noise guardTo help protect and insulate the Realtek ALC1150 codec and onboard amplifiers from electromagnetic interference (EMI), the GIGABYTE G1-Killer motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential EMI noise at the PCB level. LED trace path lighting illuminates to show the separation of the PCB layers.Nichicon pro audio capsGIGABYTE G1.Killer motherboards use the highest quality Nichicon MUSE MW series bipolar audio capacitors at each channel layout. These professional audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and expansion to create a true Hi-Fi audio experience.Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2200GIGABYTE G1-Killer motherboards feature the Killer E2200 from Qualcomm Atheros, a high-performance, adaptive gigabit Ethernet controller that offers better online gaming and online media performance compared to standard solutions. The Killer E2200 features Advanced Stream Detect technology, which identifies and prioritizes all network traffic to ensure important applications that require high-speed connectivity are prioritized over less important traffic.Killer Network ManagerGamers can also use the Killer Network Manager which allows custom prioritization for all network applications, increase or reduce the bandwidth each application uses, or block an application entirely – all in an easy-to-use graphical interface.Multi-GPU supportFeaturing support for 2-way SLI and 3-way Crossfire the GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z5S has the potential for some incredible graphics performance in the latest 3D gaming titles. The GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z5 supports 2-way Crossfire configurations.For more information about the GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z5S motherboard, please visit:http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4865#kfMore details regarding the GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z5 will be available in the coming weeks. To learn more about GIGABYTE G1-Killer series gaming motherboards, please go to:http://www.gigabyte.com/MicroSite/335/gaming.htmlGIGABYTE Sniper Z5S